Aiphone IAX-100 Acoustic Tube Extension
Overview
The Aiphone IAX-100 is a 3-foot acoustic tube extension designed to complement Aiphone intercom systems where audio clarity and flexible positioning are critical. Unlike routing audio through cable runs, acoustic tube extensions preserve signal fidelity in noisy environments (retail floors, shipping areas, high-traffic corridors) by using sealed tube transmission — the audio signal travels through a mechanical conduit rather than over copper, eliminating susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
This extension fits into larger physical security deployments where cashier windows, security booths, or access control entry points require secondary microphone pickup or speaker output at a distance from the main intercom unit. The IAX-100 supports microphone audio and is rated for a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
- 3-Foot Tube Length: Extends microphone or speaker audio from the primary intercom unit across short to medium distances — typical for window barriers, partition walls, or overhead booth installations where you need the audio source 2–3 feet away from the unit itself without losing signal quality.
- Microphone Support: Supports audio input via microphone, allowing remote voice capture at the extension point. Sealed acoustic design prevents background noise leakage that would degrade speech intelligibility in busy environments.
- Multiple Mount Options: Wall, ceiling, pole, and column/rack mounting flexibility means you can position the extension wherever your intercom booth or security window layout demands — no single-orientation lock-in.
- Acoustic Transmission (No Copper Run): Mechanical tube conveyance eliminates the need to route audio cable through conduit or open run, reducing installation labor and bypassing environments where EMI (electromagnetic interference) from nearby power lines, radio systems, or lighting can corrupt analog audio signals.
- Factory-New Genuine Component: Sourced direct from manufacturer specifications — ensures exact fit and acoustic match with your Aiphone intercom base unit.
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Covers defects in material and workmanship over the product lifecycle, providing confidence in long-term deployment across retail or industrial access-control environments.
Integration & Compatibility
The IAX-100 integrates directly with Aiphone intercom systems that support acoustic tube extensions. Verify your specific Aiphone model (e.g., IMU-100, IAI-100, or similar) includes the connector socket for tube-based audio I/O before ordering. The acoustic tube uses a sealed mechanical connection — no electrical components, no PoE, no network overhead — making it a passive extension that preserves audio fidelity without active signal conditioning.
Typical deployments include cashier security windows, emergency call stations, and multi-point intercom setups where a single main unit serves 2–3 audio endpoints. Since the tube is purely acoustic, there is no ONVIF, VMS compatibility, or cybersecurity vector to manage — the extension is a mechanical accessory only.
What's in the Box
- 1x IAX-100 Acoustic Tube Extension (3 feet)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the IAX-100 be used for speaker output as well as microphone input?
A: The IAX-100 supports microphone-level audio as specified. For speaker output, confirm compatibility with your specific Aiphone intercom model — some configurations use separate tubes for input and output.
Q: What is the maximum distance the IAX-100 can effectively transmit audio?
A: The tube is 3 feet in length, designed for short-range extension within a single booth or window area. Audio fidelity is optimized for distances up to 3 feet; acoustic attenuation increases significantly beyond that length.
Q: Is the IAX-100 suitable for outdoor or wet environments?
A: The IAX-100 is an acoustic tube extension without weatherproofing specs. Deploy indoors in dry, temperature-controlled environments (retail, office, security booths). Outdoor exposure will degrade the acoustic seal and microphone performance.
Q: Does the IAX-100 require any power supply or electrical connection?
A: No. The IAX-100 is a purely mechanical acoustic tube — no electronics, no power required, no cables beyond the tube connector to the base intercom unit.
Q: What is the warranty coverage on the IAX-100?
A: The IAX-100 includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in material and workmanship.
The IAX-100 is a straightforward but essential piece — a 3-foot acoustic tube extension that solves a specific problem in intercom deployments where audio source and listening point are 2–3 feet apart. If you're installing a cashier window or security booth intercom and the primary unit doesn't sit in the ideal acoustic position, the IAX-100 gets the microphone or speaker element where it needs to be without introducing cable runs or electrical noise.
Technical Highlights:
- Sealed Acoustic Tube Design: Audio travels through a mechanical conduit, completely isolated from electromagnetic interference that would corrupt analog signals over copper runs. In environments with heavy power distribution or RF (radio systems in secure facilities), this matters — you get clean voice without buzz or hum artifacts.
- Microphone Support: The extension supports microphone-level audio, meaning it preserves the signal integrity of a speech-capturing transducer. No amplification, no active conditioning — mechanical transparency is the engineering principle here.
- Multiple Mount Flexibility: Wall, ceiling, pole, and rack mount options let you orient the audio pickup where the person actually speaks or listens — not where the intercom chassis sits. In a booth layout, that's often 3 feet away horizontally or vertically.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your Aiphone intercom base unit (IMU-100, IAI-100, or equivalent) has the acoustic tube socket before ordering — not all Aiphone models support tube extensions. Check the base unit documentation or contact pre-sales engineering to confirm connector compatibility.
- The 3-foot length is fixed — if you need longer reach, acoustic attenuation will degrade beyond that distance. For longer extension, you'll need to step up to an electrically powered audio amplifier module instead, which changes the architecture entirely.
- Indoor, dry environment only. The tube has no weatherproofing; outdoor or wet booth installations will compromise the acoustic seal and microphone performance quickly.
Deploy the IAX-100 in retail security windows, bank teller stations, or industrial access-control booths where a single intercom unit serves 2–3 audio endpoints and EMI immunity is a real concern. It's a passive, zero-power extension — install it, forget it, and rely on mechanical simplicity.
