Suggested Products for State and National Parks and Recreation Centers: Loudspeakers

Winters in cold-weather climates are sometimes harsh (just look at our 2011 Snowpacalypse YouTube Video).

With the weather warming up, many people start planning their summer outdoor activities which many times include enjoying the natural beauty of State and National Parks.

Amplivox Portable Sound Systems has many products that would be great for outdoor environments and applications. We are affiliated with the GSA (Government Services Administration) and offer GSA Contracts for our portable sound systems and wide variety of lecterns and multimedia carts.

Here are some product suggestions and a short description:

• Half-Mile Hailer: Need a durable and powerful loudspeaker? This PA system lives up to its name and provides great sound quality up to 1/2 Mile away. Don't believe us?
  
• Sound Cruiser Car PA System: This system would be great for rangers who need to communicate to a large number of people quickly. Just strap this on the top of your vehicle and you're ready to go!
  
• Megaphones/Bullhorn: These megaphones are armed with sirens and Piezo Dynamic Technology and have a range of up to 1760 yards! The MityMeg Plus has a detachable corded microphone.
  
• Belt-Blaster Waistband Amplifier PA System: This product is a favorite of tour guides, blind skiers, and various other entertainers. Amplify your voice with this neat fanny-pack sized system that contains a rechargeable battery.
  
• The Roving Rostrum Podium PA System: This is one versatile product that is a tabletop lectern with a built-in sound system. Roving Rostrum Informational Video.  This is a great addition for meeting rooms and conference centers.

Fun Facts about State and National Parks:

• Yellowstone National Park become the world's first national park in 1872.
• The largest National Park is Northeast Greenland Park in Greenland
• The Most Visited Ecotourism destination in the U.S. is Everglades National Park in Florida.
• Click here to see a list of State Parks in the United States.

What is your favorite Park to visit??? 

Tour Guide Tips: What Not to Use If You Are Guiding Tourists

Recently, the Amplivox Sound Systems Social Media Staff ran across a video of an Egyptian Tour Guide radio headphone system. The tour guide speaks into a microphone that transmits audio over the airwaves to each of the listeners on the tour.

The Amplivox Belt-Blaster Personal Waistband Amplifer is one of our products that can fill the same need of this tour in Egypt. 

(Click here to see YouTube Reviews and How-To Videos on the Belt Blaster)

What are the reasons the system in this video is not the way to go?

1. Batteries. Constant upkeep on this system includes constantly be testing batteries for dozens of tour radio sets and the broadcasting kit, which is a lot of work. With the Belt-Blaster, you would need to test one set of batteries.
2. Cost. To pay for dozens and dozens of headsets, batteries, and transmitters would quickly add up several times higher than the price of a Belt-Blaster.
   
3. Repair/testing. Do you really want to be out on a tour when a customer's headset or radio breaks? Do you want to carry extras and mess with that? The Belt-Blaster removes that hassle that WILL happen.
   
4. Sound Quality. At about 1:30 into the video, the narrator calls the sound quality just plain bad. The Belt-Blaster has rich and full sound and goes above background noise. Watch this video for proof: Belt-Blaster used by Tour Guide in Brugge, Poland
5. Learning Curve. This could be confusing to explain to people not inept with technology. Blog Post: Is technology making old people irrelevant?
   

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Assistive Technology: Blind Skier uses Belt-Blaster PA System for Communication

For the visually impaired, normal everyday things are not taken for granted. To do everyday things like travel, use a computer, and communicate clearly, major steps need to be taken to ensure usability and safety for the blind man or woman.

Recently we received a call from a blind customer who used one of our Belt-Blaster Personal PA Systems at a ski resort to communicate as he enjoyed a day at the slopes.

Here is a video we made using that footage:

The Maine Handicapped Skiers do not let their limitations limit them in overcoming their seeming disabilities (although, they seem pretty 'able' to me!). Some other innovative things for the blind include computers for the disabled and special sports for the disabled (see below for a list).

Skiing is one of the many sports for the disabled, and adaptive skiing has been an activity enjoyed by many disabled people. Assistive Technology (AT) such as the Amplivox Belt-Blaster Personal PA System helps those who do not have the same abilities as the majority of the population.

Amplivox is thrilled to have a perfect AT device that does the same work as a megaphone or a loudspeaker, but in a much more comfortable and non-obtrusive manner.

Other popular sports for the blind include:

• Bowling
• Golf
• Sailing
• Hiking
  
• Judo
• Diving

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-BLOG: Blogs Labeled 'Reviews and Testimonials'
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-WEBSITE: Amplivox Sports and Recreation Market
-VIDEO: Youth Football Team Amplifies Coaches Voices

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A Look Into a Day in the Amplivox Office

Amplivox Sound Systems prides itself on a long history of quality, durable, and easy to use products. We have been in the portable sound business since 1952 when Perma Power introduced the Amplivox line of portable PA systems. CEO Don Roth acquired Amplivox in 1995 and transformed it into the leading portable sound company.

From our industry leading 6 year warranties, environmental efforts to go green, charitable programs like the Pink Podium Promise to help raise awareness to breast cancer, and innovations to continually push for new and better products for consumers. Amplivox Sound Systems has always been one step ahead of the competition.

The moment employees start work, the office and warehouse is filled with laughter and the sound of employees working hard to ensure our quality products get to you as soon as possible. Above is a picture of an Electronics Technician checking the quality of a circuit board in our S602 MityMeg Megaphone. While one of our Social Media Specialists works to provide consumers with reliable and accurate customer testimonials, instructional videos and blogs to help give incite into our products before you purchase them.

Our employees are always ready to help make this an enjoyable experience for all of our customers. Below is a picture of one of our employees running to catch the mail man to send out a last minute package. Amplivox also prides itself on trying to keep jobs here in America. Most of our products are made at our headquarters right here in Northbrook, Illinois.

Check back soon for day 2 at the Amplivox Office!

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16 Recent Blog Posts You May Have Missed

This blog is a list of several interesting blog posts you may have missed.

International Travel, Business Relationships, and Portable Sound Systems

11 Useful Links for Firefighters, EMS, and Rescue Team Members

Gymnastics Class Testimonial for Amplivox Digital Audio Travel Partner Sound System

But I don't live in Earthquake Country....

Church Pulpits: The Amplivox Lecterns and Podiums Great For A Worship Service

Multi-Purpose Lecterns: Restaurant Hostess Stand, Presentation Podium, and Pulpit

Auctioneers Protect Your Voice with Portable PA Sound Systems

Keeping Up With Technology. QR and Barcode Scanning the Next Frontier

Can Your Cheerleaders Be Heard Above the Noise?

Plan & Prepare for a Power Outage

How Long Do Your Batteries Last?

Amplivox at the 2011 "Total MRO Solutions" Grainger Trade Show in Orlando, FL

Look at This: Youtube Comedian EdBassmaster uses Amplivox Sound Cruiser in Video

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Standing By America: Amplivox's Efforts to Keep Products "Made in America"

Amplivox Gives Back Summary Blog

AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems engineers, manufactures and markets portable Public Address Systems and reliable elegant lecterns with integrated wireless sound systems for a myriad of purposes from presentations to communication applications whether indoors or outdoors or both,for meetings, training seminars and conferences. We manufacture our products in the USA, meet stringent UL standards, come with a six year warrant and comprise an array of styles and sound coverage for every speaking need from a small meeting room of 30 people to a 20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 5,000 people. Our extensive range of superior quality, easy to use and reliable audio electronics will provide maximum customer satisfaction and ensure that the message is heard. The heart of our sound systems are our 50 and 250 watt amplifiers with multiple inputs and outputs for enhanced versatility.                                                                            Extend your voice with AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems!

Political Cartoon on Recent Events Congratulating Navy SEALs

In light of recent events we made this cartoon with an image we have of President Barack Obama using one of our megaphones.

Click here to read a press release on Barack Obama and the Tea Party using AmpliVox megaphones to communicate their messages.

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Pink at the Rink! Skokie Flyers' Breast Cancer Awareness Event

On Thursday, March 31, 2011 the Skokie Flyers held a breast cancer charity hockey game against the Kenosha Komets. Amplivox Sound Systems was proud to donate one of our Pink Pinnacle Podiums to the event.

The Amplivox Pink Podium Promise is reserved for breast cancer awareness presentations or events and are available on a loan-per-event basis. All shipping costs are paid by Amplivox. The Pink Podium Promise is to help raise awareness and positively impact the lives and families of those affected by breast cancer worldwide.

Check Out This Video Of the Skokie Flyers!

All proceeds from the game went to benefit the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer. They asked a $5 donation and held a silent auction for prizes such as Cubs, Sox, Hawks, and Wolves Tickets as well as many other great items. Below are some of the pictures taken during the game.

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Shouting Down Opposing Views With a Megaphone

Article from source.

Emotions ran high as ralliers took to the Lincoln County Courthouse, calling for the recall of Democratic State Senator Jim Holperin, one of the 14 senators who fled the state more than three weeks ago.

Organizers say the rally was originally scheduled at Club 64 in Merrill, but they had to change locations after business owners say they received more than 50 phone calls threatening to destroy their business and cause physical harm if the rally took place.

  Protesters both for and against the recall showed up. Even though they initially kept their distance, Holperin supporters engulfed the recall effort, and that's when the situation turned tense.

"They circled around us, and they're bullying us. They have a loud horn and they're trying to intimidate people that would like to come and sign the petition," said Kim Simac, recall leader, "I do think that this is an intimidation ploy."
Simac says protestors even got involved with their petitions.

"We had a lady come up and write profanity and rip some of them right on our table.... so I guess that's what democracy looks like to them."

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Don't let your voice get lost in the noise, use an Amplivox megaphone!

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Amplivox Gives Back Summary Blog

This blog post is a brief summary of some of our efforts giving back to the community. We seek to give back in anyway we can. Hope you enjoy it!

-Amplivox is Going Green -- Amplivox's Going Green Efforts
Blog: Amplivox is Going Green
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-Amplivox Supports Breast Cancer Research--Pink Podium Promise Information
Blog: Pink Podium used by US Army in Iraq
Blog: Pink Podium Used at Golfing Fundrasing Event




-Amplivox Supports Local Employment Transition Service--Fresh Start of Illinois
Blog: Amplivox Helps Fresh Start of Illinois by Supplying Podium




-Amplivox Supports Special Olympics of Washington--
Blog: Amplivox Supports the Special Olympics of Washington by Supplying PA System



-Amplivox Supports Ironman Triathlon and New York City Marathon
Blog: Amplivox Supports Triathlon and Marathon with Half-Mile Hailers and Podiums

-Amplivox Honors Red Eagles Fallen Soldiers in Parade
Blog: Amplivox Sound Cruiser Car PA System used to Honor Fallen Heroes
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-Amplivox Supports Youth Football By Amplifying Coaches Voices
Blog: Amplivox Supports Youth Football By Amplifying Coaches Voices

-Amplivox Supports Northbrook YMCA with "Speak up for America" Program
Blog: Amplivox Supports North Suburban YMCA
In addition, AmpliVox has recently launched a "Speak Up for America" program. With every megaphone purchased AmpliVox will make a $15 donation to the North Suburban YMCA to benefit their mission, programs and services nationwide.

China, Business Relationships, and Portable Sound Systems

Even with the best products and business practices, you still need strong relationships to succeed in any marketplace.

Differences in opinion, values and culture make it difficult for many companies to develop a positive relationship. Identifying and understanding differences allows people to shift their position to one of compromise and negotiation.

Amplivox Sound Systems has been selling portable sound systems, pa systems, computer and multimedia carts, sound lecterns and podiums, and many other reliable, easy to use products since 1952.

China is a country with a population with over 1 Billion. A lot of companies try tapping into the vast consumer market China has to offer. Recently AmpliVox CEO Don Roth went to China to visit several companies and explain the benefit Amplivox products bring to China and their companies. Here he shares some of his experiences:

“It was a productive trip, It didn't start out very good. I took the China ferry from Shenzhen but the gentleman who was supposed to accompany me failed to show up. He was going to help me visit several different plants but he eventually called and said he was stuck in traffic.

You need to meet people and companies that deal with us. We wound up visiting several plants. That are at different stages of development, with different factories, that build different products.

Many call Hong Kong, Ameri-China. It is a relationship (China/US) that is growing more and more dependent and it’s been very good for both economies. You can’t break off the yokes of totalitarianism into freedom without a viable economy. The growth is giving them a better opportunity to vocalize.

At the end of the trip, with my host and guide (who is not very good with directions) we went to four cities in addition to Hong Kong. The roads are brand new! Very successful meetings, good people. The trip was 5 days. We ate real Chinese dinner, lots of fish.”

Do you live outside the United States and want to buy one of our SW915 Audio Travel Partners, SW223 Wireless Audio Portable Buddy, Megaphones or any of our other great products? Amplivox also ships internationally so be sure to ask your sales rep about international shipping rates.

Here are 10 types of differences that may hinder business relationships:

- Communication Styles
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Learning Styles
- Differing Values
- Boundaries
- Self Needs
- Company Culture
- Culture of the Country
- Family Culture
- Individual vs. Team





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