12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.29.2021) – “Jammin’ N June…It’s Summertime and time to ‘Crank It Up’….in July too!! Those words, and that message, can grab positive attention across the 12volt industry. This past weekend the 12volt Central Studios was Jammin’ N Topeka KS with the Kicker Country Stampede, in Orlando with KnowledgeFest, Coos Bay OR with the UTV Takeover, Biloxi MS with Scrapin’ the Coast, Mountville PA with the 717 Car Audio Open House and Florence MS with the Audio Solutions 49 Grand Opening. We plan to Keep Jammin’ N July. Many thanks to those who realize it’s important to showcase positives and worked with us.
Online sales have been on a steady rise for the past several years. The COVID-19 Pandemic, along with stimulus checks, led to a dramatic spike in overall 12volt sales. Jammin’ N June themed activities by proactive 12volt companies helped create excitement across the industry and importantly sales. Let’s continue Jammin’ N July!
It’s imperative that 12volt retailers create a powerful in-store experience for consumers in the showroom. An impressive demonstration will bring a smile to the consumer’s face and can raise the hair on their arms.
Sound-Off events are creating excitement. In-person industry events are happening and reps are hitting the road. These facts indicate 12volt industry ready to Crank It Up and keep Jammin’ N July.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. The new 12voltSTP Tool makes that easier than ever. Snap an image with your smartphone. Txt that image to 318-465-0844. PRESTO. Your image could be in the news.
As an industry ‘Let’s Get Our Shine On.’ Let’s keep Jammin’ N July.
Much more to come from the 12volt Central Studios.
June 29, 2021 – Magnadyne is pleased to announce the reappointment of Synergy Marketing Agency to represent the Magnadyne’s New Carbine and Silencer remote start & security product solutions for the Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas Territories.
David Toliver Principal and CEO launched Synergy Marketing Agency in 2018. David comes from an installation background and has twenty years’ experience in CE B2B sales. Synergy Marketing was recently awarded Firm of the Year Awards by both Morel Hi-Fi and Lucas Lighting. “We consider ourselves to be more than just a manufacturer’s representatives, that means we focus on being more of a business partner, consultant and an extension of our retailers and independent 12V specialist’s business”. David Toliver – Synergy Marketing Agency
David Toliver keeps the Chevy on the road working with dealers in the AR, OK, LA and TX territory.
“David Toliver is one of Magnadyne’s Legacy appointments for the current Silencer brands; I look forward to his contributions, and leadership as we throttle up our efforts with our launch of the new Silencer and Carbine Automotive Remote Start and Security products.” Armando Parra – Magnadyne
For more information on Synergy Marketing Agency or to inquire about becoming an authorized Carbine dealer or authorized Silencer Distributor in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas or Arkansas please contact David at Synergy Marketing Agency (281) 750-5004, david@synergyagency.net
SHREVEPORT LA (06.27.21) No doubt about it. The past week was the busiest in well over a year. The KICKER Country Stampede in Topeka KS, Knowledgefest in Orlando, UTV Takeover in Coos Bay OR and Scrapin’ the Coast in Biloxi MS, 717 Car Audio Open House in Mountville PA and Audio Solutions 49 Grand Opening in Florence MS headlined the action. In the coming days there will be an expanded feature covering each event.
The KICKER Country Stampede filled the Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka KS June 24th through Saturday the 26th. A Topeka Police Department motorcycle team escorted the KICKER XRV into town and to the Heartland Motorsports Park. Once on site the recently revamped 82’ XRV was the centerpiece of the KICKER area. The Boom Room in the XRV showed enthusiasts that KICKER is Livin’Loud with a system powered with 40,000 watts of power. Also in the XRV is an impressive show room of the latest KICKER products.
On the massive main stage set up over 40 bands performed. Weather during the KICKER Country Stampede did not cooperate but all members of the crowd were Livin’Loud.
The 3-Day Knowledgefest in Orlando took place at the Orange Country Convention Center Friday through Sunday, June 25th-27th. Over 40 top industry brands occupied the event floor with a full slate of product training sessions.
Jack Bogard, with two Sanford Sound team members Kevin and Andrew, traveled from Sanford ME to attend the event. Bogard related “We really saw a lot of new products and met with industry members. Attending as many training sessions as we could gave us a lot to take back to our store. Vinnie DeStefano really opened out eyes about a sales presentation.”
Morris Hartman, Big Daddy Marketing in the Big Apple, stated “Checked out the latest products in the Kenwood booth with Kelly McDaniel our Eastern Regional. Kenwood is offering such a broad lineup and the new dash cams are great. Seth Halstead did a great job setting the training sessions with Marcus and Josh.The MMATS booth setup also got a lot of attention on the show floor. So great to see people face to face for the first time in over a year.”
The UTV Takeover in Coos Bay OR is the West Coast’s biggest UTV community event took place June 23 through 27th. The event offers over 40 miles of dunes and adjacent campgrounds. Stereo King, from Happy Valley OR was in the center of the action with a huge booth for sales and onsite installations.
Scotty relayed “We knocked it out of the park. On site we had sales team members, Kevin, Bethany, Anthony, Randy and Jacob plus myself along with techs Jon, Matt, Tristan, Cory, Jeff, Alec and Ethan. Reports are this was the largest UTV Takeover event yet. Jeff Oliver, with Oliver Marketing, was on site working to show Rockford Fosgate. BOSS Light Whips were hot sellers too.”
Scrapin’ the Coast in Biloxi MS once again drew a huge turnout of enthusiasts to show their car audio rides and customized trucks.
717 Car Audio, Mountville PA, hosted an Open House on Saturday June 26th to celebrate the company’s 4th Anniversary. The turnout of locals filled the company’s parking lot and adjacent business parking lots also.
Audio Solutions 49 celebrated the Grand Opening of the company’s new store in Florence MS. Wayne Holton as transformed the previous location to showcase PowerSports in the area. His new store will take mobile electronics to a new level in the Jackson MS area.
Stay tuned to the 12volt Central Studios for upcoming features highlighting each of the above activities from across the 12volt industry.
METAIRIE, LA, June 28, 2021 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in high-quality and innovative LED solutions for the automotive/12Volt, power sports, marine, and motorcycle markets, is proud to announce that the new ColorSHIFT RGB+W Headlight DRL Upgrade for the Infiniti Q50 is now available. With an MSRP of $95.95, the new kit is now available and fits model years 2014-2021.
“Featuring our high-performance RGB+W chips, this kit allows you to use the existing DRL feature on your Infiniti Q50 headlights and easily convert it to color- changing DRLs while maintaining a true white DRL function,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of product development. “Upgrade your lights to any color imaginable and instantly switch over to a crisp white OEM DRL color. These 2014-2021 Infiniti Q50 ColorSHIFT RGB+W Headlight DRL boards can make hundreds of different colors, dozens of patterns, control the brightness, and even the speed of the functions using one of our ColorSHIFT controllers.”
Additional features and specifications include: • Direct OE Factory Fitment • True White DRL + ColorSHIFT® Technology • 1-year warranty
“For even more customization, this product matches perfectly with our ORACLE Lighting 2014-2021 Infiniti Q50 ColorSHIFT RGB+W Headlight Halo Upgrade Kit,” Hartenstein continued. “Give your Infiniti Q50 the attitude adjustment and stand out from the crowd with the new ORACLE ColorSHIFT RGB+W DRL Replacement Kit.”
Headlight disassembly is required, so Oracle Lighting recommends professional installation with Oracle Lighting’s premium silicone sealant. White and amber are considered on-road legal colors…other colors not intended for on-road use so please verify all state and local driving laws.
Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come. For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, please visit http://www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada, June 28, 2021 – Eleven Engineering, Inc. (www.elevenengineering.com), a market leader in semiconductor products for wireless audio for home theater, multi-room, portable, professional, 12 Volt (car, truck, motorcycle, power sports, marine) and gaming applications, is proud to announce that Oleksandr Antonenko has joined the company’s growing Research & Development Design Team.
“As worldwide demand of our SKAA technologies and products offerings continues to grow, and drastically over the past year as more and more people are staying home much more often and realizing how unimpressive and outdated their current wireless AV systems are, we regularly need to add to our engineering team to keep up with that demand,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “Oleksandr fits the bill with his strong interests in PCB and embedded system design. We are pleased to have Oleksandr on board to help us meet our immediate as well as long term goals alongside our growing and impressive design engineering team.”
Antonenko has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
“Eleven Engineering and its SKAA products and technology have built quite an impressive reputation in the world of consumer and pro electronics and RF design over the years,” Antonenko said. “I am excited to get started and be a part of the leading team in creating the next generation of wireless products for discerning audio consumers and professionals.” SKAA wireless lets the integrator easily create a dedicated multi-room home audio superhighway with a long range up to 150 feet with a robust, interference-free low-latency signal eliminating lip-sync issues with TV and gaming. SKAA-enabled products can stream music between them, up to four sets simultaneously – one transmitter to four devices. In environments laden with heavy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic, SKAA navigates through these hostile environments with best-in-class reliability. SKAA also allows for uninterrupted audio signals that are delivered with the highest sound quality to all speakers without the latency that is inherent in other wireless solutions.
SKAA is available as a built-in technology not requiring an external transmitter in purpose- designed partner products. SKAA transmitters work with iOS & Android mobile devices, Mac & Windows computers, televisions, and just about any product with a line output or a headphone jack.
For additional information, contact Rex Whitehead at 480-650-3979 or email whitehead@eleveneng.com. For more information on Eleven Engineering, visit www.elevenengineering.com, SKAA wireless YouTube channel, and Facebook/.
SHREVEPORT LA (06.26.21) WTF…Win This Friday. DS2 Mobile Solutionz won the JVC Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, June 25th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Six months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 133rd time on Friday morning June 25th. The Wheel landed on the JVC space. The DS2 Mobile Solutionz slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted. We reached out and spoke to Dominic Seymore and gave him the good news….which he was surprised and very happy to hear. Dominic will receive a JVC Qi Mobile Charging system which he said he was looking forward to checking it out when he receives it. DS2 Mobile Solutions is an automotive customization shop located in Tomball TX that offers marine, powersports, car audio, commercial and fleet services. Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 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, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.
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, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY and D’s Garage in Corona CA. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 2nd.
SHREVEPORT, LA (06.25.2021) – 717 Car Audio is located in Mountville PA and Sanford Sound in located in Sanford ME. Both successful retailers recently put their brand in front of a large audience of enthusiasts. Both companies are set to keep the ball rolling as each is has big plans this weekend. 717 Car Audio is hosting the company’s 4th Anniversary event at their store. Sanford Sound will be in Orlando, as Jack Bogard with 2 staff members, journey to Knowledgefest.
717 Car Audio set up at the 10th Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival June 11th-13th on the Cooper’s Lake grounds outside Butler PA.
Jeremy Lease working to get the Pink Jeep out of the trailer to place in the booth.
717 Car Audio recently attended the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Butler PA. Stephanie Stryjwski and Jeremy Lease traveled west to just outside Pittsburgh, a trip of nearly 300 miles pulling 2 trailers. The 40’ trailer was for the large MB Quart tent, booth set up gear, inventory and supplies plus accommodations for the weekend. The 20’ trailer hauled The Pink Jeep and more inventory for sale. Shop Dog Blue was along on the trip too.
Scott Wagner provided event recap details. “The Jeep Heritage Festivval was an amzaing event. Stephanie and Jeremy were totally slammed every day. They made lots of sales for Jeepers rides ad sold a ton of custom T-Shirts that Stephanie produces with an associated business. Three Jeep owners, from close to our store who attended the event, actually brought their Jeeps in for systems right after returning from the Jeep Festival.”
Stephanie talking with a Jeeper in front of a wide selection of custom T’s and the raffle registration table.
The Pink ‘Fight Like A Girl’ Jeep by the sleeping quarters trailer.
The 717 Car Audio Jeep features bright pink graphics with a ‘Fight Like A Girl’ message for all to see. The back of the Pink Jeep is undergoing work on a Massive build with 24,000 watts of Girl Power to drive sales at 717 at 717 Car Audio.
Frankie Mark, 12volt Marketing Group, is the area rep and worked with 717 Car Audio for the MB Quart tent at the event. “It’s so great to see active 12volt retailers going the extra mile, many miles in this case, to showcase 12volt products to consumers…and importantly generate sales.”
Shop Dog Blue guarding the Pink Jeep in the trailer.
These 3 Jeeps are big jobs, in front of the store, that were new business from the event.
This Saturday, June 26th, 717 Car Audio will host customers, enthusiasts and consumers in the area for the company’s 4th Anniversary celebration at their Mountville PA store.
Sanford Sound held their first car audio show at the company’s new location in Sanford ME on Saturday 19th. “Our new store has been open just over a year. In spite of the Pandemic business has been very strong. With COVID restrictions easing we wanted to get the ball rolling again with car shows to create excitement in our market. The event drew over 30 competitors plus more cars demoing systems. In all we had over 100 people on site. The North American Decibel League was on site and one competitor hit 164dB with NADBL’s Chris Johnson judging and behind the meter,” owner Jack Bogard related.
The new Sanford Sound store getting set for the show early Saturday morning, June 19th.
The open field adjacent to the Sanford Sound store is perfect for consumer events.
Competitors registering for the NADBL competition.
There is an open field adjacent to the new Sanford Sound location that worked out nicely for competitors to position their vehicles.
Continuing, Bogard stated “The car show and NADBL event was a great trial run for our upcoming annual Show N’ Shine on Sunday, July 25th.”
This classic is loaded with gear and lithium batteries.
Sanford Sound is already getting the word out about their 25th Annual Show N’ Shine event.
The showroom at the new Sanford Sound location is amazing. Jeep and Powersports categories are highlighted.
“KnowledgeFest in Orlando is NOW. The store is closed June 24th-28th as myself and 2 members of the team head south to see new products and attend as many seminars as we can squeeze in,” Bogard concluded.
It’s great to see proactive 12volt retailers like 717 Car Audio and Sanford Sound be active in their respective markets to drive awareness and business for the 12volt industry.
MESA, AZ (06.25.2021) – Mobile Solutions has announced an expansion of its successful MasterTech programs into a four day event called MasterTech Expo on March 6-9, 2022 in Mesa, AZ. “Given how the past year affected how we all view in-person training, my team and I felt our educational offerings needed to evolve into a more compelling event focusing on crossover of different skills and learning paths” comments Bryan Schmitt, MasterTech Expo event director.
MasterTech Expo takes place at the Mesa Convention Center. The collaborative event includes hyper-focused, professional-grade education workshops to meet skillsets of all levels in the electrical, upholstery, fabrication, design and automation disciplines of aftermarket automotive interiors and customization. World-class leaders in their specific areas of expertise lead the instruction of each workshop series. MasterTech Expo offers four distinct workshop trajectories, each with multiple sessions that build upon one another for maximum learning and retention. There is a series of learning workshops for every skill set and discipline, whether an automotive interior trimmer, 12 volt car audio installer, custom vehicle builder, automotive designer, fabricator, aftermarket automotive business owner and more.
In addition to the learning focus, select manufacturers, service providers and industry influencers are invited to exhibit and share their technologies and application experience with the attendees. A wide variety of exhibitors from 12 volt electronics and audio to fabrication tools, upholstery and automation ensure a balanced approach and broad exposure to all important facets of the aftermarket automotive segment working on vehicle interior customization.
A unique highlight at MasterTech Expo is a two-team build off competition in which of experienced builders, along with some attendees, each dive in for a hands-on build of application-based projects that takes place over the duration of the event. “This is one of the most effective methods to both show techniques and demonstrate how to think in a production mindset. It just adds a whole new level of engagement” adds Schmitt. MasterTech in-person training has historically involved one or more hands-on builds by the program instructors while the combined process of classroom and shop-based learning are in progress.
More detailed information can be found at the official event website, MasterTechExpo.com and includes workshop descriptions, hotel information, event schedule, cost to attend, event registration and so much more. While the event’s exhibit spaces are largely sold out, interested exhibitors can contact info@mastertechexpo.com for more information.
HOLLY HILL, FL (06.25.2021) – Axxess by Metra Electronics has two new data interfaces designed to fit Ford’s 2020-up* EcoSport, Escape, Transit, Transit Connect, and F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. The interfaces also fit Ford’s 2021-up* E-Series van, also known as the Econoline. Both of the interfaces, the AXTC-FD3 and AXVI-FD3, retain key features and are used when replacing the factory radio. Both provide NAV outputs, accessory power, and a 12-volt illumination output, in addition to retaining R.A.P., balance, and fade. The main difference is that the AXTC-FD3 has a built-in AXSWC steering wheel control interface while the AXVI-FD3 does not (it has a pre-wired harness for the AXSWC, which is sold separately). This makes the AXVI-FD3 an ideal choice for models that do not have audio controls on the steering wheel.
AXTC-FD3 Interface
The Total Control Series combines a data interface with all of the features of the patented** Axxess steering wheel control interface (AXSWC) for one convenient solution. When replacing a radio, the interface utilizes patented Auto-Detect technology that automatically detects the vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls, while allowing the ability to dual assign steering wheel controls. This interface is designed to work with all major radio brands and both amplified and non-amplified audio systems. In addition to Auto-Detect, it can be manually programmed for most vehicles and will retain settings even after battery disconnection or interface removal. Vehicle-specific harnessing makes installation even easier.
AXTC-FD3 Product Specifications:
Data and SWC interface with vehicle-specific harnessing
Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
Provides wires for NAV outputs for multimedia radios (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
Retains audio controls on steering control
Retains balance and fade
Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
Designed for non-amplified models only
Designed to be compatible with all major radio brands
Auto detects vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls
Ability to dual assign steering wheel control buttons
Retains memory settings even after battery disconnection or interface removal (non-volatile memory)
Provides illumination output
Micro “B” USB updatable
AXVI-FD3 Interface
For models that do not require retaining audio controls on the steering wheel, the AXVI-FD3 is another option for installers to retain key features.
AXVI-FD3 Product Specifications:
Data interface with vehicle-specific harnessing
Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
Provides illumination output
Provides wires for NAV outputs for multimedia radios (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
Pre-wired AXSWC harness (AXSWC sold separately)
Retains balance and fade
Designed for non-amplified models only
Micro “B” USB updatable
Both interfaces do not retain SYNC, and are designed to fit the following non-amplified Ford models:
E-Series 2021-up*
EcoSport 2020-up*
Escape 2020-up*
F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 2020-up*
Transit 2020-up*
Transit Connect 2020-up*
These solutions are both in stock now and will be covered in Metra’s advanced integration training session at KnowledgeFest in Orlando on June 27 at 10:30 AM. *See the vehicle application guide at AxxessInterfaces.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information. **The AXTC-FD3 utilizes U.S. patent number 8257147.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (06.24.2021) – Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. and its domestic marketing division Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., introduce AlpineF#1Status, the pinnacle of car audio.
Developed through the culmination of knowledge and technical expertise gathered over the years as a premium sound system supplier, AlpineF#1Status is a complete premium car audio system that embodies Alpine’s vision of “Emotion in Mobility,” by delivering an unparalleled music experience. It provides listeners with the emotional experience of a live performance, transforming a space used for transportation into a superior acoustic environment.
AlpineF#1Status is the first in the industry to achieve 384kHz/32bit high-resolution audio playback, the highest recording spec possible in a car audio system. This is more than 17 times the amount of digital audio data in a standard CD (44.1kHz/16bit). Audio is reproduced with a level of quality that is not possible with CDs and allows listeners to experience music details that were previously exclusive to a live performance, such as the breath of the artist and subtle interactions with instruments. The AlpineF#1Status system truly allows listeners to experience recording studio-level sound within a vehicle.
To create accurate sound reproduction, development was focused on three critical parameters: Time scale synchronization of audio signal transmission, sound arrival and custom tone frequency range of a 4-way speaker system.
Achievement of 384kHz/32bit High-Resolution Audio Playback and Playback Environment
Appeal of High-Resolution Audio The human ear can hear frequencies up to 20kHz, however, 384kHz high-resolution audio allows playback of ultrahigh tonal ranges up to 192kHz. This poses a problem, as limiting the audio to a range that can be heard by humans causes compromises in the original sound wave, creating a reproduction that differs from the original. High-resolution audio is reproduced by incorporating frequency ranges that cannot be heard by the human ear. This provides a richer expression in high tonal ranges, expanding the sense of detail and depth of the music. Additionally, high-resolution audio reproduction is clean sound with minimal distortion, even when the music is played at high volumes.
Perfect Synchronization for a Live Feel
Time Scale Synchronization of Audio Signal Transmission Until recently, the head unit, used for audio source playback, and the audio processor, used for tuning, were separate systems due to the limited environment and installation space in the vehicle cabin. For this reason, it was necessary for each device handling digital signals to have an independent crystal (clock) to process the signals and timing of each component. This causes deviations in the digital signal called “jitter” (clocking errors) which affects the quality of the audio playback. The Master Clock Management System in the AlpineF#1Status system was developed to resolve this.
At the Master Clock Managements System’s Core, the OCXO DuCULoN®, boasts the world’s highest level of frequency precision completely synchronizing the transmission between the head unit and the audio processor with a single clock. This reduces the amount of jitter in the audio transmission.
Used for the first time in a car audio system, OCXO is a crystal oscillator with temperature control system. It enhances audio precision with a design containing two crystals housed in a dedicated case with enhanced heat insulation that increases the frequency-temperature characteristic from ±50ppm (parts per million) to ±0.1ppb (parts per billion) through an automated temperature control system.
To fully utilize this high-precision device, it is configured to be directly supplied as a Digital to Analog (DA) conversion clock to the ES9038PRO DAC used to achieve 384kHz/32bit playback. This minimizes audio quality deterioration caused by clock jitter and provides a configuration that reaches the full potential of high-resolution audio.
Synchronization of Sound Arrival
In traditional car audio systems, the distance to the listener is asymmetrical on the left and right depending on the speaker placement and seat positioning, thereby requiring high-precision tuning to optimize sound quality.
AlpineF#1Status is equipped with four premium digital sound processors running up to 1GHz/64bit, delivering processing capability of a high-power computer CPU to achieve accurate sound tuning. This enables AlpineF#1Status to perform time alignment adjustments with a precision of approximately 0.9mm, improving from the equivalent of approximately 7.2mm which is the smallest unit possible in existing products.
4-Way Synchronization of Speaker Tone
Conventional speakers are made with materials and a structure suited to the entire playback frequency band, while component speaker systems are made up of materials and structures designed for its individual frequency band. For example, thin diaphragms are lightweight and suitable for playback of high-speed high notes but have reduced rigidity. Meanwhile, highly rigid diaphragms are suitable for low notes, but they are thick and heavy, and not suitable for playback of high notes.
AlpineF#1Status uses high-performance carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in each speaker that completely synchronizes the speaker’s tone by unifying the diaphragm material of each speaker. CFRP is lightweight, like plastic, yet highly rigid like aluminum. This aerospace material is versatile enough to be used for frequencies ranging from low to ultra-high range and results in the best diaphragm design to achieve the performance of the full specification of high-resolution audio.
The surrounds of the speakers incorporate a proprietary “double gathered edge” delivering audio quality that supports high-resolution audio. Combining Alpine patented speaker technologies, including DDDrive, DDLinear, and DualEmission magnetic circuits, reduce distortion between speakers by accurately transforming the incoming electrical signal into cone movement. As a result, the playback frequency of each AlpineF#1Status speaker covers a wider range than ever before, enabling a wider cross-over for each system component.
Introduction of AlpineF#1Status will begin with the launch of a new demo vehicle, which will tour the U.S. in the summer of 2022. Sales will start in fall. Details will be provided on www.alpine-usa.com.
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