Califone has the solution to your portable voice enhancement needs. Califone offers the PA Pro series sound system. This Califone product is perfect for meetings, field trips, lectures, emergency use, tours, or most any group activity. The Califone PA Pro comes with a battery operated powered speaker which also has an internal wireless receiver. Califone supplies a beltpack transmitter with a lapel microphone, and the transmitter has a range of approximately 100' from the receiver. The Califone beltpack transmitter and lapel microphone both store inside the powered speaker, to prevent loss. Califone makes optional handheld wireless microphones available. The Califone PA Pro is available on two different wireless frequencies, so two units on different frequencies may be used at the same time. The frequencies are: Channel a: 206.400 MHz Channel b: 210.250 MHz Califone also has an installed 3.5mm jack on the powered speaker for a wired microphone. The PA Pro powered speaker has an internal rechargeable battery which can last up to 6 hours at 50% duty cycle. Califone supplies a battery charger that will refresh the internal battery in 8 hours. The charger stores internally along with the wireless beltpack transmitter. The audio output is a powerful 10 watts RMS, enough sound to cover up to 150 people. The Califone PA Pro is CE approved for safe use in schools, and carries a full one-year warranty. Califone also recommends this system for use in government, churches, business, and social organizations. At 7 pounds, the system is easily transportable, and Califone offers an optional soft carry case model C-10 for extra protection. The Califone PA Pro is made of a rugged molded ABS plastic casing to withstand daily repeated use.

CALIFONE BOOMBOXES
Califone offers several types of multimedia players and recorders, in their "boombox" line of presentation equipment. These Califone media devices are ideal for group or individual use.

CALIFONE SPIRIT (1776)
The Califone Spirit multimedia player/recorder offers a powerful 2 watts RMS audio output. This is enough for classes up to 40 people. The Califone Spirit has a top loading CD player, and features functions such as skip, search, and random play. Califone has provided a high visibility LCD display, and includes an AM/FM radio. The Califone Spirit has 4 speakers behind steel grills to add damage protection. The external case is made from ABS plastic for safety and repeated use. The Califone Spirit has an auto-stop cassette player/recorder that can also record from the CD player or radio. Califone supplies a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack on the rear of the unit for either individual listening or adding a stereo headphone jackbox for use as a learning center. The Califone Spirit has an attached AC power cord, or can be operated from 8 "C" cell alkaline batteries. Califone provides a one- year warranty on this product. The Califone Spirit is C-UL and CE approved for safe use in schools, churches, business, and government facilities. The Califone Spirit is a compact 13.5" long, 9.75" wide, and 6.5" high. The weight without batteries is just under 6 pounds.

CALIFONE 2455AV-02 MULTIMEDIA PLAYER/RECORDER
The Califone 2455AV-02 is considered a "Performance Plus" multimedia player and recorder. This unit features a 14 watt RMS audio output, sufficient for groups up to 100 people, and is capable of also being used as a mini public address system. Califone offers versatile microphone options, including a built-in electret microphone, a 3.5mm dynamic microphone jack, and a ¼" dynamic microphone jack. Califone offers variable speed playback on both the CD player and cassette player/recorder, making the Califone 2455AV-02 excellent for dance, theatre, music, and language learning. The CD player has CD-R/RW capability, and Califone also provides an AM/FM radio. Califone has recessed the speakers behind steel grills to avoid accidental puncturing. Califone has installed both line input and line output jacks on the 2455AV-02, plus external speaker jacks, and a 3.5mm personal headphone jack. There is also 5 listening center jacks on the back of the Califone 2455AV-02, ready for ¼" plug headsets. Califone supplies a full function remote control, model RC-2400 for easy operation and flexibility . The unit carries a full one-year warranty, and the Califone 2455AV-02 is both C-UL and CE approved. Califone has two power options, including the attached 3-wire AC cord or by using 8 "D" cell batteries.

CALIFONE 2395AV-02 MUSIC MAKER PLUS PLAYER
The Califone 2395AV-02 multimedia player/recorder will output up to 6 watts RMS, to cover groups up to 75 people. Recording is easy using the built-in condenser microphone, or an external dynamic mike in the supplied 3.5mm jack. The Califone 2395AV-02 is set up to allow recording from microphone, CD, and the AM/FM radio. Califone has made this unit fully compatible with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. There are both 3.5mm and ¼" headphone jacks, and speaker output jacks. A Califone listening center jackbox may be connected to the rear of the unit. A remote control unit, model RC-2300 is supplied by Califone. The 2395AV-02 can be operated on either 8 "D" cell batteries, or the permanently attached AC power cord. The unit is both C-UL and CE approved for safety. Califone offers 50 watt companion speakers (SP-2400) or wall mountable speakers (SP-2500) using the model MB-25 omni-directional mounting bracket. The tape deck is equipped with a full auto stop feature. Califone supplies separate bass and treble controls to fine-tune the presentation sound.

CALIFONE 2395IR INFRARED MUSIC MAKER PLUS PLAYER
Califone's 2395IR multimedia player is equipped with dual infrared transmitters for wireless listening. Instead of a full listening center, students need only use the optional Califone model 34IR headphones for wireless infrared reception. The Califone 2395IR offers a full 6 watts of audio output power, and steel protective grills for the dual speakers. Califone has incorporated a built-in condenser microphone. This microphone records to the cassette deck, and the deck will also record from the built-in CD player, the AM/FM radio, or the external microphone jack. Califone has installed a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, and a ¼" headphone jack, in addition to two ¼" speaker output jacks. Califone's 2395IR offers CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with the CD player, and may have up to 20 tracks programmed into a play list. The Califone 2395IR may be powered by either AC or by installing 8 "D" cell batteries. Weight is just 9 pounds without batteries, and the unit is C-UL and CE safety approved. For larger classroom use, Califone offers optional SP-2400 companion speakers to increase volume. Califone supplies a model RC-2300 remote with this unit.

CALIFONE 2396 MUSIC MAKER USB MULTIMEDIA PLAYER
The Califone Music Maker USB is the first digital audio center to support key areas of language learning. The unit has an internal flash memory of 512MB with up to 18 hours of recording time. The Califone 2396 will record to and play from an SD card using the SD card slot. There is also a mini-USB port for quick data downloading. You can also record from the CD/MP3 player, AM/FM radio, and either the built-in microphone or the supplied ¼" external microphone jack. Califone has incorporated a variable speed playback function of the digital audio files only, at + /- 15%. Califone has installed a stereo 3.5mm line in jack, and external speaker output jacks. Power for the Califone 2396 is available as a plug-in power adapter, or by using 6 "C" batteries. This Califone is both CE and FCC approved for safe use. The exterior case is made of rugged ABS plastic for wear durability. There are 4 equalizer presets and a bass boost function. The warranty is a full one year. This unit weighs only8 pounds without batteries.

The Califone PL-15 lectern offers both portability and convenience for all your lecture sound reinforcement needs. This Califone system offers a 16 channel wireless receiver, ready to compliment the optional wireless microphones. The wireless receiver will support either of the wireless microphones. Califone has a handheld wireless microphone model Q316, and a hands free beltpack system, models M316 and LM316. The Califone PL-15 lectern comes with a detachable gooseneck XLR microphone, and has an additional combination jack for an XLR or ¼" wired microphone. The Califone PL-15 lectern also has both RCA and ¼" line inputs and line outputs for connecting devices such as CD players and recorders. This Califone product has separate treble and bass controls, and a separate volume control for the wireless microphone receiver. Califone has made provision to power the PL-15 from either 120 or 240 volts AC. The unit is easily moved on 4 concealed casters, for maximum portability. The Califone PL-15 weighs 72 pounds, and stands 45" tall when assembled. It is C-UL and CE safety approved for schools. Califone's warranty is one year on this lectern. The Califone PL-15 has an audio output power of 15 watts RMS, and a high efficiency two-way speaker. Califone supplies a remote control for the PL-15 lectern. The remote is an infrared control, and is useful up to 30 feet away. The remote control model is RC-300.

Califone has introduced a very unique computer peripheral in their USB Digital Microscope. This Califone microscope allows for the display of real time imaging on a computer screen. The Califone model CM1-USB features manual focusing from four inches to infinity. You can use your Califone USB microscope to store image snapshots of the computer screen. The Califone easy USB connection to your computer allows for group participation, and the means to store any images you wish to save. The Califone USB microscope includes an adjustable and detachable microscope stand, along with an illuminated protective lens barrel.

Califone model CM1-USB supplies imaging resolution as high as 1280x960 from the color CMOS sensor. No separate power supply for the Califone CM1-USB is necessary, as Califone supplies all the needed operating voltage through the USB connection. The microscope can show imaging in 24 bit true color, at up to a maximum of 30 frames per second. The Califone USB microscope is equipped with automatic brightness adjustment, and super bright white LEDs for illuminating the microscope subject.

The Califone CM1-USB is fully functional using either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0, and Califone supplies a four foot USB cable. No external power supply is necessary, as Califone sources the microscope power from the USB cable voltage. All needed software is provided by Califone on a driver/application disc.

Operation of the Califone CM1-USB digital microscope includes a "snapshot button" on the microscope to store images viewed on the screen of the computer. Califone provides an image filtering feature in its software, so that color filters can be used to highlight various features of the captured image. The filter system will also allow the imaging to be in black and white, or reverse color tone. Califone allows you to choose the desired output resolution from 160x120, up to 1280x960 at the highest resolution. The Califone software driver/application is usable with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/ or Vista operating systems.

CALIFONE HANDHELD MEGAPHONES

The Califone PA-15 megaphone provides a means for communicating your message to a large crowd. Califone’s PA-15 is well suited to use on athletic fields, for tour groups and in emergency situations. The Califone PA-15 is constructed of all weather ABS plastic for durability. It has a built-in condenser microphone and a volume control. Califone has made this megaphone to operate either in the voice or siren mode. The 15 watts of audio power is capable of covering up to 1000 feet of distance. Califone supplies 6 D cell batteries for operation up to 6 hours. The warranty for this Califone megaphone is one year. The Califone PA-15 is safety approved by C-UL and CE. The unit weight is 4.4 pounds with batteries.

The Califone PA-8 provides compact voice enhancement with a range up to 500 feet. The 8 watts of power is obtained from 6 AA batteries that last up to 6 hours. Califone provides a convenient volume control and on-off switch. There is also an emergency whistle operation and a handy carry strap. The Califone PA-8 also has a belt clip provided. A bonus feature of the Califone PA-8 is straight edges on the horn. The straight edges makes wearing the unit from the belt clip more comfortable. The Califone PA-8 is constructed of high strength ABS plastic for durability and all weather use. The Califone PA-8 is C-UL and CE approved for safety. The califone PA-8 weighs 1.6 pounds with batteries. The warranty is one year from the date of purchase.