Activate Classroom Audio System - Classroom Audio System

Reveal the hidden insights in group learning

In today's active classrooms, with students collaborating in small groups, teachers must be able to listen to maintain a "pulse point" on all groups. With real-time feedback into the learning process, teachers will gain the insights needed to activate learning for every student.

With Activate Pods and the mobile app, teachers are able to monitor each group, gain critical insights into the learning process and reinforce and redirect when needed.

Instructional audio and video that activates learning

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ENGAGE THE WHOLE CLASS

A teacher microphone paired with whole-class audio ensures all students clearly hear and understand.

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ACTIVATE GROUP LEARNING

2-way Pods and mobile app allow teachers to listen, gain insights and interact with each small group.

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COLLABORATE AND SHARE IDEAS

Capture and share video and audio for evidence of learning and teacher coaching.

Build an Activate System to fit your classrooms

Every Activate System has 3 basic components. Begin with the whole class audio system to fit your needs, then add Activate Station and Pods for your small groups.

Activate System enables collaboration and reveals insights

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ACTIVATE PODS

2-way communication

Place a pod with each small group keeping the teacher within earshot - but without disrupting - every learning moment.

The wireless, battery-powered pods include a speaker and microphones to enable 2-way communication. Up to 12 pods can be connected to a single system.

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ACTIVATE APP

Control and capture

The Activate app allows the teacher to connect to each pod and the whole class to instruct, monitor and enable student sharing.

It also records video synced with high-quality audio from the teacher microphones and pods. Teachers can capture critical teaching and learning moments.

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ACTIVATE STATION

Charge and connect

In addition to charging Pods and Flexmikes, Activate Station is also the connection to teacher's mobile devices via Bluetooth for Pod control and audio streaming.

Audio jacks make it easy to connect computers and other audio sources, acting as the audio hub for all your multimedia devices.

Activate the fundamentals of small group learning

Clasroom Ambient Noise

Direct Instruction

Address the whole class or any small group to instruct, reinforce or redirect.

Distance in the classroom

Monitoring

Listen to group conversations without changing the group dynamic.

Teacher voice strain

Small Group Sharing

Empower students to share with the class, using the pod as a microphone.

Classroom hearing loss

Capturing Video

Capture and share audio and video of critical teaching and learning moments.

Activate the power of video capture in your mobile device

Video capture is powerful and accessible

Video is becoming an important tool in the classroom. Video and photo capabilities in our everyday devices are rapidly increasing teacher's use of video capture for:

- Self-reflection on their own instruction

- Evidence of student engagement and understanding

- Classroom observation and coaching

- Exchanging teaching ideas with peers

Video Capture

Activate lets teachers sync up the audio from anywhere in the class

The Activate App overcomes a device's inability to capture quality audio beyond a few inches of the built-in microphone. High-quality audio synced with video from the teacher microphones and pods allows you to:

- Self-record whole class instruction for high quality lesson capture

- Select a pod to capture student learning moments

- Record teacher and student interaction

- Record audio only to capture inconspicuous evidence of learning

Easily share and collaborate

Reviewing, sharing and storing your recordings is easy from the Activate App's Library. All captured videos, audio and photos are stored and available for playback, sharing via email or messaging, or upload to cloud storage like Google Drive or a video management system.

- Share with your coach for feedback, improvement and evaluation

- Send great student learning moments to their parents

- Model how to conduct a lesson for one of your teammates

Video Capture

Start with a Whole Class Audio System

Whole class audio systems provide even distribution of sound so all students hear, and understand instruction. They are the foundation for the Activate System, which includes microphone(s), Pods and Activate Station.

Redcat Access

Table-top solution, no installation

Topcat Access

Ceiling mounted, all-in-one system

955 Access

Installed system, amplifier + speakers

SKU: ACT

$731.00 MSRP

Activate Station with Bluetooth.

Activate Station

Short Description	Device charging station with wireless audio and Blue tooth connectivity.
Total Harmonic Distortion	<1%
Acoustic Frequency Response	80 Hx to 7 kHz +/- 3 dB
Wireless Communication	Access Technology (1.9 GHz + RF4CE), Bluetooth audio (2 channels), Bluetooth LE (2 channels)
Mobile App Functionality	Bluetooth interface with companion mobile application with the following functionality: 1. Control and connect to small group 2-way audio Pods 2. Adjust system audio levels and tone control 3. Mobile device audio streaming from audio books, podcasts, music, etc. 4. Audio/video recording synched with microphone and Pod audio 5. Enable advanced system features
Wireless Range	Up to 200 ft. (60m) from base system, up to 100 ft. (30m) from mobile device
Device Registration	(2) push buttons for Bluetooth device pairing, (1) push button for Access device registration
Audio Input with Volume Control	(4) 3.5mm stereo jacks with volume control
ALD Output with Volume Control	(2) 3.5mm jacks with volume control
Cradle Charging	(2) Flexmikes, (8) Pods
USB Charging Ports	(2) 5V/0.3A charging for Pods, Sharemikes or remotes; (2) 5V/1.0A charging for mobile devices or Pods
Controls	Master microphone, audio input, audio output with 10-segment level indicator
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D)	(W x D x H): 13.3' x 5.9" x 1.9" (340 x 150 x 52mm)
Weight	1.85 lbs (0.8kg)
Mounting	Table-top

SKU: POD

$250.00 MSRP

Student group speaker with a rechargeable battery. The Pods must accompany an Activate Station and a whole-room instructional audio system built on our Access Platform.

Pod

Short Description	2-way audio Pod with integrated speaker and microphones
Power Output	1 Watt per Pod speaker
Wireless Range	Up to 200 ft. (60m) from Access base system, up to 100 ft. (30m) with walls
Device Registration	Push button and LED for registration with Access base system
Charging	2 contacts for cradle charging + 5V/0.3A micro-USB
Integrated Speaker	Flat panel exciter-driven speaker, Exciter Technology, Flat-panel Speaker, 1" high output speaker, flatpanel, Cone Speaker
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.1" x 5.2" x 1.1" (54 x 132 x 28mm)
Weight	6.4 oz. (181g)
Integrated microphones	(2) omni-directional electret with noise rejection
Headphone output	3.5mm

SKU: RCA

$1,123.00 MSRP

Redcat Access speaker amplifier with power supply.

Currently not available for online purchase. To order or for more information on this product, please see below.

Redcat Access

Short Description	All-in-one classroom audio system with integrated receiver, amplifier, and speaker
Power Output	15W
Total Harmonic Distortion	<1%, 10 W
Wireless Range	Up to 200 ft (60m) open field
Device Registration	Push button for transmitter(s), Activate, Pod(s), Media Connector
Audio Input with Volume Control	[1] 3.5mm
ALD Output with Volume Control	[1] 3.5mm on Side Panel
Integrated Speaker	Flat panel exciter-driven speaker, Exciter Technology, Flat-panel Speaker, 1" high output speaker, flatpanel, Cone Speaker
Speaker load impedance	8 Ω
Controls	(1) power switch; (1) microphone volume control; (1) audio input volume control; (1) audio output volume control; (1) tone control
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D)	16" x 9" x 1.75" (40.64 x 22.86 x 4.45 cm)
Weight	2.9 lbs (1.3 kg), with battery pack 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)
Mounting	Table top or wall-mount

SKU: TCA

$1,318.00 MSRP

All-in-one classroom audio system with the unique combination of flat-panel speaker and cone speaker designed for delivering highly intelligible speech everywhere in the room plus multimedia.

Topcat

Short Description	In-ceiling Classroom Audio System
Power Output	20W
Acoustic Frequency Response	60 Hz - 18kHz -10db
Wireless Communication	Access Technology [1.9 GHz + RF4CE]
Wireless Range	Up to 200 ft (60m) open field
Device Registration	Push button for registration with microphones, Activate Station, Pods or Media Connector
Connections	(1) Direct AC Mains Power Input (1) Optional DC Power Input (1) Audio Input (1) Optional page Mute Input
Integrated Speaker	Flat panel exciter-driven speaker, Exciter Technology, Flat-panel Speaker, 1" high output speaker, flatpanel, Cone Speaker
Controls	(1) Master Microphone VC (1) Tone Control (1) Audio Input VC (1) PageFirst Sensitivity Adjustment
Page Mute	Optional PageFirst™ connection
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D)	24" x 12" x 3.7" enclosure (595 x 295 x 94mm)
Weight	13.6 lbs (6.2 Kg)
Mounting	In-ceiling installation or wall-mount with bracket

SKU: 955

$966.00 MSRP

955 base station with power supply.

955 Access Base Station

Short Description	955 Access wireless audio hub
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 1% @ 40 Watts (20W / Channel)
Acoustic Frequency Response	120 Hz - 7 kHz
Wireless Range	Up to 200 ft (60m) open field
Device Registration	Push button for registration with microphones, Activate Station, Pods or Media Connector
Connections	(1) 6-pin euro-block connector; (1) mixed audio output - 3.5mm; (1) DC power input; (4) audio inputs - 3.5mm; Page mute (PageFirst™) Euro-block
Audio Input with Volume Control	3.5mm stereo (x4) w/ master volume
ALD Output with Volume Control	3.5mm stereo (x1) mixed w/ volume control
Speaker load impedance	4Ω / Output
Controls	(1) power button with LED; (1) microphone volume control; (1) audio input volume control; (1) audio output level control,;Page mute (PageFirst™) sensitivity level control; (1) tone control
Page Mute	Optional PageFirst™ connection
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.6" x 5" x 1.13" (193mm x 127mm x 29mm)
Weight	9.5 oz / 260 g

SKU: FM

$313.00 MSRP

Pendant-style microphone with magnetic lanyard.

Flexmike Pendant Microphone

Description	Pendant-style teacher transmitter
Lanyard	Magnetic Clasp
Wireless Communication	Access Technology [1.9 GHz]
Audio Distortion	<1%
Integrated Microphone	Uni-directional electret
Earbud Output	3.5mm TRRS jack
Audio Input	3.5mm for audio source
Battery Power	2.4V NiMH battery pack
Battery Life	8 hours [fully charged]
Charging	2 Contacts for cradle charging
USB Connection	Optional interface with computer USB audio while charging
Power	On/off/mute switch
Device Registration	Push button for registration with Access Audio System
Dimensions	2.9" x 1.1" x 1.0" (74 x 28 x 25 mm)
Weight	1.8 oz (51g)
Volume Control Range	(+ / - 12dB)

SKU: SM

$344.00 MSRP

Handheld microphone for student sharing.

Sharemike Handheld Microphone

Description	Handheld microphone for student sharing
Lanyard	None
Wireless Communication	Access Technology [1.9 GHz]
Audio Distortion	<1%
Integrated Microphone	Uni-directional dynamic
Audio Input	3.5mm
Battery Power	2 AA NiMH battery pack
Battery Life	8 hours [fully charged]
Charging	5v charging jack
Power	on/off/mute switch
Device Registration	Push button for registration with Access Audio System
Dimensions	2.25" x 2.25" x 8.75" (57.2 x 57.2 x 222.3 mm)
Weight	7.9 oz (224g)

Handheld Remote Control

SKU: FCHRC
$176.00 MSRP

Handheld remote control for teacher with rechargeable battery pack.

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24V 1.75A Power Supply

SKU: 24V-1.75-NA
$37.00 MSRP

This UL listed power supply is used with Redcat Access, Activate Station and compatible with older 1st and 2nd generations of IR Redcat.

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3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable

SKU: MSC3535
$13.00 MSRP

3.5mm stereo audio cable.

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Activate Station Pod Charging Slot Cover

SKU: ACTCVR
$4.00 MSRP

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Activate System

A full instructional audio and video platform that includes whole-room and small group audio pods, mobile app for control and video capture, video management system for sharing.

Reveal the hidden insights in group learning

In today's active classrooms, with students collaborating in small groups, teachers must be able to listen to maintain a "pulse point" on all groups. With real-time feedback into the learning process, teachers will gain the insights needed to activate learning for every student.

With Activate Pods and the mobile app, teachers are able to monitor each group, gain critical insights into the learning process and reinforce and redirect when needed.

Instructional audio and video that activates learning

ENGAGE THE WHOLE CLASS

A teacher microphone paired with whole-class audio ensures all students clearly hear and understand.

ACTIVATE GROUP LEARNING

2-way Pods and mobile app allow teachers to listen, gain insights and interact with each small group.

COLLABORATE AND SHARE IDEAS

Capture and share video and audio for evidence of learning and teacher coaching.

Build an Activate System to fit your classrooms

Every Activate System has 3 basic components. Begin with the whole class audio system to fit your needs, then add Activate Station and Pods for your small groups.

Activate System enables collaboration and reveals insights

ACTIVATE PODS

2-way communication

Place a pod with each small group keeping the teacher within earshot - but without disrupting - every learning moment.

The wireless, battery-powered pods include a speaker and microphones to enable 2-way communication. Up to 12 pods can be connected to a single system.

ACTIVATE APP

Control and capture

The Activate app allows the teacher to connect to each pod and the whole class to instruct, monitor and enable student sharing.

It also records video synced with high-quality audio from the teacher microphones and pods. Teachers can capture critical teaching and learning moments.

ACTIVATE STATION

Charge and connect

In addition to charging Pods and Flexmikes, Activate Station is also the connection to teacher's mobile devices via Bluetooth for Pod control and audio streaming.

Audio jacks make it easy to connect computers and other audio sources, acting as the audio hub for all your multimedia devices.

Activate the fundamentals of small group learning

Direct Instruction

Monitoring

Small Group Sharing

Capturing Video

Activate the power of video capture in your mobile device

Video capture is powerful and accessible

Video is becoming an important tool in the classroom. Video and photo capabilities in our everyday devices are rapidly increasing teacher's use of video capture for:

- Self-reflection on their own instruction

- Evidence of student engagement and understanding

- Classroom observation and coaching

- Exchanging teaching ideas with peers

Activate lets teachers sync up the audio from anywhere in the class

The Activate App overcomes a device's inability to capture quality audio beyond a few inches of the built-in microphone. High-quality audio synced with video from the teacher microphones and pods allows you to:

- Self-record whole class instruction for high quality lesson capture

- Select a pod to capture student learning moments

- Record teacher and student interaction

- Record audio only to capture inconspicuous evidence of learning

Easily share and collaborate

Reviewing, sharing and storing your recordings is easy from the Activate App's Library. All captured videos, audio and photos are stored and available for playback, sharing via email or messaging, or upload to cloud storage like Google Drive or a video management system.

- Share with your coach for feedback, improvement and evaluation

- Send great student learning moments to their parents

- Model how to conduct a lesson for one of your teammates

Start with a Whole Class Audio System

Whole class audio systems provide even distribution of sound so all students hear, and understand instruction. They are the foundation for the Activate System, which includes microphone(s), Pods and Activate Station.

Redcat Access

Table-top solution, no installation

Topcat Access

Ceiling mounted, all-in-one system

955 Access

Installed system, amplifier + speakers

SKU: ACT

Activate Station

SKU: POD

Student group speaker with a rechargeable battery. The Pods must accompany an Activate Station and a whole-room instructional audio system built on our Access Platform.

Pod

SKU: RCA

Redcat Access

SKU: TCA

Topcat

SKU: 955

955 Access Base Station

SKU: FM

Flexmike Pendant Microphone

SKU: SM

Sharemike Handheld Microphone

Handheld Remote Control

24V 1.75A Power Supply

This UL listed power supply is used with Redcat Access, Activate Station and compatible with older 1st and 2nd generations of IR Redcat.

3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable

3.5mm stereo audio cable.

Activate Station Pod Charging Slot Cover

Activate Your Classroom With Lightspeed (2:06)