Distributed intercom system

An intercom system, comprising:

• a centralized interconnection unit including a central control device configured to receive, process and transmit signals;
• and
• at least one remote user interface unit connected to and in communication with the centralized interconnection unit, the at least one remote user interface unit including an enclosure configured to house:
• (i) a speaker device configured to output an amplified audio signal;
• and (ii) a microphone device configured to receive audible input and generate an audio input signal;
• wherein the enclosure is sized and shaped so as to fit into:
• (i) a one-gang decorator opening;
• (ii) a two-gang decorator opening;
• (iii) a three-gang decorator opening, or any combination thereof.

A distributed intercom system, comprising:

• a centralized interconnection unit including a central control device configured to receive, process and transmit signals;
• and
• at least one remote user interface unit connected to and in communication with the centralized interconnection unit, the at least one remote user interface unit including:
• (i) a speaker device configured to output an amplified audio signal;
• (ii) a microphone device configured to receive audible input and generate an audio input signal;
• and (iii) at least one control interface element;
• wherein at least one control interface element is configured to permit a user to engage in a distributed control function at the remote user interface unit through interaction with the at least one control interface element.