Atlas Sound IP108-D-CS Announcement Control System with 8 Dante™ Message Channels

Product Overview

The AtlasIED IP108-D-CS is a GLOBALCOM announcement control system that manages facility-wide paging, scheduled bells, and emergency notification across IP networks. As the head-end controller for an enterprise IP paging system, it routes announcements between communication stations, zone controllers, network amplifiers, and IP speakers using eight channels of Dante network audio. System designers specify the IP108-D-CS for commercial paging system installations in airports, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and transportation hubs where prioritized, intelligible mass notification is required.

Product Description

The IP108-D-CS Announcement Control System (ACS) is the heart of AtlasIED's GLOBALCOM enterprise-wide communications management platform. It directs the flow of live pages, prerecorded messages, and background audio between network endpoints, and it serves as the gateway for external I/O devices, VoIP telephone systems, and analog audio sources entering the ecosystem.

Each unit ships plug-and-play with GCK application software preinstalled, so integrators configure zones, schedules, and message priorities through a browser-based interface rather than proprietary programming tools. For Dante audio network integration, the controller transports eight digital message channels at 48 kHz over standard gigabit infrastructure alongside VoIP traffic on the same network. VoIP paging integration is WAN-enabled, allowing announcements to be routed across an entire enterprise or to a remote LAN location, which makes the platform practical for multi-building and multi-site deployments.

External system interfacing is handled by eight built-in logic inputs and eight relay outputs, plus two balanced line-level audio inputs for background music. The message engine supports up to 65,565 priority levels with NeverMISS capability, queuing announcements so critical pages are never dropped during simultaneous events. The 1RU chassis runs on a 64-bit Intel quad-core RAID platform and is ETL listed to UL 62368-1, supporting installation in commercial equipment racks alongside network power amplifiers and DSP. Browse the full AtlasIED collection at Creation Networks for compatible GLOBALCOM endpoints and amplifiers.

Key Features

• 8 Dante Message Channels — Distributes eight simultaneous digital audio channels at 48 kHz across standard network infrastructure without dedicated audio cabling.
• WAN-Enabled VoIP Paging — Routes live pages and telephone-initiated announcements across an enterprise network or to remote LAN sites.
• GCK Software Preinstalled — Arrives plug-and-play ready with browser-based configuration, reducing commissioning time for integrators.
• NeverMISS Message Prioritization — Supports up to 65,565 priority levels so emergency announcements always take precedence over routine paging.
• 8 Logic Inputs and 8 Relay Outputs — Interfaces with fire alarm panels, door contacts, and third-party control systems for triggered notification events.
• Dual Balanced Audio Inputs — Accepts two balanced line-level sources for background music distribution throughout the facility.
• 64-Bit Intel Quad-Core RAID Platform — Provides processing headroom and storage redundancy for mission-critical announcement scheduling.
• 1RU Rack-Mount Chassis — Installs in a standard 19-inch equipment rack with a 2-line LCD for local status monitoring.
• ETL Safety Listed — Certified to UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1, CSA 60950-1, and CSA 62368-1 for commercial deployment.

Typical Applications

• Government spaces requiring prioritized mass notification
• Auditoriums and large assembly venues
• Commercial meeting spaces and corporate campuses
• Multi-purpose rooms with scheduled announcements
• Training rooms and all-hands rooms tied into facility paging
• Broadcast studios needing networked message distribution

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What endpoints does the IP108-D-CS control?

It manages GLOBALCOM digital communication stations, zone controllers, network power amplifiers, IP speakers, and other IP endpoints, and it gateways VoIP phone systems and analog audio sources into the platform.

Does the IP108-D-CS require a separate audio network?

No. The eight Dante message channels and VoIP traffic run over the same standard 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet infrastructure, so commercial AV integration uses existing network cabling.

Can it page across multiple buildings or sites?

Yes. VoIP communications are WAN-enabled, allowing announcements to be routed across an entire enterprise or to another LAN location for multi-site paging system deployment.

How is the system configured after installation?

GCK application software comes preinstalled, and all zone, schedule, and priority configuration is performed through an intuitive browser-based interface — no proprietary software license is required.

How does it connect to fire alarm or security systems?

Eight logic inputs and eight relay outputs allow hard-wired interfacing with fire alarm panels, access control, and other life-safety or third-party control systems.

Is the IP108-D-CS safety certified for commercial installation?

Yes. It is ETL Listed to UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1, CSA 60950-1, and CSA 62368-1 standards.

Who do I contact for system design or volume pricing?

Creation Networks supports commercial AV integrators and facilities teams with design assistance, project pricing, and AtlasIED GLOBALCOM system quotes — contact our team through creationnetworks.net.