Month: September 2010

This 300 Watt PA Won’t Break Your Back

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Portable stereo PA systems have come a long way since the bulky monsters that strained the backs of musicians (and the shocks of Econoline vans) during the 70’s and 80’s. A few years back, Fender sparked something of a  portable PA arms race with the introduction of their Passport PA systems. Now Samson has entered the fray with their modular… Read the rest

How To Save Your Voice & Help Kids Learn

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How Wireless Assistive Listening Systems Benefit Kids & Teachers It seems obvious: kids learn better when they can hear their lessons. Classroom PA systems are a great way to overcome acoustical challenges for students with unimpaired hearing. But how can you improve the classroom experience for students with mild hearing impairment? Good educational practices- not to mention ADA requirements –… Read the rest

Need Help Choosing a Back-To-School Sound System?

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6 Questions to Help You Choose a Portable Sound System for Your Classroom A portable classroom PA system is an affordable, easy-to-use system that allows teachers to amplify their lessons. Why do you need a PA system for your classroom? The answer is simple: the proper sound reinforcement system allows  a teacher’s voice to reach all corners of the class,… Read the rest

Jackboxes Turn Media Players into Classroom Listening Centers

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How to choose a jackbox for your classroom listening center Classroom listening centers enhance visual lessons with audio. Listening centers (or learning centers) consist of three components: a media player, headphones, and a hub to distribute audio signals to multiple listeners. Although wireless transmitters or outputs on the media player itself often suffice for a hub, an easy way to… Read the rest