Sound Alert by Califone

Califone International has introduced new products incorporating their Sound Alert Technology which warns educators and students when volume exceeds appropriate sound levels. “Research has shown that hearing loss can lead to many problems for students, including difficulty with academic achievement in language arts, vocabulary, arithmetic, and problem solving,” said Tim Ridgway, Vice President of Marketing for Califone. “We are dedicated to developing products that will help educators in guiding students to make the best choices for their health, and for students to recognize and change their own habits.”

The Califone 2985PG is a rugged monaural headphone which can be used with personal playback devices (CD and MP3 players) and in group listening centers, and in ELL, ELD and other language learning activities.

The Califone 1285G is a 10 position monaural jackbox, which allows educators to monitor the volume level of up to ten attached headphones and to set the sound level to under the ASHA-recommended 85 decibel level.

The Califone 1286G-08 combines the Sound Alert 1285G Jackbox with eight Califone 2924AVG Headphones and the Califone 2001 Rugged Polypropylene Carry Case.

Califone 3064AV-ST Stereo Headset Blowout

While supplies last we have the Califone 3064AV-St Stereo Headsets on sale for just $4.88. Suggested retail is $14.00

New alternative for users of card readers.

Califone’s new AV Tutor is an update to the magnetic card readers known as “Language Masters” or “Card Masters”. The new hand held device resembles a personal video game which students will be eager to use.

Cartridge titles currently include: Picture Words, Phonics, Readiness, Everyday Words #1, Survival Signs and Basic Vocabulary #1.

Califone Overhead Projector

Califone's Luminos Series Overhead Projector are constructed of durable ABS Plastic and come with a Manufacturer's 3-Year Warranty.

Features include a built-in lamp changer for uninterrupted use if lamp burns out during presentation. And a Lamp High/Low switch for brightness vs lamp life.

Califone® Introduces First MP3 Player Designed Specifically for Students and Educators

Audio Technology and Volume Control Built to Ensure Student Safety


San Fernando, CA — The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders asserts that more than 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous sound levels on a regular basis. To ensure that students use safe technology in the classroom, Califone International, Inc., introduces the first MP3 Player designed specifically for school use.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recently tested popular MP3 devices and found that they all produce sound well above the maximum recommended safety level of 85 decibels. As many studies have found that irreparable hearing loss can result from high levels of noise over extended periods of time, Califone designed its MP3 player to meet the ASHA recommended decibel-level (the only manufacturer to do so) through its innovative Sentinel™ technology.
“Our goal in creating the MP3 Player is to provide educators with an accessible technology which enhances instruction and prepares students for the 21st century,” said Tim Ridgway, Vice President of Marketing for Califone. “Students are increasingly comfortable with the technology of personal MP3 players, but we wanted to ensure the Califone model sets the education industry standard for technical innovation and student safety.”
The technology behind the Sentinel™ feature enables teachers to set the maximum audio allowed to 85 decibels, which is one of three recommended guidelines contained within the ASHA-sponsored Our America: Tuned In Today . . But Tuned Out Tomorrow? campaign (http://www.listentoyourbuds.org/). The aim of the campaign is to educate and encourage the responsible (student) use of personal audio technology.
Another educator-driven feature on the Califone MP3 player is its built-in electret microphone, enabling student-created podcasting. Podcasting meets California NETS Technology Standard #4 (and similar standards in other states) as follows: Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences; Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
The easy-to-use MP3 player hosts an industry-first dual headphone jacks, making it ideal for learning centers, language labs and libraries as it allows two headphones to be used simultaneously during shared activities. The company’s teacher-tested 3060AVS headphones are standard equipment with the MP3 player, which was calibrated for use with these acclaimed headphones in part because of their ambient noise-reducing feature, which is the second recommendation within the Our America: Tuned In Today . . But Tuned Out Tomorrow? campaign. (The third component of the drive encourages students to limit listening time).
The MP3 Player is made with rugged ABS plastic for durability and classroom safety. Available this fall, the unit comes with the unique Califone warranty, covering school, early childhood center and library uses � a guarantee typically not available for products purchased from consumer electronics stores. It also will be available as the industry’s first MP3 learning center.