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Monday, December 31, 2018

Looking Back at AmpliVox 2018: Milestones


As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back and reflect on all that has been accomplished at AmpliVox and recount the milestones of 2018 as we move forward into the New Year.


January 2018
AmpliVox Recognized by Religious Product News "Hot Products"

Their "Hot Products and Services" issue reflects the "best of the best", and the AmpliVox S1697 2.4 GHz Universal Digital Wireless Microphone Headset made the list for its lightweight design and works with all devices that have a microphone or auxiliary input.


AmpliVox Attending the 38th National Future of Education Technology Conference

There's simply no better place than the Future of Education Technology Conference to get up-close and hands-on with today's most innovative technologies and applications.

FETC’s Expo Hall hosted more than 400 leading manufacturers — each featuring the latest technologies and newest products on the market.



February 2018
New AmpliVox Rack Cabinets Store Components with Style and Security

AmpliVox Sound Systems now offers attractive rack cabinets that combine classic, elegant styling with convenience, mobility, and security.

AmpliVox’s new rack cabinets are designed and engineered with safety, security, and elegance in mind.


Pro Sound News Calls New SW925 Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus a "Joy and Comfort" to Use

Pro Sound News magazine is a leading provider of news in the professional sound production industry, covering the latest innovative technologies and trends in the field.

When Pro Sound News writer Strother Bullins recently reviewed our new SW925 Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus portable PA system, we couldn’t help but take notice. In his review, Bullins applauds the SW925 as a versatile portable PA system that provides strong voice and sound amplification wherever it’s used.



March 2018
AmpliVox Supports 12th Annual North Suburban YMCA Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner

The North Suburban YMCA 12th annual Ken and Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner raised $225,000, providing important funding that allows the Y to continue to offer impactful programs and services to all, regardless of financial need.

More than one out of five individuals at the Y – over 2,800 people – receive financial assistance through the Strong Kids Fund for afterschool programs, summer camps, swim lessons, and other wellness activities for all ages.


New Mega Hailer and AirVox PA Systems Deliver Versatility and Power

New product series gives you outstanding audio range, up to a half mile away, sound clarity and the ability to reach very large audiences by adding a wireless companion speaker expanding sound coverage up to one mile.



April 2018
Commemorating and Advocating at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The Hartsfield-Jackson Airport hosted an event that honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., centered around the theme, "MLK50 Forward".

With the help of an AmpliVox 3250 Multimedia Podium, the audience was inspired as an orator recited the words of Dr. King’s last speech "MoutainTop".


AmpliVox Remembers: Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

We at AmpliVox are honored to support the Illinois Holocaust Museum and its education mission.

We recently provided an AmpliVox Acrylic Lectern that will be a centerpiece for presentations at Museum events, and we are proud sponsors of the upcoming Third Annual Race for Humanity 5K to benefit the Museum.



May 2018
Tech & Learning Live: Enhancing Multimedia In Classrooms

Tech & Learning Live is a high-powered, one-day event that provides K-12 decision makers with thought-provoking content on the hottest topics of the day in education technology.


Facility Engineering Associates 2018 School Safety Conference

School Administrators, Police and Fire Departments, Transportation Directors, and Emergency Managers attended the event to heighten their safety awareness in the field of school safety and crisis prevention.

Guest speakers covered topics ranging from school and campus shootings/attacks, effective school security, school safety planning and tools utilized for school safety.



June 2018
Northbrook Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Golf Outing & Dinner

Beyond just a great day of golf, the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Outing and Dinner is an outstanding way to thank clients and colleagues, to solidify business relationships and to make new connections.

The Outing is an all-inclusive, non-stop afternoon of fun that includes a chance to play 18 holes of golf, with friendly competition for prizes, and lots of excitement throughout the day on the course.

The B9254 Platinum Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus Package was on hand providing the PA system for pre-tournament announcements for the over 180 golfers participating.


Breaking the Silence at the 21st Annual Run/Walk Illinois Chapter of the NOCC

The 21st Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer was sponsored by the Illinois chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), which works to promote awareness of ovarian cancer.

Maintaining crowd control in noisy environments is no easy task, but the Mity-Meg provided the sound needed to communicate event details and provide instructions to attendees.



July 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


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.



August 2018
AmpliVox Exhibiting at the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. With more than 357,000 members improving their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,600 clubs in 143 countries that make up their global network of meeting locations.


Englewood Fire Dept Celebrates Passage of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined by firefighters from across New Jersey to celebrate passage of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, during the news conference at Englewood Fire Dept. HQ in Englewood.

The news conference was held with speakers standing behind a custom made Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern built specifically for the Englewood Fire Department personalized with their logo.



September 2018
SW245B Dual Audio Pal System Featuring Two Person Simultaneous Usage

AmpliVox Sound Systems has launched a next-generation version of its SW245B Dual Audio Pal, a compact sound system for audiences up to 300 people.

The ultra-portable 50W Dual Audio Pal delivers crisp, clear sound from up to two microphones at once, and also streams music and other audio for all types of indoor and outdoor events.

Loaded with a media player that gives you the ability to play recorded audio from a SD card or a USB thumb drive and includes FM radio with remote control.


AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailers Announce the 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships

The Bay Area of California has long been known for its rowing history, in addition to the popularity of the sport in the city’s vicinity.

Produce 2 Broadcast, the sound contractor that worked on the audio and video production for the 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships relied on AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailers to make announcements and broadcast the event.



October 2018
AmpliVox Unveils New 2.4 GHz Digital BeltBlaster Personal PA System

When you are speaking to groups of up to 100 people don’t strain your voice or risk not being clearly heard, use AmpliVox Digital BeltBlaster to give you the power and clarity of 2.4 GHz digital sound and freedom to move while you’re talking.

Wear BeltBlaster like a belt and enjoy the hands free convenience of the headset mic.


Custom ADA Lecterns with your Company Logo

AmpliVox ADA lecterns are specifically designed to meet ADA requirements concerning proper knee space clearance, wheelchair height accessibility, and equal access to controls.

The AmpliVox SN3900 ADA Sit To Stand Lectern offers a stylish yet functional approach to ADA compliance that easily accommodates the mobility-impaired as well as the standing presenter.



November 2018
AmpliVox Megaphone Donation Supports California Firefighters

AmpliVox Sound Systems recently came to the aid of firefighters battling disastrous fires in California, providing a free shipment of handheld megaphones for use in their emergency response efforts.

The donation is part of AmpliVox’s ongoing Community Contribution program, which supports the missions of public service organizations and charities with targeted donations of sound equipment.


AmpliVox Exhibiting at EDspaces 2018 - The Future of Educational Facilities

AmpliVox will be exhibiting at EDspaces showcasing high performance portable sound systems and elegant lecterns, perfect for classrooms, assemblies, conferences and graduations... inside or outside.



December 2018
The Sound of Your Next Trade Show

Depend on AmpliVox Sound Systems for top-quality sound products and presentation furniture that deliver a seamless experience.

Easy-to-use AmpliVox portable systems set up in minutes to fill venues with crystal clear sound amplification of presentations, music, or other audio.


AmpliVox Awarded 2018 ASTORS Best Mass Notification System-Hardware

AmpliVox Sound Systems has been honored as a Silver Award Winner in the Homeland Security Awards sponsored by American Security Today magazine. AmpliVox’s Mega Hailer received the ASTOR Award as the Best Mass Notification
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We would like to thank all of our dealers, suppliers, customers and friends for none of this would of been possible without their support. We are looking forward to 2019 as we continue to grow our role in our community and make a difference in the causes we believe in.