The on-hold feature of a business phone is a specific built-in component of the KSU or PBX equipment-switch found in your phone room. Most multi-line phone systems, serving a minimum of 4 incoming lines and 8 phone stations, either have the MOH feature present or it can be added with the appropriate plug-in card. If you are uncertain whether your phone system has the MOH feature, refer to your owner manual or call and speak with your local phone equipment provider.
Media
ONHOLD offers all of our Recorded Products on a variety of media formats including:Audio file delivered via the Internet
for systems running a USB
loading digital player or MP3 player.
Audio file on CD ROM
for systems running a USB
loading digital player, MP3 player or CD/MP3/WMA disk player.
Audio Compact DIsk (CD)
for systems running CD
loading digital players or personal CD player.
Audio file on Floppy Disk
for systems like the
NEL-TEC Messenger or ProDigital PD-312 players.
Audio file on SmartMedia Card
for systems running the
Premier 1000 series digital players.
Cassette (or Endless Loop) Tape
for systems running
casette loading digital players, auto-
reverse or analog cassette players.
reverse or analog cassette players.
MOH Audio players
EXISTING PLAYERS
Providing on-hold services for almost 20 years, you can count on us to
deliver your recording on just about any media you require, in any
audio file format, sample or bit rate required to work with your
existing player (like those mentioned to the left). NEW PLAYERS
If you do not yet have an
on-hold player, and do not require a digital on-hold player (see our FAQ page),
we currently recommend these two cost-effective player alternatives:ONHOLD on CD™
Features
The vast majority of our
clients select our ONHOLD
on CD™ product and obtain a portable CD
player from a local home electronics retailer in their
area. After many years of CD service, we urge
clients to refrain from buying low-end players (as they are prone to
losing their repeat program memory) and recommend a medium-priced Sony
or Panasonic product - in the $45-$65 range.Benefits
Low priced. Easy to
acquire and replace. Superb sound. Will wear out
and fail over 2 to 3 years continuous use. Will not auto-restart upon power flux or outage.You will need
Personal CD Player with
endless repeat mode, AC power adapter (to keep the player running),
stereo to mono 1/8th inch adapter (to reduce the stereo output of the
headphone jack to mono) and mono audio cable to connect the player to
the your PBX, KSU or punch down block (see our Installation guide for
details.) NOTE: Verify the audio connection type to the PBX or KSU and be certain your audio cable has the appropriate connection (1/8 mini into the player and RCA, 1/8 mini or bare wire to the phone system connection.)
Where to Buy
Target, Best Buy, Radio
Shack, the Internet and more.ONHOLD on MP3™
Features
The newest technology at an affordable price, most new clients and
existing clients needing a replacement player are opting to purchase a
low-priced USB MP3 player from a local home electronics dealer in their
area. We recommend USB stick MP3 players for the convenience of copying
the MP3 audio file from your computer to the player, using a common USB
2.0 port. Any MP3 player with at least 512 MB of memory and
with a NiMH or Li-ion rechargeable battery will do. To keep
the battery charged and the player operating continuously, a USB AC
adapter is also required.Benefits
Lowest priced player type available. Easy to acquire and replace.
Superb sound. No moving parts to wear out. Depending on
manufacturer specs, the rechargeable battery will need replacement
after 1 to 2 years continuous operation. Will not auto-restart upon power flux or outage.You will need
USB MP3 Player with endless repeat mode, USB AC power adapter (to keep
the player running), stereo to mono 1/8th inch adapter (to reduce the
stereo output of the headphone jack to mono) and mono audio cable to
connect the player to the your PBX, KSU or punch down block (see our
Installation guide for details.)NOTE: Verify the audio connection type to the PBX or KSU and be certain your audio cable has the appropriate connection (1/8 mini into the player and RCA, 1/8 mini or bare wire to the phone system connection.)
Where to Buy
Target, Best Buy, Walgreens, Radio Shack, the Internet and more.MOH Digital players
If you desire a digital on-hold player, ONHOLD can offer a wide variety of brands and models. At present, we recommend the ProDigital PD USB30 as the most cost-effective and reliable digital player on the market. As manufacturer prices change rapidly, call or write us and we'll provide a current price quote.PRODIGITAL PLAYERS
Features
ONHOLD is pleased
to offer Prodigital's PDUSB30 and PDUSB60 digital players.
Currently a leader in providing low cost digital playback with
exceptional audio fidelity, the model PDUSB30 is
competitively priced in comparison to other players on the market and
offers simple one USB memory stick operation for message loading.
Crystal-clear audio, simple operation, and long-wearing durability make
Prodigital products an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes.Benefits
Lowest price
digital on-hold player available. Reliable with an excellent warranty.
Good sound. No moving parts to wear out. Will auto-restart upon power
flux or outage. You will need
Nothing.
The manufacturer supplies all components required to install and
operate the system.Where to Buy
Availble through ONHOLD or
your company's telephone equipment sales, repair and service provider.MOH Adapters
Though rare these days, occasionally we find clients have purchased their telephone system without specifically requesting the MOH feature. If you find this is the case, your phone equipment dealer can sell and install this feature as an after-market product.Businesses that do not have a KSU or PBX system, but operate personal phones serving one to four incoming lines will not have this MOH component. These smaller phone systems are not designed to offer the MOH feature. As a result, if you desire to have an on-hold program playing while your callers are placed on hold (whether by a hold button, the star or pound key) - you can only do this with the appropriate adapter.
Here at ONHOLD, we offer a complete range of Skutch adapters - designed and built to work with a tremendous assortment of phone brands and models. Models and prices vary frequently. To learn more and get a current price quote on an adapter that works with your phones, write or call us.