AXIS C8110 Network Audio Bridge with SIP, I/O Ports & Two-Way Audio

Model: C8110

Who This Is For

For integrators and facilities managers who need to bridge existing analogue audio infrastructure into an IP-based security or communication network without ripping out functional hardware. The AXIS C8110 Network Audio Bridge connects analogue speakers, microphones, and PA equipment directly to a network, adding SIP calling capability and event-triggered audio alongside two-way communication - all without replacing the analogue devices already in place. It suits sites where a VMS or access control system needs to trigger audio announcements, where staff need to initiate SIP calls through existing hardware, or where a staged IP migration is underway. Typical installations include warehouses using existing PA systems, car parks requiring intercom-style voice communication, aged care facilities integrating nurse-call audio, and commercial buildings running AXIS Camera Station or a third-party VMS that needs audio event integration.

What This Device Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Security Integrators on AXIS-based sites: Adding audio capability to an existing AXIS VMS deployment without introducing a separate audio management platform or replacing functional analogue speaker infrastructure.
• Facilities Managers in commercial buildings: Connecting lobby intercoms or PA systems to a SIP PBX so reception staff can answer and speak to visitors through existing analogue handsets or wall speakers.
• Warehouse and logistics operators: Using I/O-triggered announcements tied to door contacts, fire panels, or access control systems - delivering pre-recorded messages to floor areas without rewiring PA hardware.
• Aged care and healthcare facilities: Integrating nurse-call audio signals or duress alert announcements into an IP security network where staff monitoring is centralised through a VMS.
• Car park and multi-tenancy operators: Enabling two-way intercom communication between a help point or entry station and a remote operator, using SIP over the existing data network rather than dedicated intercom cabling.

Honest Assessment

The AXIS C8110 does a specific job well: it brings analogue audio hardware into an IP security or communication workflow without forcing a full hardware replacement. SIP support, event-triggered I/O, two-way audio, and PoE powering make it a practical bridge device for sites mid-migration or running mixed analogue and IP infrastructure. It fits neatly into AXIS Camera Station deployments and reduces the cabling overhead of running dedicated intercom lines to a central controller. Available through Security Australia, it suits integrators who are already working within the AXIS ecosystem and want a supported, managed audio endpoint rather than a standalone product. Where it will not serve is in applications requiring built-in amplification for high-impedance speaker lines, large-scale paging across dozens of zones, or sites needing a self-contained IP speaker - those scenarios call for dedicated AXIS network audio products with onboard amplifiers or multi-zone audio management software.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You have existing analogue speakers or microphones on site and need to integrate them into an IP security or communication network with SIP calling and event-triggered audio, while powering the bridge from an existing PoE switch.
• Good match if: Your site runs AXIS Camera Station or a compatible VMS and you need audio events - announcements, two-way intercom, or alarm-triggered audio - coordinated directly within that platform without a separate audio management system.
• You may need a different model if: You need self-contained IP audio with onboard amplification for passive speaker lines, or multi-zone paging across a large site - a dedicated AXIS network horn speaker or network audio amplifier from the Security Australia range would be a more appropriate product type for those applications.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You have analogue audio hardware already in place and need to bring it into an IP network with SIP calling, I/O event triggering, and VMS integration - without replacing functional speakers, microphones, or amplifiers.
• You may need a different model if: Your site has no analogue audio hardware to preserve and you need a complete audio endpoint - a network horn speaker or network audio amplifier with onboard amplification would be a more appropriate product type for new-build installations.
• Pairs well with: A SIP-capable PBX or hosted SIP server, PoE network switch, AXIS Camera Station, and analogue powered speaker systems or existing PA amplifiers.

Common Questions

1. Does the C8110 include a built-in SIP server?

   No. The C8110 is a SIP client, not a SIP server. It registers with an existing SIP server or PBX on your network (or a hosted SIP trunk) to place and receive calls. If no SIP infrastructure exists on site, you will need to add a SIP server or subscribe to a hosted SIP service before SIP calling will function.

2. Will this unit power passive speakers directly?

   No. The C8110 provides line-level audio output - it is not an amplifier. Passive speakers require a separate powered amplifier between the C8110 output and the speaker terminals. The C8110 is designed to interface with an existing powered PA system or active speaker, not to drive passive speaker loads directly.

3. Does the C8110 work with AXIS Camera Station?

   Yes. The C8110 integrates with AXIS Camera Station, allowing audio events to be coordinated with camera triggers and access control events within the same management platform. It is managed through the standard AXIS web interface and is compatible with AXIS Device Manager for multi-device deployments.

4. What power supply does the C8110 require?

   The C8110 is powered by PoE in accordance with IEEE 802.3af. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable from a PoE-capable switch or midspan injector supplies both power and network data. No separate power adapter or local GPO is required, which simplifies installation in locations without convenient power access.

5. Can the I/O ports trigger audio playback automatically?

   Yes. The I/O input ports on the C8110 can be configured to trigger audio playback when a connected device - such as a door contact, PIR sensor, or access control panel dry contact - changes state. Pre-loaded audio clips can play automatically through the line output, making it suitable for alarm announcements, shift notifications, or access event alerts without manual intervention.

6. What audio codecs does the C8110 support?

   The C8110 supports G.711 and G.726 audio encoding. G.711 delivers uncompressed, full-quality audio suitable for intercom and communication applications. G.726 provides a compressed option that reduces bandwidth consumption on constrained networks. Codec selection is configured through the web interface. Contact Security Australia if you have questions about codec compatibility with a specific SIP PBX or VMS platform.

7. Is the C8110 suitable for outdoor installation?

   No, not directly. The C8110 is a compact indoor unit not rated for direct outdoor exposure. For outdoor audio applications - such as external help points, perimeter speakers, or car park entry stations - the analogue speaker and microphone at the outdoor location connect back to the C8110 installed inside the building in a protected enclosure, with cabling run to the outdoor hardware.

Cabling Considerations

• Network Cable: Cat5e or Cat6 for PoE and data - standard structured cabling to the nearest PoE switch port or midspan injector.
• Max Network Cable Run: 100m per Ethernet segment to the PoE switch, consistent with standard IEEE 802.3 limits.
• Audio Cabling: Balanced or unbalanced line-level audio cable (typically shielded two-core or screened pair) between the C8110 line in/out connectors and the connected analogue hardware. Keep audio runs as short as practical to minimise interference pickup.
• I/O Wiring: Low-voltage signal cable to dry contacts or relay outputs on access control panels, PIR sensors, or other trigger devices. Confirm voltage and current ratings of connected devices against the C8110's I/O port specifications before wiring.
• PoE Notes: IEEE 802.3af compliant - standard PoE switches are sufficient. No PoE+ required. Confirm the switch port budget accommodates the C8110 draw before deploying multiple units on a single switch.

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