NIKOS – CSD

Mobile public address system for Christopher Street Day in Berlin

autonomous reliable cost-effective

NIKOS is not a conventional PA system, but a radio-based public address, alarm and control system for large events, construction sites and crisis situations, which you can rent by the day through certified partners and either integrate into your PA or use on its own.

Challenge

Announcements across long demonstration routes without fixed cabling

During Christopher Street Day in Berlin, a large demonstration procession moves along long inner-city routes. Music and densely packed crowds make announcements difficult to understand. Warnings and instructions must reach changing hotspots quickly, without fixed cabling along the route being a practical option. At the same time, the mobile sound systems on the floats operate independently, making it technically challenging to broadcast a consistent announcement along the entire route.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, visitor information and control in a single, network-independent platform. NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls announcement units as needed for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site. On site, NIKOS [audio]² receives the voice transmission via radio and outputs it as an analogue audio signal through the floats’ mobile sound systems. NIKOS [horn]² supplements the acoustic output at locations without an existing sound system. This eliminates the need for long cable runs. Staff travel, operating stations and security posts are reduced because recurring tasks are centrally controlled and monitored or carried out by NIKOS.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Are announcements made via NIKOS standard-compliant?+
Yes — NIKOS fully meets DIN EN 50849 (electroacoustic emergency warning systems). The system was designed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alerting tasks, technically built for everyday operation as well as for emergencies. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 sets out the relevant framework. Because NIKOS — unlike mobile network-based solutions — does not depend on any external network, it is always immediately usable and fully meets the requirements set out in the standard. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 or DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) concern a different field of use and functional scope and are therefore not relevant for NIKOS in terms of approval. Since 2017, NIKOS has been used successfully many times a public address system for temporary and mobile applications in mission-critical communication tasks. RADACOM and your regional NIKOS partner will be happy to advise you on the wide range of NIKOS functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Where do cost benefits arise during Christopher Street Day?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can implement various functions via a single, unified communication platform. NIKOS mainly reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communication solutions. Material requirements and cabling work are reduced, and information and emergency announcements can be made from a single location. This means rental and installation costs are offset by savings in staffing and other technology.
Does NIKOS continue to function when the mobile network is overloaded?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own self-sufficient radio network and independently of public communication networks. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of operating time and also powers connected accessory modules. This ensures that the mobile public address system for Christopher Street Day continues to function reliably even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
How can announcements be heard despite loud music on the floats?+
When the music is very loud, NIKOS [flash]² uses a flashing light to signal the DJs or people responsible on the floats to stop playback immediately. In response to the light signal, the music is interrupted so that safety-critical announcements can be broadcast clearly.
Mobile public address system for Christopher Street Day in Berlin: Where can NIKOS be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including advice, instruction and technical support. Your regional partner coordinates the deployment with you. Find a partner and request a rental

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