The PAVIRO System: Flexible, Reliable PAVA Solutions from Keenfinity and MCA
In today’s fast-changing environments, organizations require a versatile, high-performance system that delivers not only clear communication but also robust emergency evacuation capabilities. The PAVIRO Public Address and Voice Evacuation System, originally developed by Bosch and now available from Keenfinity, offers a proven, flexible solution for small to medium-sized facilities — with the scalability to handle even larger configurations when needed.
Through MCA’s partnership with Keenfinity, this advanced system is fully supported from design and deployment to ongoing service and maintenance, ensuring organizations stay prepared and connected when it matters most.
Built for Flexibility from the Start
PAVIRO is designed to meet diverse building needs right from the start. Its modular, scalable architecture allows system designers to easily adapt to last-minute changes without major redesign or hardware replacement. The system supports both centralized and decentralized installations, making it ideal for complex or evolving building layouts.
Equipped with an optional Dante network interface module (OM-1), PAVIRO enables the creation of a 16-channel audio network across up to four decentralized controllers via standard Ethernet connections. This IP-networked solution not only supports seamless expansion but also offers redundant channels for evacuation signals, ensuring operational integrity even in the event of a network failure. Additionally, the system can address up to 984 zones with a total of 164,000 watts of amplifying power, making it suitable for larger installations.
Unmatched Sound Quality and Efficiency
Built on Bosch’s professional audio expertise, PAVIRO delivers high-quality sound for both speech and music. It offers a wide bandwidth (50 Hz to 20 kHz), more than 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and minimal channel crosstalk, ensuring crystal-clear audio in any environment.
Thanks to dynamic source routing and intelligent amplifier switching, PAVIRO significantly reduces the number of amplifiers needed. Each router can handle up to 24 loudspeaker lines with power load sharing from 2W to 500W per zone, accommodating diverse coverage requirements efficiently. This flexibility allows combinations of low- and high-power zones within a single router.
Combined with high-efficiency Class-D amplifiers and intelligent power management, PAVIRO minimizes operational costs, reduces energy consumption, and lowers long-term maintenance demands — resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
Simplified Setup and Configuration
PAVIRO’s configuration wizard allows system setup within 30 minutes, drastically reducing time compared to conventional systems. For more complex needs, the expert configuration mode powered by IRIS-Net software offers advanced flexibility through its unique Task Engine programming environment, enabling custom configurations for larger or specialized applications.
The system also includes more than 30 minutes of recording storage for evacuation-related audio signals, which can be played back or downloaded as .wav files. Zone monitoring functionality is integrated into the call stations, allowing real-time supervision of any zone or group in the system.
Integrated Security and Safety Capabilities
PAVIRO seamlessly integrates with Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), enabling operators to trigger live or automated audio announcements directly from the BVMS user interface. Video Content Analysis (VCA) alarms or manual events can automatically activate pre-defined audio messages to specific zones, strengthening situational awareness and enhancing active incident response.
In addition, PAVIRO supports integration with Genetec Sipelia, allowing public address announcements to be managed directly from Genetec Security Center’s unified interface. Operators can execute announcements as part of broader security workflows, ensuring cohesive responses to incidents.
Straightforward and Reliable Use Cases
PAVIRO is perfectly suited for a wide range of small and medium-sized applications, including:
- Offices and administrative buildings: Clear paging for operational updates and evacuation messages.
- Regional airports and transportation terminals: Passenger announcements and emergency instructions.
- Hotels: Background music control and safety messaging for guests and staff.
- Factories and industrial facilities: Operational alerts and evacuation guidance.
- Schools and educational facilities: Daily paging and clear evacuation messaging.
- Department stores and retail venues: Promotional announcements and safety alerts.
Complete System Components
PAVIRO’s modular design includes the following components:
- System Controller: Manages audio routing and controls up to four simultaneous audio channels. One controller supports 12 zones and is expandable up to 492 zones with 24-zone routers. Up to four controllers can be networked via OMNEO. EN 54-16 certified.
- Two-Channel Amplifier: 2 x 500 W Class-D power amplifier with low standby power consumption and high signal-to-noise ratio. EN 54-16 certified.
- Router: Expands the system by 24 zones, supporting up to 4000 W speaker load and a maximum of 500 W per zone. EN 54-16 certified.
- Desktop Call Station: Includes soft-touch buttons, 15 programmable keys, and integrated display. EN 54-16 certified.
- Call Station Extension: Adds 20 additional programmable buttons, supporting up to five extensions per main call station. EN 54-16 certified.
- Emergency Call Station: Built for emergency use with integrated alarm buttons, key switch, and 15 programmable keys. EN 54-16 certified.
- Call Station Kit: For custom call station configurations with connectors for buttons, microphone, and loudspeaker.
- End-of-Line Supervision Module: Compatible with 100 V, 70 V, or 50 V loudspeaker lines, enabling reliable fault detection. EN 54-16 certified.
Optimized Cost and Energy Efficiency
PAVIRO minimizes initial investment by using fewer amplifiers, reducing battery backup requirements, and lowering long-term maintenance costs. Its efficient design results in lower heat generation and space savings, contributing to overall operational sustainability.
MCA and Keenfinity: Trusted Partners for Integrated Safety
MCA, through its partnership with Keenfinity, brings the PAVIRO system to clients with comprehensive support — from consultation and system design to deployment and ongoing service. This ensures every PAVIRO installation operates at its highest reliability and performance standard.
Advance Your Mass Notification and Safety Strategy
The PAVIRO Public Address and Voice Evacuation System offers flexible architecture, advanced integrations, and high-quality sound to support clear communication and protect lives in critical moments.
Contact MCA today to discover how the PAVIRO system can elevate your operational efficiency and safety readiness — delivering clear, consistent, and dependable communication when it matters most.
About MCA
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More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace. As your trusted advisor, we reduce the time and effort needed to research, install, and maintain the right solutions to make your workplace better.
Our team of certified professionals across the United States delivers a full suite of reliable technologies with a service-first approach. The MCA advantage is our extensive service portfolio to support the solution lifecycle from start to finish.
