AtlasIED 524 CobraNet® 4-Button Digital Microphone Station

The AtlasIED 524 is a 4-button digital microphone station designed to initiate paging, messages, and audio/visual announcements within GLOBALCOM® and vACS Series systems. Engineered for modern IP audio infrastructure, the 524 utilizes CobraNet® technology and a single Ethernet connection for audio, power (PoE), and control—simplifying both installation and system integration.

This network appliance includes four configurable zone selection buttons and a push-to-talk button on the handheld microphone. Powered by an onboard 32-bit processor, the 524 offers robust signal processing and self-diagnostic features. It can be installed in desktop or wall mount configurations (desktop version requires the optional IEDA520DTB weighted base).

Key Features

• IP-Based Control: One Ethernet connection for audio, control, and PoE power
• CobraNet® Technology: Layer 2 audio transport with low latency
• Configurable Buttons: Four zone selection buttons plus PTT for live or recorded pages
• Desktop or Wall Mount: Adaptable for multiple installation environments
• Network Ready: Designed for 100 Mbps full-duplex Ethernet with QoS support
• PoE Powered: Compatible with IEEE 802.3af PoE switches

Technical Specifications

• Model: 524
• Frequency Response: +0, –1.0 dB (22 Hz – 22 kHz)
• SNR: >85 dB (22 Hz – 22 kHz)
• Sample Rate: 48kHz
• Processing: 32-bit Floating Point DSP, 24-bit A/D conversion
• Max Output Level: +7 dBu
• Compression Threshold: -15 dBu
• Dimensions (Desktop): 5.13 x 5.32 x 5.66 inches (130 x 135 x 144 mm)
• Dimensions (Wall Mount): 4.95 x 4.95 x 1.9 inches (126 x 126 x 48 mm)
• Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
• Warranty: 36 months from date of purchase

What's in the Box

• 524 Digital Microphone Station
• Handheld Microphone with PTT
• Mounting Hardware (Wall Mount Only)