AmpliVox introduces LiveChat Customer Support

AmpliVox is proud to announce that we now provide live chat customer support. If you go to our homepage and click on "Live Support Chat" we will connect you to live customer chat support.

We realize that it may not always be convenient to make a phone call or wait for an email to solve a problem. That is why we have expanded our customer service to include live chat so that we can provide a quicker, more convenient solution to meet your needs.

You can access Live Chat by going to our Support Page or accessing it from our homepage.



<<----Access Live Chat from our homepage by clicking on "Live Support Chat" (circled in red on the left)

Amplivox's Presentation Tips

Communication is a foundational element of business. Managers and bosses need to communicate effectively what their goals are and how their employees are to achieve those goals. Companies spend millions on meetings and training because they know they are a vital part to everyday business success.

But did you know that the environment in which the meeting or presentation takes place can be a hindrance to effective communication?

Communication is hindered when the facilitator cannot be heard because of poor sound system configuration, too little amplification or inability to connect multimedia devices to proper sound equipment. AmpliVox Sound Systems are designed to combat these problems, and to help with room and audio setup we have provided:

AmpliVox's Presentation Tips, which provide guidance and options for optimizing every aspect of your presentation space and ensure you have the optimal setting to communicate important ideas. AmpliVox covers everything from the shape of a room, rules for using visual aids, to the type of furniture that is ideal for your situation.

Click here to see the complete list of presentation tips.

Watch our video about how to choose the right size PA system.

Using Portable Sound Systems in Emergency Planning

These days there are numerous threats to safety for organizations such as natural disasters, severe weather, or threats of violence. It is important for facilities to be ready if and when these crises arise.

One way to be ready is to be able to communicate effectively during these emergencies and direct people to a place of safety. Since power often goes out during emergencies, a Portable Sound System is a great way to communicate vital information.

SupplyLink has more information about how a Portable Sound System could help during an emergency situation.

Here is an offering of what their site says:

Most organizations have a business continuity plan that includes detailed procedures for safety drills. However, some plans fail to account for the different situations that may actually occur. While effective emergency planning for multiple scenarios is important, testing out plans prior to events is where the rubber meets the road.

What are the Emergency Planning Issues?

A recent article in Popular Mechanics* pointed out that in the first moments of a disaster, roughly 10% of people panic, while 80% of the people essentially do nothing. Unable to come to terms with what’s happening, they freeze. The remaining 10% jump into action.

The point of emergency drilling is to teach the 10% to jump into action coordinating activities to get the 80% doing the right things. Communicating the action plan quickly and effectively prevents the “panic” group from influencing the behavior of the 80% awaiting further instruction.

To finish this article, please click here.

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AmpliVox Feature in Lincolnshire Review

Earlier this month, the Lincolnshire Review featured AmpliVox in an article about our Pink Podium Promise Promise, where AmpliVox donates pink podiumd to breast cancer awareness related presentations and events.

This program hit the ground running in December and has since donated a dozen Pink Podiums all over the country.

Here's a a clip from the article:

Anything can be colored pink and used to raise breast cancer awareness.

The proof is in Northbrook.

That's the location of the warehouse where Lincolnshire-based AmpliVox Sound Systems keeps its most attention-grabbing products: pink podiums. AmpliVox builds and ships pink podiums, for free, to organizations around the country that organize breast cancer awareness activities.

"I thought in some way we could contribute something," said Don Roth, AmpliVox's owner. "A series of events have led me to conclude that we can have an impact."

To read more about how Amplivox gives back, click here.

Sound Comparison Guide -- Another hidden gem

Our Sound Comparison Guide provides a great overview of our most popular products and categories. Page one contains details on many of the lecterns that AmpliVox offers and the second page has our PA Systems.

A few highlights are:

• The SW505A Adjustable Column Lectern has two built-in speakers, two convenient storage areas, and adjusts from 39-45 inches high. This model is pictured on the right.
  

• The SW915 Digital Audio Travel Partner is a lightweight wireless portable speaker system has a USB connection, expansion slots, a rechargeable battery, wireless mics, and other options including a remote control. The speaker and tripod from this package are pictured on the right. Read a blog entry about how it was featured in a magazine's Top Ten list!
  

Recently AmpliVox has taken steps to make sure that we are not leaving a big carbon footprint. Our lecterns are Forest Friendly (no new trees cut!), made from 100% recovered/recycled wood, in tune with CARB requirements, built using local sources, and helping to mitigate climate change. Click here for more environmental information about some of the green measures we have put into place to positively affect our environmental impact.

AmpliVox launches the breakthrough iPod Portable Sound System.

Februrary 2, 2010 12:45 PM CT

AmpliVox launches the breakthrough iPod Portable Sound System.

Amplivox Sound Systems introduces the innovative iPod remote controlled Wireless PA System. This brand new PA System features an exclusive iPod docking station and a remote controlled DVD player with video out.

Northbrook, Illinois (Amplivox Sound Systems) February 2, 2010 – AmpliVox Sound Systems is proud to introduce a breakthrough PA system made for the multimedia presentations of today’s speakers: the iPod Remote Controlled Wireless PA System. This innovative system includes an iPod docking recharging station and DVD player with video-out.

This easy to use iPod PA System, which is compatible with iPhone™ and most iPod® models, delivers sound and video for multimedia venues providing presenters with “personal” choice. It provides clear sound for audiences of up to 500 in a 2,500 square foot room with its 30 watt amplifier and 8” full-range speaker. The design also includes a voice priority switch that mutes the music while the microphone is in use.

“The ever-growing popularity of the iPod has created a wide demand for this wireless PA system. We’ve designed this iPod PA specifically for the way our market listens to music and watches videos to give them a full choice of multimedia selection when they’re presenting”, says AmpliVox CEO Don Roth.

The powerful, portable and lightweight (15 lbs.) iPod remote controlled Wireless PA System includes a video-out, with which you can watch DVDs (plug-in a projector or other video device), a carrying case, a built-in anti-shock DVD/CD/MP3 disc player with pitch control, and USB. It is karaoke ready, has a built-in UHF wireless receiver, and wireless hand held mic. When it is not being powered by the AC power cord directly a rechargeable battery supplies power for up to 4 hours (recharges battery while in use).

Click here to see the iPod Wireless PA System (http://www.ampli.com/sw720.htm)

About AmpliVox
AmpliVox ® Sound Systems products are made in the USA (with only a few exceptions), meet stringent UL standards, and come with an up to 6-year warranty. Our wide selection meets every speaker's sound coverage and style needs. Whether you are in a small meeting room of 30 people or a large 20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 10,000 people, AmpliVox ® Sound Systems' extensive range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable electronics will provide maximum satisfaction and ensure a crystal clear message.

Contact:
Don Roth
CEO
AmpliVox Sound Systems
800-267-5486
http://www.ampli.com/

Our Document Library - A hidden gem

Our Document Library... http://www.ampli.com/pdf/ is an incredible resource for anyone looking for any sort of information on our products. It contains almost 100 different documents ready for download in pdf format. You can navigate to it from the main drop down menu under "Support/Warranty" whenever your on our site.

There You will find...

• Whitepapers
• Articles on how Amplivox can help you grow your profits
  
• Information on how to set up a sound system
• Price Lists with brief information on every product we sell
• Full Portable Sound, Lectern and accessory catalog
• An MP3 Showing the "Sound of Amplivox"
• GSA Schedules
• Specification Sheets (spec sheets) on all of our current products
• Operation and instruction manuals
• Assembly Instructions
• Comparison Documents like our sound comparison sheet, and megaphone comparison sheet
• Information on our wood swatch color availability
• And More!!

We wanted you to be reminded where it was, and what it is so you can fully utilize the support that Amplivox strives to provide for both customer and dealer alike.

So take a trip there today and find out what AmpliVox has to offer! http://www.ampli.com/pdf/

Grainger Total MRO Solutions Trade Show January 19-20, 2010

Keeping you posted on our Grainger Total MRO Solutions Trade Show January 19-20, 2010....

Keep checking back at this post, we'll update with images, and text!

From Dave Flora @ the Trade Show:

Post # 1: "Amplivox is striking it's booth for the Grainger Total MRO Solutions National event in Orlando. Over 4000 attendees arriving throughout the week. Amplivox will be featuring it's Safety, EP and Presentation products."


Image #1: Our Booth Space with Banner




Image #2: A view from the front of our booth space


Image #3: Dave Flora Showing us the Green Icon for our Pinnacle Podium Made from Recycled Materials! Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!


Image #4: Dave Flora waiting for shuttle for the Grainger MRO Show

NCAA Track and Field Starter's Half-Mile Hailer PA System Testimony

We just wanted to share with you all a great testimonial we received on our Half Mile Hailer:

"I am a master level starter for NCAA track and I use 2 Half-Mile Hailer Kits for the staggered starts. With a speaker for every 2 lanes, I don't have to shout the starting commands. Even when the runners are stretched out around the curve, I can literally just tell each runner "on your marks" and "Set." The sound quality is excellent and my addition of the wireless mic this season will make it much more convenient. You make a great product. Thanks"

- Larry Able from Lenexa, KS

Larry needed to project his voice above all the ambient noise from the crowd in the stands, the PA speakers for the crowd, and other outside noise that interfered from communicating his message clearly, so he turned to Amplivox Portable Sound Systems.

The Half-Mile Hailer PA Speaker System is a great product for track and field meets at any level: at the college and university level, at the middle school and high school level, and for track and field events like the Special Olympics. They can also be used for an indoor track meet or an outdoor track meet.

(Click on the link to see how Amplivox helped the Special Olympics of Washington).

For high school track and field equipment and supplies for coaches like outdoor PAs or like professional outdoor lecterns/podiums, turn to Amplivox Sound Systems.

View another testimonial on the Hailer:
-Auctioneer Testimonial on Half-Mile Hailer for Auctions
-VIDEO: Amplivox Half-Mile Hailer Long-Range PA System Demonstration
-BLOG: Everything you need to know about the Half-Mile Hailer
-BLOG: Standing by America: Amplivox Products Made in the USA

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Amplivox Donates Pink Podiums for Breast Cancer Awareness

December 29, 2009 10:50 AM CT

Amplivox Donates Pink Podiums for Breast Cancer Awareness Presentations and Events.

AmpliVox Sound Systems supports the fight against breast cancer by donating pink podiums designed in breast cancer awareness pink with custom panels highlighting the hope for a cure, awareness, and giving.

NORTHBROOK, IL--(AmpliVox - December 29, 2009) - AmpliVox announced an unprecedented corporate campaign to support the cause for Breast Cancer Awareness. To raise the bar on “being heard”, AmpliVox is donating one pink podium to every breast cancer awareness related presentation or event, on a free loan-per-event basis. The Pink Podium Promise program will help to connect with new audiences and heighten the awareness and education on the importance of the early detection of breast cancer.

"We’ve affirmed our ongoing commitment to the fight against breast cancer, which AmpliVox supports through its Pink Podium Promise. Donating the Pink Podium to breast cancer awareness related presentations and events is our way of allowing all voices to be heard," commented Don Roth, CEO of AmpliVox.

The Pink Podium is the Pinnacle Multimedia Hard Shell Plastic Podium, a virtually indestructible hard plastic lectern that can survive tough abuse indoors or outdoors. To request a Pink Podium, contact Nancy Gerstein, at 847-401-0384 or nancy@creativemarketingassociatesinc.com.

Click Here to request info about the Pink Podium Promise, or to obtain a Pink Podium for your breast cancer event or organization.

About AmpliVox
AmpliVox^® Sound Systems products are made in the USA (with only a few exceptions), meet stringent UL standards, and come with an up to 6-year warranty. Our wide selection meets every speaker's sound coverage and style needs. Whether you are in a small meeting room of 30 people or a large 20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 10,000 people, AmpliVox ^® Sound Systems' extensive range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable electronics will provide maximum satisfaction and ensure a crystal clear message.

Contact:
Nancy Gerstein
Creative Marketing Associates
Direct: 847-401-0384
nancy@creativemarketing
associatesinc.com

Click Here for the standard Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern (http://www.ampli.com/sw124.htm)