The Music Maker Plus supports phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, ELL, ELD and other language learning programs. Built for reliability in schools, it delivers classroom flexibility with dual cassette recorder / players, 20 track programmable CD player and AM-FM stereo.
Rugged all-purpose multimedia center for language development in primary levels
Versatile multimedia center with AM-FM radio and choice of single/dual cassette player/recorders
Top-loading CD player for convenient desk top use
Remote control now included for lesson flexibility
“Music teachers use the Music Maker™ Plus to introduce different instrument sounds, music, and rhythm to the 1st-6th grade students.” Dianna Ulmer Aguado Director for Social Studies, Fine Arts, PE, Health & Gifted Depts. Cicero School District 99 Cicero, IL
A: The recording function is featured in one of the two cassette decks in our media players, not both. Users can record onto just one cassette tape at a time.
A: The remote start/stop microphone input jack featured in 2385-03, 2395AV-02, and 2395IR enables users to remotely start and stop the cassette player/recorder only. The CD functions can be remotely controlled by the included remote control.
A: Califone Music Maker™ Series Media Players (2385-03, 2395AV-02, 2395IR) and Performer Plus™ (2455AV-03) all feature Balance Control function which will properly play a split track CD.
A: Once the external speakers are connected to the 2455AV-03, 2385-03, 2395AV-02, or 2395IR through the speaker jacks, the audio will be distributed through the external speakers only; the built-in speakers will automatically be deactivated. The playback wattage would be equal to the wattage of the external speakers.
A: Full Auto Stop means in playback, recording, and rewind/fast forward modes, the cassette player/recorder motor will stop operating once the cassette reaches its end. With Auto Stop, the cassette player/recorder motor will stop operating in the playback mode only when the cassette reaches its end; the motor will continue running in the recording and rewind/fast forward modes until the user manually press the Stop key. Full Auto Stop automatically stops the motor which helps extending the life of the belt, a critical component of the cassette player/recorder. Califone Media Players 1776, 2385-03, 2395AV-02, 2395IR, and CAS1500 feature Full Auto Stop.
A: The Full Auto Stop function means when the cassette tape runs to its end during playback, recording, and rewind/fast forward modes, the motor of the cassette player/recorder will automatically stop running and the cassette operation will stop. Califone Media Players 1776, 2385-03, 2395AV-02, 2395IR, and CAS1500 feature Full Auto Stop.
A: To keep the programmed radio stations in the media players, do not turn off the power at the end of the day; just leave the machine on the “stand by” position.
A: All Califone multimedia player/recorders have a “repeat” function that allows you to either repeat a single track or the entire CD. Press the ‘repeat’ button twice to have the CD start over on its own and “repeat all” will appear on the display. Read about other boombox controls.
A: When installing batteries inside your boombox or cassette player, place them on top of the nylon ribbon found inside to help “pop” the old batteries out when they need to be replaced.
A: The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player has a ‘random’ button that enables the player to select songs to play at random at any time music is played with one exception. If the CD has memory programmed, the ‘random’ feature cannot operate until the program is cleared. Learn about other controls the player has.
A: In order to repeat your programmed tracks using the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player, push the ‘CD REPEAT’ button twice and the tracks will play in the programmed order. The display will show “REPEAT ALL”.
A: The tracks programmed using your Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player will only remain programmed and in order if the player is not turned off or unplugged. To ensure that your programmed selections are still available, leave the player on stand-by when not in use.
A: The Performer Plus™ and all of the media players in the Music Maker™ series can be connected to external speakers via two ¼” output jacks located on the back of each player. When external speakers are connected, audio will not play through the media player.
A: The term “wow and flutter” applies only to cassette player/recorders and to the cassette function of boomboxes. “Wow” refers to the changes in frequency caused by irregular tape motion during recording or playback. “Flutter” is the rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.
A: Yes. The Music Maker Series multimedia players (2385-03, 2395AV-02, 2395IR) and our Performer Plus™ all come with the cord wraps on the back of the units.
A: Yes, Califone sells a CD module for the 2395AV, as well as for all other boomboxes excluding the Spirit™, which consists of the entire CD player drive or component that includes the laser head. Please contact our Customer Service Dept. to inquire more about this CD module.
A: The 2455AV uses the RC-2400 remote control. The 2385AV, 2395AV and 2395IR boomboxes use the RC-2300 remote control. There is no remote control available for the Spirit 1776 boombox. The RC-2300 and RC-2400 may be purchased individually. Please contact our Customer Service Dept. for more information.
A: There is a speaker balance adjustment on the Performer Plus and most other Califone multimedia players. It should be normally set for the speaker balance to be in the center and not too far to the left or right.
A: On any dual-cassette media player, simultaneously press down on both 'RECORD' and 'PLAY' on the first cassette deck that you will record to and then press 'PLAY' on the second cassette deck which you will record from.
A: Califone recommends the 2455AV Performer Plus™ as an alternative to the 2395AV Music Maker™ as it is also a dual cassette/CD media player, has 14 watts RMS and 6 built-in headphone jacks. Depending on your use, the 2385-03 may be an upgrade since it plays MP3 files (on CDs).
A: Which jackbox depends on the type of activity that'll be used with the Music Maker. If it will be a language learning activity, a monaural jackbox is recommended. Califone offers an 8-position monaural jackbox. If it will be used for just listening enjoyment, then a Stereo jackbox would be best. Any Califone jackbox with a 1/4" and/or 3.5mm mini plug can be connected to the 2395AV boombox. Califone offers 4 and 10-position stereo jackboxes.
A: There is not a way to connect to the 2395AV media player; however you can instead connect to the 2455AV media player because it does have a line-in input to connect an RCA cable from the iMac.
A: First check to make sure that a red light is not "on" the Music Maker™, indicating it is on standby mode. The light should be green which will enable you to use all the functions on your unit. Secondly, also make sure the tape heads are clean and that the cassette tape itself has not broken. Califone recommends using tapes no longer than 60 minutes in length because the longer tapes are thinner and are more prone to breakage.
A: The dimensions for the 2395AV are 18"L x 7"W x 9"H. All Califone product dimensions are found on their respective specification sheets. These can be found within each product's web page, or within the Product Specifications sheet area of the website.
