Califone Launches Speaker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Posted by Keirsten Dungan on 5th Mar 2014
Califone Launches Speaker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Califone announced the launch of its first speaker using Bluetooth® wireless technology. The PA-BT30 is designed with presenters and teachers in mind and features easy connectivity to any Bluetooth enabled mobile device and computer. It enables whole class and group learning activities in the classroom, and high-quality presentations in any meeting setting.
The PA-BT30 Speaker is compatible with a variety of smartphones and tablets including Android® and iOS-based devices such as the Galaxy®, iPhone® and iPad®. The 30-watt speaker delivers room-filling (up to 300 people)wireless sound, and is a practical alternative to complex audio amplification solutions in schools, churches, meeting rooms and other presentation settings.
The PA-BT30 is designed for fast and easy setup, offering convenient connect-and-play audio streaming capabilities and can effortlessly fill a 50×50′ class or meeting room.
Since the speaker enables interactive group and whole class learning, educators have a variety of options when incorporating the technology into classroom activities. The speaker includes a USB charge port and auxiliary line input to allow for expanded device compatibility.
The PA-BT30 can be incorporated into a variety of settings. Teachers can use the speaker to stream songs from Pandora® for music classes or play classical music to inspire art students. Educators can even use the speaker to stream podcasts from iTunes U® or enhance audio on an iPad® from a Skype® chat, Google®+ Hangout, Facetime® or a virtual field trip.
Speakers are an important aspect of classroom technology because students who hear clearly are more likely to participate in class discussion, understand instruction and stay on task. With classroom audio amplification, English Language Learners can better hear appropriate linguistics and annunciation, improving their comprehension.
“ The PA-BT30 with Bluetooth Wireless Technology has been designed to give educators an audio solution that’s fast and simple to connect, and still provides high-quality sound amplification throughout the classroom,” said Tim Ridgway, vice president of marketing for Califone. “The speaker’s wireless capability is a perfect solution for a variety of settings that require supplemental audio, since it is compatible with an array of mobile devices, digital resources and apps. Pastors, business professionals and educators alike will enjoy the easy setup and the audience will appreciate the clear, crisp sound that resonates from the speaker.”
The PA-BT30 is compatible with Bluetooth enabled smartphones and tablets from: Alcatel®, Apple®, Asus®, AT&T®, Blackberry®, Dell®, Google®, HTC®, HP®, Kyocera®, Lenovo®, LG®, Motorola®, Nokia®, O2®, Palm®, Pantech®, Philips®, Samsung®, Sony®, Sony Ericsson®, T-Mobile®, Toshiba®, Acer®, Vodafone®, Orange®, Garmin-Asus®, Vertu®
The new speaker will be first previewed at the 2013 Infocomm show in Orlando ( 6/12-14) and ISTE 2013 in San Antonio (6/24-26).
About Califone
Califone was founded in 1947 and continues to be a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum products for use in education, presentation and professional markets. The company offers a complete line of audio solutions, wireless systems and multimedia products for small, medium and large presentation needs. Califone serves millions of educators and students in the PreK through higher education school environments, and has expanded to serve business and industry, houses of worship, parks and recreation, and other presentation markets as well.
