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Advanced Audio Solutions

As an authorized Biamp partner, we provide and integrate industry-leading sound masking and public address systems to enhance productivity and ensure safety.

Sound Masking for Speech Privacy

Create less distracting, more productive work environments with the leader in sound masking technology.

Biamp QT X Series

Authorized Biamp Partner

The QT X system is a revolutionary all-in-one solution for sound masking. By adding a soft, unobtrusive background sound, it protects speech privacy and reduces conversational distractions. It's the perfect solution for open offices, healthcare facilities, and any space where confidentiality and focus are critical.

Biamp QT X Sound Masking Controller

Public Address & Voice Communication

Deliver crystal-clear announcements and critical messages with a networked public address system you can count on.

Biamp Vocia

Specializing in Vocia Systems

Vocia is a highly reliable and scalable platform for all your paging and voice evacuation needs. From routine overhead announcements to multi-zone emergency communication, Vocia ensures every message is delivered with unmatched clarity and precision, integrating seamlessly into your building's life safety systems.

Biamp Vocia Desktop Paging Microphone

Dante Audio Networking with Biamp Qt X Sound Masking Controllers

As proud Biamp partners, Automatic Building Systems offers advanced sound masking solutions with Biamp’s Cambridge Qt X controllers, including Dante-enabled models (Qt X 300D, 600D, 800D, 805D). Discover how Dante audio networking enhances speech privacy, paging, and background music in commercial spaces.

What is Dante?

Dante, developed by Audinate, is a leading digital audio networking solution that transmits uncompressed, low-latency audio over standard IP networks using Gigabit Ethernet. It offers:

  • High-Quality Audio: Delivers sample-accurate, uncompressed audio with near-zero latency.
  • Flexible Routing: Enables per-channel audio routing via Dante Controller software, supporting multicast for multiple devices.
  • Automatic Discovery: Detects devices and channels, simplifying setup.
  • Interoperability: Integrates with Dante-enabled devices from Biamp and other manufacturers.

Dante operates on standard Ethernet hardware, eliminating the need for proprietary cabling, making it ideal for modern office, healthcare, and government facilities.

Biamp Qt X Dante-Enabled Controllers

The Dante-enabled Qt X controllers (Qt X 300D, 600D, 800D, 805D) are advanced sound masking systems that integrate seamlessly with Dante networks, offering superior speech privacy, paging, and music distribution. Key features include:

  • Multi-Zone Control: Support 3–8 zones, covering up to 72,000 sq ft (e.g., Qt X 600D/800D), with independent masking and audio adjustments.
  • Dante Integration: Share up to 6 networked audio inputs (e.g., paging, music) across controllers using Dante, with routing managed via Dante Controller.
  • Flexible Inputs: Combine 2 analog inputs and Dante streams for versatile audio source integration.
  • Advanced Features: Include auto-ramping, event scheduling, third-octave EQ, and compatibility with Qt Standard/Active emitters or DS1320 speakers.
  • Certifications: TAA-compliant, WELL-licensed, and backed by a 5-year warranty—ideal for federal and commercial projects.

How Dante Works with Qt X Architecture

In a Dante-enabled Qt X system, audio signals (sound masking, paging, music) are distributed over a standard IP network, offering unmatched flexibility and scalability:

  • Network Setup: Qt X D-models connect to a Gigabit Ethernet switch, with Dante Controller software configuring audio routes between devices.
  • Audio Routing: Each Dante channel is named (e.g., HostName:ChannelName) and routed to specific Qt X zones, supporting multicast for efficient bandwidth use.
  • System Integration: Dante enables sharing of audio sources (e.g., a paging microphone) across multiple controllers—ideal for large facilities.
  • Scalability: Add controllers or emitters without proprietary hardware, using standard Ethernet infrastructure.

For example, a Qt X 300D in an office can route paging from a Dante-enabled microphone to three zones, while masking and background music are independently adjusted via the Qt X web interface or software.

Why Choose Dante-Enabled Qt X Controllers?

Partnering with Biamp, Automatic Building Systems delivers Dante-enabled Qt X solutions that offer:

  • Simplified Installation: Uses standard Ethernet, reducing cabling complexity.
  • Enhanced Flexibility: Easily reconfigure audio routing without hardware changes.
  • Reliability: Robust, low-latency audio ensures consistent performance.
  • Future-Proofing: Scalable for growing facilities, with compatibility across the Dante ecosystem.

Contact Automatic Building Systems to design your Dante-enabled Qt X sound masking system, tailored for offices, healthcare, or government facilities.

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