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Monday, July 30, 2018

Marathon #210 Is In the Books with a Time Of 4:44




At age 67, Rich Roth, brother of AmpliVox CEO Don Roth, continues his amazing quest to Greek God immortality having completed marathons in every USA state (many more than once), every Canadian province and many European countries including native Sweden where Roth's mom was born.



Notable achievements include:

  • Running and finishing the Boston marathon
  • Pikes Peak
  • Mountains, Deserts, Off-road
  • Along the way spinal fusion surgery and other injuries
Rich’s living Moto is simply "don’t quit" ; talk is cheap, challenge body mind and soul.

You can see his love of Beagles (Samantha and Maggie) who along with Pij (his partner forever) have accompanied him in his Quixotic performance.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Macroquil Relies on AmpliVox Horn Loudspeakers for Metropolitan Park in Quito Ecuador


Macroquil, a whole sale distributor of security products, recently setup 15 units of the S1270 Power Horn Speaker for the Parque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park) in Quito, Ecuador's capital.



The S1270 Power Horn Speakers were installed onto the emergency stations that are spread throughout the Metropolitan Park to broadcast public address announcements to all visitors and staff members.

The network of S1270 Horn Speakers allow an announcer to be sufficiently audible over a large area and to be intelligibly heard by all in attendance, covering the entire park grounds and delivering exceptional sound clarity in a rugged loudspeaker with reliable performance.


The AmpliVox S1270 Paging Horn is a 100‑watt, highly intelligible, lightweight horn speaker designed for use in public address or paging applications. Ideal for schools, factories, office buildings, convention centers and sports venues.

  • SUPERIOR SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY
    AmpliVox professional sound quality in a powerful 100 watt speaker

  • EASY, FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
    A positive lock, super‑tough metal swivel base provides maximum mounting flexibility and ease of installation. Includes a generous 12‑inch input connecting cable.

  • HIGHLY DURABLE
    Molded from high‑impact ultraviolet‑inhibiting acrylic‑styrene‑acrylonitrile (ASA).

  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM
    The double re-entrant horn with compression driver employs a rugged 1.5" diameter voice coil and ceramic magnet structure for long life and reliability under extreme operating conditions. A nominal 60° horizontal by 40° vertical (horizontal mount) coverage pattern provides excellent articulation in demanding applications.

For more information on the S1270 Power Horn Speaker please visit:
http://www.ampli.com/commercial-industrial-pa-speakers/1270-Power-Horn-Speaker.aspx>

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Please Welcome New AmpliVox Booster - Isabelle




Please Welcome New AmpliVox Booster, Isabelle, Born June 28, 2018.

Isabelle, proudly held by her sister, Julianna, has joined the AmpliVox team!

Here’s hoping she follows in the footsteps of her mother Carolyn, an exemplary scholar, athlete, businesswoman, mom, daughter, and a love of my life.

- Don Roth, CEO

Monday, July 23, 2018

YMCA Uses Portable Sound Systems to Communicate, Inform, and Promote Safe Practices




Every year in June, the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook, Illinois undergoes a radical transformation.

In addition to the usual schedule of fitness, swimming, dance, and art programs that fill the community center all year, summer brings an additional 300-400 children to the Y campus each week for 10 weeks of day camp.


The Y welcomes campers ages three to 14, many of whom are at the building for extended hours from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

The enormous popularity of the Y’s camp program creates logistical challenges for staff members throughout the 80,000 square foot center.

From the parking lot drop off to the indoor pool to the playgrounds and athletic fields, groups of children are constantly in motion between different areas.

In addition, frequent field trips take campers off-campus to waterparks, zoos, and other locations in the greater Chicago area.

Clear communication between management, counselors, campers and parents is essential to maintaining a safe, organized environment at the Y and offsite.


The Y uses a variety of portable sound systems from AmpliVox to meet its specialized needs. Based in Northbrook, AmpliVox has a long history of supporting the Y and providing equipment for programs and events.

Working closely with Y leadership, AmpliVox identified areas in the camp program where communication was especially important to safety and then matched the most effective sound system product to address each scenario.

These versatile applications make the programs more efficient on a daily basis, and also stand ready for use in case of emergencies.

Key areas of need included:


Drop-off/Pick-up Zones:


Each morning, hundreds of parents line up through the Y’s parking lot to drop off their children.


Since the Y allows registration by the week, each Monday brings new families who have to learn the procedures and get oriented to the hectic process of connecting children with their counselors.

To help direct parents with both verbal and visual cues, camp staff use the AmpliVox Safety Wand Megaphone, a unique communication tool that combines an LED illuminated wand with a corded microphone and loudspeaker.

This is especially useful on rainy days, since the lighted wand makes staff members more visible and improves their safety as they work with traffic.






Gymnasiums:


The Y’s double-court gym is in constant use throughout the day for games, sports, performances and group activities.


The massive space, especially when filled with noisy kids, can be chaotic.

Camp counselors rely on AmpliVox’s powerful SW925 Digital Travel Audio Partner to overcome the background noise and give children clear directions on where they need to be.

The SW925 Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus can support multiple wireless microphones, stream music from Bluetooth®-equipped devices and pair with supplementary speakers to provide customized sound coverage for audiences up to 7500 people or areas up to 15,000 square feet.


Staff members can also move it easily from room to room thanks to its durable all-in-one design with luggage-style handle and wheels.






Outdoor Spaces:


With multiple athletic fields, playgrounds, and tented picnic areas, the Y’s camp needs outdoor sound equipment capable of covering large spaces and withstanding variable weather conditions.



AmpliVox’s SW800 Titan Portable PA provides the power to deliver clear announcements to reach all campers.

Designed for durability and versatility, the battery-powered Titan PA includes a 100-watt amp that broadcasts highly intelligible speech over wide distances.

The system also supports Bluetooth® streaming of music from external devices, amplified with crystal clear audio quality.


Integrated storage for wireless microphones and remote controls keep accessories organized and ready to go, and the entire compact unit moves easily with a luggage-style handle and wheels.






Swimming Pool:



The Y’s indoor pool is one of the busiest areas of the building, and also one of the hardest to supply with clear communication due to the intense levels of noise reverberation.


AmpliVox developed its ProMarine Waterproof Megaphone for exactly this type of situation.

This unique megaphone, the only product of its kind made in America, is constructed of high-impact polycarbonate, engineered to meet IP67 (Ingress Protection Standard) for dust and water submersion.

The unit is so watertight that it will float if dropped in the water and can still operate perfectly even when submerged for up to 30 minutes.


The Y’s lifeguards have access to this extraordinary tool to enforce safety rules, give directions to campers, and communicate swiftly in case of emergencies.






Field Trips:



Security is of paramount importance when transporting children on field trips.



Highly portable sound systems, like AmpliVox’s rechargeable megaphones, deliver important directions to campers and staff whenever needed.

Megaphones are lightweight, weatherproof, and ready to go at a moment’s notice with fully charged batteries that last for hours.

To get full attention from large groups, AmpliVox’s megaphones come with siren and whistle functions as well.





Emergency Applications:


While all these portable sound systems improve safety on an everyday basis, they also can be utilized to respond to emergency situations.

Battery-powered megaphones and PAs are essential communication tools when electricity is knocked out, and portable systems can easily be taken to any location necessary.

Camp leaders are trained to operate the user-friendly equipment so that they can give clear instructions during lockdowns, evacuations, or other response actions.

Simplicity and versatility make these sound systems an essential part of any disaster plan.



With a variety of portable sound systems in place throughout its facility, the North Suburban YMCA can use clear communication to maintain a safe and efficient camp program.

These examples demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness that portable sound systems offer for camp management in both day-to-day and emergency situations.

By identifying areas of need and matching the appropriate sound equipment to specific settings, the Y can focus on keeping their campers secure, busy and happy for many summers to come.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

AmpliVox Exhibiting at the 69th International Auctioneers Conference & Show




Broaden your horizon and explore the limitless opportunities available as the NAA hosts its 69th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in Jacksonville, Florida. At the industry’s largest Conference, over 900+ auction professionals gather for four exciting days of education, networking and comradeship.

Participants will explore the Conference & Show Trade Show floor, networking with approximately 60 auction related exhibitors that offer a variety of innovative solutions to maximize business operations.








Founded in 1949, NAA is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to auction professionals.

Headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., the NAA represents the interests of thousands of auction professionals in the U.S., Canada and across the world.

The NAA is a membership-based organization and represents a range of auction professionals who service a variety of industries.

The association is dedicated to providing its members with educational programming and resources to help them advance themselves and, in turn, the industry.

Members of the NAA abide by a strict Code of Ethics and are connected with an extensive network of auction professionals.


AmpliVox sound equipment enables auctioneers to keep audiences fully engaged without voice fatigue. Auctioneer PA systems provide great voice amplification and saves your voice from hoarseness or strain that can be caused by talking above the background noise and voices of the crowd for long periods of time.

Additionally, wireless systems allow the auctioneer to move freely around the room for a personalized interactive experience. Our selection of portable sound systems allow auctions to host various crowd sizes in different environments, indoors or outdoors.




Half-Mile Hailer


A powerful loudspeaker PA that can be clearly heard up to half a mile away, all from a compact and portable all-weather unit.

AmpliVox Hailers are available for specific applications, like the S/SW312 Sound Cruiser roof-mounted system for vehicles.




AirVox PA System


Our new portable system that combines a powerful central PA with supplementary wireless speakers for wide area coverage without cords or complicated set-up.

The AmpliVox AirVox Mobile PA System is the ideal battery powered, all-in-one wireless compact portable PA solution with Bluetooth® connectivity.




Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus


Our most complete, all-in-one PA system, with a 250 watt amplifier that will clearly and powerfully project your voice over an audience of up to 7500 people in a room size of up to 25,000 square feet.

You're in control with built-in Media Player allowing you to play your own recorded music using your SD card or Thumb Drive.




Titan Wireless Portable PA System


A versatile go-anywhere PA with a 100 watt amplifier and wireless mic options. Equipped with a wired handheld mic with your choice of wireless microphone, and a luggage handle with wheels.

You can also play your music with the built-in CD player, USB Flash Drive input, or through the SD slot.




Audio Portable Buddy


An easy-to-carry sound system in a briefcase-style design, powerful enough to reach audiences of up to 1,000 people in rooms up to 10,000 square feet.

A proven "Road Warrior", specially tooled and molded plastic briefcase-style enclosure for exceptional durability and portability. Travels and sets up so easily.


Thursday, July 05, 2018

Sound Comparison Guide Available In English, Spanish, Italian, German and French




AmpliVox Sound Systems’ products have always guaranteed reliable communications, and now that message will be heard loud and clear across many continents. Their latest Sound Comparison Guide has been revised with new products and latest updates, translated for its customers who serve the Spanish, Italian, German, French markets.


The Sound Comparison Guide is a persuasive sales and marketing tool that compares product features, including sound coverage, dimensions, and cost of more than 25 lecterns and indoor/outdoor PA systems.

This informative Guide will make it easy to choose a sound system for your customers’ applications.



AmpliVox CEO Don Roth describes the company’s global messaging as an integral part of its multimedia presentation systems.

"Our salient Sound Comparison Guide seamlessly communicates the AmpliVox core product features and benefits", says Roth.

"From high quality portable public address systems to stylish lecterns and podiums, Amplivox Sound Systems ensures a crystal clear message in any language," .


The world depends and trusts AmpliVox Sound Systems because it offers not only high quality and reliability, but as seen in the Guide, elegant style for every speaking need. The Sound Comparison Guides are available in: