Q-SYS Zip4-Mag Mic Base Dante Paging Interface for Large Venues

The Q-SYS Zip4-Mag Mic Base is built for AV integrators and system designers deploying public address in large-scale facilities such as airports, transit terminals, convention centers, sports arenas, and corporate campuses. It delivers four-zone paging over a standards-based Dante/AES67 network, routing audio and bi-directional control status data to Q-SYS or compatible third-party Paging Management System controllers. Where other paging interfaces require custom scripting or external bridging, the Zip4-Mag includes a Q-SYS Extension that activates native PA Router functionality directly inside Q-SYS Designer Software, reducing commissioning time and long-term support overhead.

Practical installation details reinforce the product's fit for permanent deployments. 802.3af PoE compliance eliminates dedicated power supplies at each mic station, keeping distributed conduit runs clean. A rear-panel switch selects between dynamic and phantom-powered microphones without adapters, and the RJ-45 plus 6-pin depluggable input supports both fixed console and handheld PTT mic workflows. The four zone buttons each carry a dedicated bicolor LED whose state is fully network-controlled, giving PMS operators real-time visual feedback on zone and system status from any connected controller. For integrators standardized on Q-SYS, the Zip4-Mag fits cleanly into existing infrastructure without compromise.