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.
ChallengeAt Wacken Open Air in Schleswig-Holstein, the high volume from the stages and dense crowds make it difficult for important warnings and instructions to be understood. Announcements must clearly reach visitors in different areas of the festival site, even when they are not in the immediate vicinity of a stage. The high visitor density overloads mobile networks, meaning that mobile communications cannot be relied upon in a crisis situation.
Announcements, system monitoring, crowd management and device control come together with 
in a single platform independent of the public network. ![NIKOS [dispatcher]²](https://nikos.info/assets/logos/nikos/SVG/NIKOS dispatcher.svg)
centrally initiates and controls announcements and alerts for Wacken Open Air. This reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communication solutions, as well as the personnel needed to operate and coordinate various subsystems.
is standard-compliant: the system meets DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems. was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcements and alerting — usable both in everyday operation and in an emergency. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 forms the decisive reference framework. Unlike mobile network-based systems, fully meets these requirements because it operates independently of an external network and is therefore immediately ready for use at any time. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) do not apply to , since they concern a different field of use and functional scope. As a public address system for temporary and mobile deployments, has already been used successfully many times for mission-critical communication tasks since 2017. RADACOM and your regional partner will be happy to advise you on the wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively. combines public address systems and safety-critical coordination tasks on a single communication platform. 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. combines staff alerting, visitor information and system control on one platform. This reduces the need for materials and cabling and minimizes the risk of people tripping over cable ramps. In addition, tasks are handled centrally that would otherwise require several security, reporting or operator stations distributed across the site. This either reduces staffing requirements or allows personnel to be deployed more effectively at safety-critical points. operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communication networks and their availability. As communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. ![NIKOS [audio]²](https://nikos.info/assets/logos/nikos/SVG/NIKOS audio.svg)
has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also powers connected accessory modules. This means that public address systems for Wacken Open Air remain reliably operational even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks. was specifically developed for flexible outdoor applications without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on various structures such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, and configured individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. uses its own digital radio network. 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 rentalTalk to us about your requirements – we will advise you with no obligation.
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