Algo 8301 - 4.3 Background Music Streaming; 4.5 Multicast Page Zones

8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler
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The page pre-announce tone is generated from the Transmitter. The speaker volume can be increased or decreased
for each multicast Receiver individually.
Note
See “Basic Setting Tab – Multicast” section below for more configuration options and instructions.
4.3 SIP Paging: Multiple Algo SIP Endpoints (Using Multicast)
In some cases, it may be desirable for every adapter to have a SIP extension. Multicast may still be used to page
multiple Algo IP endpoints, but each endpoint can also be called individually or generate a call when appropriately
configured. An Algo IP endpoint configured as a Multicast Receiver will give highest priority to the SIP extension(s)
registered.
Communication servers capable of dialing multiple SIP extensions simultaneously for paging may create zones by
calling “paging groups” to page telephone speakers in conjunction with speaker endpoints. Certain IP phones are also
multicast capable. These can be configured similarly to Algo IP endpoints in receiver mode to participate in the desired
zones.
4.4 Background Music Streaming
The 8301 Paging Adapter & Scheduler, set as a Multicast transmitter, can stream background music to other Algo
Receiver devices on the network from a music source connected to the 8301’s AUX Input. Note music may
simultaneously be streamed through the local outputs.
When multicasting music, ensure that Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is ‘Disabled’ in Basic Settings → Features tab on
all the receiver devices. Meanwhile, on the Multicast sender device, select ‘G.722’ or 'Opus' for the Sender Output
Codec setting in Advanced Settings → Advanced Multicast tab.
4.5 Multicast Page Zones
The 8301 IP Paging Adapter & Scheduler supports nine ‘basic’ multicast zones. These zones are defined by the
multicast IP addresses.
These zones are defined below but may be used in other ways. The important consideration is that there is a priority
hierarchy – streaming activity on a zone higher on the list will be treated as a higher priority than a zone lower down
on the list – with music being the lowest priority (multicast receiver side). The multicast transmitter side treats event
priority based on the event itself, not the zone. Contact Algo support for more details.
• Priority
• All Call
• Zone 1
• Zone 2
• Zone 3
• Zone 4
• Zone 5
• Zone 6
• Music
There are two options for Paging to multiple zones: ‘DTMF Selectable Mode’ or via multiple page extensions.