Hardware Built for Transit
Unified Control Across Your Entire Transit Network
Transit networks don't get to go offline. From a single underground station to a multi-line city network, your communication hardware needs to function autonomously, often without staff present, through the full service day and beyond. Simpleway's hardware ecosystem combines nnounce audio devices with digital signage controllers into one unified infrastructure, purpose-built for the acoustic variety, geographic scale, and schedule-driven automation that transit operations require.
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Transit Audio Network Design
Transit audio networks vary significantly in scale and complexity.
Our network design guide covers real-world nnounce configurations from small regional stations to multi-line city networks, with zone mapping, redundancy architecture, and integration points for existing hardware.
Explore Our Audio Devices
Mission-Critical Amplification
Built for Stations That Never Close
Many transit stations run unattended for hours at a time. When a delay announcement triggers automatically at 11pm or an evacuation alert fires on a Sunday morning, your amplification needs to perform without anyone there to reboot it. Built with redundant power supplies, automatic failover, and spare channel switching, our amplifiers are designed for the unmanned, round-the-clock realities of transit station operation.
ampnode4
4-channel amplifier, 600W
ampnode4LS
Life-safety amplifier
ampnode4
The ampnode4 packs 600W of flexible power into a compact 1U half-rack enclosure. Four channels share power as needed - allocate more to high-demand zones, less to quieter areas. Auto-setup optimizes speaker settings. Built-in neural processing enables ambient noise compensation and speech-to-text. AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode, secure boot. Connects to Simpleway CX out of the box. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
ampnode4LS
The ampnode4LS delivers 4×500W with the redundancy life-safety applications demand. Dual power supplies and built-in 1:3 self-backup mean if one channel fails, another takes over automatically - no spare amplifier required. Designed for EN54-16 voice evacuation compliance. Phantom-powered inputs connect ambient noise sensing microphones for automatic volume adjustment. Auxiliary bus ports support low-cost paging stations throughout your facility. Built-in neural processing, AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
Coordinated Paging
For Dispatchers and Platform Staff
A platform change at a busy station requires two things to happen at once: the displays update and the announcement fires. When those come from separate systems, one usually lags behind the other. These paging stations give dispatchers and station managers a single point of control over both audio and PIDS, with direct integration into your GTFS scheduling data to keep what passengers hear consistent with what they read.
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micnode2h
The micnode2h combines an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with a handheld microphone on an extendable cable - preferred for shared workstations, standing announcements, or when operators move between positions. The touchscreen runs your choice of interface: Simpleway CX applications, custom HTML5 tools, or Q-SYS UCI controls. Built-in neural processing handles text-to-speech and speech-to-text for visual paging. AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode, PoE-powered. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
micnode2g
The micnode2g pairs an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with an elegant gooseneck microphone - ideal for desk placement, operations centers, and fixed positions where the mic stays in place. The touchscreen runs your choice of interface: Simpleway CX applications, custom HTML5 tools, or Q-SYS UCI controls. Built-in neural processing handles text-to-speech and speech-to-text for visual paging. AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode, PoE-powered. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
On-Demand Platform Paging
For Unplanned Service Updates
Not every announcement can wait for a dispatcher. Platform staff dealing with a sudden track change or a safety situation need to reach exactly the right zones without navigating menus. Programmable zone buttons with LED indicators let staff select a platform, zone, or the full station and start speaking within seconds.
micnode mini6
6-button paging station with OLED
micnode mini3
3-button compact paging station
micnode mini6
The micnode mini6 puts six programmable zone buttons with LED indicators and an OLED display (2,42", 128x64 Dot Matrix) right at staff fingertips. The display confirms zone selection and shows status - operators see exactly where their announcement will go before speaking. Each button triggers zones or actions as configured. Fits standard US 3-gang boxes for wall mounting or sits on a desk stand. PoE-powered, AES256 encryption available, and connects to Simpleway CX out of the box. Compatible with Q-SYS.
micnode mini3
The micnode mini3 puts three programmable zone buttons with LED indicators at staff fingertips. This compact push-to-talk station lets operators select specific areas instantly - no menu navigation when seconds count. Each button triggers zones or actions as configured. Fits standard US 2-gang boxes for wall mounting or sits on a desk stand. PoE-powered, AES256 encryption available, and connects to Simpleway CX out of the box. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
Local Station Control
Put Staff in Charge of Their Zone
Volume levels that work during morning rush can be wrong by mid-afternoon on a quiet platform. Wall-mounted panels let staff adjust zones, activate pre-scheduled service messages, or initiate emergency protocols without accessing a central system. Distributed across your stations, these control points keep local staff in direct command of their environment.
controlnode
Modular wall control panel
controlnode
The controlnode is a modular wall control system that puts room management at staff fingertips. Mix and match control units: 3-button panels for zone selection and presets, rotary encoders with LED indicators for volume. Daisy-chain up to three control units from a single PoE Ethernet cable. Fully programmable: adjust audio levels, switch display content, manage lighting, and send control signals to third-party systems (lighting controllers, relays, AV switchers) to trigger actions across your space. Fits standard US gang boxes and Decora faceplates for clean installation.
Works With Your Existing PA
No Need to Start From Scratch
A city transit network might have PA systems of three different generations installed across its stations. Replacing functional infrastructure to standardize everything at once is rarely practical. Our integration devices connect your existing Bosch, TOA, or Bose hardware to Transit CX, bringing GTFS-driven automation, text-to-speech, and real-time service announcements to stations that already have working amplifiers and speakers.
ionode4
Audio integration device
ionode4
The ionode4 bridges existing PA infrastructure to modern network audio and cloud systems. Four balanced inputs and outputs connect to your current amplifiers and audio sources. The device converts between analog and AES67 network audio, adds encryption to prevent eavesdropping, and enables cloud connectivity to Simpleway CX. Built-in DSP processing and neural engine add capabilities like ambient noise compensation and speech-to-text without replacing existing equipment. Relay I/O integrates with building systems. Wire two units in parallel for high availability. Compact 1U half-rack, PoE-powered. Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA compatible.
Integrate With Confidence Beyond CX
Platform Integration
nnounce Ecosystem Power
All nnounce devices integrate with Q-SYS through officially Q-SYS Library Verified plugins. For airports already running Q-SYS, nnounce paging stations, amplifiers, and controllers appear as native components in Q-SYS Designer alongside Transit CX. Your team configures, monitors, and controls the full audio infrastructure from a single environment. Plugins are available directly from Q-SYS Library.
For airports running Bosch PRAESENSA, nnounce devices integrate fully into the existing system. Combine PRAESENSA's audio management capabilities with Transit CX features without replacing your current infrastructure.
Q-SYS Integration
Easy configuration through approved plugins
Q-SYS Integration
All nnounce devices integrate via approved Q-SYS plugins available in the Q-SYS Library and nnounce Download Center. Configure any nnounce device within the Q-SYS ecosystem - micnode2 stations can use Q-SYS UCIs or simple paging setup with built-in dashboard.
Bosch PRAESENSA Compatibility
Protected communication across all channels
controlnode Display Integration
Full compatibility with Bosch PRAESENSA systems for comprehensive airport audio management.
Explore Our Digital Signage Devices
Display Controllers
Real-Time PIDS Across Every Station
Passenger information displays are only useful when the data behind them is current. Our controllers pull directly from GTFS and GTFS-Realtime feeds, propagating delay updates, platform changes, and service alerts across your display network the moment the data changes. With multi-language support and emergency override built in, they handle both routine schedule display and critical incident messaging from the same system.
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DDC Gen4
4K display controller
DDC Gen4
The DDC Gen4 drives up to three displays from a single compact unit. AMD Ryzen processor with 8GB RAM handles dynamic FIDS content, video, and rich media around the clock. Three video outputs (2× HDMI 2.0, 1× DisplayPort 1.4) deliver 4K resolution to any commercial display. Fanless aluminum construction means zero noise and no dust ingestion—critical for public spaces and equipment rooms. Dual Ethernet ports enable network redundancy. Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro with Simpleway CX ready to deploy. Built for 24/7 operation in demanding environments.
Audio & Displays in Sync
One Action, Both Channels
When a train is canceled, the platform display and the audio announcement need to tell the same story at the same time. These solutions connect audio and visual output into a single operator action. A dispatcher handling a service disruption triggers both the display update and the spoken message in one step, across whichever stations are affected.
micnode2h
The micnode2h combines an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with a handheld microphone on an extendable cable - preferred for shared workstations, standing announcements, or when operators move between positions. The touchscreen runs your choice of interface: Simpleway CX applications, custom HTML5 tools, or Q-SYS UCI controls. Built-in neural processing handles text-to-speech and speech-to-text for visual paging. AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode, PoE-powered. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
micnode2g
The micnode2g pairs an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with an elegant gooseneck microphone - ideal for desk placement, operations centers, and fixed positions where the mic stays in place. The touchscreen runs your choice of interface: Simpleway CX applications, custom HTML5 tools, or Q-SYS UCI controls. Built-in neural processing handles text-to-speech and speech-to-text for visual paging. AES256 encryption, 2.5 ms end–to–end latency in AES67 mode, PoE-powered. Compatible with Q-SYS and Bosch PRAESENSA.
controlnode
Modular wall control panel
controlnode
The controlnode is a modular wall control system that puts room management at staff fingertips. Mix and match control units: 3-button panels for zone selection and presets, rotary encoders with LED indicators for volume. Daisy-chain up to three control units from a single PoE Ethernet cable. Fully programmable: adjust audio levels, switch display content, manage lighting, and send control signals to third-party systems (lighting controllers, relays, AV switchers) to trigger actions across your space. Fits standard US gang boxes and Decora faceplates for clean installation.
Why Transit Operators Choose Our Hardware
nnounce audio and digital signage devices work together as one infrastructure, built for the acoustic variety, geographic scale and round-the-clock demands of transit operation.
Built for Unmanned Operation
Redundant power supplies and automatic failover keep amplifiers running through every service hour.
Platform-Level Staff Control
Paging stations and wall-mounted controlnodes let staff trigger announcements and adjust zones directly.
Works With Existing PA
connects to current Bosch, TOA or Bose infrastructure without replacing working hardware.
Open Standards Integration
Every nnounce device integrates with Q-SYS via approved plugins and supports Bosch PRAESENSA.
Synchronized Audio & Visual
Get On Board With Hardware For Reliable Transportation
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Frequently Asked Question
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
nnounce devices are built alongside Education CX, which means the integration is native rather than configured around third-party equipment. Features like direct PA control from a touchscreen, simultaneous display and audio updates from a single paging station, and automatic failover during emergencies work without complex setup because the hardware and software are designed as one system.
Not necessarily. Education CX connects to existing PA infrastructure through several paths. For example, the ionode4 integration device adds scheduled announcements, text-to-speech, and emergency scenario triggers directly to your current setup. Schools running Q-SYS can integrate through approved plugins. For systems built on Bosch, Biamp, Honeywell, TOA, or other established PA platforms, integration options are available depending on your specific setup. Contact us to discuss the best path for your building.
There is no universal answer. Zone requirements, building construction, outdoor coverage areas, emergency response needs, and existing infrastructure all affect what is appropriate. We provide an audio network design guide to give you a starting framework, but every campus deployment is evaluated individually. Contact us to have a conversation about your specific facility.