Talk 8 is a digital paging station designed to provide crystal clear, flexible communication for multi zoned commercial audio systems. It offers everything required to ensure precise, reliable paging across zones, making it an essential part of an efficient, high quality commercial sound system

Talk 8 allows the user to independently page individual zones or multiple zones simultaneously, with the ability to define and select zone groups for customised communication. WebApp enables simplistic configuration of scheduling of message routines and control of paging priorities to suit any venue’s unique requirements

The paging station features a backlit TALK button with latching and non latching options, an optional preannouncement chime, and six instant message replay buttons for swift playback. Through WebApp, any content stored on the available 4GB of memory can be assigned to playback buttons or scheduled for automatic playback as part of a timeof day routine

Talk 8 integrates effortlessly with the Optimal Audio eco system, including support for up to two digital paging stations working in tandem with Zone controllers

Talk 8 has a robust, weighted design with standardised mounting options for simple integration with a variety of mounts and brackets. Power is delivered via a locking RJ45 connector from the Zone controller paging port, and USB C connectivity is included for firmware updates and loading audio files

Supplied with a secure fitting dynamic gooseneck microphone, Mic 1, Talk 8 guarantees professional audio delivery and seamless operation within any commercial venue. When combined with other products in the Optimal Audio range, Talk 8 provides a simple, intuitive, and future proofed paging solution


Features
Robust, weighted desktop design
Security and standardised mounting options
Individual and multiple zone paging
Define zone groups with group selection
Backlit TALK button with configurable push to talk functionality
Optional preannouncement chime
6 x instant message replay buttons
Schedule routines in WebApp for automated message replay
Powered over locking RJ45 connector from Zone Controller
USB-C interface for loading audio files to 4GB memory
Supplied with secure fitting Mic 1


Specifications
TYPE 8 Zone Paging Station
MIC INPUT 1 x 3-pin XLR type with switchable 48V phantom power, +12dB to +55dB gain, fixed hi-pass filter @ 160Hz
INTERNAL STORAGE INTERFACE USB-C (4GB)
SYSTEM CONNECTION RJ45 via locking etherCON
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (CAT5) 500m
DATA PROTOCOL Optimal Audio proprietary over CAT 5
CASE MATERIAL Painted steel, ABS
DIMENSIONS (W) 230mm x (H) 54mm x (D) 168mm excluding rubber feet
WEIGHT 1.65kg (3.63 lbs)