Quam Nichols Released New QIP PoE Endpoint Line
The company launched its QIP product family designed to support SIP, Multicast, and Singlewire InformaCast platforms.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Quam Nichols has debuted its new QIP series of PoE and PoE+ endpoints, aimed at bringing networked audio performance to digital communication environments. The devices feature digital high-fidelity audio and integrated microphones to facilitate integration with existing VoIP systems.
Why it matters
This release provides organizations with expanded options for integrating audio directly into their digital communication infrastructure. By utilizing standardized power and platform support, the product line seeks to improve audio clarity and manageability in networked environments.
The QIP endpoints utilize Class D amplification and digital signal processing, supporting IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at power standards. SIP models are compatible with G.711µ, G.711a, and G.722 codecs, while Multicast models support G.711µ and G.711a.
The players
Quam Nichols
Quam Nichols is an audio hardware manufacturer that specializes in communication and speaker systems for commercial and networked environments.
Quam Endpoint Manager
Quam Endpoint Manager is a proprietary software solution designed to facilitate the deployment and management of networked audio hardware.
The details
The product family offers various form factors including tile replacement, cut-in ceiling, and wall-mounted units. Users can manage their deployment through the Quam Endpoint Manager, which coordinates the hardware within existing SIP and VoIP infrastructures.
Timeline
Quam Nichols announced the QIP product line on September 21, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release represents a deeper integration of Power over Ethernet technology within professional audio systems, displacing older analog wiring standards. It positions Quam Nichols to compete in the growing market for centralized, networked communication endpoints.
Administrators and IT professionals gain a streamlined way to manage audio devices via standardized network power and centralized software. The variety of form factors ensures that the units can be installed in diverse workspace environments without requiring complex retrofitting.
The takeaway
The expansion of the QIP line demonstrates how audio equipment is increasingly behaving like traditional IT infrastructure. Businesses looking to upgrade their internal communications should prioritize hardware that supports universal power standards to simplify long-term maintenance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Integrator.
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