Califone Blog

Califone announced the launch of its first speaker using Bluetooth® wireless technology. The PA-BT30 is designed with presenters and teachers in mind and features easy connectivity to any Bluetooth enabled mobile device and computer. It enables whole class and group learning activities in the classroom, and high-quality presentations in any meeting setting. (more…)

Educator wins a Califone prize package valued at $4,000 to engage students and foster learning

Califone today announces the winner of its “Classroom AV Wish List” Pinterest contest. Marianne Griffith, an art teacher at Alta E. Butler Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ., was awarded a Califone Portable PA Prize Package that includes a PowerPro SD with tripod, a PA 419 with a built-in docking station for an iPhone^® or iPod^® device, and two wireless microphones. (more…)

Choosing the best megaphone is sort of like choosing the best car. “Best” can mean many different things to people, but is more meaningful only after narrowing down what’s most important to you.

Staying with the car example, if fuel economy is more important than the ability to haul lots of passengers, the logical choice would be for a two-door sub-compact instead of a 14-passenger van. Or if you wanted to drive at high speeds instead of navigating rough, non-paved roads then a low-slung sports car would be a better choice than a four-wheel drive truck with a high suspension. (more…)

Some matches are just naturals  – peas and carrots, mac & cheese, Penn and Teller even. How about a PA coupled with a wireless mic? We think so too and from August 15th to December 21st, Califone will add in a free wireless mic with your PA purchase! (more…)

They say practice makes perfect and for students practicing a dance or music-related composition it’s only fitting that they be given the opportunity to learn from both visual and audio perspectives. (more…)

Serving a population of over 112,000 veterans in southeastern Virginia, the Salem VA Medical Center is constantly offering indoor and outdoor classes and seminars for its patients and the community. To maximize the success of these functions, the facility knew a portable PA system was needed and posted this request to their Fall Wish List. (more…)

The proliferation of smartphones used in schools has brought with it the opportunity to access, play and listen to a much wider variety of audio. But how would you use this new found ability and how do you amplify something  that’s streaming through your iPhone out to your class, let a alone to a crowd? (more…)

The first PA made for schools,churches and businesses to feature a built-in docking station for iPhones and iPods just got even sweeter with limited time offer of a free wireless mic! (more…)