{"product_id":"simple-music-player","title":"Simple Music Player","description":"\u003ch2\u003eListen to music independently!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ’Simple Music Player’ is an MP3 player that has been designed to be as easy as possible to operate for the end user. Setting up the player is undertaken by friends, family, or carers, as a one time process. Extensive trialling has verified that the operation is highly intuitive and does not require any prior knowledge or memory to start and stop the player. The styling is also reminiscent of old radios and is instantly recognisable as something which plays music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts design is part of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum collection in New York, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted for use with switches, this high quality, robust and easy to use MP3 player is ideal for playing music or listening to books for both older users and younger users in an SEN classroom setting, or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beneficial effects of music for people with dementia and other disabilities are quite outstanding; both for improving the quality of life, especially when living alone, and for its healthy restorative effects on cognizance and lucidity. A recurring problem, however, has been the difficulties some users face when trying to operate modern music-playing equipment. Remembering how controls operate or manipulation of knobs, non-tactile buttons, and an array of confusing symbols all limit access to this well proved benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo operate, there are only three controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart playing music - just lift the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip this song - press the big button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop the music - close the lid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe music will always continue from where it was last stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe player can also be controlled via up to 2 ability switches to operate the Play\/Pause and Skip\/Next functions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume control is designed to avoid being accidentally changed by the user. This could lead to the music being far too loud and disturbing, or too quiet so it may appear to be ’broken’ if hard of hearing or confused. User can also plug in a pair of headphones if they prefer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Simple Music Player is an MP3 player which can be setup and left powered on, allowing the user to operate it at will without any other requirement than to lift\/lower the lid (or press a switch) to start or stop the music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is highly durable consisting of a strong wooden enclosure with a high-strength plastic covering. The loudspeaker grille is cloth finished but reinforced with a steel mesh to avoid any damage to the speaker. Rubber feet ensure that the player does not slip and it can be wiped down with a damp cloth if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetting up the Simple Music Player\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting up is undertaken by friends, family, or carers. There are two essential operations: Setting the volume and uploading the playlist. To upload a playlist the Simple Music Player is plugged into a computer. The process is well described in operating instructions making ‘set-up’ as easy as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume control is designed to avoid being accidentally changed by the user. This could lead to the music being far too loud and disturbing, or too quiet so it may appear to be ’broken’ if hard of hearing or confused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo adjust the volume, using a pencil or similar, press and hold one of the buttons underneath the player. You don’t need to press too hard; you should feel a gentle click like on a keyboard or doorbell. Only after holding the control for 5 seconds, the volume will begin to increase or decrease, so it can be set to the appropriate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e’Simple Music Player is an MP3 player which comes in three versions: Red, Green and Burr-Walnut. They are functionally identical so they all operate in the same way. The intention is for the player to be installed and left powered on, allowing the user to operate it at will without any other requirement than to lift or lower the lid to start or stop the music.\u2028The only other control available to the regular user is a large button that skips onto the next tune when pressed.\u2028Their construction is highly durable consisting of a strong wooden enclosure with a high-strength plastic covering. The loudspeaker grille is cloth finished but reinforced with a steel mesh to avoid any damage to the speaker. Rubber feet ensure that the player does not slip. It can be wiped down with a damp cloth if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe player has been designed with the minimum of controls and has been extensively tested as well as trialled by the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (now ’Designability’).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the back panel, there are additional facilities for particular personal requirements. If headphones are required, then the green socket accepts a stereo jack plug. (Note: headphones can be extremely loud and cause hearing damage)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people with dexterity problems rather than dementia-related conditions the ’ON\/OFF’ control and ’NEXT TUNE’ buttons can be over-ridden by means of remote switches plugged into the two available sockets (note: the lid has to be closed for these controls to work).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications – Technical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 300mm x 190mm x 110mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Available in Red, Green, and Burr-Walnut effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory capacity: 4GB minimum (about 1500 – 2000 songs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic upload: via USB connection (cable provided) compatible with Microsoft Windows, Apple ios and Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic format: MP3 file types only. They will not support MPEG4, WMA, WAV, AAC files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser controls: ON\/OFF and NEXT TRACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresetable controls: Volume control on the base of device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncillary controls: User controls can be mimicked using ability switches via the back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone socket: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirements: Local mains supply – factory configured to Australian Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: less than 700mA at 9V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier: 6W Class D mono audio amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker: 4ohm 90mm diameter high-quality circular cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning: Wipe down with a damp cloth (not waterproof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in Wales, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E2L Products Limited","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":49189532860660,"sku":"EP-SMP-GN","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":49189532893428,"sku":"EP-SMP-RD","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5205\/7076\/files\/media_124a208b-9fa3-436d-932a-742283858514.png?v=1786958107","url":"https:\/\/shop.spectronics.com.au\/products\/simple-music-player","provider":"Spectronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}