Are there any plans to have a console mounted siren? I think just about everyone else has one and I would much rather have a console mounted unit to ease in installation...
Console mounted siren
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This just seems like a step backward to me. Such a thing of the past in my mind at least. Couple that with the number of outputs most of the decent units have these days and I just see that being a mess personally. I guess if you limit the capability of the unit it might not be a bad idea.
Just about every professional agency now uses consoles such as Jotto Desk or other brands. If you want a Feniex siren right now to integrate with that console, you have to get the 4200 which is alot more expensive (granted alot cheaper than other unit). Or you can make a switch panel for your siren function which just doesnt look right,
Thinking on a budget, (as most agencies do) its cheaper to just buy a switch box for about $150 and a separate siren for around $150 or so...
They integrate into the console and you save money
Another issue with all in one units is if it fails, the whole unit could go down where as if your stand alone siren went down, then you still have lights.
Im not saying this will take over the market or anything but this is an issue with agencies where i live, they want it simple and easy to replace and to save money.
Thinking on a budget, (as most agencies do) its cheaper to just buy a switch box for about $150 and a separate siren for around $150 or so...
They integrate into the console and you save money
Another issue with all in one units is if it fails, the whole unit could go down where as if your stand alone siren went down, then you still have lights.
Im not saying this will take over the market or anything but this is an issue with agencies where i live, they want it simple and easy to replace and to save money.
Ah ok... maybe a simpler approach would be having a switch panel available for the storm that could be integrated into a faceplate by console manufacturers.
On that note, I've used just the standard faceplates with switches from ram to control the storm siren as they only need on and off switches to operate.
That would be one solution but then again, thats more wires.... (wire for every tone) Maybe im just picky lol.