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At Sound Services, we provide fully bespoke Audio over IP (AIP) systems powered by Fonestar’s advanced Voice over IP series. Whether you’re upgrading an outdated analogue public address system or planning a new build, our flexible, future-ready solutions are designed to meet your specific requirements with precision and reliability.

Fonestar’s AIP platform integrates seamlessly with modern IT infrastructure, making it suitable for a wide range of environments — from educational institutions and healthcare facilities to offices, transport hubs, and public spaces.

Why Choose Audio over IP?

• Unlimited Channels & Zones – Every area can have its own audio, with stereo or mono feeds tailored per zone.
• Low Bandwidth, High Efficiency – Multicast-ready with minimal network resource use, ensuring no interference with other devices.
• Ultra-Low Latency – Real-time audio playback that’s perfectly synchronised across the system.
• Flexible Configuration – Integrate various sources: background music, alerts, SIP calls, scheduled announcements, and more.
• Smart Monitoring – Detects faults, disconnects, or malfunctions in under 30 seconds.
• Zero Licensing Costs – Free control software and firmware updates included.

Intuitive System Management

Manage your entire audio system from any browser-enabled device — mobile, tablet, or computer:

• Stream audio from any PC or online source
• Send scheduled or live voice announcements
• Adjust volume based on zone, time, or ambient noise
• Assign unique audio feeds to different rooms or buildings
• Make announcements using SIP phones or desk microphones

System Compatibility & Synchronisation

Fonestar’s AIP systems are engineered with compatibility and synchronisation at their core:

• Built on TCP/IP Standards – Easily integrates with standard LAN/VLAN infrastructure
• SIP Support – Fully compatible with third-party SIP servers, phones, and devices
• Synchronised Playback – Time-aligned audio delivery across all devices
• Smart Expansion – Newly added hardware is auto-detected and synchronised without manual intervention
• Flexible I/O Integration – Interface with alarms, door controls, lighting systems, and more using AIP IO modules

Flexible Integration Options

We offer solutions tailored to your level of complexity and system environment:

✅ Basic Integration

• Convert analogue audio to IP using AIP STREAMER
• Integrate alarms, automation, and building systems using AIP IO modules

🔵 SIP Integration

• Use SIP phones and devices to trigger audio across zones
• Compatible with external SIP servers or Fonestar’s built-in SIP server (AIP GATE)
• Devices like AIP PLAYER and SONORA-5AIPN include built-in SIP clients

🔴 Advanced Integration

• Develop custom solutions using Fonestar’s SDK (C++/.NET)
• Full control via RESTful API (available through AIP GATE)

Suitable for Any Sector

Our AIP solutions are ideal for:

• Education – Multi-zone paging, music, and automated bell schedules
• Healthcare – Zoned paging and quiet background audio
• Retail & Hospitality – Custom ambience and announcements per area
• Offices – SIP intercom and background audio
• Transport & Industry – Site-wide coverage with network efficiency
• Public Sector – Integrated emergency alerts and automation

Get a Bespoke Quotation

Due to the broad capabilities and configuration options of Fonestar’s AIP systems, we offer fully tailored quotations.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements, and we’ll provide a bespoke proposal suited to your building, network, and goals — with no obligation.

To all that wish to attend the funeral of Tim Freeman, please find the full details in the following link along with donation links for both Frimley Health Charity and MacMillan Cancer Support: https://timothyfreeman.muchloved.com/

 

Dear friends and family,

Sound Services and the Freeman family would like to invite all who knew and loved Tim to his funeral at Aldershot Crematorium on Tuesday the 22nd April 2025 at 10:00am.

Tim has requested a smart casual attire. Tim has also requested no flowers as he would prefer prefer donations to either MacMillan Cancer Support or Frimley Park Hospital. Please visit the following link for full funeral details: https://timothyfreeman.muchloved.com/

Thank you in advance for your love and support.

It comes with a heavy heart that Tim Freeman, the founder and heart and soul of Sound Services, sadly passed away late on Saturday 22nd March 2025. 

After starting Sound Services in 1987, Tim has helped and guided many, both individuals and organisations alike, with their sound, light, visual and general needs. Tim always had an incredibly extensive knowledge of the industry and was great at troubleshooting. Tim put his everything in the growth and success of Sound Services and it was often joked that the business was his middle child. 

Tim was a loving husband, father and friend and he has left a huge hole in all of our lives. 

You will be sorely missed, Tim. May you forever rest in peace and may we keep your baby alive and well. 

Hearing loss can really make individuals feel excluded from group events. With the aid of hearing aids and induction loop systems, the hard of hearing can feel included again. The Adastra LA-300 loop amplifier can cover up to a 300m² area.

An induction amplifier for driving a cable loop around a room to provide assisted listening for hearing aid users. Front panel controls are adjusted using a screwdriver including level controls for the 3 mic/line channels, bass, treble and loop current. Designed to provide hearing assistance in public and commercial buildings.

Get yours today for just £188.40: soundservices.co.uk/product/la-300

Want a great sounding pair of speakers at an absolute steal of a price? Check out these Citronic 15” 450W passive music cabinet speakers!

Premium full-range passive speaker cabinets with a polyurea coated wooden enclosure and powder-coated steel grille. A high power-handling main driver and efficient titanium diaphragm HF compression driver combine with the tuned enclosure to deliver a balanced output of all frequencies. The rear panel has 2 parallel inputs for Speakon connection, also enabling linking onto additional speakers. Each cabinet has 2 side handles and a 35mm pole-mount socket for stand mounting. The rear of the cabinet has 2 different bevels for angled placement at ground level or for suspended arraying, multiple M8 flying points are inset on each cabinet. Recommended for use with Citronic PLX, D and H series amplifiers for a wide range of professional high power sound reinforcement situations.

Down from £250.57, these are currently on offer at just £210.00 each. Check out soundservices.co.uk/product/cuba-15 for full specs and images

Protected with a rating of IP66 and available in either 8” or 12” with up to 300W at 8 Ohms, these new weatherproof cabinet speakers from Fonestar are a must-have for any outdoor or poolside environment!

AQUA is a series of loudspeakers specially designed for public address and ambient sound applications in large outdoor spaces. Its robust and compact construction, excellent finish and elegant design, allow for a perfect blend into any space. They are fully prepared for outdoor use as they are equipped with a weatherproofed grille and an adjustable fixing mount, stainless steel screws and water protection (IP-66). In addition, AQUA has a high-powered 8″ woofer and diffuser motor that delivers a rich, defined and distortion-free sound. Enhanced bass response. Provides powerful sound and wide coverage. Includes all necessary accessories for a quick and easy installation: adjustable fixing mount, screws and steel safety cable. Perfect for public address and ambient sound applications in outdoor areas such as stadiums, theme parks, cultural activities, shopping centres, indoor swimming pools etc.

Available at the links below.

8” 200W: https://www.soundservices.co.uk/product/aqua-8tg/
£419.0012” 300W: https://www.soundservices.co.uk/product/aqua-12TG/
£749.00Order yours today!

Back by popular demand, these R80 bulbs with E27 fitting are back in stock and available for you all to buy again!

You can get yours here: soundservices.co.uk/product/r80

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Got a microphone that needs to be just that little bit further away from the connection point? Well look no further because we have the answer right here!

6m 6.3mm jack mono extension microphone lead.

Get yours for less than £4.50 a lead here: soundservices.co.uk/product/mec-600-sw

We’ve just taken delivery of a bits and pieces. One of which being the Adastra COM60 desk paging microphone with chime function.

COM60 gooseneck condenser microphone with selectable chime function. Microphone connection to the base is via XLR and output is on XLR at the rear. Power is provided to the microphone capsule either from 2 x AA batteries in the base or from 5Vdc via the supplied USB lead. The base is also home to a latching paging button on top and a chime section on the underside. DIP switches offer a selection of chime settings, governed by a rotary volume control. Designed for remote paging and announcements.

Available for £58.82 each here: soundservices.co.uk/product/com60