1285G-08 Sound Alert™ Monaural Learning Center

Providing safe audio equipment for group-based environments is critical in aiding students to work and study together. The 8-position Sound Alert Listening Center is the first of its kind to warn teachers and students when the audio that's played through the jackbox to its headphones is louder than the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's recommended 85dB level.

The center is ideal for supporting audio-assisted learning activities such as individual and group tutorials, literacy groups, language lessons, story-time, Special Education, and ELL/ELD learning applications. It includes the Sound Alert jackbox, eight matching 2924AVG monaural headphones and a rugged carry case. With the sound level controlled from its jackbox, the listening center can safely keep the volume to a safe 85 decibel level.

When the jackbox volume exceeds 85 decibels, a bright red LED warning light turns on, alerting both the teacher and students about the unsafe sound level requiring adjustment. This visual cue not only helps correct the current situation, but will also help students learn safe and lifelong listening practices in school and extending beyond their academic careers.

According to a March 2006 national poll commissioned by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 40% of students reportedly set their music players' volume too loud above 85 decibels, which is the level hearing experts recommend not be exceeded. If music can be heard coming from a student's headphone, the volume is too loud and the student is at risk of experiencing hearing loss.

Hearing loss can lead to many problems in school including: difficulty with academic achievement in language arts, vocabulary, arithmetic, and problem solving. Students with hearing loss score lower on achievement tests, and have greater needs for special education or extra support in the classroom.

The durable Sound Alert jackbox can also be used as a traditional jackbox without charging its battery, but the warning LED feature will not operate. The jackbox conserves its power by shutting off when no audio signal is present for 60 seconds and will power on automatically when there is an audio signal present.

Key Features:

2924AVG Deluxe Monaural Headphone

• Rugged polypropylene headstrap and ABS plastic earcups hold up to continued usage in high-use settings
• Recessed wiring in the headband for safety
• Adjustable headband fits students of all sizes
• Permanently attached 6’ straight cord with reinforced connection resists accidental pull out for safety
• Rugged monaural 1/4” plug ideal for language arts uses
• Noise-reducing earcups lower the ambient noise so volume does not need to be as high, as recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for hearing safety
• Slotted baffles prevent access to the speaker, avoiding accidental puncturing of the speaker cone
• Replaceable, cleanable ear cushions for multiple users

1285G Sound Alert Jackbox

• Ten learning positions is large enough for most groups and features silver-plated contacts to prevent “crackling” sound
• Rugged ABS plastic casing won’t shatter for classroom safety and is more durable
• Permanently attached 6’ cord with 1/4” and 3.5mm plugs connects with media players and computers
• Master volume control controls the sound for all listeners
• Skid-resistant pads under each corner so the jackbox won’t scratch the table top
• Green LED indicates the jackbox is powered and functioning
• Port for attaching power
• Red LED indicates whenever the audio level exceeds 85dB
• Two predrilled holes to permanently affix jackbox
• Ideal for listening centers, language labs, literacy groups, ELD/ ELL and Special Education applications

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