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Speaker

Audio output device for the RF broadcasting system.

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Overview

The Speaker is a powered audio consumer device that integrates with DayZ's vanilla PAS (Positional Audio System) for megaphone broadcasting. When powered and activated, the speaker spawns a GhostPASReceiver that captures megaphone transmissions and plays them back at full volume to nearby players. The speaker features a knob animation (0.0=muted, 0.25=100% volume) that allows visual volume control, and LED indicators showing power and mute status. Use speakers to create base-wide announcement systems, emergency alerts, and team communication hubs powered entirely by your grid infrastructure.

Specifications

Property Value
TypeConsumer (single input)
Input Portinput_1 (power gate)
Power Consumption5 u/s
Audio IntegrationVanilla PAS (megaphone system)
Receiver TypeGhostPASReceiver (spawned when active)
Volume ControlKnob animation (0.0=muted, 0.25=100%)
Grid-PoweredYes
Class NameLFPG_Speaker
Base ClassLFPG_DeviceBase

How It Works

The Speaker is a grid-powered consumer device that requires 5 u/s from input_1 to function. When powered and activated, it spawns a GhostPASReceiver that taps into DayZ's vanilla PAS (Positional Audio System). This receiver captures all megaphone transmissions broadcast by intercoms, RF broadcasters, and other compatible PAS sources and plays them through the speaker at full base volume.

The speaker features a knob animation that allows volume control: at position 0.0, the speaker is muted (silent), and at position 0.25, it plays at 100% volume. Between these positions, audio output scales linearly. When powered off, no GhostPASReceiver is active and no megaphone audio is received.

LED Indicator

  • Green: Powered and active (receiver online, ready for audio)
  • Red: Powered but muted (knob at 0.0)
  • Off: No power available

Wiring Examples

Single Base Speaker

Battery
Speaker

Connect power and adjust the knob to enable megaphone reception in that area.

Multi-Zone Announcement System

Battery
Splitter
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3

Power multiple speakers across your base. Any megaphone broadcast reaches all zones simultaneously.

Intercom + Speaker Network

Battery
Splitter
Intercom
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3

The intercom transmits megaphone audio; all powered speakers in the network receive and play it.

Tips

  • The speaker requires very little power (5 u/s)—you can run 4 speakers on the power of a single ceiling light (20 u/s).
  • Position speakers at strategic points (common areas, entrances, defense positions) to maximize team communication.
  • Always pair speakers with intercoms or megaphones—speakers alone do nothing without a transmission source.
  • The knob animation controls volume; set it to 0.25 for full 100% volume output.
  • Muting (knob at 0.0) preserves power for other critical systems during quiet periods.
  • GhostPASReceiver spawning is automatic when powered—no manual activation needed.
  • Multiple speakers don't interfere with each other; they all receive the same PAS broadcast simultaneously.
  • Use a Switch in series to toggle the speaker on/off without dismantling wiring infrastructure.