Sep 1 2009
Classroom sound system maker, FrontRow(TM), has released a new pass-around microphone that's designed to be easier for young students to use. With special attention to fitting childrens' small hands, this unique tool provides an increased level of comfort for all students in K-12 classrooms, while providing excellent sound quality.
"This mic is designed to really encourage student participation in an affordable way," says John Merline, Marketing Director, FrontRow. "We are excited to share this new 21st century 'talking-stick' with schools across North America, as it instills values of turn-taking and encourages respectful behavior during class. Our engineering team is always thinking of ways to enhance the overall interactivity of the classroom environment, and this product is perfect for doing so."
Teachers also cite improved presentation skills and comprehension as reasons for using student microphones in greater numbers. The student pass-around mic not only ensures that students' answers can be heard by the whole class, but has secondary advantages as well. "Shy students who dread reading aloud almost always bloom when given a mic," says Merline. "It empowers these young learners to speak up, be heard, and most importantly, feel confident while speaking in public."
FrontRow's California engineering team conceived the new microphone as an improvement on the well-accepted concept of amplifying student voices: it's small enough to fit children's hands, simple to use, and lightweight enough to rest around the neck for hands-free use.
The new student mic is compatible with FrontRow infrared sound systems, including VocaLight(TM), FrontRow Pro(TM), and the latest FrontRow Pro Digital(TM).
FrontRow is planning events across North America, following the release of this product, to show the exciting uses of this microphone, including an opportunity for teachers to win this 21st century "talking-stick" for their classroom.