Recessed or Flush-Mounted?
A previous article reviewed some of the day-in and day-out benefits (for the teacher and the students) of a classroom audio system. Whether for reasons such as integrating more audio-based technology or involving all of the students in the room, once the decision has been made to install such a system, make sure which ever system is chosen, that it can be efficiently installed.
Installation of this type of system is commonly broken down into two common scenarios; if it’s going to be installed into new (or recent) construction or into an older building. Most schools constructed within the last half century have most likely utilized drywall in the walls, which would allow for the control panel of the audio system to be recessed. Besides added security, this type of installation allows wires to be connected into the box from behind the wall, instead of being exposed. Older buildings on the other hand, may have used a solid cinder block or brick construction between rooms, meaning there’s no space behind the wall and so the control panel needs to be flush-mounted instead.
The Califone Infrared Audio System comes with reversible flanges on the exterior of the control panel so it can be adapted to either setting. The system also offers a choice of recessed Ceiling Speakers or Array Speakers.
