Questions for Buying Classroom Sound Systems

Educators need to ask themselves certain questions before proposing to invest in a classroom sound system or hybrid learning system.

 

Hybrid learning systems are gaining a lot of buzz among educational administrators these days. Plenty of teachers talk about them in schools at all levels, such as elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. They’re that popular!

 

A hybrid learning system increases the clarity of the lesson by making sure all students can hear the lesson loud and clear. For this reason, many teachers request that their department heads make the investment before it’s too late.

 

Here are some important questions to ask when exploring the options…

 

How transferable should the classroom sound system be?

In other words, does the system need to be portable or installed directly into the classroom. This is a tough question to answer as it highly depends on the needs of the organization. For example, if one student needs the system, maybe it needs to move around.

 

On the other hand, it’s going to be easier to have the sound system installed in every classroom on campus if the administrator is thinking long term. If budget is an issue, it might be wise to consider which classrooms need it most.

 

For example, a large lecture hall, a special education classroom, or a foreign language lab might need the technology more than other spaces in the school.

 

How much power does a classroom sound system require?

The power depends on the system, but you should work with your facilities team to ensure the power will be adequate. It’s also important to realize that some speakers are not self-amplified, meaning that an additional power source will be used to pump up the volume

 

If the room is especially big, then you will need more. That’s the golden rule of sound systems!

 

What other features are must-have?

This will vary case to case, but plenty of people investigate the value of audio hum eliminators. With schools serving a variety of students, it’s important to cut out background noise.

 

Use these questions as a guide. It will be sure to help you find the right sound system for your schools.