MIAMA GARDENS, FL (06.18.2020) – Father’s Day Weekend will be a blast! Yes, a literal audio blast from DS18 at Florida Jeep Jam in Panama City Beach. This Jeep event, June 17th-21st, is like no other in Florida and is one of the largest in the nation with a HUGE community of Jeepers driving from half a nation away to attend.
To kick off this weeklong party DS18 will start at the famous pirate themed restaurant, then off to the Jeep block party where the DS18 Team will be handing out awards for Best in Show, Best Sound Setup and UGLIEST JEEP. This whole week is about how DS18 loves the Jeep community and are happy to show their support throughout the whole event.
Rob Ferro, MR.DS18, is shown at the company’s HQ with the long awaited JK Door Panels that he will show at Florida Jeep Jam.
Rob Ferro (MR.DS18) will be DS18’s emissary once again to all the people that know him so well in the Jeep community. He will be there showing off many new and hot Jeep products that are sure to break necks and the industry itself when they are released. Among these new DS18 products is the long-awaited TJ SoundBar sporting four DS18 waterproof mids and two tweeters for a loud sound like you have never heard before on a TJ. Also, the Gladiator’s new under the seat sub boxes that sound great and look like a factory addition. These will debut with four 6.5 subs or two 6.5 subs, whichever fits the Jeep enthusiasts bass needs best.
Be sure to check out DS18 if you’re anywhere near this event, it is worth the drive just to see Rob Ferro’s Big Bad Wolf Jeep in all its glory plus all the other amazing builds on the beach that DS18 happy to be a part of.
The DS18 rig stopped for fuel on the 600 mile trip from DS18 HQ in Miami Gardens to Panamá City for the big Father’s Day Weekend event.
SHREVEPORT, LA (06.18.2020) – WTF… Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. We are now celebrating 80 winners and seven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
Stereo and Video Center in Tyler TX was the winner of the first Spin-To-Win Wheel. James Halter is pictured with the CRUX prize… a Jeep Wrangler spare tire mount backup camera system along with a CRUX cap and T-shirt as the winner.
CRUX Interfacing Solutions was the first brand to award a prize and Stereo & Video Center was the first winner. The date was December 19th 2018. The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 80, was Texas Dreamz Customs. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space Friday morning June 12th and the prize was a NavAtlas 2-Way Radio.
Texas Dreamz Customs was the winner of the 80th Spin-To-Win Wheel scoring a NavAtlas 2-Way Radio.
Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
The Model Electronics Team in Ramsey, NJ will see this check from the mailman.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Image Dynamics and SpellBrite. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.
Shreyas Nagaprasad holds the CRUX SWRSU-38c interface that was sent to Superior Audio Sound in San Angelo TX as the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel No. 78 on May 29th.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ and Texas Dreamz Customs. Congratulations to all.
Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs-Tulsa OK, is all smiles with his PowerBass prize as the winner of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel No. 72.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, June 19th.
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These products pictured in the 12Volt Central Studios are some of the prizes available for the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Number 81 on Friday, June 19th.
With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.
Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!
METAIRIE, LA (06.18.2020) – After its exceptional recent debut, Oracle Lighting, an innovator in LED lighting solutions, is now taking orders for its latest innovation: The A.I.R. Solo (Antimicrobial Irradiation Respirator). The wearable UVGI face mask is designed to be worn under common face masks in order to protect both users and those around them, killing live viruses such as Coronavirus, pathogens, bacterium, or other microorganisms attached to the fabric’s surface.
“We are all familiar with the CDC statement ‘Your mask protects me; my mask protects you,’” said Troy Organo, co-inventor of the product. “The A.I.R. Solo provides protection against viruses for both the user and others. High-risk individuals cannot simply rely on others to respect their health safety. The Solo provides benefits to the user while also sanitizing outgoing air to protect others. While this product is beneficial for high-risk individuals, it is for anyone going into a higher-risk environment such as public transportation, flying, or even for simply going to the grocery store.”
Ideal for both consumers and professionals alike, the A.I.R. Solo is the extra layer of protection that can help mitigate exposure to COVID-19 and other viruses as the country begins to re-open. The A.I.R. Solo has been designed and engineered in the USA and will begin shipping in July 2020 with a special pre-order introductory price of only $99.95 USD.
“N95 masks have been the go-to PPE for preventing exposure to COVID-19, but these only filter 95 percent of particulate,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of product development. “Consumers need better assurance to be confident that they will not be exposed. A.I.R. Solo is your personal virus protector by neutralizing that remaining five percent not filtered by an N95 mask while sanitizing the contaminated mask at the same time.”
This device also benefits those who wear cloth face coverings, according to Hartenstein. “Studies have shown that respiratory pathogens on the outer surface of cloth masks can actually result in self-contamination, which is exactly what they are intended to prevent,” he said. “Because of this, we see the unique UV irradiation benefits of A.I.R. Solo as the best sanitization scenario for helping to mitigate exposure to COVID-19 and other viruses.”
Existing personal air filtration masks are designed to prevent inhalation of viruses by trapping the particles from the incoming air in the cloth material worn on the face. However, they are not designed to disinfect or neutralize these particles. Because of this, the masks can become saturated with live viruses, pathogens, bacterium, or other microorganisms attached to the fabric surfaces. Because the cloth mask becomes contaminated with use, washing a cloth mask is recommended by health officials. Unfortunately, most consumer-grade laundry detergents do not contain disinfectant; in fact, studies show that pathogens can actually be spread in the wash and can contaminate other laundry in the load.
A.I.R. Solo is worn under any common face mask and utilizes a patent-pending system to sanitize the air while simultaneously neutralizing contaminants trapped in the cloth face mask by means of short-wave ultraviolet light exposure. The ultraviolet light source is produced via UV LEDs which are integrated into the device. The spectrum of ultraviolet light is separated into various ranges, with shortest-wavelength referred to as UV-C which is considered “germicidal UV.”
“A.I.R. Solo is composed of a small cover made of an anti-microbial silicone which is worn on the face and attached with straps similar to a traditional face mask,” Hartenstein continued. “The user wears a traditional face mask (cloth mask, surgical mask, N95, etc.) over the device. A small rechargeable battery pack powers the device and can be manually turned on and off by the user. In addition to the anti-germicidal LEDs, the device also contains UV-A LEDs which provide a wider light spectrum and visible light. The visible UV-A LED functions as an indicator that the device is on and working but provides minimal anti-microbial benefits.”
Wavelengths between 200-300 nanometers, such as the UV-C LEDs integrated into the A.I.R. Solo provide the most effective germicidal function. This is because the wavelength of UV-C irradiation utilizes photons to inactivate the virus which prevents the cell from replicating and infecting the body if inhaled. The A.I.R. Solo’s UV-C LED emitters are integrated into the airflow partition of the device which is designed to scrub the air and sterilize the cloth mask simultaneously.
Research has shown effectiveness of UV-C LEDs against Coronavirus. A recent study by Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) has demonstrated 99.9 percent effectiveness against COVID-19 and determined that COVID becomes even more sterile when placed closer to the UV-C source. The A.I.R. Solo is designed to channel the incoming air within 5mm of the UV-C source providing increased effectiveness and sterilization.
Is it safe?
For years hospitals and labs have used ultraviolet light for disinfection and medical sanitation against viruses. Commonly known as “Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation,” UVGI is a disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms by disrupting their DNA in a manner which renders the cells inactive and unable to perform cellular functions. Testing has shown that no measurable amount of UV-C light is directed towards the user wearing the device.
“UV-C light has been used in many applications such as the purification of drinking water for decades,” said Hartenstein. “While UV-C is part of the normal spectrum of sunlight, it is invisible and can cause sunburn with direct skin exposure. This was taken into account when developing the A.I.R. Solo, and the UV light is outward and away from the user to prevent any direct skin exposure. Testing has shown that no measurable amount of UV-C light is directed towards the user wearing the device.”
Additional A.I.R. Device models are scheduled to be released in 2021.
ARLINGTON, VA (06.17.2020) – See the following message from Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President CES:
CES 2021 planning is in full swing, and we are committed to bringing you the most influential tech event in the world. In January, we plan to convene the technology industry, both physically in Las Vegas and digitally online. CES will continue to help you make connections and reach your business goals.
Though we do expect the show to be smaller, many of the world’s leading tech brands are confirmed to showcase the latest technologies, and we will be announcing soon the tech luminaries who will speak on our CES stages.
We all face new considerations about attending conferences, conducting business and traveling to meetings. As we prepare for CES 2021 registration to launch later in the fall, we want to share some of our plans for the show.
What’s New for CES 2021
You can find information on our website about our new sanitization, social distancing, medical aid and other plans to keep your safety, security and health a priority. We will provide updates to help keep you informed.
We will continue to expand the show’s reach by making more content available digitally. You can expect to see a wide selection of livestreamed CES content, along with many other engaging digital and virtual opportunities, enabling you to connect with the world’s leading technology innovators, thought leaders and policymakers.
What We Will Be Talking About
Technology has played a pivotal role in society over the past few months. At CES 2021, among topics covering the entire tech ecosystem, we will discuss some of the pressing topics of today, including:
Tech Battling Pandemics – The technology industry has come together in the face of adversity, and we are proud to highlight how tech companies have contributed during the pandemic.
Smart and Resilient Cities – CES and the World Bank Group are calling on the tech community to help cities in developing countries build resilience to disasters such as COVID-19. Learn more about the Global Tech Challenge and submit your solution.
At CES 2021, we will showcase and discuss solutions that solve public challenges in areas such as transportation, public safety, energy and infrastructure.
Digital Health – The use of telemedicine solutions has grown rapidly in recent months. At CES 2021, we will again bring together health tech innovators and medical professionals to highlight the latest in health care solutions.
Speak at CES 2021
Particularly in challenging times, diverse voices across industries help inspire innovation and thought leadership. CES 2021 Call for Speakers launches soon, and we welcome you to submit an application. Stay tuned for updates on CES.tech.
Las Vegas recently began reopening for business and hotels are implementing comprehensive plans for health and safety. We are working closely with the Las Vegas community and event industry associations to ensure our plans follow the recommendations of public health experts and standards set by the federal, state and local governments.
INDUSTRY, CA (06.17.2020) – Cadence is passionate about partnering with influencers in the Car Audio industry to provide car audio aficionados with authentic information and content about Cadence products. Recently, we partnered with Robert from HifiVega and sent him two Ultra Drive 12″ Woofers.
These subwoofers have been designed with a “Great Bang for The Buck” approach. Giving high performance, rigid construction and peace of mind that it will last. We have options to meet 450 – 1000 watts of Max Power handling and sizes in 8”, 10” and 12”. They feature a robust suspension with Santoprene Rubber roll surround and long-lasting CONEX spider.
Let’s not forget the motor structure with its integrated heatsink to help dissipate heat from the magnet. All of these to lower distortion and keep everything moving in a linear motion all while keeping your vibe alive.
MOUNTAIN TERRACE, WA (06.17.2020) – Thursday June 14th will mark the 14th session of the AudioControl Weekly Web Training series.
This week’s topic for Matt Palumbo and Chris Bennett will be In-Dash EQ and Epicenter as well as the Matrix Plus.
“Our live viewership has been very engaged during the weekly sessions. Stores are beginning to reopen in many areas of the country but we will continue to deliver training sessions that will provide very relevant information for 12volt retailers and industry members” Palumbo related.
PHOENIX, AZ (06.16.2020) – MTX Audio is announcing their new audio kits and components for Polaris RZR side-by-side vehicles are now shipping. The new products are compatible to most 2014+ RZR models including the newer Turbo S.
The complete audio systems are available in three different configurations and are compatible with Ride Command and non-Ride Command vehicles. Available are a two, three and five speaker kit that feature simple to install components, fast interconnection with fully plug and play harnesses and all at a price that won’t break the bank leaving enough left over to gas up your ride. Whether you’re looking for a starter system with front stage audio or you want the complete party package to become the envy of all your friends, we have a kit just right for you.
Jason Planck is pictured in the MTX Phoenix HQ with the new MTX RZR-14-SW 10” sub enclosure that is available as part of the MTX Audio RZR kits or separately.
Also shipping are the new RZR-14-FS front speaker pods with integrated RGB lighting and the RZR-14-SW subwoofer enclosure for the same series of vehicles. The front pods come fully assembled out of the box saving you critical steps and time during the install. Another key design element is that they physically install in minutes using our custom quick install bracket and integrated POD-LOC technology reducing your down time from riding. With the updated design and features, they deliver high quality output even under the most extreme riding conditions.
The RZR-14-SW features a high output 10-inch woofer in a rotationally molded enclosure designed to produce deep resonating bass while limiting transferred resonance into the vehicle panels reducing rattles inherent to low bass. Considering all types of riding, the enclosure is designed to be ported or sealed and easily converted by installing our Quick Install Port Seal (QuIPS) cover. Not only does this change the configuration of the enclosure but it can also be used, in the event of a deep-water situation, to seal the enclosure from water penetration protecting the internal components from damage. The unit does not interfere with passenger legroom by mounting in place of the vehicles glove compartment and features an installer friendly hardware system that allows one person to quickly install the enclosure with minimal effort.
OXNARD, CA (06.16.2020) – SCOSCHE Industries has announced the arrival of the newest addition to their line of Smart Full HD Dash Cameras powered by Nexar. These dash cams are part of Scosche’s SafeTech line of products designed to make driving safer.
Equipped with a 140° Wide-angle lens, 1080p Full HD SONY Starvis Image Sensor, for ultra low-light visibility, the front-facing camera turns on automatically when you start driving and stops when you do. A reliable and fast WiFi connects the camera to your phone, and automatically backs up significant incidents to your personal Nexar Cloud.
The NEXS1 has a high-precision G-Sensor that detects impacts and its Parking Mode records and saves video of incidents and impacts that occur when you (and your phone) are not in your vehicle.
NEXS1 is available with either a 32B or 64GB micro-SD card, which is expandable up to 256GB, and each of these models is available with either an automotive grade adhesive strip or suction-cup mount to secure it to your windshield. Each model comes with a dual-port car adapter and power cable, as well as hardware harness and installation accessories.
“When people pair a smart Nexar dash cam with the Nexar app, they join our connected network, where every vehicle is learning in real time about its surroundings thanks to other vehicles around it. Hard brakes, collisions, oncoming traffic — it’s a virtuous circle of information sharing.” – Nexar
The NEXS1 works with your smartphone and the free Nexar safe driving app (iOS and Android) to record your drive and capture significant events. The Nexar app is used by drivers worldwide and comes with 24/7 customer support.
Nexar offers features like 1-Click reporting to submit an incident report directly to participating insurance companies and integrates with Siri
Shortcuts for an enhanced user experience. The NEXS1 offers auto-loop recording and retention of driving events, utilizing the included Micro-SD card (which is expandable up to 256GB), and automatically deletes footage from the camera once it uploads to the Cloud, freeing up storage space.
Nexar’s “Groups” feature allows members of a group, such as a family, to know when a group member is driving, and provides immediate notification, including location, if they are involved in an accident.
The feature-rich NEXS1 Dash Cameras, which debuted at the 2019 SEMA show, are now in stock and available for purchase at: Scosche.com, getnexar.com, amazon.com, AT&T and crutchfield.com. They will also soon be available at Car Toys and Best Buy.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL (06.16.2020) – There has been a high demand for BIG power amps from people using GIANT systems in their boats and off-road vehicles. It is more and more common to see boats, SXS, and various off-road vehicles with sound systems that include multiple subwoofers.
In the past, these enthusiasts would have to load up on multiple amps to drive their subs. New for 2020 , DS18 has now released their most powerful waterproof amplifier made to push big power and keep its compact size and waterproof rating.
The NXL100.1 is truly a sub moving monster that will make you grin from ear to ear when you power it up. This bad boy amp pushes out 1100w at 1 ohm, 900w @ 2ohms, and even at a 4-ohm load will put out 600 watts RMS power.
This is a full range amp, so you are not limited to subs alone on this amp.
You can adjust filters and turn this amp into a 1 channel full range audio all in one mega power amps that will fill all your power craving needs for all your DS18 speakers in your vehicle of choice that needs the toughest of amps.
Check them out on DS18.com for the next step up in the large variety of DS18 NXL line waterproof amps.
CLARK, SD (06.15.2020) – Aberdeen, SD based Sight and Sound had a major presence at the 38th Clark County Rider’s June 12th-14th in Clark SD. The 12volt retailer was set up at the Clark County Fairgrounds the under SounDigital and Beyma tents. During the 3-Day event Sight and Sound owner Dan Mount worked through the day and into the evening meeting with enthusiasts and working on bike installations under the tent.
Sight and Sound was set up under the SounDigital tent at the event.
Mount stated “This was our first year to exhibit at the Clark County Rider’s Run. For our store we were able to talk with several hundred bikers who now know about our store down the rod in Aberdeen. We look forward to being their next year”
Michael Foundation, CE GUYS, travelled the 594 miles from his Chicago area base pulling a 34’ trailer to work the event. The trailer was loaded with the event tents and products for the event. CE GUYS’ brands SounDigital, Ground Zero, Metra, MMATS PRO Audio, Braille Battery and Beyma were showcased at the venue. Gus Rigas made the trip with Foundation and worked to install gear on the bikes.
Gus Rigas (L) and Daniel Mount working on a Harley-Davidson install.
“The Sight and Sound booth was busy throughout the event and they made a lot of new contacts with motorcycle enthusiast who attended the event from the surrounding area. The new SounDigital EVOX small amps really grabbed attention as attendee could not believe the amount of power generated by an amp that small. We also sold some Braille Batteries to bikers” Foundation related.
Michael Foundation filling up on Sunday evening on the way back to Chicagoland with about another 250 miles to go.
The event was established in 1981 as a charity event for local families in need. Live music, a talent show and poker run added to the event’s activities for the crowd.
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