Shenzhen Cretone Audio Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Cretone Audio Technology Co., Ltd.

Simplifying Multi-Zone Audio – Your Go-To BGM & Paging Solution

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    In large-scale venues such as commercial complexes, campuses, and transportation hubs, precise delivery of audio messages is a critical requirement for daily operations and safety assurance. A paging system is far more than a simple “microphone + loudspeaker” setup—it is a professional solution capable of zonal audio management, priority control, and scene-based automation. Its core value lies in:


    Precise Sound Delivery – Avoid frequent broadcasts that interfere with unrelated areas.

    Priority Messaging Assurance – Priority Information Paging

    When background music, daily announcements, and emergency alerts coexist, ensure high-priority messages (such as fire alarms) are delivered clearly

    User-Friendly Operation – Designed for non-technical staff (e.g., security guards, receptionists) to operate with ease, ensuring the system can be activated instantly and effectively in critical situations.

     

    In traditional scenarios, what pain points does paging often face?

    • Coarse zoning management → No targeted delivery

    Traditional paging systems typically support a limited number of fixed zones (often 16 or fewer) with no flexible grouping. This inflexibility often results in inconvenience such as promotional notices for children's clothing appeared in the library café, and events in the teaching building disturbed the rest of students in the dormitories. This badly affected everyday experience and reduced the efficiency of information transmission.

    • Unreliable Audio Priority – Critical Messages May Be Delayed

    When different audio sources, such as background music or daily announcements, need to be played simultaneously, traditional systems simply mix them together. Due to sound masking or transmission queue bandwidth, high-priority information such as flight reminders and fire alarms is always masked or delayed, posing a safety risk.

    • Complex Operation – Difficult for Non-Technical Staff

    Many legacy systems feature interfaces designed for professional audio engineers (multi-level menus, manual parameter entry, etc.). Security guards, receptionists, or other non-technical staff often avoid using them due to complexity. In emergencies, this reliance on technical personnel can procrastinate and miss the best opportunity


    BGM Paging System: An Innovative Solution Targeting Real-World Challenges

    The BGM Paging System is built on an in-depth analysis of challenges in traditional applications.

    Through technological innovation, it delivers precise and efficient management, specifically designed to address the following key issues:


    1.Solving “Coarse Zone Management”: Precision zoning with flexible grouping

    32 independent zones with hardware-level isolation: Breaks the limits of traditional systems by dividing large venues into up to 32 independent areas (e.g., women’s wear, dining, parking), each with its own audio path to eliminate crosstalk.

    One-click zone grouping: Allows temporary merging of zones (e.g., combining “Women’s Wear + Bags & Shoes” into a single “Apparel” broadcast area for weekend promotions), then automatically restores the original zoning—no rewiring required, boosting efficiency.


    2. No More Audio Priority Conflicts: Dual Protection for Reliable Delivery

    Multi-level priority hardware chip: Equipped with a dedicated priority processing chip (≤10 ms response time) that allows top-level signals—such as fire alarms—to instantly override the bus, unaffected by software failures.

    Dynamic bandwidth allocation algorithm: When up to 16 zones play different audio sources simultaneously, the system’s intelligent algorithm ensures that high-priority signals (e.g., flight announcements, emergency commands) are transmitted smoothly and without delay, even under heavy traffic.


    3. Lowering the “Operation Barrier”: Easy for anyone to master

    Multi-mode scene presets: Common scenarios such as “Fire Drill,” or “Lunch Break Quiet” can be pre-stored as one-touch modes. With a single button press, the system automatically completes “zone activation + volume adjustment + source switching” in sequence—no technical expertise required.

    Visual touchscreen with customizable interface: Uses smartphone-like navigation and supports interface customization (e.g., enlarging frequently used functions into big icons). Even non-technical staff, such as security guards or receptionists, can become proficient within 10 minutes.


    The core value of BGM paging system

    The essence of the BGM Paging System lies in its three core innovations—precise zoning, reliable priority control, and simplified operation—transforming paging from a traditional “blanket broadcast” into a targeted communication tool.


    It’s more than just delivering sound—it delivers value by:

    • Enhancing user experience: Zone-based announcements in malls avoid disturbing other areas; school notifications don’t disrupt rest periods.

    • Strengthening safety: Zero-delay transmission of fire alarms and instant response to emergencies.

    • Reducing management costs: Non-technical staff can operate it independently, minimizing reliance on specialists.

    For any environment where clear, efficient audio communication is critical, the BGM Paging System offers a practical, real-world solution—ensuring the right people hear the message, the rest remain undisturbed, and operators stay in full control with ease.

     

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