A loudspeaker or speaker is an electro-mechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion that may be heard as an audible signal. A loudspeaker is used within an occupant warning system or emergency warning system for to distribute warning signals and audible messages to the occupants of a building in the event of a fire or other emergency.
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