Audio over IP

Audio over IP systems are widely used in:

• Shopping malls
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Museums and theme parks
• Hospitals and schools
• Multi-site infrastructures

These environments benefit from flexible and network-based audio distribution.

ATEÏS offers a complete range of IP audio devices:

• IP paging microphones
• IP audio encoders and decoders
• IP matrices
• IP loudspeakers
• Control software

These components form a fully integrated audio distribution system.

• Unicast: one audio stream per receiver
• Multicast: one stream shared by multiple receivers

Multicast is more efficient for large installations, as it reduces network load.

Audio over IP offers several advantages:

• Use of existing IT network infrastructure
• Reduced installation costs (no dedicated audio cabling)
• High flexibility and scalability
• Centralized control and monitoring

It is a modern alternative to traditional analog audio systems.

Audio signals are:

• Captured or generated (microphones, music sources)
• Converted into digital data
• Sent over IP networks using protocols like RTP/UDP
• Decoded and played through speakers

This process enables real-time audio streaming across multiple zones.

PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows devices to:

• Receive both power and data through a single network cable
• Eliminate the need for local power supplies
• Simplify installation and reduce costs

This makes deployment faster and more flexible.

Yes, Audio over IP solutions can integrate with:

• Traditional 100V audio systems
• SIP-based telephony systems
• Third-party IP devices using standard protocols

This ensures interoperability and easy system upgrades.