Logistics | Warehouse Sound Systems
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Logistics & Warehouse Sound Systems
Sound systems are employed within many logistics, warehouse and wider transport settings. Large buildings, often with tall racking limiting visual contact, a warehouse audio system is used to provide site communications for a variety of functions.
Background music / radio (BGM) is also used extensively within many logistics settings. Other example logistics and warehouse sound system applications include:
- Tannoy, Paging & Public Address (PA) – mass notification, general staff communication
- Background Music / Radio (BGM)
- Audio Message Playout – shift change, breaks, security announcements, alarm status
Audio Applications
Tannoy, Paging, Public Address (PA)
Staff & visitors – provide general information and communication.
- Staff Call / Announcements
- Guest & Visitor Announcements
- Co-ordination & instructions (eg. production issue or maintenance repair)
Background Music / Radio (BGM)
Simple playout of background music to primary workspace areas. Radio is the typical BGM choice within most logistics and warehouse settings (news, entertainment and travel information).
- Radio – typically derived from an internet radio source – providing choice and stability over FM/DAB and possible signal problems
- Music – local manage & store with scheduled playlist playback
- IP audio streamer – provides browser based GUI for scheduling or music / radio stations.
Audio Message Playout
Pre-recorded audio tones and messages are used within many logistics & warehouse settings. On demand, triggered or scheduled playout of stored audio messages are used.
- Production progress or issue – raise help or support
- Systems testing (eg. fire alarm testing)
- Safety, Security & Incident, Lockdown
IP Intercom & IP Access Control
Most transport, logistics and warehousing sites use access control measures at their gates, turnstiles and building entry points. IP Intercom elevates function and capability, offering full multi-media interaction and a wide range of access control technology options.
- Multi-media interaction
- PIN, RFID, NFC, Fingerprint & Facial Recognition
- SIP Telephony and ONVIF video integration
- Integrate with Time & Attendance systems
Logistics & Warehouse Sound Systems | Technology
Logistics and warehousing sites are generally large open space settings providing unique installation challenges for electrical & audio systems. Many have invested in network provision (wired and WiFI). Strategically located ‘comms cabinets’ are often seen providing local network IP infrastructure. AoIP and IP Audio leverages this investment, enabling simple, scalable designs and installation across such large sites and buildings.
IP Audio vs Traditional Audio
- Improved capability, scalability, management & control
- Leverage existing IP network infrastructure investment
- Topology and audio routing options not available with traditional audio
- Requires little or no centralised system equipment
Traditional Audio vs IP Audio
- Lower system, device and speaker costs
- Wide manufacturer and product choice availability
- Established sales and support channels
Which Audio Technology?
Warehouse and logistics sound systems projects requiring access to some of the improved capabilities of IP audio such as flexible management of audio source and audio output (routing and volume control), are likely to require and embrace IP audio. Balancing cost and capability, it is also possible to consider an integrated IP / Traditional system solution mixing both technologies for less complex / demanding project designs.
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