Audio & Control Over IP

The IP Former converts existing passive loudspeakers to network loudspeakers in various applications. It is a solid metal device that is mounting compatible to 70/100V Speaker Transformers and can therefore be mounted to any existing Speaker. A wide variety of Audio Systems, such as SIP, InformaCast and Syn-Apps are supported. Codecs include PCM, AACplus, MP3, OPUS, G.711, G.722 that can be streamed using HTTP, RTP or UDP. Audio files can be stored on the internal memory and played via simple UDP command. The built in 8W full digital class-D audio amplifier provides high quality audio signals to a 2, 4 or 8 Ohm in-wall, in-ceiling or tabletop speaker. The device is powered without any other cabling using Power over Ethernet (PoE). Configuration of the device is done via the internal web interface.

Move from analog to digital. To be effcient, change as little as possible.

  • Build on your current best practice: Keep your speaker and your product experience.
  • Minimize risk: Utilize the experience of the leader in IP-based transport to address the future in audio distribution.
  • Be ready for the future: Build on a feature-rich, easily expandable IP decoder/amplifier with Barix as reliable partner.
  • Stay competitive: IP Former is highly price competitive in project tenders by upgrading existing infrastructure.

Configuration Interface Preview

Powerful yet easy to use IP former interface

Powerful yet easy to use IP former interface

Advanced priority handler

Advanced priority handler

Local audio files

Local audio files

Remote configuration tool

Remote configuration tool

Base Settings

Base Settings

  • IP Former enables existing analog speaker installation to be retrofitted to advanced digital speakers.
  • IP Former ads a rich set of feature to loudspeakers, including a priority handler, local storage, SIP support, zone-based announcements, emergency notifications and more.
  • IP Former is future proof because of strong hardware specifications, state of the art security and updates on demand.