Snap and Text an Image to Showcase Your Positive Activities Across the 12Volt Industry

12VOT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.25.2020) – See something cool? Snap and Text an image this way. Presto we can showcase your image to the 12volt industry. That’s our STP tool.

Industry members are sending images this way that we are including in daily posts. The world, and 12volt industry, are definitely in uncharted waters with the Coronavirus National Emergency. At the 12volt Central Studios we feel image posts from members across the industry will be very positive.

The Coronavirus has thrown the world, and the 12volt industry, one huge Curveball.

At the 12volt Central Studios we have redoubled our efforts to put fresh, positive information in front of the 12volt industry.

Look forward to hearing from you.

DS18 Offers New Line of Chargers and Power Supplies

DS18 has a new line of charger that is killing the charging and power supply game. Now they have 3 models to fit your charging needs that provide either 60-amp, 80-amp, and a massive 200-amp power supplies that are also active chargers and maintainers.

These rugged and durable chargers have 3 modes. The first is for maintaining your batteries if they are being stored or your vehicle is parked for prolonged periods of time. The charger sends periodic 14v pulses to the battery to make sure it stays at its recommended resting voltage.

The second is for charging your batteries from a very low charged state. In this state of charging, the unit will keep pulsing either 13.8 or 14.4 pulses until the unit detects that the unit is fully charged and at its normal resting voltage, then from there it will stay in maintenance mode. The last feature and best will be power supply mode. In this mode, the chargers will switch to power supply mode and give either 60 amps, 80 amps, and a whopping 200-amp continuous power.

This mode is perfect for if you are needing extra power that your vehicle cannot provide, or if you are stationary and need a lot of power on demand at any moment or constantly. Whether you need a charger, maintainer, or power supply DS18 has you covered.

BC-60LP – 60 amps MSRP 429.95

BC80L – 80 amps MSRP 549.95

BC200L – 200 amps MSRP 699.95

Visit ds18.com for more.

EchoMaster Launches Complete AHD Product Line

CLEARWATER, FL (03.24.2020) – Echomaster has launched a complete AHD product line. The product line includes AHD safety cameras, AHD monitors, and an AHD wireless camera and monitor kit.  AHD or “Analog High Definition” is a high-resolution analog camera. AHD Technology will support video resolutions up to 1080p. AHD cameras can help capture more details such as license plate numbers. AHD cameras require an AHD monitor for viewing. EchoMaster AHD cameras are 720p and use an aluminum alloy material to offer a durable and reliable safety signal for vehicles such as trucks, buses, RVs, and more.

  • Improved Visibility in Low Light
  • Improved Color Representation
  • Reduced Color Noise

 The EchoMaster AHD product line includes the following products: PCAM-800-AHD – Universal Lip Mount AHD Back-up CameraPCAM-810-AHD – Side View AHD CameraPCAM-820-AHD – Mini Dome AHD Camera with Infrared Night VisionPCAM-830-AHD – Mini Commercial Camera with Super Wide Lens – FMVSS 111 ComplaintPCAM-835B-AHD – Mini Commercial Back-up Camera with SunshadePCAM-840-AHD – Bar Mount AHD Camera with IR Night VisionPCAM-870-AHD – Dual View AHD Back-up CameraPMON-7022-AHD – 7” AHD Monitor with 2 Channel Video InputsPMON-7044-AHD – 7” AHD Monitor with 4 Channel Video InputsPMC-WAHD – Wireless AHD Camera and Monitor Kit All products are available and in stock. 

Check out echomaster.com or contact your AAMP Sales Rep to learn more.

12Volt Industry Company Coronavirus Updates

12VOLTCENTRAL STUDIOS (03.24.2020) No doubt the Coronavirus has thrown the world and the 12volt industry one huge curveball. Companies and individuals across the 12volt industry have been severely impacted already. Unfortunately, there is no definitive end in sight.

At 12volt News we have received multiple emails from companies providing information on business hours and current business plans. Please see the information below.


Clikc here to enlarge JVCKENWOOD’s update.

Click here to enlarge Radenso Radar’s update.

Metra Electronics – Click to view update

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. values the business relationships and personal connections we have with our business partners and the end users of our products and services.

The majority of the Pioneer staff are now working remotely to ensure we do our part to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We have also implemented social distancing and hygiene protocols for all continuing operations as mandated by government agencies.

Regardless, the entire Pioneer team remains committed to maintaining as many business activities and functions as possible during this quickly evolving situation.

Our priority is to work with each of our distribution, retail and installation partners to ensure they have Pioneer’s support in this challenging time.

SSV Works – Click to view update

Audio Control – Click to view update

The Wholesale House – Click to view update

Big 5 Electronics – Click to view update

The fight against Coronavirus and the status of Maxxsonics USA

COVID-19 has us entering a world of uncharted territory and has affected almost all of our daily lifestyles. We are in one with the rest of the world in this global event as our thoughts are with all of you. We are thankful for all of the doctors, nurses, first responders, transportation specialists, and so many more that continue to carry on through the flame of this spreading virus.

In this temporary moment, rest assured that our doors and services will continue to operate as regular daily expectations and we are doing the things you’d come to expect of us, but we are actively watching as this situation continues to unfold. We are all in this fight together and we are here for one another and the communities that are all affected.

Our team is committed to providing the products you love and the support you need to all of our loyal customers.

“Here at Maxxsonics, we are practicing the necessary steps suggested by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is very crucial that we remember our health should never be taken for granted and that we are all in this battle together.”

-Alden Stiefel, President/CEO of Maxxsonics USA

Nakamichi Car Audio Partners,

Together we are facing a truly unprecedented situation, the COVID-19 Coronavirus is an unexpected shock to all of us. During difficult times like these communication with our customers is very important. We are fortunate thus far to be able to continue to operate in this environment and are grateful to be in a position to continue to support our customers. That said, we are following the guidelines of the global health experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Likewise we urge our valued partners to be safe and exercise common sense and caution always.

In Florida Diplomat Trading is open for business and shipping as usual. Currently we are well stocked and do not anticipate product outages in the short term.

In Nevada the Governor has ordered the closure of all non-essential business for 30-days, since I work from home so this will not affect my activities.

As you are aware this situation is very fluid and we are maintaining a proactive position until the situation stabilizes globally. Although we cannot guarantee disruptions will not occur we can assure you that if there is a change we will notify you. We are in contact with Nakamichi Asia on a daily basis.

Should you need additional operational information, please contact me directly.

Just remember out of challenge comes unity and strength—collectively we will get though this! Stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely,
Robin McNeal on Behalf of Diplomat Trading

To our valued CCA clients and community:

Our thoughts go out to all impacted by COVID-19. At this time, we want you to know we are still open, and following safety procedures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the last weeks, we put in place enhanced safety measures to protect our staff and our clients;

  • All our install technicians are wearing latex gloves at all times while inside your vehicle.
  • We’re cleaning all customer cars before delivery.
  • We’re regularly cleaning and disinfecting all common areas, high touch points, sales counters, product displays, and more multiple times a day.
  • Practicing social distancing, we ask that no one wait on their vehicle inside our store right now. We’re asking everyone with an appointment to drop their vehicle off with us for the day and find a ride, or we can assist in arranging a ride for you.
  • We have a key drop box, and can take credit card payment over the phone, if you’d prefer to have no contact when dropping your vehicle off with us.
  • We’ve cut down the number of appointments per day for the time being to limit the number of people in our stores at once.
  • We have implemented new protocols for illness in our workplace, with Office staff working remotely and are not allowing any employee with even remote signs of illness to report to work in our stores.

Your trust is at the very heart of our family business and we appreciate all your support in this time. If you have any questions regarding how we’ll treat your vehicle while it’s in our hands, or if you want to reschedule your existing install appointment, just call us at 614-475-6695.


At The 12Volt News, we are redoubling our efforts to post positive industry news each business day. During the day, we have been making, and will continue to make, social media posts to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you or your company have a news item to post, please send it this way. My email is mike@12voltnews.com.

Avenue Sound Riding The Wave From The Long Island Boat Show

FREEPORT, NY (03.23.2020) – As the boating season approached Avenue Sound, with Kicker Marine Audio, made waves at the 62nd Long Island Boat Show at the Nassau Coliseum February 21st – 23rd.

Since The Long Island Boat Show, now a month ago, Avenue Sound has seen strong marine business at both of the company’s locations.

Vik Moolchandani in the Avenue Sound Freeport NY store by a marine audio display on Saturday, March 21st.

Vik Moolchandani, Avenue Sound’s Captain stated “We had a super booth location that stretched 40 feet by 15 feet at the Boast Show. We filled that space with 3 decked out vehicles, displays and literature. The Yamaha WaveRunner, Polaris SlingShot and KTM Motorcycle, all with Kicker gear, highlighted Avenue Sound’s versatility. These vehicles definitely showed attendees that Avenue Sound can do it all. Spectators commented that they really appreciated the installation design and quality of our work. Many of those who saw us at the show have come into our stores and made purchases.”

Vik Moolchandani (R) with Matt Matheson, Kicker Eastern Region, in the Avenue Sound Booth at the February Long Island Boat Show.

When consumers enter Avenue Sound locations they quickly realize Avenue Sound is REALLY in the marine business. Eye-catching displays, that provide excellent demo capabilities, are highlighted on the showroom floor. Kicker, JL Audio, Pioneer and Rockford Fosgate brands, along with Race Sport Lighting, are featured.

A big Boston Whaler job was just completed on Saturday, March 21st. The Boston Whaler job, that took 3 days to complete, included audio and lighting in multiple zones. Multiple Kicker speakers, amps and cockpit radio plus JL Speakers and Race Sport Lighting will definitely make waves for this Avenue Sound customer when he leaves the dock.

Vik Moolchandani seated in the cockpit of a big Boston Whaler job that was completed on Saturday March 21st. Empty boxes from the products installed are pictured on the right. A job from the Long Island Boat Show.

Concluding, Moolchandani offered “The Long Island Boat Show turned out to be a great investment. Many of the conversations we had in the booth also led into upgrading attendees audio and lighting on their personal vehicles besides their watercraft. It is imperative for the health of our industry that more retailers and manufacturers alike take part in these types of consumer shows. Our futures depend on bringing in new business.”

Visit avenuesound.com for more.

Snap and Text an Image to Showcase Your Positive Activities Across the 12Volt Industry

12VOT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.25.2020) – See something cool? Snap and Text an image this way. Presto we can showcase your image to the 12volt industry. That’s our STP tool.

Industry members are sending images this way that we are including in daily posts. The world, and 12volt industry, are definitely in uncharted waters with the Coronavirus National Emergency. At the 12volt Central Studios we feel image posts from members across the industry will be very positive.

The Coronavirus has thrown the world, and the 12volt industry, one huge Curveball.

At the 12volt Central Studios we have redoubled our efforts to put fresh, positive information in front of the 12volt industry.

Look forward to hearing from you.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020…Sound in Motion Boston Wins

SHREVEPORT LA (03.21.20)  WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Just over 4 months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner, number 68, is Sound in Motion Boston. The Wheel landed on the Precision Power space and a cool prize will be headed to Jim Cavanagh in Allston MA.

Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, SiriusXM, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Wilson Electronics and Image Dynamics. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.

Click to view.

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 and Audio Jam in Bear DE. Congratulations to all.

WTF….Where’s The Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Friday, March 27th.
Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy – when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 1100 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.  

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!

Coronavirus Business Suggestions from Ed Dalesandro of End Result

CANONSBURG, PA (03.20.2020) – Ed Dalesandro and the End Result Rep Firm reached out to dealer partners with business strategy suggestion emails on Monday March 16th and Tuesday March 17th. Dalesandro’s emails focused on business suggestions as the Coronavirus grips the world and the 12volt industry. End Result is an award winning rep firm based in Canonsburg PA that has been serving 12volt and Home AV retailers and distributors in Ohio, West Virginia along with Western Pennsylvania for 3 decades.

Dalesandro related to The 12volt News “I believe this is a time for me to work with, and counsel with, dealers in the territory. Selling needs to take a back seat until the Coronavirus national emergency is over. At that time, dealers who have preparing for that day, will be better positioned to move forward.”

Ed Dalesandro, End Result Principal, at the desk in his Canonsburg, PA office with an email to dealers on his monitor.

Below are the 2 emails that Dalesandro sent to his dealer base of over 200 in the End Result territory.

Click image to enlarge the first email.

Click image to enlarge the second email.


The 12volt News applauds Dalesandro’s initiative and looks forward to developing future articles detailing his efforts.

Visit endresultonline.com for more.

SiriusXM’s UMF Radio to Showcase Ultra Music Festival Experience

NEW YORK, NY (03.20.2020) – SiriusXM today announced the broadcast of SiriusXM’s Ultra Virtual Audio Festival on UMF Radio starting on Friday, March 20. 

SiriusXM’s Ultra Virtual Audio Festival will feature exclusive live DJ sets from artists who were originally scheduled to perform at Ultra Music Festival, including Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond, Major Lazer, Lost Frequencies, Oliver Heldens, Nicky Romero, and more.

SiriusXM’s UMF Radio channel will launch on Friday, March 20 at 5:00 pm ET and will air through Monday, March 23 on channel 52, on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.

The limited-run channel will also highlight past live DJ sets from previous Ultra Music Festival performances that have aired live on SiriusXM.  Past sets from DJs, including Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello with special guest Roddy Ricch,  Zedd, and Carl Cox, will broadcast throughout the weekend. 

“With the postponement of beloved events, necessary changes in people’s everyday life, and need for social distancing, we know our listeners are seeking a sense of community more than ever,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. “To encourage that, we are pleased to be working with Ultra Music Festival to provide our listeners with this virtual audio festival featuring the diverse lineup of artists the UMF delivers year after year, as well as exclusive, fresh, new sets from some of the biggest names in dance music.”

For the past 15 years, SiriusXM has broadcasted live from Ultra Music Festival, the world famous outdoor electronic dance music festival, headlined by some of the most important names in dance music in Miami, FL. 

UMF Radio is also a weekly show on SiriusXM’s Diplo’s Revolution channel. The two-hour weekly show features a mix of the genre’s most prominent and up-and-coming artists. UMF Radio airs Saturdays from 6:00—8:00 pm ET. 

Ultra Music Festival ticket holders will receive an email offering access to SiriusXM’s UMF Radio and its other programming.  New customers can take advantage of a trial subscription offer to listen to SiriusXM’s UMF Radio.  For Offer Details and to sign up go to https://www.siriusxm.com/VirtualUltra.

SiriusXM subscribers can listen to UMF Radio (ch. 52) and other channels on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app and at home on a wide variety of connected devices, including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.SiriusXM.com/streaming to learn more.

BOSS Audio Single-DIN BV7265B Video Media Receiver Now Shipping

OXNARD, CA (03.20.2020) – BOSS Audio Systems is proud to announce its new Mech-less multimedia player is now available. The BV7265B retails for only $69.99.

“The single-DIN, 3.2-inch screen BV7265B not only supports Bluetooth and is compatible with smartphones and MP3 players, but plays video media as well, and all at an affordable price,” explained Doug Kern, BOSS Audio VP of Sales & Marketing. “Safety first. You can view your rear camera feed, make and receive calls, and play and control music and apps such as Spotify/Pandora wirelessly and hands-free. The BV7265B is just the latest in our line of high quality, multi-function yet reasonably priced products across all categories in 2020.”

Additional features and specifications include:
• 80 Watts x 4 Max Power
• Balance/Fader/Bass/Treble & Preset built-in EQ
• Plays Bluetooth/USB/SD, MP4/MP3, WMA, FM/AM, Digital Media from Smart Phones (no CD or DVD Player)
• USB, SD, Aux, Rear Camera inputs
• Video, front & rear pre-amp outputs
• Wireless remote

Visit www.bossaudio.com for more.