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
Califone recommends using C-60 tapes or shorter. Longer tapes are thinner and more prone to breakage.
Updated on: 4/20/09
Teacher Report
“We have a large number of ESL students in the Houston ISD and in my class in particular. I use the Music Maker Plus™ so my pre-k through 5th grade children can listen to stories on tape and hear fluent reading and practice with the tape at the same time.” Audrey Sanders-Smith Title III/Title I Coordinator Houston Gardens Elementary Houston, TX
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: 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: When facing the front side of the Music Maker series media players (2385AV-03 and 2395AV-02), the built-in electret microphone is behind the left speaker grille, at about one o’clock position.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
