Q-SYS Zip4 4-Zone Dante/AES67 Paging Interface With PoE

The Q-SYS Zip4 is designed for installed audio engineers commissioning large-scale distributed paging systems in airports, transit stations, sports venues, and convention centers. It routes paging audio and bi-directional control status data over Dante or AES67 networks to Q-SYS, third-party network AV systems, or external Paging Management System controllers, all from a single dual-gang wallplate device. Its four-zone architecture gives integrators the flexibility to address independent areas without additional hardware per zone.

For facilities running Q-SYS, a dedicated Extension integrates existing PA Router functionality directly into Q-SYS Designer Software, removing the need for middleware or custom programming. A rear-panel switch accommodates both dynamic and phantom-powered microphones, and the RJ-45 and 6-pin depluggable mic/PTT input supports handheld push-to-talk operation. This makes the Zip4 a practical fit for staffed paging stations in transit control rooms, arena press boxes, and corporate reception environments.

Unlike analog zone paging interfaces that require dedicated audio cabling, the Zip4 leverages existing network infrastructure, and PoE compliance keeps installations clean and reduces commissioning time. Network-controlled bicolor LED feedback on every zone button gives operators clear zone and system status without secondary monitoring hardware, making it a reliable choice for integrators managing complex distributed paging deployments.