The Performer Plus is the most flexible multimedia player/recorder designed for use in educational settings.
Its 14-watts are powerful enough for projecting music or voices out to 100 students, and with a built-in mic input, it enables the Performer Plus to be also used as a PA system for making announcements.
The upgraded Performer Plus can now read CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-CDs, enabling it to play discs burned by personal computers. It also has variable speed playback (up to +/- 15% in increments of 3%) for its CD/Cassette players, making it ideal for differentiated language learning as well as music & dance instruction.
It also has built-in learning center capabilities, making it perfect for classroom and library uses too. There are five 1/4" headphone jacks on the rear and a single 3.5mm headphone jack on the top, enabling the Performer Plus to be used for independent study and group activities.
There's also a built-in electret mic for recording student responses, for testing purposes, charting individual progress, or class projects and it can't be misplaced!
Since equipment that's used in schools, libraries, playgrounds, and classrooms need to be durable as well as long-lasting, the Performer Plus is made with rugged ABS plastic. This type of plastic is stronger and more resistant to shattering if the Performer Plus were to fall or be accidentally dropped.
14 Watts RMS loud enough for groups up to 100 people and can also be used as a mini public address system
Built-in mic records lessons/student responses
Variable speed playback on cassette/CD players
Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CDs
AM/FM stereo
Line input/output connects with computers & other equipment
6 built-in headphone jacks for listening center capabilities
“Teachers use the 2455AV boomboxes in primary grades for listening centers. One Special Ed. teacher uses one to work with a special needs child.” Shari Hayes 1st Grade Media Specialist Alloway Twp. Elem. School Alloway, NJ
A: When the variable speed feature is applied during CD playback, the LCD display will show the specific speed selected as a percentage differ from the normal speed. For example: “+6%” indicates the current speed is 6% faster than the normal speed. The 2455AV-03 variable speed changes in increments of 3 percentage points in the +/-15% range.
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: 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: Yes. The variable speed function on the Performer Plus™ multimedia player will work when playing both CDs and cassettes. Learn more about using variable speed.
A: There is not a hard carry case that can accommodate the Performer Plus™ multimedia player and the five 2924AVPS headphones that are included in the 2455PLC learning center. However, the 2006 is a soft storage bag that can fit the learning center along with any additional products and accessories.
A: When playing a MP3 CD via the Performer Plus, the “Album Preset + -" buttons enabling you to quickly select a specific album (folder number) to play or program.
A: When playing a regular CD through the Performer Plus, pressing the “Play Time” button will change the time format displayed from elapsed time to the total time remaining on the CD. When a MP3 CD is played, pressing the Play Time button will activate the ID3 tag, changing the display from elapsed time to file/title/artist/album information.
A: The Califone 2455AV Performer Plus™ has variable speed playback for both the cassette and CD players. The Califone PowerPro™ PA919 portable PA also has variable speed playback for the cassette player only.
A: Yes. The Califone Performer Plus™ is MP3 compatible. With a standard cable from an electronic retail shop, you can connect your MP3 player to the line-in input in this media player and play hours of music for indoor or outdoor events.
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: The Performer Plus™ multimedia player has a 20-track programmable feature that allows you to program specific tracks of your choosing in whichever order you want to generate a customized playlist. Learn about other ways this feature is useful by clicking here.
A: The 2595AV karaoke player is not equipped with a variable speed feature; however the Performer Plus™ multimedia player features variable speed playback for both CD and cassette.
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: Yes. The upgraded Performer Plus™ 2455AV-03 has the ability to display track information including artist and title. Simply press the “Play Time/ID3” button to see the information on the LCD screen.
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: The Performer Plus™ comes equipped with a wireless microphone jack, to connect the wireless PAMR-115 mic. A wired, handheld microphone can also be used with the player by plugging it into the player’s ¼” mic input. Learn more about using microphones with the Performer Plus by clicking here.
A: The 2455AV media player has variable speed controls for both CD and cassette. On the top part of the player you will find there is a ‘Tape Pitch’ control knob that can be moved up & down to increase or decrease the speed. For the CD, there are 3 buttons for the variable speed: Speed Normal, Speed – to decrease and Speed + to increase.
A: A replacement piece for the CD door on the 2455AV is no longer available as the current model does not have the same type of door. Your best option is to replace the CD module, which consists of the entire CD player drive or component along with a CD door that has a hinge in place to allow it to lift up and down. Please contact our Customer Service Dept. to inquire more about this CD module.
A: The remote control that is included with every 2455AV-02 media player is model RC-2400. You may purchase a new remote control by contacting our Sales Dept.
A: Check to make sure that the button marked for “dubbing” on the 2455AV media player is set to ‘NORMAL SPEED’. If this does not activate the feature, please contact our Tech Support Dept.
A: For the 2455AV and all boomboxes excluding the Spirit™, Califone sells a CD module 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 Performer Plus® has a tape pitch function to change the playback speed +- 15%. This is considered extremely useful by linguists and reading teachers for language learning. Make sure the dial pointed in the center indicating the tape speed is 'normal'.
A: The Voice Over function allows you to communicate with the audience through a microphone while the music continues to play. Two separate volume controls are available for you to adjust the microphone volume and the volume of the music. Teachers can use this feature to tape record desired curriculum/lessons that includes music in the background.
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).
