The Wireless Cassette Recorder/Player provides cord-free audio transmission to its infrared headphone receivers and can also be used as a traditional wired listening center for up to seven students. It is ideal for language learning, literacy groups, ELL/ ELDand library uses.
Helps meet NCLB requirements for struggling readers and language learners
Offers 1:1 instruction for 20 cord-free students or seven wired students using built-in headphone jacks
15' line of sight range to Infrared 34B-IR headphones (sold separately)
Durable ABS plastic exterior withstands the rigors of daily use
Califone recommends using C-60 tapes or shorter. Longer tapes are thinner and more prone to breakage.
Updated on: 3/8/10
Teacher Report
“We are able to use the infrared 3432IR cassette player/recorder as a learning center in the library for our PreK-6 students.” Cyrone Overton Library Media Specialist Mt. Olive Elementary Ft. Mitchell, AL
A: The wireless IR feature was designed to provide the choice of either amplified audio or wireless listening for a smaller group of differentiated learners. There is an IR Signal On/Off Switch on the Infrared Cassette Player/Recorder (3432IR) enabling the user to choose between one or the other.
A: Yes. The Deluxe Series Cassette Players/Recorders (5262AV & 5272AV) feature tone control. This feature is also found in our Infrared Cassette Player/Recorder (3432IR).
A: The 4805AV remote microphone is compatible with all Califone cassette player/recorders as well as multimedia players. Simply connect it to a player’s remote/mic jacks, turn the microphone ON, press PAUSE, then RECORD on the player to prepare for voice recordings. As the RECORD key is pressed the PLAY key will follow. Press PAUSE to begin recording.
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 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: The 34B-IR headphones are wireless, infrared headphones can only be used with a media player that has a built-in infrared transmitter such as the 2395IR boombox and the 3432IR cassette player/recorder. For computer use, the 35IR-B wireless headphones can be used in conjunction with the included USB transmitter. Click here to learn more about how infrared technology can benefit computer-based learning.
A: The 34B-IR infrared headphones are designed to work with either the 3432IR infrared cassette player/recorder or the 2395IR infrared media player. However the 35IR-USB will work with any computer. It has a transmitter that plugs into the USB port and will send out wireless audio to its headphone. It is available by itself, or as a listening center with four headphones and a single transmitter.
A: The head and rollers may be dirty and require cleaning. Use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol or purchase a tape cleaner from an electronics store. If you need further information, please contact our Tech Support Dept.
