The Zenitel VAIA-AC is a compact all-in-one Public Address amplifier and controller designed to deliver reliable live paging, automated announcements and background music in small to medium-sized installations. Combining amplification, digital signal processing, a universal AC power supply and comprehensive system control within a single 1U rackmount unit, the VAIA-AC provides a highly efficient and cost-effective audio solution.
Designed for transport, infrastructure and commercial environments, the VAIA-AC features advanced monitoring, integrated redundancy and built-in IP networking, making it ideal for applications where reliability, audio quality and scalability are essential.
Typical Applications:
| Description | VAIA-AC |
|---|---|
| Amplifiers | Built in - High Efficiency Class D |
| Amplifiers Efficiency | >91% @ 100 V |
| Duty Amplifiers | 4 |
| Maximum Power per VAIA | 1000 W @ 100 V (Sine Signal) |
| Maximum Power per Amplifier | 500 W RMS @ 100 V (Sine Signal) |
| Speaker Circuit Monitoring | DC End of Line or Impedance |
| Load Capacitance | 220 nF |
| Load Resistance | 20 Ω @ 500 W |
| Audio Input Resolution | 24-bit |
| Audio Processing Resolution | 32-bit @ 48 kHz |
| Audio Bandwidth (Monitoring Disabled) | 20 Hz to 20 Hz+0/-3 dB |
| Audio Bandwidth (Monitoring Enabled) | 70 Hz to 20 Hz+0/-3 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | |
| Audio Outputs Level Control | +20 dB, mute-60 dBu (1 dB steps) |
| Audio Outputs Signal Processing | Sample & Hold and Dynamic Ambient Noise Control / Night Time Volume |
| Audio Outputs Delay | 1 ms to 1 sec (1 ms Steps) |
| Temperature (Operational) | -10° C to +50° C |
| Temperature (Operational / Sine Signal) | -10° C to +40° C |
| Temperature (Storage) | -20° C to +40° C |
| Dimensions: | 44 mm (h) x 436 mm (w) 412 mm (d) |
| Weight (Net) | 7.00kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 8.00kg |
CIE-Group Ltd
3 Widdowson Close
Blenheim Ind. Est.
Bulwell
Nottingham NG6 8WB
UK









