Every word heard clearly, every alert sent instantly.
Two essential communication needs solved.
Meet Topcat Cascadia – a networked audio solution that distributes audio evenly throughout the classroom and integrates with existing life-safety and communication systems — so teachers provide clear, effective instruction while staying connected to support when needed. Teachers can not only signal for help but maintain crucial real-time contact from any location on campus.
The result? Faster response times. Better coordination. Enhanced safety.
Clear communication shapes both learning and safety in your schools
See what leading experts in safety and education are saying about communication.
“We win at school when safety and education work together. One of the great components of this Lightspeed classroom audio system that I really like, I got to just talk to you about this for a second, it provides a classroom management component and an incident notification component in one.”
John McDonald, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer for the Council for School Safety Leadership
“Seconds count in these situations and immediacy and clarity of communication is critical. With the press of a button on the microphone, the teacher can send an alert notification and even make a phone call to the front office from anywhere in the building.”
Shaun Fagan, Senior Vice President of Product at Lightspeed
“Communication systems must be excellent.”
Paul Timm, board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the author of “School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program
Four ways to bring communication, clarity and versatility to every classroom and campus
Table-Top
Lightweights, portable, no installation
Ceiling-Mounted
Easy-to-install, full-range audio for media-rich classrooms
Installed System
Amplifier with traditional ceiling speakers for classroom audio and integration support
Networked
Expanded communication and safety features, with centralized control
Instructional audio creates better access to learning
When students hear every word, valuable teaching time is more productive and effective for all.
15%
Increase on Stanford Achievement Test
30%
Increase in ELL word recognition
92%
Fewer teacher redirections
25%
Decrease in teacher absenteeism
How our solutions help
Engage the whole class in learning
A small microphone worn by the teacher improves intelligibility and distribution of sound and optimizes the entire classroom’s ability to hear and comprehend lessons.
Build an environment for sharing
When a student’s voice is heard by peers and teachers, they gain the skills and self-confidence to confront and master future challenges and responsibilities.
Expand and simplify communication
Integrations with building communication systems keep teachers connected directly from their microphone across the school campus.
Lightspeed instructional audio systems create access to improved listening and learning between teachers and students.
Watch these short videos for a helpful overview of how our instructional audio solutions foster learning environments that are equitable, engaging and collaborative.
Don’t let these common barriers get in the way of learning
Classroom Noise
Teacher’s Voice
Distance
Hearing loss
Intelligibility suffers with noise.
Background noises often obscure the soft consonant sounds, leaving “gaps” in speech and understanding.
Teachers’ voices are stressed.
Teacher’s spend up to 80% of the day talking and 18% miss work each year due to voice issues.
Speech gets quieter over distance.
Students farthest from the teacher only receive half the audio strength, leading to unequal access to learning.
Mild hearing loss is quite common.
Even temporary hearing loss due to ear infections and colds can lead to future deficiencies in subjects.
“We win at school when safety and education work together. One of the great components of this Lightspeed classroom audio system that I really like, I got to just talk to you about this for a second, it provides a classroom management component and an incident notification component in one.”
John McDonald, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer for the Council for School Safety Leadership
“Seconds count in these situations and immediacy and clarity of communication is critical. With the press of a button on the microphone, the teacher can send an alert notification and even make a phone call to the front office from anywhere in the building.”
Shaun Fagan, Senior Vice President of Product at Lightspeed
“Communication systems must be excellent.”
Paul Timm, board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the author of “School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program
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Enhanced learning for the entire classroom
Lightspeed instructional audio systems provide clear and even distribution of voice and multimedia throughout the classroom. They create better access to learning. For each and every student.
Instructional Audio System
Redcat®
Table-top audio, no installation
Topcat®
Ceiling mounted, all-in-one audio
975
Installed amplifier + speakers
Networked System
Cascadia
Full audio amplifier
with network connection and PoE+