Audio Enhancement
Technology is the language of today’s youth. Panasonic + Audio Enhancement offer the Engaged Classroom technology solution as a powerful new educational tool. Together, they deliver an integrated technology-driven system combining Panasonic’s core digital video, computer and display expertise with Audio Enhancement’s leading classroom audio systems. The Engaged Classroom solution allows teachers to more efficiently capture students’ attention, maintain their interest, engage them in proactive thinking, and instill new ideas, making education more relevant and enjoyable.
www.AudioEnhancement.com

Infrared Classroom Amplification Systems by LightSPEED Technologies
Infrared Classroom Amplification Systems by LightSPEED Technologies is a simple and effective way to improve the learning curve for all students. The teacher wears a lightweight wireless microphone. The voice is amplified, and the instruction is heard clearly by all students throughout the entire room. Research has shown that reading, early child literacy and English language learning is greatly enhanced with Classroom Amplification. Classroom amplification is a proven, effective way to increase academic performance, improve classroom management and keep students focused on learning.
www.lightspeed-tek.com

mimio Interactive Whiteboard
Virtual Ink is raising the bar for technology-enhanced classroom learning by further lowering the cost barriers to adoption of interactive whiteboards. The new “mimio Interactive” system upgrades an ordinary dry-erase surface already installed in the classroom into a full-function interactive whiteboard, activating a projection area up to 79 inches. The new product configuration introduces “mimio Mouse,” an ergonomically refined interactive stylus with two programmable buttons, enabling instant user access to oft-used functions such as right click or cursor “hover” without having to touch the board.
www.mimio.com

InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085
GTCO CalComp has announced the new InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085 – two new wide-format interactive whiteboards with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085 support the industry’s movement toward the use of widescreen laptops and wide-format projectors. The new models retain all the popular features of the current InterWrite SchoolBoard models, while providing educators with more usable work space. The InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085 include high-precision electromagnetic technology; optional wireless Bluetooth connection; a durable interactive surface; and intuitive and teacher-friendly InterWrite Software.
www.gtcocalcomp.com

Telecor
Telecor is a premier manufacturer of communications systems designed to meet the unique and demanding needs of today’s schools. Telecor manufactures a complete line of communications systems, time control products and emergency signaling products. Their systems provide emergency signaling, paging, intercom, music distribution and bell scheduling in one easy-to-use system. Their communications systems can interface to an existing telephone system, or they can provide a completely integrated system to handle both internal and telephone communications needs. The systems are manageable using an exclusive Web-based program.
www.telecor.com

Mobile A/V Cabinet from Alfax
Cataloging, storing and displaying media of diverse formats has become a growing challenge for every school. One solution is the Mobile A/V Cabinet, exclusively from Alfax. Its spacious rubber-matted top is 48 inches wide and 24 inches deep and is at the ideal and comfortable height for presenters and demonstrators. Included in every unit is a locking Plexiglas-fronted door section that can store VCRs, DVDs and amplifiers. For safe and convenient storage of media, each drawer can be locked independently. And since the unit is fully welded, it is ready to use right out of the box. Every cabinet comes with heavy-duty casters, two of which lock to keep the unit in place.
www.AlfaxFurniture.com

Numonics’ Digital Presentation Appliance
Numonics’ Digital Presentation Appliance (DPA) is an entry-level interactive whiteboard designed for someone who wants to benefit quickly from interactive presentation technology without a steep learning curve. The DPA uses fast and accurate electromagnetic digital technology that becomes a powerful tool for teaching, collaborating and presenting when connected to a computer and a data projector. The DPA has the features teachers need to create informative and entertaining lessons, and it is very easy to use and durable enough for any school setting.
www.interactivewhiteboards.com

Audix HT-5
The Audix HT-5 is an omni-directional headset microphone designed for fidelity, functionality and durability. The versatility of the HT-5 allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications. The HT-5 includes a flexible steel frame that is adjustable for different head sizes, flexible micro-boom, strain relieve at the back of the frame, and a dual ear piece that provides a high degree of stability and comfort. The omni-directional headset maintains high speech intelligibility without sounding hollow or harsh.
www.audixusa.com

Avlex Portable PA System
Avlex Corporation has announced the introduction of the new Mipro MA-101a wireless portable PA system. Featuring an ultra-compact, lightweight form factor that facilitates a high degree of mobility, combined with Mipro’s state-of-the-art ACT (Automatic Channel Targeting) technology, the new MA-101a makes an outstanding choice for a great-sounding portable PA system that is ideal for use wherever reinforced, highly intelligible speech or music is required.
www.avlex.com

Dukane LeaderBoard & AirSlate
Dukane Corporation’s Audio Visual Products Division has announced the LeaderBoard & AirSlate. The LeaderBoard is an easy-to-use interactive whiteboard that allows presenters to engage their audience through annotation, spotlight, and reveal presentation tools. The AirSlate is a wireless annotation and mouse control pad that gives the instructor maximum interaction with their audience by allowing the freedom to roam around the room while giving a presentation.
www.dukcorp.com/audiovisual

StrandVision
StrandVision, a provider of hosted digital signage services, has introduced low-cost, easy-to-administer digital signs for K-12 schools that use existing televisions to distribute daily announcements and other information. Designed to supplement traditional communications, such as daily announcements and postings, the digital signs are timely and efficient. Installations can include displays in hallways, at entrances and in cafeterias, the library and other areas where students and/or faculty congregate. The digital signs can provide constant updates and reminders of daily announcements using text, photos and video.
www.strandvision.com

UltraMax M1-P from WorxAudio
WorxAudio Technologies has announced the introduction of the UltraMax M1-P full-range, high-power speaker system and stage monitor. The UltraMax M1-P is an ultra-compact loudspeaker system that features a 12-inch, 400-watt woofer, a 3-inch diaphragm with a 160-watt, large-format, high-frequency compression driver, and a tuned port enclosure employing equal angles (for floor positioning). The new UltraMax M1-P provides maximum output with minimal distortion and exceptionally smooth, low-frequency response.
www.worxaudio.com