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PADS™ Audio Distribution

One Cat5 cable per zone carries stereo audio, DC power and control — Pragmatic's proprietary PADS™ technology reaches 300 ft on standard cable with plug-and-play point-to-point, daisy-chain or star wiring. Hubs, USB server interfaces, PoE power and life-safety integration.

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PADS™ Audio Distribution»PH4PADS™ 4-port active hub - audio, power and control on a single Cat5 cablePADS™ Audio Distribution»PH16PADS™ 16-port active hub for larger multi-zone systemsLife Safety»LSAD-1Life Safety Audio Defeat - silences background audio when the fire alarm sounds

PADS™ hubs — side by side

PH4PH16
Ports4× RJ-45 PADS™ outputs16× RJ-45 PADS™ outputs
Audio inputRJ-45, 3.5 mm stereo jackRJ-45, 3.5 mm stereo jack
Signal-to-noise ratio>100 dB>100 dB
Frequency response20 Hz-20 kHz20 Hz-20 kHz
Power12 VDC typ. (15 V max) @ 5 A max12 VDC typ. (15 V max) @ 5 A max
Dimensions (H×W×D)2.75" × 6" × 1"4.5" × 7.75" × 1"
Weight3.9 oz net13.8 oz net

The PTS-4077F directional ceiling speaker and PTS-1 amplified speaker are PADS™-native endpoints; PHA line arrays connect through PADS™ receivers and HideAway™ amplifiers.

“Our fans who own the suites that received the new audio systems were THRILLED! They loved the clarity and the ease of use. Thank you and your staff for all of your last-minute efforts. It’s nice to deal with people who are willing to go the extra mile for customer satisfaction.”

— Tim L. · Stadium, Ohio State University · Columbus, OH