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Thursday, October 24, 2013

How to Take Care of your Acrylic Lectern




As with all fine furnishings, acrylic lecterns require attention and care to keep them looking spectacular. Improper cleaning and rough handling will adversely affect the appearance of your acrylic lectern. Please follow the recommendations below to provide the best care for your lectern.


Improper Care:
  • You must be careful when you clean an acrylic lectern. Do not use cleaning products containing ammonia or alcohol on the acrylic – Windex, 409 and other glass cleaners contain ammonia meant for cleaning glass finishes – Do not use these types of cleaners. Ammonia or alcohol-based products can scratch or leave a film and can cause cracking to the acrylic surface. They are not intended for acrylic materials
  • Do not use a dry cloth, a paper towel, your hands or textured material when rubbing dirt or dust off the surface. Paper towels contain wood fibers that can make hairline scratches on the exterior when used for cleaning or drying. This type of cleaning method will cause scratching and marring of the shiny, smooth acrylic surface.
  • Do not rub or wipe the surface of the acrylic in a harsh or abrasive manner with any method of cleaning.

Proper Care and Cleaning:
  • Use a soft, wet sponge and lightly wipe away loose dirt or dust.
  • For more stubborn stains or fingerprints, remove them using a mild dish detergent and warm water on a soft, wet sponge.
  • For more stubborn stains or fingerprints, remove them using a mild dish detergent and warm water on a soft, wet sponge.
  • Dry the acrylic with a clean, damp chamois or a soft, lint-free cloth. A cloth diaper or Micro Fiber Cloth works well.
  • For a professional cleaning, use an anti-static acrylic cleaner or plastic polish ( Brillianize® ) that cleans without scratching. These can be purchased at a local hardware or home improvement stores and makes the acrylic surfaces sparkle, resistant to fingerprints and repels dust and lint. As always, use a soft, lint-free cloth when applying and drying. ,
    Do not use paper towels!


Below is a demonstration video from Tubro showing how to use Brillianize to clean an acrylic display cube.




Scratches:
  • Proper use will avoid any activity or product that might cause the acrylic to become scratched.
  • Do not drop or drag lecterns or use metal objects (such as keys), sharp objects (such as letter openers), or rub it with harsh, textured cleaning cloths.
  • If fine scratches do occur on the lectern itself and you prefer to attempt to treat them, the scratches may be removable by using specialized, mild polishes designed for this purpose.
  • Scratch Removal: Remove hairline scratches with the Novus® Plastic Polishing System or for heavier scratches that you can feel with your fingernail may require using a Novus Buffing Kit.




Protective Covers:
This cover is constructed using a 1000 Denier Cordura nylon fabric exterior that is coated for water repellency, interior is made with an impact resistant ¼” foam padding bonded to soft tricot lining.

It is lightweight and durable, complete with a bottom flap for the Acrylic Lecterns. Cover provides exceptional resistance to abrasion, punctures, and tears. Easy to care for and can be cleaned easily with soap and water.

S1976 - Standard Lectern Protective Cover - Royal Blue
Dimensions: 48" H x 27.5" W x 16.5" D

S1974 - Large Lectern Protective Cover - Royal Blue
Dimensions: 48" H x 32" W x 22" D


For more information on AmpliVox acrylic lecterns and protective covers for lecterns, please visit:
http://www.ampli.com/acrylic-podium/

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Free Shipping On Selected Items to the Contiguous United States




AmpliVox is now offering FREE ground shipping on selected items to the contiguous United States, referring to the 48 adjoining U.S. states.

Our free ground shipping promotion on our popular items is currently available and will be in force until the end of this year, expiring January 1st 2014.

Take advantage and save with FAST and FREE shipping on any of our products listed below:
S207 BeltBlaster Pro

Rechargeable battery powered mini PA you wear like a belt. 44-inch adjustable belt with storage case to protect unit.
SW212 Mity-Vox Rechargeable Wireless PA

Rechargeable batter powered PA system - up to 8 hours of run time. Wireless handheld, headset and lapel mics included.
Audio Portable Buddy - 222 / 223 series

Take your PA System with you, goes anywhere you go. Durable rugged plastic carrying case. Easy to use, just Plug in and speak.
SW300 Mity-Lite Portable PA

A lightweight PA with carrying strap and wireless mic, with a 35-watt amp covering spaces up to 1500 square feet
EZ Speak Folding Lectern - 272 series

Lightweight tabletop podium great for saving storage space and perfect for moving from room to room with attached handle.
S602 Mity-Meg 25-Watt Megaphone

Light and powerful weighing only 2 lbs yet packing a punch. This weather resistant megaphone has a range of up to one mile.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Customize Megaphone With Your Company Logo



AmpliVox now offers a Custom Megaphone Logo Program, customizing the S602 megaphone with your company logo. Our custom logo solutions allows your brand to stand out at your next event, setting your organization apart while enhancing your professional presence. Promote your company identity or school team with a personalized megaphone with your business logo. Great for event organizers or to ID equipment for law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Logo Size Requirements: Two sizes are available. Logo can not be more then 5 inches in length and 3 inches in height or no more then 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Logo appears on both sides of megaphone.

Logo File: Send eps or pdf, no jpg or tif files.

Allow 2 weeks for processing order. Large orders may require additional time.


The S602 Mity-Meg 25-Watt Megaphone is lightweight and powerful with new Piezo dynamic technology. Comfortable pistol grip and 3 modes: Talk, Siren and Whistle with up to a 1 mile (1760 Yards) sound coverage.

Weatherproof high impact ABS plastic and steel construction that can take abuse, an essential addition to your emergency kit. Battery indicator light shows power status (low, med, hi) on the outer housing.

Easy to use battery cartridge, half the weight and twice the battery run time making them lighter, louder, and run longer than other megaphones on the market.

Battery indicator lights with whistle, siren and talk functions.

Adjustable Volume control below the speaking area of the meg.

Requires 8 C-cell Batteries or
S1405 Rechargeable Lithium Pack.

S1405 - Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack Also Included
The Custom Megaphone Logo Program also includes the S1405 Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack with integrated wall charger to power the megaphone, otherwise 8 C-cell batteries may be used as a power source.





The S1405 Rechargeable Lithium Pack coupled with the Battery Indicator lights of the megaphone guarantees you never run out of power for maximum safety and security. Battery Charger is built-into the battery Case with LED Charge Status Indicator and automatic charge protection (stops charging when batteries are full).

Using the S1405 Rechargeable Lithium Pack saves you money from purchasing C-cell batteries, can be reused hundreds of times and last for years. A fully-charged battery will provide 8 hours of typical operation (defined as speaking 35% of the time at mid volume) and 6 months of standby / idle time.

For more information, please visit the Custom Logo Megaphone Program or call us at 1-800-267-5486.

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

AmpliVox Selected As Exclusive Lectern Supplier for AVTEQ


AVTEQ is a leader in the AV furniture industry and the largest supplier of videoconferencing carts around. You might remember our previous partnerships with them, which have included making our Line Array Speaker System available as an accessory to their video conferencing carts.
Both companies have enjoyed teaming up to offer the best in audio and video equipment to consumers on a single front, which is why we are excited to announce a new partnership: AmpliVox Sound Systems will now be the exclusive supplier of lecterns to AVTEQ’s product line.

Multimedia Computer
Lectern
“AmpliVox is a great partner, and we are extremely pleased to add its quality lecterns to our product line,” said Aaron Rubner, vice president of AV sales at AVTEQ. “Our customers now have the option to purchase all of their furniture needs from one supplier.”

The four lecterns, available now on AVTEQ.net, come in multiples finishes and colors tailored to one’s specific needs, and are equipped with casters for complete mobility. The models include:
  • Standard Lectern: Elegant and professional, ideal for formal meetings or executive boardrooms
  • Multimedia Computer Lectern: Equipped with a slide-out locking keyboard shelf, a side shelf to mount a multimedia projector or laptop, and built-in locking cabinet storage space to house computer towers and other audio-visual equipment
Executive Column Lectern
“AmpliVox designs all of its products to match form with function,” said AmpliVox CEO Don Roth. ”We are pleased to provide a style for every speaking need, integrating into AVTEQ’s superb product line.”







You can learn more about our latest partnership with our friends at AVTEQ by visiting rAVe Publications. To stay up to date on the latest AmpliVox news, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on our LinkedIn company page.

Adjustable Executive Column Lectern
Standard Lectern

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

LaLa Spreading Cheer at the America's Cup 2013




Images by Mike Kepka via SFGate
At this year’s America’s Cup racing season, LaLa Hill-Courtney took the role of the “welcoming ambassador” and cheerleader, greeting patrons of the event and informing fans of the America’s Cup Park’s attractions at Piers 27/29.

Sitting tall and pretty atop a 6-foor chair dressed in a red America’s Cup outfit accentuated with a pair of shiny golden sneakers, LaLa volunteers her time making sure all in attendance receive a great experience and get to see the best of the park.

As Lala sits on top of her high chair that she has wittily named “LaLa Perch”, she communicates to the crowd using a S602M Mity-Meg Plus Megaphone from AmpliVox. The megaphone helps LaLa to amplify her voice as she notifies guests of the Parks other features such as the Kids Zone, visiting Food Trucks, the “Flying on Water Experience”, and occasionally sings to crowd as she welcomes them to the park.

LaLa works the megaphone all day long and tries to make eye contact with the few who pass by. She talks about the weather and the food, and reminds people to shop at the Louis Vuitton gift shop.

"What I hope it does is make our visitors realize that San Francisco is a come-back-to place," LaLa said. "I do it because I love San Francisco and I really love America's Cup and I'm so excited that it's here in San Francisco."
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S602M - Mity-Meg Plus Megaphone


Easy to use with detachable corded mic and shoulder strap for all day use. Effective range can reach up to 1760 yards / one mile.