BDM400 Intelligent Paging Microphone
Paging microphones for public address announcements
The Baldwin Boxall Intelligent Paging Microphone is designed to be easy to use and provide clear public address (PA) announcements.
All microphones in the range can be used on a VIGIL voice alarm system for non-emergency, live-speech announcements. They can also be used with our new Eclipse5-PA system.
Dynamic cardiod microphone capsule, ‘speak now’ indicator and zone fault indicators are just a few of the features of the Intelligent Paging Microphone.
An option for factory fitted, flip-top buttons to be added is available – enabling a user to broadcast DVA (digital voice announcement) messages from the microphone.
Available from 1-zone up to 32-zone, the BDM400 range is black with silver text and is designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment. The ergonomic design features a stylish overlay, which protects the buttons and display indicators and enables custom zone button labels to be conveniently and safely added.
Features
- Available in six versions from 1-zone up to 32-zone Communicate with the main control system via an RS485 link
- A standard RJ45 (CAT5 network) cable is used to carry both audio and serial data
- Microphones can be linked together via wall sockets (BMS8) and connected to a single input at the control rack
- The BDM401 can also be operated as a parallel microphone. This option is selected internally by jumpers (the default factory setting is for serial operation)
- Ergonomic design with all buttons and indicators mounted behind a stylish overlay that allows zone button labels to be inserted and protected
- The dynamic cardioid microphone capsule can be set for either monitored or unmonitored use during configuration
- ‘Zone Status’ indicators show if a zone is currently selected or in use
- ‘All Call’ paging (except BDM401)
- ‘Speak now’ indicator to show the user when a preannouncement chime has finished
- A simple bar graph display shows the user the current speech volume, ensuring a clear announcement is made
- ‘Data’ and ‘DC’ indicators to show the unit is functioning correctly
- Zonal fault indicators are included to show when a fault is evident on the system
- Fault Accept button
- Option to fit flip-top switches to enable Digital Voice Announcement (DVA) messages to be broadcast
BDM401
1-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 148mm
1.02 kg
BDM404
4-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 148mm
1.02 kg
BDM408
8-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 148mm
1.04 kg
BDM416
16-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 275mm
1.48 kg
BDM424
24-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 398mm
2.0 kg
BDM432
32-Zone
48mm x 177mm x 523mm
2.0 kg
RAL 9005 Finish
Key Benefits
- Fully BS EN54 Tested & Certified
- Easily link multiple microphones together
- Standard RJ45 Network cable carries audio & serial data
- BDM401 can be operated as a parallel microphone
- Optional Flip-Top switches enabling DVA messages
Safe & Compliant
BS EN 54: Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems, is a mandatory standard that specifies requirements and laboratory testing for every component of fire detection and fire alarm system.
UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products replaces CE marking in the UK and requires that certification of construction products, such as VACIE / Voice Alarm Control & Indicating Equipment is performed by a UK-based approved body.
Documentation & Downloads
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| BDM400 Range of Paging Microphones – Datasheet |
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| Microphone BIM Objects |
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| BDM/BFM Serial to Parallel Converter – Manual | |
| BDM400 Range of Paging Microphones – Manual |
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