An IP Audio Server is a centralized system component used in IP-based public address (PA) and network audio solutions to manage, store, and distribute audio content across IP speakers, IP amplifiers, and paging devices. It enables centralized control of live paging, scheduled announcements, background music (BGM), pre-recorded messages, and emergency alerts over an Ethernet network.

IP audio servers are widely deployed in smart buildings, campuses, factories, hospitals, airports, railway stations, and large commercial infrastructures. They support standard protocols such as SIP, RTP, multicast, and AES67, ensuring seamless integration with IP PBX systems, fire alarm systems, building management systems (BMS), and security platforms.

With features like zone-based control, user management, event scheduling, logging, and redundancy support, IP audio servers provide scalable, reliable, and future-ready audio management for modern PA and voice alarm installations.