The AVID AE-36 is the headset a lot of districts default to: a lightweight over-ear classroom headphone with an inline microphone, built for shared use and standardized testing. The only real decision is the plug. This page explains what the AE-36 is, compares the 3.5mm and USB-C versions, and walks through ordering it in bulk on a school purchase order.
The AVID AE-36 is an over-ear classroom headset with an inline microphone, built for shared K-12 use and standardized testing. It is wired and battery-free. The 3.5mm TRRS single-plug version (SKU AE-36-WH) is $11.89 per unit and is the right default for most classrooms and SBAC/PARCC testing. The USB-C version (AE-36USBC-WH) is $17.29 for 1:1 Chromebook and tablet districts that want no dongles. Schools order either in bulk on a purchase order with Net 30 terms from Encore Data Products, distributor for AVID Education.
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| Tool / Business / Provider | Score | Speed / Distance | Pricing / Details | Rating |
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| Top Choice | Bulk-ready | From $11.89 | ★★★★★ | |
| Bulk-ready | From $17.29 | ★★★★☆ |
The AVID AE-36 is a lightweight over-ear classroom headset with an inline microphone. The 3.5mm TRRS single-plug version (SKU AE-36-WH) is the one most schools buy: one plug carries both audio and mic, which is exactly what SBAC, PARCC, and most testing platforms expect. Distributed in the U.S. by Encore Data Products, it is priced at $11.89 per unit with bulk school and district pricing.
Unless your devices are USB-C only, the 3.5mm AE-36 is the safe, cheapest, most universal choice for bulk classroom orders.
Read More : https://www.encoredataproducts.com/single-plug-trrs-headsets/avid-education-ae-36-classroom-computer-stereo-headset/The AVID AE-36 USB-C (SKU AE-36USBC-WH) is the same classroom headset with a USB-C connector instead of 3.5mm. For districts running 1:1 Chromebooks or tablets that no longer have a headphone jack, it plugs straight in with no adapter to lose or replace. It costs more per unit ($17.29) because of the built-in USB-C audio hardware.
Buy this only for seats whose devices are genuinely USB-C only. If any device in the room still has a 3.5mm jack, the cheaper TRRS version is the smarter bulk buy.
Read More : https://www.encoredataproducts.com/headphones-with-microphones/avid-ae-36-headphone-headset-w-usb-c-plug-white-single/Same headset, USB-C plug for dongle-free 1:1 districts
Same headset, USB-C plug for dongle-free 1:1 districts
The USB-C AE-36 is not a lesser headset, it is the same product with a different plug and a higher price. It only loses this comparison when your fleet still has 3.5mm jacks, because then you are paying extra for a connector you do not need. In a pure USB-C, dongle-free district it is exactly the right call.
Pick your connector first: the 3.5mm TRRS AE-36 ($11.89) for the widest device compatibility and testing, or the USB-C AE-36 ($17.29) for 1:1 Chromebook and tablet districts. Both are the same headset with an inline mic, built for shared K-12 use.
To order in bulk, request a quote from Encore Data Products with your quantity and connector, then submit a school or district purchase order. Qualifying schools get Net 30 terms, and cooperative-contract pricing is available. Call 866-926-1669 or use the product page to start a bulk quote.