Zenitel announced the launch of Zenitel VAIA, a new compact and fully integrated Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) platform designed to simplify deployment while delivering the performance, reliability, and intelligibility required for critical communication environments.
Developed for a wide range of applications — from commercial buildings and education facilities to transportation, healthcare, and industrial environments — Zenitel VAIA combines voice alarm, public address, advanced DSP processing, amplification, and battery charging into a highly compact platform optimized for modern installations.
At the core of Zenitel VAIA is a newly patented amplifier architecture that delivers transformer-like output performance without the need for traditional bulky transformer designs. This breakthrough enables ultra-high-density amplification while maintaining exceptional audio quality, system efficiency, and operational reliability.
Delivering up to 1000 W RMS power in just 1U, Zenitel VAIA provides a fully integrated platform designed to reduce system complexity, minimize rack space requirements, and simplify installation and maintenance.
“Modern buildings and infrastructure demand communication systems that are not only reliable and compliant, but also easier to deploy, manage, and scale,” said Sri Sutharsan, VP of Marketing for Zenitel. “With Zenitel VAIA, we are bringing together our long heritage in critical communication with a new generation of compact and intelligent PAVA technology — designed to deliver exceptional intelligibility, operational efficiency, and simplified deployment without compromise.”
The introduction of VAIA also represents another important step in Zenitel’s Unified Critical Communication (UCC) strategy — bringing together intercom, Public Address, Voice Alarm, IP speakers, and operational audio workflows into one cohesive communication ecosystem. Combined with Zenitel Connect Pro and the highly scalable Vipedia platform, VAIA expands Zenitel’s ability to support everything from compact standalone deployments to complex, multi-site critical communication infrastructures.
Zenitel VAIA has been engineered to support both operational communication and life safety applications within a single unified platform. While fully supporting emergency communication requirements, the platform also delivers the high acoustic performance needed for operational announcements, security messaging, and background music applications.
Key highlights of Zenitel VAIA include:
- Compact, all-in-one 1U architecture
- Up to 1000 W RMS integrated amplification
- Advanced DSP for exceptional speech intelligibility and audio quality
- EN54-certified Voice Alarm functionality
- Built-in battery charger and backup capabilities
- Reduced system complexity and fewer hardware components
- Flexible and scalable deployment architecture
- Designed with cybersecurity and system resilience in mind
Zenitel VAIA expands Zenitel’s broader PAVA portfolio, complementing both IP speaker solutions and the scalable Vipedia PAVA platform for larger and more complex installations.
With more than 125 years of experience in audio and critical communication, Zenitel continues to deliver solutions designed to help organizations hear, be heard, and be understood.
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