Northbrook, IL – April 2013: AmpliVox Sound Systems, a designer and manufacturer of advanced portable sound equipment, has announced that it is working with educational furniture manufacturer Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.® to supply a custom OEM version of its amplified Line Array speaker for Bretford’s EXPLORE™ Mobile Interactive Whiteboard. The Line Array speaker will be available as a Bretford accessory to enhance the audio capability of the interactive classroom.
The AmpliVox Line Array speaker is a slim, compact system that mounts directly to the top of the EXPLORE™ board, delivering a broad dispersion of sound. As offered through the Bretford package, the speaker features multiple line-in/line-out jacks, including a mic jack, as well as all mounting brackets and hardware. The unit includes a universal 100-240V AC adapter with IEC line cord. The addition of the speaker greatly enhances the effectiveness of the interactive whiteboard in larger classrooms, improving audience engagement and comprehension.
According to Robert Hoyler, product manager for Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.®,"The AmpliVox speaker is an important accessory to our EXPLORE™ Mobile Interactive Whiteboard. It adds a new dimension of clear, concise audio capability to this increasingly integral classroom tool, which helps further improve student involvement and comprehension."
AmpliVox components are specifically designed to be easily compatible with video equipment and other interactive devices, integrating top-quality sound amplification with seamless applications. “AmpliVox designs all its products to match form with function,” noted Don Roth, AmpliVox CEO. “Our team watches for innovations in the AV industries, from digital signage to teleconferencing to presentation support furniture, and then designs sound equipment that will enhance those products. We’re proud to supply Bretford with a sound system option that makes it easy for customers to optimize their educational products.”
For more information about Bretford visit www.Bretford.com or call 1-800-521-9614. Bretford can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bretfordmanf. For information about AmpliVox Sound Systems, visit www.ampli.com.
Photo Caption: AmpliVox’s Line Array Speaker brings top-quality sound amplification to the EXPLORE™ Mobile Interactive Whiteboard by Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.®
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About AmpliVox
AmpliVox ® Sound Systems products are predominately made in the USA, meet stringent UL standards, and come with an up to 6-year warranty. Our wide selection meets every speaker's sound coverage and style needs. Whether you are in a small meeting room of 30 people or a large 20,000 square foot auditorium of up to 10,000 people, AmpliVox® Sound Systems' extensive range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable electronics will provide maximum satisfaction and ensure a crystal clear message. Creators of the Pink Podium Promise cause marketing initiative, AmpliVox donates pink podiums and pink megaphones to breast cancer awareness organizations, helping lead the effort to “Speak Up for the Cause”. Visit http://www.ampli.com for more information.
About Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.®
Bretford is a manufacturer of furniture for both learning and work environments. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill., Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. holds more than six decades of expertise dedicated solely to the design and manufacture of sustainable furniture solutions that are made in the U.S.A. Each furniture design is built for quality and mobility so rooms, people and information can move and still stay connected. With nearly 350 employees and 450,000 square feet of production space, the company offers smart furniture designs that support evolving technology, enabling institutions, organizations and corporations to increase productivity and efficiency. Superior workmanship and environmentally-compliant manufacturing and operation practices ensure dependable Bretford products, many of which are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. The company is committed to using less energy, creating less waste and reducing its carbon footprint. Bretford is a CarbonNeutral® certified company and its EDU 2.0 line is among the first in the contract furniture industry to achieve CarbonNeutral product certification. All Bretford products are backed by a 12-year standard warranty and the industry’s best 20-year standard warranty on library furniture.
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