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Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems

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Public address and voice alarm solutions by Bosch

State-of-the-art, top-notch public address and voice alarm (PAVA) systems play a crucial role in addressing security and safety concerns. As a global leader and supplier of such systems, we ensure optimum effectiveness for our customers, as our PAVA systems excel in outstanding performance and reliability. Our certified public address and voice alarm systems cover the entire signal chain, spanning from the microphone and call station to the mixer/amplifier, controller, and loudspeakers. PA and voice alarm systems can be implemented to transmit flawlessly clear paging in every part of the building, while also delivering high-quality audio playback. Bosch provides systems and components around the world.

Certification

EN 54-16 certification for Bosch voice evacuation systems

PAVA systems allow safe and controlled evacuation of buildings in the event of an emergency, thereby protecting human lives. All our voice evacuation solutions are EN 54-16 certified and compliant with many local evacuation standards. To guarantee EVAC compliance, installation must also be carried out according to exacting standards. Bosch runs a certified partner program with trained installers to add the extra assurance that these requirements are met.

Easy migration towards IP

Easy migration towards IP

An IP-networked public address system can immediately accommodate changes to building use. When you add or define new areas for use, the system updates the changes effortlessly. All devices across the system are IP-connected, facilitating both centralized and decentralized setups, as well as easy interconnectivity with other systems. Devices in an IP-based system can be managed via OMNEO media networking technology, enabling better audio quality and greater scalability than any other PAVA system.

Typical application areas

Typical application areas for public address and voice alarm systems

The flexibility and scalability of our PAVA solutions make them suitable for spaces of all shapes and sizes such as airport, houses of worship, public and office buildings, schools, and shopping malls.

Our latest stories

References and customer stories

Bosch has decades of experience in designing state-of-the-art PAVA solutions, with a proven track record in the field. Here you can find some of our latest customer stories and product news.

Training

Mastering PAVA

To drive your business better and to be more successful, that’s what it is all about. Therefore, it is important to us to put you “in the know” and become public address and voice alarm savvy. Create an account on the Bosch Academy and register for the training you desire. Invest into qualifying yourself for “PAVA” and tell your customers all about it.

Our public address and voice alarm portfolio

PRAESENSA

PRAESENSA

Mid-to-large (multi-site) application areas.

  • All system components are part of an IP network for the highest flexibility and scalability
  • Innovative amplifier architecture assigns power where it is needed, increasing efficiency and lowering cost of ownership
  • No single point of failure and built-in redundancy are at the core of the system concept
  • User-friendly call station design delivers an intuitive interface with feedback on progress and status
  • Flexible and state-of-the-art system design adapts to changing needs in the future
PAVIRO

PAVIRO

Mid-sized (multi-site) application areas.

  • Networked multi-system interconnection allows for centralized and decentralized setups
  • Intelligent input switching, dynamic channel assignments and power load sharing allow design changes at any stage of the project
  • Wide range of announcement and music combinations, thanks to four-channel matrix architecture
  • Professional sound quality with premium 24-bit digital processor, superior digital-to-analog converters, and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio
PLENA VAS

PLENA Voice Alarm System

Entry-market application areas.

  • Compact, standalone, and plug-and-play concept for most basic application areas, with full public address functionality
  • Smart configuration via DIP-switches, laptop or PC

Quick PAVA system comparison

Praesensa 

PRAESENSA
Paviro

PAVIRO
Plena

PLENA VAS
Full IP system architecture / IP networked
(Full IP increases scalability, flexibility, ease of installation and lowers the total cost of ownership)
Praesensa 

PRAESENSA
Yes / Yes
Paviro

PAVIRO
No / Yes
Plena

PLENA VAS
No / No
System flexibility
(Defined by degree of flexibility in audio routing)
Praesensa 

PRAESENSA
High
Paviro

PAVIRO
Medium
Plena

PLENA VAS
Basic
System scalability
(Defined by the system's expansion capabilities beyond the initial installation specifications)
Praesensa 

PRAESENSA
High
Paviro

PAVIRO
Medium
Plena

PLENA VAS
Basic
Praesensa 

PRAESENSA
Paviro

PAVIRO
Plena

PLENA VAS

More of our public address portfolio

Commercial Audio Systems portfolio

Commercial audio systems

Different control methods and speaker types geared to the needs of leisure, retail and hospitality applications.

Loudspeaker portfolio

Loudspeakers

Wide range of loudspeakers, IP loudspeakers and IP modules offer the best solution for every application.

IP loudspeakers and amplifier module portfolio

IP loudspeakers and amplifier module

Exceptional audio clarity and versatile integration for use in video surveillance and public address systems.

Microphone portfolio

Microphones

Highest microphone performance for many applications.

 

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Consultants

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Product catalog

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Learning

Become a portfolio expert by joining regular trainings, checking out our offering of literature, videos and tools, or by attending one of our webinars.

 

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Support

Technical literature and application examples are available for reference. Trainings are carried out by our experts. We have long service periods for repair and spare parts.

 

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Adam Osborne

Adam Osborne
Country Sales Manager - UK & Ireland