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Friday, December 31, 2021

Looking Back at AmpliVox 2021: 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 2021 as we move forward into the New Year.


January 2021
AmpliVox Announces 2021 Declaration of Values

"We're proud to have continued our long record of product innovation, as demonstrated in our Top 20 for 2020", said AmpliVox CEO Don Roth.

This coming year, we pledge to continue to uphold the highest standards in products, service, and community service, as we have done for nearly 70 years."


Introducing the S1078 Megaphone Wall Bracket for Mity-Megs

The S1078 Megaphone Wall Bracket frees up your shelf space and provides quick access to your megaphone when needed. The bright yellow painted bracket makes it easier to see. Use in school classrooms, factories, and offices.



February 2021
Black History Month: Honoring the Legacy of Harriet Tubman

In celebration of Black History Month we pay special tribute to antislavery crusader and Civil War veteran Harriet Tubman.

She is estimated to have helped several hundred enslaved people find freedom in Canada via the Underground Railroad and is said to have "never lost a passenger."

In her later life, though she had little money of her own, Tubman worked to house and feed the poor and became an important figure in the fight for women's suffrage.

Harriet Tubman became the first African American woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp issued on February 1, 1978, the first in the Post Office's Black Heritage Series.


AmpliVox Congratulates Hometown Legendary Coach Pat Fitzgerald

AmpliVox proudly salutes Coach Fitzgerald.

A former two-time All-American as a Northwestern University football player in the 1990s, Fitzgerald won both the Chuck Bednarik Award and Nagurski trophy, twice, as the best defensive player in college football.

Since his hiring as the program’s head football coach in July of 2006, Fitzgerald has led Northwestern to ten bowl games and five bowl victories in fourteen seasons.



March 2021
Introducing the AmpliVox 360 Capri Lectern

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

Our new Capri lectern is an update of one of our most popular styles - now with a sleek curved design and edge banding, its the perfect combination of style and practicality.

Made of a scratch resistant melamine laminate finish with elegant curved construction and radiused corners, for beautiful styling and durability that will stand the test of time.

Present your materials easily on the slanted reading table with paper stop, this lightweight lectern moves easily, with glides. Ships flat and assembles in 15 minutes with no tools required.


Funeral Home & Cemetery News Showcases AmpliVox's 2021 Declaration of Values

Published Monthly, FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS is a compilation of news articles and press releases provided by the funeral and cemetery industry.

The March 2021 issue showcased AmpliVox's "Declaration of Values for 2021" - a set of overriding principles that will continue to guide the company this year.



April 2021
Introducing the AmpliVox SD5430 Crescent Digital Adjustable ADA Workstation

The AmpliVox Crescent Digital Workstation not only lets you sit or stand it gives you reminders of when to change positions.

The Crescent Workstation also has a digital memory that always adjusts to the height that is just right for you, and it can be programmed and controlled via your smartphone to guide your health throughout the day.


"Mr Northbrook" Ron Bernardi Officiating Intimate Home Funeral Services

Ron Bernardi, Northbrook's man about town and AmpliVox's friend has dedicated his life to giving back to the community.

Beloved friend to many, Brother Bernardi has been asked by the deceased's family to be the funeral celebrant and has officiated several home funerals as of late, leading their service, religious prayers and scripture readings.

AmpliVox Sound Systems has contributed by donating their new Capri Lectern to assist Ron with officiating a funeral, creating an atmosphere and a service that fits properly with the family of the deceased.



May 2021
Eye Patch Days: Raising Awareness for Ocular Melanoma

As part of Melanoma Awareness Month, the Ocular Melanoma Foundation (OMF) is proud to support the annual Eye Patch Days to increase awareness of ocular melanoma and the need for dilated eye exams.


Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Gala 2021

MYAC is the largest youth music ensemble program in the Midwest serving over 900 students from throughout Chicagoland and the tristate area with the highest quality orchestral, jazz, choral and chamber music ensembles.

Students develop essential life skills and values like hard work, perseverance, team work, leadership and giving back to their communities.

MYAC is committed to diversity and inclusion and because of their donors no student is turned away based on ability to pay



June 2021
AmpliVox Donates Custom Lectern for WGA Evans Scholars Invitational

Conducted by the Western Golf Association (WGA) to benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, the Evans Scholars Invitational is the proving ground for the next wave of PGA TOUR stars.

For the event, AmpliVox CEO Don Roth donated to the Western Golf Association a custom green SN3250 Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern.

This highly portable lectern is made from a durable hard plastic shell with a sculpted profile and radius corners that holds up under tough use, indoors and out - it's weatherproof and waterproof.


AmpliVox Best Sellers 2021

Our "best-sellers" are the go-to products for all your most important speaking and presentation needs for: indoors or out, for audiences from 10 to 10,000. The products below will help you sound good, look good, and come off like a real pro.

Questions? You can contact us online or call (800) 267-5486.

A customer service specialists will fit the right product to your application, as well as answer your basic or technical questions.



July 2021
Newly Updated! 2021 AmpliVox Sound Comparison Guide

Packed with useful product photos & specs, in a handy side by side format: the Sound Comparison Guide helps you quickly compare models and zero in on exactly the product you need!


AmpliVox Salutes Our Military with Multimedia Lectern in Custom Colors & Logos

AmpliVox Sound Systems salutes the men and women of U.S. Armed Services branches with the roll out of a multimedia lectern in custom military colors and logos.

The 3254 AmpliVox Pinnacle Lectern is available in the color and/or logo of any Armed Service branch – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. The lectern is available in a front panel color that matches the standard PMS color of each of the military branches.

And, as with most AmpliVox lecterns, an optional custom logo can be added that reflects the military branch and/or other identifying information.



August 2021
How to Choose the Right Size PA System

Do you need to buy a Public Address System for your school, business, or organization? It can be a tough task to pick the right PA system with so many different sizes and features available.


Showcase Your School Pride With Collegiate Multimedia Lecterns

Show your school spirit with a custom multimedia lectern to match your school colors.

Generate excitement by prominently adding your school's logo for a truly unique and memorable presence at your next presentation. Great for media events, alumni events, fundraisers, booster clubs and reunions.

Use anywhere, indoors or outdoors. Display your college pride with customizable colors and logo options.



September 2021
Women in Business Networking Luncheon: Feeding America

AmpliVox Sound Systems, a long supporter of local and national charities, recently participated in a Northbrook Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Networking Luncheon.

This month's Women in Business Networking Luncheon featured guest speaker Katie Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America.


PA Systems By Audience Size: Easy Reference Guide

Speaking presentations can be given to small audiences or large ones, indoors or out, in quiet environments or noisy ones. How do you find the right PA system to clearly reach every set of ears with your message?



October 2021
AmpliVox Supports the North Suburban YMCA’s Community Strong Dinner Under the Stars

Each year, the North Suburban YMCA selects honorees who dedicate their time and effort to enhance the community through community support, inclusion, social responsibility, family and youth development, and encouragement for others to give back.


Amplifying "Mingle & Munch" at the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce presented an all-new outdoor "Mingle & Munch" fundraising event featuring a variety of local restaurants and caterers serving delicious food, silent auctions, and fun surprises.



November 2021
AmpliVox Acrylic Lecterns Command Attention and Built to Perform

AmpliVox not only produces great sound systems that extend your voice, we also make stylish lecterns that project your image. Our acrylic lecterns offer contemporary elegance combined with dependable durability.

Spruce up any conference meeting room or look great in your church or hall with an elegant see-through appearance that the acrylic lecterns offer.


AmpliVox Cares: Community Outreach Supporting Causes, Events and Charities - 2021

AmpliVox works to strengthen and improve the communities we serve, through innovative programs that channel financial support as well as product and expertise assistance to public service organizations.



December 2021
Multimedia Lecterns: Integrating Presentations with Options and Accessories

Give powerful presentations using today's technology with AmpliVox multimedia options and accessories. Our multimedia lecterns come in many shapes, sizes and different finishes.


Holiday Harmony: MYAC's Holiday Concert Embraces the Joyous Season

Celebrate the holidays with timeless Christmas music and carols, and reinforce your sound with a PA System that will amplify music to a live audience. A quality public address system is a critical technical component to any school and church event or theatre performance.

Having a professional sound system can allow for the audience to become more engaged and focused, while also helping the event run smoothly for the audience and the performers.



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 2022 as we continue to grow our role in our community and make a difference in the causes we believe in.