Quam Brings Nearly a Century of Audio Expertise to the Network with QIP

New PoE/PoE+ endpoints bring Quam intelligibility, reliability and simplicity to SIP/Multicast and Singlewire InformaCast® platforms.

CHICAGO, Ill. – September 15, 2026 – Quam Nichols is officially on the network. With the introduction of the QIP line up of endpoints, the company is bringing its signature audio performance and installer-first simplicity to a new family of PoE/PoE+ endpoints.

Built for SIP/Multicast and Singlewire InformaCast® platforms, QIP gives integrators a flexible new approach to designing network audio systems for voice paging, emergency notification, tones, background music and other critical communication applications.

Quam Quality for nearly a Century “Quam is nearly a century old, and we have always been known for quality products that are built to last. We take pride in perfecting our products and not rushing them to market,” said CEO, Randy Moore. “QIP brings Quam quality into the digital age, delivering networked endpoints with the performance and durability of Quam’s traditional loudspeakers.”

Same Endpoint. New Network.

While the technology behind the system may be new territory for the Quam product portfolio, the philosophy behind QIP is anything but new. QIP brings Quam’s longstanding focus on speech intelligibility, dependable performance and installer-friendly design to the network. The endpoints feature digital high-fidelity audio, integrated digital microphones for two-way communication and straightforward integration with VoIP/SIP phone systems.

QIP endpoints support standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) power and feature integrated Class D amplification with digital signal processing. SIP models support G.711µ, G.711a and G.722 codecs, while multicast supports G.711µ and G.711a.

The QIP endpoints also support full-duplex communication and a broad range of network protocols, making them suitable for today's increasingly connected communication environments.

Simplicity is our Superpower

Network audio can be complicated. Quam believes the endpoint shouldn’t make it more complicated. QIP was engineered to streamline both installation and configuration, helping integrators get endpoints onto the network and get projects moving.

Five Applications. More Possibilities Ahead. The initial QIP family provides multiple form factors, allowing integrators to choose an endpoint based on the application rather than forcing every installation into the same solution. QIP covers most indoor environments, and includes:

·         QIP 1' x 2' Tile Replacement Endpoint

·         QIP 2' x 2' Tile Replacement Endpoint

·         QIP 2-Way 2' x 2' Tile Replacement Endpoint

·         QIP All-in-One Cut-In Ceiling Endpoint

·         QIP Wall Mounted Endpoint

More Than an Endpoint

Quam’s commitment to network audio extends beyond the hardware itself. The QIP ecosystem is supported by dedicated technical support and the Quam Endpoint Manager, providing integrators with additional resources for deploying and managing QIP solutions.

“We see QIP as much more than a product launch,” added Randy. “This is a long-term commitment to PoE and network audio. More QIP endpoints are already planned, giving integrators an expanding ecosystem for designing network audio systems around the needs of the space. We want integrators to know that as their network audio needs evolve, Quam intends to evolve right alongside them.”

With QIP, Quam is bringing a familiar philosophy to a new network: make communication clear, make installation easier and give integrators the flexibility to build the right system for the job.

Same Quam. New network. Imagine the possibilities.

For additional information about QIP and Quam network audio solutions, visit QuamSpeakers.com.

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