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School gets cutting edge paging system and keeps costs down Roscommon School in Manurewa, Auckland, faced a common challenge for many schools: an aging PA system with a limited budget for replacement. Recognizing the need for a modern, reliable solution, the school's management team sought to upgrade to an audio-over-IP system to take advantage of features like integrated school bells and flexible zoning. Working within the school's financial constraints, Edwards Sound developed a cost-effective proposal that skillfully integrated our advanced 2N Paging System while reusing existing 100v line equipment and cabling. This innovative approach not only solved Roscommon's immediate problem but also provided them with a state-of-the-art, multi-zone PA system, demonstrating how schools can achieve significant technological upgrades without a complete overhaul.

Improving Student Engagement at Richmond Road Primary Richmond Road Primary School, under the leadership of Principal Jonathan Ramsay, partnered with Edwards Sound to install a cutting-edge paging system designed to boost student engagement and streamline communication. Choosing the 2N public address system, the school opted for a modern, cost-effective solution that leverages their existing LAN/Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for expensive audio cabling. This innovative approach not only made the system easy to install and relocate but also linked it to their VOIP telephone system for added accessibility. According to Principal Ramsay, the new system has been a game-changer, replacing the outdated method of using student runners and written messages with a simple, click-to-speak interface. Looking ahead, the school is excited about the system's potential for empowering senior students to manage their own announcements and exploring future capabilities, such as running a school radio station and integrating with the alarm system for automated emergency messages.

School uses IP Paging System for tighter lockdown procedures Following recent security concerns, schools like Three Kings Primary are re-evaluating their emergency procedures to ensure the safety of their students and staff. A recent incident involving stray dogs on school grounds prompted a review of their lockdown protocols. The solution? A comprehensive 2N Paging System, designed by Edwards Sound, that provides a simple and effective way to initiate a lockdown and communicate with all areas of the school. This networked public address system, with a speaker in every classroom and common area, plus four outdoor zones, ensures complete coverage. With two microphone paging stations and pre-recorded emergency messages, the school can trigger a lockdown, fire, or earthquake announcement instantly, providing critical peace of mind in any unexpected situation.

New mic with built in speaker is a hit with school leaders