Sports venues have long run two audio systems in parallel: one for the announcer, the playlist and the half-time show, and a second, specified against EN 54, for evacuation. For L-Acoustics systems, that duplication is no longer necessary. L-Acoustics has attained EN 54 certification across a growing portfolio of loudspeakers, amplified controllers and network products, to EN 54-24 for loudspeakers forming part of a voice alarm system and to EN 54-16 for voice alarm control and indicating equipment. The enclosures and electronics that the industry specifies for concert-grade sound reinforcement now also hold the certification required for life safety announcements. With an expanding portfolio of EN 54 certified loudspeakers, amplified controllers and network management solutions, L-Acoustics enables system designers and integrators to combine sound reinforcement with compliant voice alarm capability within a single ecosystem. The result is a unified solution that delivers audio performance for everyday operation while meeting the reliability and monitoring requirements expected of voice alarm systems.

EN 54-16 certification covers the LA7.16i, LA1.16i, LA4X and LA2Xi amplified controllers, as well as the LC16D network audio converter and the LS10 Milan-AVB switch when integrated into the PAVA Facilities VACIE rack. Amplification, processing, monitoring and fault reporting therefore stay within the same platform that drives the entertainment system.