California Senators and Representatives Use Pinnacle Style Podium During Hearing

Back in February, a major legislature Bill came to the table in California calling for developed infrastructure that would help transport the citizens of California, with the idea of eventually helping the economy.  In such hard financial times, this is a contentious issue, and legislatures of California met to discuss the issue on February 23, 2011.

The LA Streets Blog had this to say about the event and bill:

"The dominant theme of the hearing was expanding and establishing federal financing programs to provide capital for major infrastructure projects such as Los Angeles’s 30/10 plan, an initiative to build 12 major transit projects in 10 years. The elected leaders and assembled experts lauded the proposed programs for their potential to rapidly stimulate job creation and economic growth."

The Federal Transportation Bill is the name of that bill dealing with emissions and improving transportation in the state of California.

To communicate their message with a professional appearance and full, rich sound, California's legislators turned to a durable podium with the Pinnacle style that is ideal for either indoor or outdoor use.  Amplivox's Pinnacle Podium offers a professional style to any presentation.

Did you know that Sarah Palin also used this style of lectern at a press conference?


Links:
Website: Suggested Products for Governmental Workers
Website: AmpliVox GSA Contract Information
Blog: How to Plan an Emergency Using Portable Sound Systems
Video: Barack Obama Makes Sure His Voice is Heard with AmpliVox Megaphone

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Happy Memorial Day from AmpliVox Sound Systems!

We found this inspirational video on World War II veterans that we thought you would enjoy:

Have a great Memorial Day and don't forget to support our troops!

Blog: Standing By America: AmpliVox's Efforts to Keep Products Made in the USA
Blog: Cartoon of Barack Obama Congratulating Navy Seals

PA Systems and Lecterns for Wedding Receptions and Event Halls

With wedding season right around the corner, many brides to be are making last minute preparations.  With so many different things to juggle like a guest list, cakes and decorations, and looking good for the big day, nobody wants the hassle of another potential problem to juggle in party planning--let alone another bill to pay.

AmpliVox Sound Systems offers several PA systems and lecterns that would benefit any banquet hall and wedding reception.


The following products we recommended:

• iPod Wireless PA System -- This system is a 30-watt system that amplifies your iPod or iPhone and charges it at the same time!  This makes playing a playlist for your reception as easy as it can be with a remote control and built-in rechargeable battery.  With a wireless microphone and projector capabilities, this would be the ideal system for the MC to use to show a DVD slide show or play music for the bride and groom's first dance as a married couple!

• Multimedia Hardshell Pinnacle Podium --This podium is an elegant piece of presentation equipment that is a perfect addition to any banquet hall or facility.  It is nearly indestructible and weatherproof: perfect for an indoor or outdoor environment.  The Wireless Model comes with a complete wireless 50-watt sound system built-in. Similar styles have been used by Sarah Palin and the California House of Representatives.

• Executive Adjustable Sound Column Lectern -- This professional podium contains a sound system and is adjustable in height from 39" to 45" and moves effortlessly on the four rolling casters.  Watch a video on the Executive Sound Column Lectern.

• Digital Audio Travel Partner Bundle --Our popular Digital Audio Travel Partner PA System has several bundle options.  This 250-watt speaker system and additional speakers will fill a room and are incredibly lightweight and easy to set up.  Avoid hiring a wedding DJ and play your music through a pa system from AmpliVox. 

Watch a video on how easy it is to set up a Digital Audio Travel Partner Bundle.

These products are another good way to avoid trying to hire a pa announcer or get a party DJ.  Renting these items adds up quickly...if you are a venue that has weddings often, these would be a great investment in your business.  If you like dancing in the reception hall or for other events, these products are for you.  They also have long warranties (6 years) and long lasting, which translates into great resale value.

For more information on wedding pa systems that can help your party planning, please visit Ampli.com or give us a call at (800)267-5486.

These people famously used a sound system in their wedding ceremony!

Click here to watch the Flash Mob Wedding Introduction Forever Video.
Blog: Flash Mobs, Dangers of Flash Mobs, and Portable Sound Systems

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Amplivox PA System Used at Cross Country Meet 2011

AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems

Does your outdoor event need a PA system?  Do you hate shouting above crowd noise to tell them important information?  Are you unable to install permanent sound equipment for this event?

If you are asking these questions, then you would benefit greatly from an Amplivox Portable Sound System.

The system used in these photos was the Amplivox Travel Audio Pro (The Digital Audio Travel Partner is the new and improved version) PA System.

The Digital Audio Travel Partner is a powerful 250-watt system that would be a great addition to any marathon, ironman triathlon, cross country race, track meet, whether it be at the middle school, high school, or college/NCAA university level.

The DATP has a lot of additional options that make this PA system truly a team player.

• Plug in an iPod or MP3 player to the Digital Audio Travel Partner
• Expand with new technology using the available expansion slots
• Use one of many optional wireless microphones

Our loudspeaker equipment is a great way to extend live sound in any event and any place, even Hawaii!

The DATP bundle is a large outdoor PA system kit that comes with a remote control and rechargeable batteries.

Links:
Blog: Testimonial of Track Starter Using Half-Mile Hailer PA System Kit at Meet
Blog: Amplivox Supports USAT Ironman Triathlon and New York City Marathon
Video: See Versatility with Tricked Out Digital Audio Travel Partner3
Video: Amplivox Products for the Youth Sports Market

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Police Save Lives with Amplivox Portable PA Sound System in Hostage Situation

What would you do if you were suddenly held hostage by a crazed gunman?

Would you panic?  Would you begin to plead with the gunman to let you go?  Would you wait for an opportunity to overpower the gunman?

Unfortunately the heroic acts you see in the movies rarely turn out like they do on the silver screen.  The triple-whammy of adrenaline, panic, and lack of communication can cause the perpetrator to do things he or she hadn't planned on.

Several years ago one of our PA systems was used by heroes in a hostage situation.  Here is what Daniel Sherwin Team Leader Crisis Negotiation Unit had to say:

"The Wireless Half Mile Hailer we purchased from you was used on October 4, 2006 to end a 14 hour standoff between a 56-year-old man holding a 4-year-old boy Hostage in Texas. The Hailer was deployed by SWAT teams next to the house of the standoff. I was able to communicate through the Hailer using the wireless microphone from 700 or more feet away.


Negotiators tried for ten hours prior to the Hailer's deployment to get the suspect to answer a throw phone deployed in the house. It was only after we deployed the Half Mile Hailer did we get a response." 

Communication is key in tense and emergency situations and it is imperative that your voice and message is communicated above the noise.

Only through using the Half-Mile Hailer did the Crisis Negotiation Unit find success in ending the standoff and bringing safety to the hostages.

 

For more information on portable PA systems that can help in crisis situations, please visit Amplivox Sound Systems' website or call us at (800)-AMPLIVOX. 

Website: Amplivox Products Suggested for the Police/Law Enforcement Market

Blog: Flash Mobs, Dangers of Flash Mobs, and Portable Sound Systems

Video: Emergency Planning Should Include Portable Sound Systems

Video: How to Plan an Evacuation Drill

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New Product Spotlight. New & Improved Half-Mile Hailer PA System, Now With A Siren!

As well as constantly introducing new products, Amplivox Sound Systems is continually looking to re-design and improve our existing products. The SW610A or Half Mile Hailer has been an Amplivox best seller since its introduction. Its simple, straight forward controls makes it easy for anyone to use. It's weather resistant tapered horn and amplifier allows you to be heard even in the rain. You can be heard clearly up to a half mile away (805 meters). Easily cover a football, baseball or soccer field which makes it ideal for large crowds and high noise environments.

Now with the addition of a siren you can be sure your noticed in an emergency situation. The loud siren will give your emergency response team or crowd control the advantage of grabbing the attention of anyone around. You will be able to give directions with ease and be able to gain control of the situation before it escalates.

Also help your school meet the No Child Left Behind Act with the Half Mile Hailer. Let Amplivox help you provide a safe learning environment.

Related Links:

VIDEO: How to Prepare for an Emergency

VIDEO: Half Mile Hailer Customer Review

BLOG: Effectively Manage Emergency Situations with PA Systems

BLOG: Plan and Prepare for a Power Outage

BLOG: Meet the No Child Left Behind Safety Requirements with Amplivox

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?
   

Related Links:
-BLOG: Clowns Love the Amplivox Belt-Blaster
-BLOG: Video of Customer Belt-Blaster Review (Magician)
-VIDEO: Adaptive Technology: Belt-Blaster used by Blind Skiiers
-VIDEO: How to Plan an Evacuation Drill

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

Related Links:

-BLOG: Blogs Labeled 'Reviews and Testimonials'
-BLOG: Amplivox Supports North Suburban YMCA
-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!

Related Links:
BLOG: Obama & The Tea Party Use Amplivox Megaphones
BLOG: Magician Gives Favorable Review of BeltBlaster PA System
BLOG: Amplivoxs' New Line of Labtop Multimedia Carts
BLOG: All Blogs Labeled Customer Support
VIDEO: How to Set Up The Sound Cruiser PA System
VIDEO: SW915 Testimonial from Aerobics Class Teacher
WEBSITE: Sarah Palin Uses Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern