Sound System

Benefits of a Sound System in the Classroom

Get an introduction to the Sound System in the classroom including learning how to use the equipment and understand the benefits of using a sound amplification system with students.

"I speak loudly and don't need a microphone."

Sound systems evenly distribute your voice and audio throughout the classroom. The volume of your voice is not the only thing teachers should consider.
Reduces ambient noise that serve as a distraction for many students.
Reduces tension and anxiety by eliminating the need to raise your voice to get student's attention.

What if not everyone is hearing you like you think?

Equipment

All campuses

except Acton/Hastings

Teacher receives these items:

Items mounted in classroom:

Acton and Hastings

Teacher receives these items:

Items mounted in classroom:

Using the Mic

All campuses except Acton/Hastings

CANNOT interchange with rooms. (Paired with receiver)
Sound reaches to the hallway. (About 10 ft.)

Acton and Hastings

CAN interchange with rooms. (Not paired with receiver)
Sound only reaches hallway if in line of sight with receiver.

Keep at an optimal volume.

o Presenter should not hear themselves speak through the speakers.

o Prevent bleed into nearby room.

o Avoid creating anxiety with students who are sensitive to sound.

Play Video from Computer

All campuses except Acton/Hastings

Press Mute button (OWN light will flash green when muted).
When muted, the video will play at full volume.
To speak over the video, press the Mute button. When you speak – the volume of the video will lower.
Press mute button again when you wish to return to full volume on video.

Acton and Hastings

Select mute button.
Video will play at full volume while muted.
To speak over the video, push button to On. When you speak – the volume of the video will lower.
Select mute button again when you wish to return to full volume on video.