Califone Sound Alert 1285G-08 User manual

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. ith the sound level controlled from its jackbox, the
listening center can safely keep the volume to a safe 85 decibel level.
hen 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.
8-Position Sound AlertTM
Monaural Listening Center
Model 1285G-08
1285G-08, May 2008
Califone®International Inc. 800-722-0500 califone.com
2985PG eadphone

1. Rugged polypropylene carry/storage case
2. 2924AVG headphones with adjustable headband, rugged
ABS plastic earcups, replaceable straight cord with reinforced
connection for safety, rugged monaural 1/4” plug, noise-
reducing earcup lowers ambient noise, protective slotted
baffle, and replaceable ear cushions
3. 10-position Sound AlertTM monaural jackbox
Listening Stations 10 with 1/4” silver-plated contact points
Volume Control Single control for all attached headphones
Cord 5 foot with 1/4” & 3.5mm mini plugs
ousing Rugged ABS plastic for durability
Battery Li-Ion with 4 hour recharge time
Single charge usage under continuous operation: approx. 36 hours
Idle operation time Approximately 500 hours
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“Pr ject Intercept"
Please contact us immediately if you experience any questions
or issues with your Sound AlertTM Listening Center. Our “Project
Intercept" customer service program will quickly repair or
replace items under warranty. Simply contact us via phone or
email [email protected].
Visit our website at www.califone.com to learn more about the
complete line of wired and wireless Califone®headphones and
other audio products including: Portable and installed public
address systems, group listening centers, MP3 and other
multimedia players, computer peripheral products.
We are proud of helping teachers enhance student
understanding and achievements since 1947, with your
satisfaction as our first priority.
1285G-08, July 2008
Califone®International Inc. 800-722-0500 califone.com
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8-Position Sound AlertTM
Monaural Listening Center
Model 1285G-08
Specifications
Speaker 40mm diameter (1.6 inches)
Impedance 600 Ohms each side
Frequency Response 40 - 18 k z
Sound Pressure Level 93 db +/- 3 dB
Distortion <5% approximately
Cord Replaceable 6’ straight cord
Plug 1/4” nickel plated for enhanced connection
eadband & Ear Pad PVC (Washable)
eadphone Cup Noise-reducing, ABS plastic for durability
1285G Jackb x
2924AVG Headph nes
Overall dimensi ns 20” x 20” L x 7” D
Weight Combined shipping weight 11 lbs.
Warranty 1 year for school, business, church and
government uses
Additional information can be obtained by visiting each product’s web page