Meeting Chime Reviews

4.2 Rating 9 Reviews

Meeting Chime (3-Tone, Hand-Assembled) delivers a deep, resonant call-back that cuts through room noise without shouting. Hand-assembly of the specially constructed wooden base, plus specially cut steel tines creates a high-quality chime that amplifies and sustains each note. This chime signals transitions with elegance—perfect for conferences, training rooms, and large meetings.
WHY FACILITATORS CHOOSE THIS CHIME
Rich, room-filling tones: Three distinct notes project clearly to regroup participants from hallways, breakout rooms, or buzzed tables.
Premium craftsmanship: Hand-assembled steel tines and a resonance-tuned wooden base produce sustained musical notes that feel professional—not jarring.
Non-verbal, respectful cue: Replaces whistles or raised voices with a classy, consistent signal that participants learn to heed.
Built to last: Wood-and-metal construction with included mallet; designed for daily use in corporate settings.
BEST USES
Call back from breaks, hallways, and breakout sessions
Mark time boxes, rotations, and activity transitions
Open/close sessions with a consistent, recognizable tone
HOW TO USE
Place the chime on a stable surface (table, lectern) near the room front. Alternatively, handle it by the wooden base and walk around with it.
Signal with a single strike for warnings; use two or three strikes for “return to seats.”
Introduce the cue at the start of the day so participants recognize and respect it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Three-tone meeting chime with distinct pitches (includes mallet)
Wood & metal construction; substantial footprint for stability (approx. 9" × 5.5" × 2.5"; under ~2 lbs.)
Designed to project in larger rooms and group settings
WHY IT COSTS MORE
This model is hand-assembled with steel tines and a resonance-tuned wooden base to maximize clarity and sustain. The premium materials and build yield a professional sound that consistently rises above room noise—something small, budget chimes can’t match.
FAQS
Q: How loud is it?A: The tones are deep and resonant—easy to hear across training rooms and conference spaces without sounding harsh.
Q: What’s included?A: The three-tone chime and mallet. The unit is wood-and-metal and arrives ready to use.
Q: How is this different from lower-priced chimes?A: Premium, hand-assembled steel tines and a tuned wooden base create longer sustain and clearer projection—ideal for larger groups and professional settings.
Q: Any care tips?A: Keep the base dry, dust the tines with a soft cloth, and store the mallet with the chime to prevent dings.
Q: Where is it used most?A: Conferences, corporate training, all-hands, and workshops—any place you want a respectful, consistent signal that people respond to.
ALERT: This is not a musical instrument. The tines are not tuned to specific notes!
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“Pleasant, professional way for the host/leader to attract meeting participants back to the meeting/seminar. Also, a respectful way to get their attention. Note: The guest speaker enjoyed using it, too, during his presentation!”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 6 years ago

“The low note on the chimes is slightly out of tune. Perhaps this dissonant chord encourages our attendees to move quickly from the break area into the general session room, but I don't think that was the intent.”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 10 years ago

“great”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 10 years ago

“Yes, it's expensive, but this is the best money I ever spent. Every time I use it, all of the other professional facilitators want to know where I bought it. This is very solidly constructed and still works perfectly after several years of use. Once you've used the meeting chimes, you will wonder how you ever did a workshop or seminar without them.”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 11 years ago

“Worked really well in a large ball-room setting with a 200 person conference. You could hear it above all the talking during breaks. Pleasant sounding tones, although the highest note is a little flat. May be able to "tune it" by adjusting the screws holding that chime down. Hotel wanted to know where I got it so they could order some of their own.”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 14 years ago

“At some point, most training professionals will end up in a situation where at least some of the attendees outrank the trainer. This often occurs at planning sessions or all-staff meetings, where trainers coordinate or facilitate the event. For experienced trainers this is usually not an issue, but some may find it awkward to ask senior managers to return to the meeting room after a break. This finely-tuned instrument sounds a polite tone that may be used to signal when large meetings begin and/or resume. Similar items are often used in theatres and performance halls, so the overall effect is rather soothing and upscale. I've used this item in both small lobbies and large mezzanines. The user is able to control the volume by controlling how hard a blow is made to the chimes with the included mallet. Possibly the only drawback you'll find is that everyone wants to play with it; the tone becomes a much less effective signal if it is overused!”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 14 years ago

“We tried a less expensive set of "meeting chimes" but the tone of that instrument would make your teeth curl. This elegant set of chimes grabs the attention in a way that is energizing -- not irritating. We can't wait to use it (next week) to begin teaching our members that our educational sessions will start ON TIME and they'd better take their seats!”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 14 years ago

“I'm sure this item would work for many people but it was not of the quality I was looking for. I had heard a similar chime prior to this purchase but there was no comparison.”

2 Helpful Report

Posted 15 years ago