Product SKU: C1610-VE
Product Overview
For outdoor installations requiring clear, intelligible audio coverage across open areas, the AXIS C1610-VE Outdoor Sound Projector delivers network-based audio distribution in a weather-resistant enclosure built for permanent external mounting. Equipped with Power over Ethernet support, it draws power and receives audio data through a single Ethernet cable, removing the need for dedicated power runs to outdoor positions. The C1610-VE integrates with IP audio management platforms to support real-time announcements, scheduled messaging, deterrence alerts and paging across sites including transport hubs, building perimeters, parks and industrial yards. It is well suited to deployments where coordinated outdoor audio coverage is required across multiple zones, and where the speaker must withstand ongoing exposure to rain, dust and temperature variation without compromising audio output or network connectivity.
Key Capabilities
Outdoor Audio Projection
Designed to project clear, powerful sound across open outdoor environments, the C1610-VE supports announcements, deterrence alerts and background audio in spaces where indoor speakers would lack the reach or weather tolerance required.
Power over Ethernet
PoE support delivers both power and network audio data through a single Ethernet cable. This significantly reduces cabling complexity on outdoor installations, particularly across large sites where running separate power circuits to speaker positions would be costly or impractical.
IP Audio Network Integration
The C1610-VE connects to IP audio platforms for centralised control of audio streams, scheduled playback and multi-zone coordination. This allows operators to manage announcements and alerts across multiple speakers from a single interface.
Weather-Resistant Enclosure
Built with a durable housing suited to exposed outdoor mounting, the C1610-VE is designed to withstand rain, dust and temperature variation. This makes it appropriate for year-round installations in uncovered outdoor positions.
Scalable Multi-Speaker Deployment
The C1610-VE can be deployed as part of a broader network audio system, with multiple units covering distinct zones. This supports comprehensive site-wide audio coverage across large outdoor areas without requiring separate amplification infrastructure for each zone.
Best For
- Perimeter Security Audio: Supports real-time deterrence messages and alerts at building boundaries, using network integration to trigger audio responses from security management platforms.
- Transport and Transit Hubs: Delivers scheduled and live passenger announcements across platforms and terminals where outdoor audio coverage is required at multiple positions.
- Parks and Public Open Spaces: Provides coordinated background audio and public address capability in open areas where weather exposure is a constant factor.
- Industrial Yards and Facility Perimeters: Enables paging, zone alerts and safety announcements across large outdoor work areas where staff may be dispersed and not within earshot of indoor speakers.
Why Choose the AXIS C1610-VE
The AXIS C1610-VE is engineered specifically for outdoor permanent installations where audio intelligibility, network flexibility and long-term environmental durability are all required at once. Its PoE connectivity eliminates the separate power infrastructure that traditional outdoor PA speakers demand, while its compatibility with IP audio management platforms gives operators centralised control over scheduling, live paging and multi-zone coordination. Unlike basic weatherproof speakers that rely on analogue signal runs from a local amplifier, the C1610-VE operates as a fully addressable network audio device, making it suited to sites where audio needs to be managed remotely or integrated with broader security and operations systems. Available through Security Wholesalers, the C1610-VE (part number 02380-001) is a practical choice for installers specifying outdoor audio as part of a networked security or public address infrastructure.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: If your site requires audio across several separate outdoor zones, the C1610-VE is designed to work as part of a multi-speaker IP audio network rather than as a standalone unit. Plan your Ethernet cable runs from your network switch to each mounting position before installation, since PoE distance limitations apply. Confirm that your audio management platform supports AXIS network audio devices before ordering to ensure full scheduling and live paging functionality.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS C1610-VE |
| Part Number |
02380-001 |
| Device Type |
Outdoor network sound projector |
| Power Supply |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
| Network Connectivity |
Ethernet |
| Installation Environment |
Outdoor |
| Enclosure |
Weather-resistant housing for exposed outdoor mounting |
| Audio Application |
Announcements, alerts, paging, background audio, scheduled messaging |
| Integration |
IP audio platforms and network audio management systems |
| Cabling |
Single Ethernet cable for power and audio data via PoE |
| Typical Use Environments |
Parks, building perimeters, transport hubs, industrial yards, open public spaces |
| Manufacturer |
AXIS Communications |
Ideal Use Cases
Building Perimeter Security
The C1610-VE can be integrated with security management platforms to trigger live audio deterrence messages or pre-recorded alerts when activity is detected at building boundaries, adding an active audio layer to perimeter monitoring.
Transport Hub Announcements
Outdoor platforms and terminal approaches require speakers that can withstand weather exposure while delivering intelligible voice announcements. The C1610-VE supports real-time and scheduled messaging through its IP audio integration.
Parks and Public Plazas
For councils or facility managers running outdoor public spaces, the C1610-VE provides network-managed audio for background music, public address or timed announcements, using PoE to reduce the cabling burden across open grounds.
Industrial Facility Paging
In warehouses, logistics yards or manufacturing facilities with outdoor operational areas, the C1610-VE enables staff paging and safety announcements across zones where workers are spread out and not within range of internal PA systems.
Outdoor Event Grounds
For permanent or semi-permanent audio infrastructure at sporting venues, fairgrounds or outdoor event spaces, the C1610-VE can be deployed as part of a multi-zone IP audio system with centralised scheduling and live override capability.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires a permanently mounted outdoor speaker with PoE power, network-based audio management and weather-resistant construction for use in perimeter, transport or open public area applications.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation is indoors or in a sheltered environment with no weather exposure, in which case an indoor network ceiling or wall speaker would be a more proportionate solution. If you need a compact surface-mount speaker for corridors or reception areas, a smaller AXIS audio device sized for indoor use may be more appropriate.
FAQs
- Can the AXIS C1610-VE be mounted in a fully exposed outdoor position with no overhead cover?
Yes. The C1610-VE is built with a weather-resistant enclosure designed for outdoor mounting in exposed positions. It is intended for environments where rain, dust and temperature variation are ongoing factors, making it suited to open-air installations without the need for additional protective housing.
- Does the C1610-VE require a separate PoE injector or switch?
The unit requires a PoE-capable network switch or a PoE injector at the cable run origin to supply power and deliver network audio data. No separate power adapter or local power outlet is needed at the speaker position itself, which simplifies installation in locations where mains power is not accessible.
- What audio management platforms does it work with?
The C1610-VE is designed to integrate with IP audio management platforms that support network audio devices, including AXIS Audio Manager for centralised scheduling, live paging and multi-zone coordination. Confirm platform compatibility with your system before installation if using a third-party audio management solution.
- Can it be used as part of a security system to play deterrence messages?
Yes. When integrated with compatible security management software, the C1610-VE can be triggered to play pre-recorded deterrence messages or live announcements in response to security events. This makes it useful at building perimeters and entry points as an active audio response layer alongside camera and access control systems.
- How many C1610-VE units can be managed together?
The C1610-VE is designed to operate as part of a scalable multi-speaker IP audio network. The number of units that can be managed together depends on the audio management platform used and the available network infrastructure. There is no fixed ceiling on unit count imposed by the speaker itself.
- Where can I get technical support or purchase the AXIS C1610-VE in Australia?
The AXIS C1610-VE (02380-001) is available through Security Wholesalers. For technical documentation, refer to the AXIS datasheet linked in the Additional Information section below. For installation and compatibility queries specific to your site, contact the Security Wholesalers team directly.
Additional Information
