Califone Blog

USB Jackbox Gives Students the Opportunity to Learn by Hearing Their Own Verbal Responses

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (Nov., 2006) — As speaking and reading aloud helps to increase language fluency and comprehension, students can learn and enhance pronunciation by listening to their own articulation and comparing it to an original. Califone International, Inc., introduces the USB Jackbox, which allows up to six students to listen and practice their language skills at the same time. (more…)

PI-30 Series from Califone® Increase Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Minimizing Reverberation

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2006) — Recent data indicates that the majority of American classrooms have a speech intelligibility rating of 75 or less, meaning that listeners with adequate hearing can only understand 75 percent of the words read from a list. The new array speakers from Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio-visual technology for academic and professional use, targets the audience directly instead of losing valuable information in the classroom void. (more…)

Grant Recipients Announced

Recorded Books and Califone have announced five applicants who have been chosen to receive the 2006 Stone Audio-Enhanced Classroom Kit Awards. (more…)

Wireless Field Array Speakers offer power, even sound distribution for multimedia presentations

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (July 5, 2006) – Excessive cabling on audiovisual technology has long created a tangled mess for educators and librarians and complicated the installation process. To provide schools with an easy-to-use, wireless option for enhancing educational multimedia presentations, Califone International, the premier manufacturer of high-quality audiovisual technology for academic use, introduces the Wireless Field Array Speakers. (more…)

Drawing on expertise in high-quality, durable portable sound systems and wireless technology, Califone introduces its first in new line of installed sound systems

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (June 8, 2006) – Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audiovisual technology for academic and professional use, launches today a new line of installed presentation systems with the introduction of the Classroom Infrared System. Designed for installation in a variety of educational venues, the Califone Classroom Infrared System provides educators and presenters with significantly increased coverage and improved sound distribution over similar products. (more…)

Kids Keyboard and Mini-Mouse suitable for school, library, computer lab use

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (July 7, 2006) – Beginning computer users and young learners no longer need to endure dull black-and-white keyboards and large computer mice. Child-friendly computer peripherals are now available from Califone International, the premier manufacturer of high-quality audiovisual technology for academic and professional use. The Kids Keyboard and Mini Mouse by Califone offer the ideal size for little fingers, added durability and safety features, and bright, inspiring colors. (more…)

Built-in MP3 capability recognized as industry first; offers educators convenience, time savings

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (June 06, 2006) — Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audiovisual technology for the portable audio and education markets, has enhanced its popular line of PowerPro PA sound systems with the addition of the PowerPro SD (Model PA916-SD). The upgraded unit is equipped with several new capabilities for the broadcast and recording of digital sound, including built-in support for the MP3 audio format and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. As the portable audio industry’s leader, Califone is the first to offer the new digital audio features in a portable public address system. (more…)

Wireless power with portability ideal for academic, social or sports applications

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (June 06, 2006) — Portable, powerful and cost-effective: these qualities describe the new PA616 Sound System from Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audiovisual technology for the portable audio and education markets. (more…)