Cambridge Sound NPX G1040 4-button convenience paging station - 911.1808.900

Product Overview

The Cambridge Sound NPX G1040 (part number 911.1808.900) is a 4-button convenience paging station with a gooseneck microphone for Qt X and Tesira systems. Embedded DSP and on-board memory support standard and advanced public address functions, with digital audio and control data carried over AVB or Dante. It stores four user-configurable page codes and up to 10 prerecorded messages. The G1040 suits positions that page a handful of fixed zones, from reception desks to operations consoles.

Product Description

The G1040 pairs a high-quality gooseneck cardioid microphone with four dedicated page-code buttons and a backlit LCD, keeping operation simple for non-technical staff. A push-to-talk button with status indication and a page latch button for hands-free announcements cover both quick pages and longer messages. Up to 16 software-configurable priority levels arbitrate between simultaneous pages, and local digital signal processing conditions microphone audio before it reaches the network. A 50-minute recording pool covers all 10 stored messages, and default or custom preambles are stored locally so chimes play instantly. The station is powered by PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 3, 15.4 W) over a single Gigabit Ethernet connection carrying both audio and control via AVB or Dante. It mounts on a tabletop or, with the removable foot detached, flat against a wall; a K-slot accepts an optional Kensington lock and an optional PIN restricts unauthorized use. Within a Tesira system, up to 16 paging stations and 32 paging zones are supported per configuration, and stored messages can be triggered from the event scheduler or logic functions. The G1040 is NRTL listed to UL 62638-1 and CSA C22.2 #62368-1, CE marked, and RoHS compliant. Pair it with masking controllers and the AVB switch from the Cambridge Sound range.

Key Features

• Four dedicated page buttons — one-touch access to four user-configurable page codes for simple, fast operation.
• Gooseneck cardioid microphone — high-quality fixed mic suited to desks and consoles.
• Hands-free page latch — latch button holds the page open without keeping a button pressed.
• AVB or Dante transport — audio and control over a single Gigabit Ethernet connection.
• Stored message playback — up to 10 prerecorded messages from a 50-minute shared recording pool, plus local preambles.
• 16 priority levels — software-configurable priorities arbitrate competing pages.
• PoE+ powered — IEEE 802.3at Class 3 (15.4 W); no local power supply required.
• Flexible mounting and security — tabletop or flat wall mounting, K-slot for Kensington lock, optional PIN protection.
• Listed and warranted — NRTL listed to UL 62638-1 / CSA C22.2 #62368-1, CE, RoHS; five-year manufacturer warranty.

Typical Applications

• Reception desks paging a small number of fixed zones
• Healthcare departments issuing routine overhead pages
• Call centers and operations floors with standard announcements
• Conference facilities paging adjacent rooms
• Government facilities standardizing on Biamp paging hardware

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Cambridge Sound vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does the NPX G1040 work with?
It integrates with Cambridge Qt X sound masking systems and all Biamp Tesira server-class devices, paging through the same loudspeaker or emitter network.

How does it differ from the NPX G1100?
The G1040 provides four dedicated page-code buttons for simple fixed-destination paging, while the G1100 offers a 10-button keypad with up to 999 page codes for larger facilities.

AVB or Dante — which should I use?
The station supports both; all paging stations in a system must use the same protocol, selected during configuration. AVB requires AVB-capable switches, while Dante needs a compatible network per Audinate guidelines.

How many stations and zones can a system support?
A Tesira system supports up to 16 paging stations and 32 paging zones per configuration.

Is it suitable for emergency notification?
No. Tesira is not a life-safety system; fire panel integration and redundancy require a dedicated life-safety paging platform. Request a quote from Creation Networks to scope the right solution.