At CEDIA 2024, we explored an exciting, versatile solution from URC that bridges both residential and light commercial needs. URC’s paging and ducking capabilities bring a unique functionality, perfect for anyone looking to integrate intercom-like features, custom alerts, and more within their smart home or business setup.

Paging and Notification Capabilities

URC’s paging system allows users to send alerts throughout the home or business without relying on outdated intercom systems. Imagine this: you can set notifications so that if your pool gate opens, LED lights across your home flash red to alert you. This setup is a game-changer for peace of mind and safety, making it easy to be aware of events in real time.

You can even set the LEDs to adjust to different brightness levels, functioning as a nightlight or pathway guide depending on your preferences. One standout feature of URC’s system is its geofencing ability, allowing you to set location-based alerts.

Geofencing and Custom Alerts

For example, if you want to know when your child arrives at school, you can set up a notification that triggers as soon as their device is detected on the property. Or, set up a similar alert for yourself as you approach home or work. These geofencing and custom alert options add flexibility and customization that can simplify and improve daily routines.

Versatile Paging with Voice Commands

URC’s paging capabilities extend to controlling announcements within the home, making it easy to communicate across different rooms. For instance, instead of calling everyone to the dinner table, you can simply press a button to broadcast an alert throughout the home.

You can even program pre-recorded messages or use voice files, making the system feel like a natural fit for residential settings. On the commercial side, paging and ducking can be used to make announcements or play custom sounds, ensuring clear communication and maintaining a seamless atmosphere.

Integration with Other Devices

URC’s amplifiers, such as the HDA series, work flawlessly in both residential and commercial applications. In my own home, for example, I have a landscape audio system with 70-volt audio using URC’s amplifier.

This allows me to connect multiple speakers outdoors with minimal wiring, while the same amplifier can handle indoor audio zones for synced or independent control. The amplifier even includes a microphone input for paging, which integrates seamlessly across all zones in the system.

Applications for Commercial Spaces

For commercial users, URC’s setup is an incredible time-saver and space-saver. The 70-volt system allows for daisy-chaining multiple speakers, ideal for large venues where consistent audio quality is needed.

With built-in DSP capabilities, this amplifier ensures clear, high-quality audio without the need for additional equipment. You can also use URC’s ducking feature, which automatically lowers background audio to play announcements, keeping everyone in the loop without disruption.

Customizable Alert Sounds and Scheduling

URC’s amplifiers offer the option to store up to 10 audio files for custom alerts, allowing you to schedule sound effects, promotions, or announcements. Imagine a fitness center that plays reminders about personal training sessions, or a restaurant that automatically promotes daily specials.

These customizable alerts and schedules can be programmed to play at set intervals, adding a layer of functionality that streamlines messaging in commercial spaces. URC’s paging and ducking system, combined with their high-quality amplifiers, is a comprehensive solution for both residential and light commercial settings.

A Complete All-in-One Solution

From playing scheduled sounds in a business to using paging for home alerts, URC offers flexibility and ease of use that fit diverse needs. This is a premium, problem-solving solution that has redefined paging and audio for the modern smart home or business.

If you’re interested in learning more about URC’s paging and ducking capabilities or exploring how this technology can fit into your home or business, reach out to Dreamedia. We’re here to help you create a system that’s customized to your exact needs, bringing ease and innovation to your smart environment.

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