--- title: "Public Address System Types: 100V Line vs IP PA | Qyvea Kenya" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/public-address-system-types-kenya description: "Public address system types explained: 100V line PA, IP/SIP PA, portable PA and voice evacuation, and which suits schools, churches and offices." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/public-address-system-types-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Bad sound makes good speakers sound unprepared. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - 100V line: simple, cost-effective for one building. - IP/SIP: network speakers, zones anywhere, phones can page. - Portable PA: events and outdoor meetings. Quick answer Fixed PA systems are either analogue 100V line, where one amplifier drives many speakers over speaker cable, or IP/SIP, where each speaker connects to the network. Portable PA systems suit events, and voice evacuation (EN54) systems link to the fire alarm for emergency messages. [Photo: Ufoma Ojo / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/uYLBBm4y_qA) Why this matters now ## The next event or emergency notice is the wrong time to find out the sound does not reach. ### If you wait - Shouting across a hall - A microphone that squeals and speakers that crackle - Emergency notices nobody hears ### What you get - Even coverage from ceiling or horn speakers - Music in some zones, announcements in all - Clear speech, tuned to the room [Premier Amplifier PM-13](/products/premier-amplifier-pm-13-74170 "Premier Amplifier PM-13")[Ceiling speaker 6 inch](/products/ceiling-speaker-6-inch-73836 "Ceiling speaker 6 inch")[Shure SM 57 MIC](/products/shure-sm-57-mic-74301 "Shure SM 57 MIC") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Public%20Address%20System%20Types%20Explained.%20I%20want%20a%20PA%20system%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - 100V line: simple, cost-effective for one building. - IP/SIP: network speakers, zones anywhere, phones can page. - Portable PA: events and outdoor meetings. - Voice evacuation: certified for fire alarm messages. - Zones let you page one area at a time. ## Compared | Type | How it works | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | | 100V line PA | Amplifier to many speakers over speaker cable | Schools, churches, factories, shops | | IP / SIP PA | Network speakers and paging gateways | Campuses, offices, multi-building sites | | Portable PA | Self-powered speakers and mixer | Events, outdoor meetings | | Voice evacuation | EN54 equipment linked to fire alarm | Hotels, malls, high-occupancy buildings | ## Next steps Prices: [PA system prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/pa-system-price-in-kenya) and [ceiling speakers](https://qyvea.co.ke/ceiling-speakers-price-in-kenya). Installation: [PA installation](https://qyvea.co.ke/public-address-system-installation-kenya). ## Frequently asked questions What is a 100V line PA system? A system where one amplifier drives many speakers over long cable runs using transformers in each speaker. Is IP PA better? IP PA is more flexible for large or multi-building sites; 100V line is simpler and cheaper for a single building. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [PA & Sound Systems · Guide Public Address System Installation How a PA system is planned and installed so announcements are clear everywhere. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/public-address-system-installation-kenya)[PA & Sound Systems · Guide Paging Systems for Business Reach staff anywhere on site: paging examples, zones and paging from desk phones. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/paging-system-for-business-kenya)[PA & Sound Systems · Comparison PA System vs Sound System Announcements and paging vs music and live performance: what each is built for. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/pa-system-vs-sound-system-kenya) ### Related services [PA System Installation](https://qyvea.co.ke/pa-systems) ### Related products [Browse the Qyvea shop](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Public Address System Installation**](https://qyvea.co.ke/public-address-system-installation-kenya)[Next →**: Should I Buy Active or Passive Speakers?**](https://qyvea.co.ke/active-vs-passive-speakers-kenya) ## Need this system installed? 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