Existing instructional audio still valuable in schools with Califone phonograph, cassette player

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (December, 2005) – What was once old is new again—educators who use older media formats such as vinyl records and cassette tapes can continue to enjoy them with their students with the help of new audio technology. Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology for the education market, today announced a significant enhancement to Spirit, a portable cassette multimedia player/recorder, and the release of a new record player. (more…)

Audio-Enhanced Classroom Grant first joint project for the two companies

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2005) – Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology for the education market, today announces a strategic relationship with Recorded Books, LLC, the world’s premier publisher of unabridged audiobooks. This partnership furthers the goals of both companies to assist schools and libraries in student learning and literacy development through the power of audio. (more…)

Rapid growth for leading audio manufacturer spurs relocation to larger office space

Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology and sound presentation solutions for schools, industry, institutions and professional use, today announces it is moving its corporate offices from Chatsworth to San Fernando, California. (more…)

Ridgway to head strategic marketing for long-standing leader in education industry

CHATSWORTH, Calif. (July 24th, 2005) – Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology for the education market, today announced the promotion of Tim Ridgway to Vice President of Marketing. Ridgway will continue developing marketing initiatives that support the company’s mission of developing sound presentation products that enable educators to differentiate and enliven instruction. (more…)

Nine PreK-8 students awarded U.S. Savings Bonds and Califone audio equipment

CHATSWORTH, Calif. (July 24, 2005) – Califone® International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology for the education market, today announces the nine extraordinary students who are the proud recipients of the 2004-2005 Stone Scholarship Contest. (more…)

Grants encourage ‘sustainable’ tech
By Robert Brumfield, Assistant Editor, eSchool News
July 14, 2005

CHATSWORTH, CA (July 12, 2005) – Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology and sound presentation solutions for schools, industry, institutions and professional use, has announced the appointment of Roscoe Anthony to President.

Anthony, an audio and music industry veteran, joined Califone in 2001 as Vice President of Marketing. He quickly advanced to VP of Marketing and Sales, and has been instrumental in the company’s growth and diversification into the pro-audio, MI and additional vertical markets, while still maintaining its position as the leader in the educational and institutional sectors. (more…)

Headsets enhance Internet-based audio to increase impact of instructional media

A multitude of new technologies such as video/audio streaming, podcasts, voice recognition software and voice over IP are increasing in popularity in education, but these technologies depend on high-quality audio for the greatest impact on learning. Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology for the education market, today announces the addition of two new USB headsets to allow for faster access to digital media files and better quality sound. (more…)