
Revised May 15, 2006
Valcom One Way Speakers and MultiPath
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There are 2 types of speakers commonly used with new Valcom MultiPath
communications systems – 45-ohm talkback and One Way Self Amplified.
45-ohm talkback speakers are used in areas such as offices and classrooms
where it is desirable to hear a response from individuals in the paged area. It is
possible to connect up to two talkback speakers to each MultiPath talkback zone.
Areas requiring more than 2 speakers, such as hallways and large common
areas, may be accommodated through the use of Valcom One Way Self
Amplified Speakers.
Valcom One Way Self Amplified speakers offer many advantages in all public
address system applications, but especially in the multiple zone applications
inherent to Valcom MultiPath systems. These state of the art speakers and horns
are available in many different styles, including our most popular and easy to
install Lay In Ceiling Tile replacement.
Valcom One Way Self Amplified speakers feature a point of amplification-
matched amplifier built in to each and every speaker and horn. This ingenious
design allows installers to utilize inexpensive Cat 3, 5, 6 UTP wire for the public
address installation, typically eliminates costly conduit requirements, offers easy
system volume balancing through built in volume controls, and facilitates multiple
zones by eliminating zone restricting amplifiers. By following a few simple
guidelines, adding Valcom One Way Self Amplified speakers to a MultiPath
system is easy.
1) One-way self amplified speakers feature power and audio on separate
pairs thus eliminating limitations commonly associated with systems that
power and drive the speakers over a single heavy gauge, shielded pair of
wires.
2) Zone audio, originating from the MultiPath system, is typically distributed
to strategic locations, central to speaker locations, throughout a facility.
These strategic locations are referred to as intermediate distribution
frames (IDFs). Individual zone wire runs then feed from these IDFs to the
individual talkback and one-way zones.
3) The power supplies used to power one-way self-amplified speakers
should be located in the IDF locations, close to the speakers, thus
facilitating the use of inexpensive 24 AWG UTP wire for both power and
audio.
4) All Valcom One Way Self Amplified speakers and horns have a published
“power unit” (VPU) requirement. Likewise, all Valcom power supplies have
a published “power units” provided rating. Selecting the right power
supply or supplies for an IDF is as easy as adding up the individual “power
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