Description
Algo 8420 IP Dual-Sided Display Speaker
Algo 8420 provides dual-sided enhanced visual and audible intelligibility for effective communication in hallways, corridors, or large, open environments. The dual-sided design enables audible and visual communication and messaging to be projected down long corridors or hallways in opposite directions. The combined functionality of the two-sided LCD display screen, speakers, and flashing LEDs enable voice paging, visual or audible alerting, and informational visual content, such as scrolling text messages, visual paging, or graphic images. Two-way communication can also be established through the embedded microphone, so real-time updates can easily be provided to admin staff. When idle, the Display Speakers can display a graphic image, rotate through a variety of images, display a clock face (analog and/or digital synchronized to NTP), or go to sleep.
The primary element of the 8420 is the LCD display screens. With unlimited visual possibilities, the screens can produce scrolling text, flashing announcements, full-color images, or key data points, such as dates and times. Combined with LED backlighting and wide-angle viewing, the visual display screens can be seen from anywhere in a room or along a hallway on either side. Visual displays can easily be customized to complement an audio announcement or bring communication to an audio-less environment.
For audible alerting the 8420 offers similar functionality and voice quality as any Algo speaker, delivering wideband audio (HD voice) for clear voice communication and attention-grabbing audible alerting. An embedded microphone is included to enable ambient noise response and two-way talkback capabilities.
The LED flashers provide additional attention-getting awareness to complement the display on the screen and the audio from the wideband speakers. The multicolor LED can deliver alerts in different patterns and color codes to represent a variety of messages (i.e. flashing red for lockdown).
Algo 8420 is a SIP-compliant IP endpoint that seamlessly integrates into most leading VoIP communication systems.
Visual Display Screen
Algo 8420 comprises two 15.6” LCD screens that display identical content down hallways, corridors, and large, open environments. The wide-angle LCD screens ensure effective visual communication can be optimally viewed at any angle from both directions. When not in use, the display screens can be configured to auto-dim during off-hours. With the complete flexibility of the LCD display screens, any combination of images, text, or clock can be presented.
A number of preloaded display options are available, such as lockdown, emergency, weather alerts, etc. However, the LCD screens are fully customizable to allow for communication with specific branding and environmental requirements.
The display clock can be shown as either analog or digital and is synchronized with NTP.
With a highly customizable LCD screen, communication options are endless. Common screen displays include:
- Scrolling text
- Images
- Notifications
- Clock – analog or digital
- Daily messages
- Welcome signs
- Rotating display/slideshow
High Intelligibility Speakers (HD Audio)
Designed for optimum clarity of sound with wideband audio (HD G.722 voice codec), the dual-sided speakers in the 8420 have the same level of intelligibility and quality as all Algo IP Speakers. Wideband audio produces high-intelligibility speech for clear and crisp IP paging, announcements, and notifications.
Algo speakers include an embedded microphone to enable ambient noise response and two-way talkback. With ambient ambient noise detection activated, the volume will automatically adjust to an appropriate level based on the environment. For environments that are noise sensitive or may not allow sound at all, the visual display and the flashers are used for attention-grabbing alerts and notifications.
High-Visibility LED Flashers
With three color options available – red, amber, and green – the LED flashers on either side of the 8420 allow for multi-color alerting. Color coding can be used to represent different kinds of notifications and alerts. Paired with the multiple flash patterns available, a user has complete flexibility in their mass notification environment. The flashers also allow for different intensities to be either the most attention-getting or to be a little more subtle based on the environment.
