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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Jewish Pulpit: What is a Shtender?


A shtender is similar to a pulpit or lectern in the Jewish Synagogue. It is often used as a stand for a Jewish Rabbi to place his notes or books. The shtender has a compartment used to keep Jewish ritual objects that are frequently used in the synagogue. It is often looked at as a symbol for prayer, study, and observance in the church.
Most wooden shtenders are crafted with patterns or designs to symbolize a concept or story from Jewish history, such as tree branches that personify nature or doves symbolizing purity or grace.

What is the difference between a shtender and a lectern? Besides the way they are used, their differences are few. Both are used as a functioning stand to hold notes or anything else a speaker might need. The main variation is the compartment located directly below the surface. A shtender has a locked compartment for ritual items while a regular lectern may not feature that compartment.
Here are some AmpliVox shtenders that might work well as a pulpit, a torah or tank stand. Although they are not made in Israel, they are made in the United States and shipped globally.
Have some style while you’re speaking with this Amber Mahogany Presentation Lectern with Acrylic Panel. The curvature of the pulpit gives it a modern look. Also, the Amber Mahogany wood finish and Acrylic base gives it a contemporary yet professional appearance.

The Contemporary Aluminum Acrylic Lectern Pulpit is made with strong aluminum side moldings to insure durability. The 26 inch reading tabletop is helpful for all your presentation aids. All of these models come fully assembled and are shipped from UPS.

Present your topic with confidence behind this great looking lectern. It comes with four hidden casters for easy movement, two wood finishes to pick from, and to compartments located behind the lectern for any presentation tips or power point slide.s.





Related Links:
Lectern vs Podium


More Acrylic Lecterns 


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Best School Portable PA Systems




Here are the products mentioned in this video:
  • The Belt Blaster Waistband Amplifier is perfect for teachers who want to amplify their voice in the classroom.  This classroom amplification system is an easy to use and lightweight system that will keep teachers from needing to raise your voice and will keep you from losing your voice after a long day in the classroom.  Read more on classroom amplification systems data.


  • The iPod Wireless PA System is another great classroom amplification system that has a variety of uses indoors and out.  Amplify your voice or music for a classroom setting or larger area.  This is great for the "fun events" due to its iPod/iPhone dock and remote control. 







  • Digital Audio Travel Partner is an all-in-one system that is 250-watts and gives you the most audio and wireless mic options.  This system is entirely portable like the others and features a built in rechargeable battery.





    Monday, January 23, 2012

    INTRODUCING: Safety Strobe Megaphone with Siren, Whistle, Lights, and Recorder




    The New Safety Strobe Megaphone is the
    Ultimate Emergency Companion.

    In addition to all of the features you would expect on a megaphone, this has the following features not found on many megaphones:
    • Emergency flashing strobe light
    • Flashlight illuminates from bell
    • Record and playback common messages
    • Talk, siren, and whistle functions
    • 10 Watts
    • Effective range of up to 100 yards
    • wrist strap
    • Requires 8 AA batteries
    • Battery power indicator lights
    • Piezo microphone Technology provides up to 40% longer battery life
    • Lasts for up to 30 hours of Continuous talk
    Perfect for any school or corporation's emergency plan or for daily use.

    Whether it be a power outage, earthquake, or a common fire drill, the Safety Strobe Megaphone is a team player providing the versatility, functionality, and convenience that you want!


    Related Posts:
    Blog: Posts Labeled Emergecny Planning
    Webpage: Suggested Products for Emergency Professionals
    Video: Barack Obama Uses AmpliVox Megaphone

    Saturday, January 21, 2012

    New Product Spotlight: Digital iPod Audio Listening Center



    Do you want to engage your students with relevant technology while fostering student independence?

    School listening centers are loved by students and teachers alike because they provide a unique learning experience and are proven to be a great tool in education, especially for those learning to read or speak another language.



    The AmpliVox Digital iPod Audio Listening Center is a new product that helps to improve listening skills, removes distractions by keeps students attention, and fosters independence. You can cater to different learning styles and compliment your regular curriculum with a variety of activities to give students a break from more traditional learning methods. It is made for the iPod but works with the iPad or other mp3 players with a standard headphone jack.

    READ: The Digital iPod Listening Center Meets 4 Key Components of Learning Through Technology

    For language learners, a listening center helps students learn pronunciation through audible listening and allows them to be assessed at a more personal level.

    For new readers, playing an audio book through the listening center can help challenge students by reading more difficult books they would normally read. It also allows students to go at their own pace and not feel rushed or held back by others. The headphones allow students to eliminate distractions and the fear of making mistakes.

    Potential iPod Listening Center Activities include:
    • Creating your own activities
    • Reading along with Audio Books
    • Testing auditory listening skills
    • Recording voices for pronunciation and testing purposes.
    Video: Top 10 School Listening Center Ideas 
      Other AmpliVox listening centers include a variety of options including a recorder, CD player, mp3 player, cassette player, and different headphone options.

      For more information on the AmpliVox iPod Listening Center, or the deluxe version, please visit http://www.ampli.com/listening.htm.


      Here are two free listening center ideas: Page 1  Page 2



      Thursday, January 19, 2012

      IS Group's THRIVE National Annual Show in Indianapolis


      AmpliVox was at the 2011 IS-Group Thrive National Conference

       Here are some pictures of our booth.

      For more information please visit this link.




      Monday, January 16, 2012

      Firestorm Solutions Video: Emergency Preparedness Tips


      Our friends over at Firestorm Solutions seek to prepare people, organizations, schools, and businesses for emergency and disaster situations.  Here is a video of Jim Satterfield the COO of Firestorm giving some tips during a news broadcast on a local Fox channel:


      AmpliVox also seeks to educate people about emergency and disaster preparation by:
      --Writing blogs about Emergency and Disaster Readiness
      --Making videos about Emergency and Disaster Preparation
      --Contribuiting to the Facebook Group on Emergency and Disaster Preparation (hint hint you should join!)

      Have you heard that the AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailer recently saved the day in a hostage situation?  Click on the link to see the video!

      Thursday, January 12, 2012

      PA System Testimonial from BMX Biker: Half-Mile Hailer Review




      Ready to Announce in No Time!
      "I received the SW630 (Wireless Half-Mile Hailer Kit) yesterday afternoon... just before our weekly BMX (bicycle motocross) race. I literally tore open the shipping box, pulled out the big black case, and drove to the store for batteries. Once at the BMX track, my 14 year old son and I took everything out of the bag and had it set up in a very short time. A little tweaking of the volume knob and I was ready to announce our race! The wireless mic was a real plus. I was able to make announcements from all points on the track and the sound quality was superb. This was in spite of the fact that I forgot to plug in the wireless receiver antenna!. In sum, we are very happy with the SW630 and it is the perfect PA for our needs."

      Bob Hammond - Vice President Far North BMX - Fairbanks, Alaska


      Half-Mile Hailer YouTube Video Playlist 

      Monday, January 09, 2012

      Professional Presentation Tips from Kay Meyer


      What is communication? What is a presentation? This blog post describes how to develop professional communication skills to improve any presentation. Great public speaking develops leadership skills and business communication skills---both vital in the workplace today. Learning how to speak in public will never go out of style.

      Presenters need to present in style which might include podiums, lecterns, and pulpits that house technology and speaker systems.

      Kay Meyer, a friend of AmpliVox and professional speech consultant, spent some time with AmpliVox and filmed the following videos, sharing her wisdom and presentation skills.


      Best AmpliVox Products for Public Speaking:
      -Multimedia Presentation Plus Lectern
      -Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern
      -Voice Carrier Presentation PA System
      -Wireless Audio Portable Buddy PA System


      Thursday, January 05, 2012

      Do You Hate Losing Things?


      The rechargeable battery for the AmpliVox camera has been lost.  A few hours have been lost frantically looking for the battery that costs $90 to replace.

      Don't you hate losing things?  The time it takes to look for it and the cost of replacing the lost item can hurt.

      When public speaking, it is important not to lose your most important asset: your voice.

      The best way for a public speaker to not lose their voice by shouting above crowds is to use a personal amplification system.

      This can be a small waistband system (like the AmpliVox BeltBlaster Amplifier) a slightly bigger system that can reach up to 150 people (like the MityVox Portable PA) or a huge Digital Audio Travel Partner that is 250-watts.

      You can choose from a wide selection of microphones including wireless microphones to make your presentation just the way you want.

      Our lecterns and podiums also include optional built-in sound systems and are created to be portable (they run on 10 D-Cell batteries).

      Links:
      10 Public Speaking Tips from Toastmasters International
      Presentation Tips from AmpliVox
      Video: Microphone Feedback and Sensitivity
      YouTube Channel: AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems on YouTube

      Friday, December 30, 2011

      What is the #1 Portable PA System Mistake? Not Charging Rechargeable Battery Long Enough


      The #1 Customer troubleshooting phone call we receive deals with the rechargeable batteries on the following products.  When a customer first receives the PA system, they should plug it in and charge it overnight so it is at full strength to start its career in projecting your voice.

      Each of the following products feature built in rechargeable batteries that need to be charged overnight for a minimum of 7 hours before primary use.

      It is also recommended to not let the battery drain before you charge it, it is better to keep it charged for each use.  After each time of use, it should be recharged to prolong the life of the PA System.


      The Mity-Vox PA System should be charged overnight before use.














      The iPod Portable PA System needs to be charged at least 7-10 hours before first use.






      The Titan Wireless PA System should be charged at least 6-8 hours before its first use.



       


      The Digital Audio Travel Partner should be charged overnight and should be charged after each use to maximize the battery life.  Recharging the unit only when the battery status light is yellow or red will shorten the useful life of the batteries.