The RM-1000ECS remote microphone allows the operator to page and activate ECS messages to desired speaker circuits from a remote area. The remote microphone is equipped with an SB-8 voice user interface which provides 8 programmable soft keys. It is enclosed in a sheet metal enclosure and is equipped with a microphone. The RM-1000ECS is a PLink device and communicates with the control panel via the 4-wire RS-485 connection and distributes paging audio through the V-Link 1 and V-Link 2 audio riser. A maximum of 30 RM-1000ECS can be connected to a voice system. The remote microphone provides LED indication for Power and Ready to Page.