Hi Rachael, thank you for a good comprehensive overview of PA systems. I would add that the system be easy to use by the client. An intuitive UI and training / user manual makes for a happier client and reduces after sale support.

Thank you so mush!

Not only are we "mush" more but much more too :-)

Axis Communications is more than just a camera company, mush more...

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/1a/1d/4c/axis-sustainability-report-2022-en-US-397016.pdf

Hi Ben, I 100% agree. Axis Network Audio products have been doing this for years. We've used PoE technology in all of our speakers and included configuration software in each for easier decentralized communications via the clients infrastructure. Combined with our IP based security, intercom, VMS and more, we provide seamless integration between security and PA.

Our Audio Manager Edge software does the work of many traditional AV components.  Such as:

Zoning (200 speakers up to 20 zones)

Pre recorded message playback stored in the speakers

Built in I/O's to trigger other devices

Built in LED's that can be p[programmed to specific events

Built in mic for listening in or two way communications

Line / mic in if remote mounting of mic is required

DSP to ensure the audio sounds natural replacing DSP processors and EQ's

Health monitoring

Weekly scheduling of messages and events

PoE power eliminates racks, power amplifiers and the space needed to install them

Remote control and monitoring via browser keeps unwanted hands from changing settings

All this is done via hardware and software axis communications

You can see what we have in more detail by visiting Axis.com/en-us/products/network-audio