Press release

Soundful future: Comprehensive audio know-how with the new IP-A1 product series from TOA

Hamburg, May 30 2023 - TOA, the renowned company specializing in electro-acoustic systems since 1934, announces a new product series. The IP-A1 series integrates TOA's extensive audio expertise into IP network solutions, enabling unique capabilities and benefits. Companies can use it to transform their SIP PBXs into network paging solutions or to equip their BGM installation with flexible and feature-rich network audio equipment. The application areas are diverse and range from transport and leisure to sports and hotels, as well as healthcare, retail and education.

TOA has already released the IP-A1SC15 horn loudspeaker from the series of the same name at the end of 2020. This year, more products will follow in the series, which will be expanded again next year. The existing product line includes the audio interface, horn speaker, ceiling speaker and paging gateway unit.

The IP-A1 series includes various products that are ideal for use in IP networks. These include cameras, communication systems, video management systems, and IP control units. IP cameras are digital video cameras that receive control data and send image data over an IP network commonly used for surveillance. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. SIP, short for Session Initiation Protocol, has quickly become the new standard for telephone systems in various application areas. A SIP phone can make simple calls and often make announcements to groups of other devices. Video management systems (VMS) form softwares to manage a surveillance workflow by integrating cameras, recording systems and analytics software and using a variety of AI technologies. Here, software and devices communicate via the open ONVIF standard. The series concludes with IP control devices, which can range from centralized IP control systems to simple control devices such as wall panels and other remote controls.

TOA's new IP-A1 series offers numerous benefits and opportunities for organizations looking for high-quality audio solutions. Integrating IP control systems, video management systems, SIP communication systems and cameras, the series provides convenience, flexibility, security and reliability. The complete audio systems are easy to install and audible anywhere, regardless of weather conditions or environment. They provide easy analog-to-digital conversion and give voice to your VMS, IP camera or SIP system. By integrating the products via API, you maintain control of your audio, can launch flexible group calls, and respond quickly and cost-effectively.

As a series that integrates seamlessly with their existing IP networks, TOA's IP-A1 is an important step for businesses looking for a high-quality sound solution. The combination of multiple systems and audio devices provides monitoring and responsiveness, in addition to convenience and security. The series is easy to install, usable in any industry, and allows businesses to control their audio anytime, anywhere. With their integration, companies get an all-in-one solution based on IP-based, integrated, scalable, flexible and reliable systems that allow centralized operation. TOA remains true to its claim "We supply sound, not equipment" with the new series, once again delivering advanced and self-contained audio systems perfectly tailored to the needs of different industries.

Modern audio systems are more than just music and sound. They offer numerous benefits that any business can leverage to improve communications, enhance security and increase efficiency. From IP control systems to VMS and SIP communication systems, modern audio systems offer a wide range of features that can be tailored to a company's specific needs. By integrating advanced camera systems and audio sensors, modern audio systems enable monitoring of security areas, detection of problems on the shop floor, and more. As technology advances, we are sure to see more innovative applications of TOA audio systems in the future.