Description
The Boxlight FrontRow IP Speaker Kit with CB85 Intercom Mic is designed for school-wide paging, alerts, bells, announcements, and two-way classroom intercom communication. Built for use with the FrontRow Conductor platform, this kit helps schools deliver clear audio coverage across classrooms, staff spaces, and common learning areas while supporting fast communication between teachers and the front office.
The kit includes a flush-mount 1 x 2 ft lay-in ceiling speaker, cable locks, CM900 networked amplifier, PoE extractor, and CB85 ceiling-mounted intercom microphone. Its PoE-enabled design allows power and network connectivity through Ethernet, helping reduce installation complexity by eliminating the need for AC power at the speaker location. The speaker installs cleanly into standard 2 x 2 ft ceiling grids and is suitable for plenum spaces, making it a practical solution for school environments that need reliable paging and intercom capability without full classroom media amplification.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Boxlight FrontRow |
| Product Type | IP speaker kit with intercom microphone |
| Included Components | 1 x 2 ft lay-in ceiling speaker, ceiling enclosure, CM900 networked audio controller, PoE extractor, cable locks, and CB85 intercom microphone |
| Primary Use | Paging, two-way intercom, bells, alerts, emergency announcements, and school-wide communications |
| Platform Compatibility | Designed for integration with FrontRow Conductor for centralized paging, bell schedules, alerts, and zone management |
| Controller | CM900 networked audio controller |
| Power Design | PoE-powered through Ethernet, eliminating the need for AC power at the speaker location |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at |
| PoE Network Support | 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| PoE Power Output | 12 VDC at 1.75 A |
| PoE Protection | OCP, OTP, OVP, and SCP protection |
| Speaker Type | 8-inch full-range cone lay-in ceiling speaker |
| Speaker Format | 1 x 2 ft flush-mount ceiling speaker for standard drop ceiling grids |
| Speaker Impedance | 8 Ohms nominal |
| Speaker Power Rating | 12 W RMS |
| Average Sensitivity | 92 dBSPL at 1 W / 1 m |
| Maximum System Output | 103 dBSPL at 12 W / 1 m |
| Frequency Response | 65 Hz to 17 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | 100° included angle, -6 dB at 2 kHz half space |
| Speaker Mounting | Replaces existing ceiling tile and mounts in standard ceiling grid |
| Speaker Dimensions | 11.81 x 12.81 x 3.81 in |
| Enclosure Type | 1 x 2 ft ceiling enclosure |
| Enclosure Dimensions | 23.75 x 12 x 2.5 in |
| Enclosure Weight | 9 lb |
| Microphone | CB85 ceiling-mounted intercom microphone |
| Microphone Mounting | Fits standard North American single-gang electrical boxes |
| Microphone Connection | RJ45 jack, requires Cat 5 cable or better |
| Microphone Power | +12 V, 100 mA over UTP Cat 5e from compatible FrontRow controller |
| Audio Inputs and Outputs | Includes RJ45 network connections, intercom input, LAN input, 3.5 mm audio inputs and output, loudspeaker terminals, relay output, page override detect, and alarm detect |
| Expansion Capability | Supports up to four total speakers per location when additional coverage is needed, with external power as required |
| Installation Environment | Designed for plenum-rated ceiling installation in school spaces |
| Best Fit For | Classrooms, staff rooms, offices, hallways, and school spaces needing clear paging and two-way communication |
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