{"product_id":"avid-ae-56-classroom-headset-3-5mm","title":"AVID AE-56 Classroom Headset with Built-In Mic (3.5mm TRRS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVID AE-56 is a durable, budget-friendly on-ear headset for students who need to listen and speak. Its microphone is built right into the earcup, so there is no boom arm to break, and one 3.5mm TRRS plug carries audio and microphone to Chromebooks, laptops and tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm single plug, TRRS (audio + mic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone:\u003c\/strong\u003e built into the earcup, no boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e on-ear, tilting earcups, adjustable headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 ft chew-resistant braided nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy schools choose the AE-56\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo boom to break.\u003c\/strong\u003e The KidCom™ microphone is built into the earcup, so there is no mic arm for students to bend, twist or snap off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chew-resistant braided nylon cord with reinforced strain relief where it meets the earcup and plug, plus a cable strap for tidy storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for students.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight at 5.1 oz, with an adjustable headband and tilting earcups for a comfortable fit over a long lesson or test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Named a Tech \u0026amp; Learning Best for Back to School 2026 winner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevice compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlugs into the combined headset jack on Chromebooks, laptops and tablets, carrying both audio and microphone through one 3.5mm TRRS plug. Desktops with separate pink and green jacks need a headset splitter. For USB-C-only devices, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avid-ae-56-usb-c-classroom-headset\"\u003eAE-56 USB-C\u003c\/a\u003e instead, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-c-to-3-5mm-headset-adapter\"\u003eUSB-C to 3.5mm headset adapter\u003c\/a\u003e. Test listening and recording on your exact device and software before a full rollout. More help: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chromebook-audio-guide\"\u003eChromebook audio guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassroom uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline assessments with spoken or recorded responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading fluency, speech-to-text and read-aloud programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld language, ESL\/ELL and speech activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital lessons, videos and virtual classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a boom microphone? Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/advanced-school-headset\"\u003eAE-36 Advanced School Headset\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/school-testing-headset-3-5mm-ae-55\"\u003eAE-55 testing headset\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAVID AE-56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer item #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAHSP56TRRS-01K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm TRRS single plug (audio + microphone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-ear stereo headset with tilting earcups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidCom™ omnidirectional, built into the earcup (no boom); sensitivity -38 dB V\/Pa ±3 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrivers \/ impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm ferrite \/ 32 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 dB ±3 dB @ 500 Hz, 1 mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ft (1.22 m) braided nylon, chew-resistant, with cable strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCushions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded PU leatherette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1 oz (144 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolybag; 40 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne AE-56 headset with attached microphone and cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting; wipe the leatherette cushions between users; and use the cable strap to store each headset neatly. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/school-headphone-care-instructions\"\u003eschool headphone care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on our Chromebooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on Chromebooks with a 3.5mm headset jack. For USB-C-only models, choose the AE-56 USB-C version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the microphone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the earcup. There is no boom arm, so there is nothing to position or break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the microphone pick up a student's voice for recorded responses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is an omnidirectional mic built for classroom speaking tasks. As with any headset, test with your assessment platform before a full rollout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering for a school or district\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase orders accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e from schools, districts and government agencies; tax-exempt purchasing supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e for classroom and district quantities: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e and we usually reply within one business day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $200 to the contiguous 48 states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Avid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67950708916260,"sku":"AHSP56TRRS-01K","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/9705\/9876\/files\/AE-56_20Headset_20Primary_20TRRS.webp?v=1793378988","url":"https:\/\/learningheadphones.com\/products\/avid-ae-56-classroom-headset-3-5mm","provider":"Learning Headphones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}