ORLANDO, FL (05.13.2020) – VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today that they will be continuing their popular virtual webinar trainings while we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We had over 100 people attend each of our webinars in April, and we have decided to continue the series, only this time in Spanish. The requests for our trainings in Spanish started last year and we felt this was a great time to include training for our Spanish speaking technicians,” said Aron Demers, Senior Vice President, VOXX Electronics Corporation.
The Spanish webinar trainings for May will be:
Carlink Telematics Tuesday, May 19th 2:00 PM EST
Blindspot Detection/Gentex Wednesday, May 20th 2:00 PM EST
These webinar trainings are open to everyone (you do not need to be a VOXX Dealer). Please contact your local VOXX Sales Representative, VOXX Regional Sales Manager, VOXX International Sales Manager or one of our VOXX Tech Team Members at 1-800-225-6074 for the link to the trainings. The training information will also be posted on the VOXXTech Facebook Forum if you are a member.
Demers continued, “We are all part of an industry that relies heavily on technicians to install our products, and we know the importance of continuing education and training. These virtual training sessions will allow us to stay connected and informed, even at a distance. We will get through these difficult times together and come out stronger than ever.”
PHOENIX, AZ (05.12.2020) – MTX Audio, of the MiTek Electronics and Communications Group, is announcing pre-order options for their new audio kits and components for Polaris RZR Side-by-side vehicles through their website and authorized dealers. The new products are compatible to most 2014+ models including the newer Turbo S models.
The audio kits consist of two, three, and five speaker options with power ranging from 200 watts up to a thundering 1000 watts RMS for vehicles with and without Polaris Ride Command installed. These complete audio solutions feature all wiring and hardware needed to quickly get you behind the wheel enjoying the industry-leading sound quality and trail tested durability you’ve come to expect from MTX Audio.
Also available for pre-order 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 are fully sealed and assembled enclosures eliminating the potential for damage or lost time from having to put them together before installing them. Another key design element is that they physically install in minutes using our custom quick install bracket and integrated POD-LOC technology. 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 or mud 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.
With an expected shipment time of mid-June, you won’t want to delay in getting yours secured today and be the first in your group to show off the next best audio solution in UTV audio systems.
NEW YORK, NY (05.12.2020) – SiriusXM and Audi announced today that SiriusXM with 360L – SiriusXM’s newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform – will make its debut in ten 2021 model year Audi vehicles in the coming months.
SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience, upgrading the way the subscriber interacts with the service by providing more choice in entertainment than ever before.
With SiriusXM with 360L, drivers and their passengers now get access to more than 10,000 hours of SiriusXM’s recorded On Demand content whenever they want – including exclusive interviews, unique shows and live performances. It also delivers more live channels than ever from SiriusXM’s acclaimed satellite and streaming lineup, which features an extensive selection of ad-free music, plus sports, entertainment, news and much more. SiriusXM with 360L’s personalized “For You” recommendations and ability to search for related content also make it easier than ever for listeners to discover more of the programming they love.
SiriusXM with 360L will be standard equipment on the A6, A7, A8, Q7 and Q8 models and standard in most trim packages for the A4, A5, Q3, Q5 and allroad models. Audi models with SiriusXM with 360L are expected to be available at Audi dealers nationwide this fall. SiriusXM with 360L is anticipated to be available on other models in future model years.
“Audi’s immersive infotainment is designed to enrich the driving experience and delight drivers and passengers, and adding SiriusXM with 360L to most of our 2021 model lineup certainly complements our Multi-Media Interface,” said Pom Malhotra, director, Connected Services, Audi of America. “The choices provided by SiriusXM with 360L are nearly unlimited, and they help bolster our technology-forward position among premium automakers.”
“Introducing SiriusXM with 360L across nearly the entire lineup of 2021 model year Audi vehicles gives Audi customers access to the very best offering from SiriusXM and is another major step forward for us as we continue to roll 360L out to the major vehicle manufacturers,” said Rodney Pickett, SVP, Automotive Partnerships, for SiriusXM. “Audi has a long-established track record as a leader of in-vehicle technology. SiriusXM with 360L’s revolutionary hybrid content delivery system gives Audi drivers and their passengers access to an unparalleled variety of premium content and in-vehicle personalization.”
The benefits of SiriusXM with 360L include:
More variety
More channels available to listeners, including many of SiriusXM’s exclusive streaming channels.
Access to over 10,000 hours of on demand SiriusXM exclusive shows, interviews, and events in the car, giving listeners more of what they want, when they want to hear it.
Enhanced sports play-by-play offering that makes it easier to find the listener’s favorite team when it is game time, and gives them access to the official broadcasts for more pro and college teams.
A more personalized experience
Smart “For You” content recommendations enable listeners to discover more of what they love, based on listening habits, served on screen in an easy to use way.
Individual vehicle profiles allow multiple drivers and passengers to customize and maintain their own vehicle favorites.
Ease of use
Dynamic user interface allows for easy navigation between satellite and streaming channels and SiriusXM On Demand content.
“Related” recommendations feature allows listeners to easily discover other channels and on demand shows/episodes related to the currently playing channel and content.
Audi owners receive a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM’s All Access package with the purchase or lease of equipped 2021 model year vehicles.
SiriusXM with 360L’s streaming content in Audi vehicles is powered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, which delivers fast, reliable in-vehicle access to on-demand content.
RESEDA, CA (05.12.2020) – CRUX has introduced the BTI-UNI a universal bluetooth handsfree kit that comes with an external speakers made for trucks, tractors, and other vehicles.
Frank Gabriel, Technical Support Manager, pictured at CRUX HQ with the new BTI-ISO and BTI-UNI models that are now shipping.
Key Features:
Illuminated 3-key wired remote control for easy access to functions
Voice dial function (voice tags) on compatible phones
Automatic radio mute function when call is received (if radio has this feature)
CENTEREACH, NY (05.11.2020) – Sound Trax, celebrating 29 years in Long Island NY, is set for a strong reopening. A soft reopening is set for today, Monday May 11th. Sound Trax is prepared to “Get Their Shine On.”
Len Romano, company owner, related to 12volt News “The future is far more challenging following the COVID19 National Emergency. Our company, and 12volt retailers, must be prepared to charge ahead at full force. The time to pay attention to detail is more important now than it has ever been.”
Large shields are suspended above the sales counter.
Sound Trax closed their store on March 20th as the Coronavirus spread rapidly across the New York City and surrounding areas. During the downtime a number of large jobs were completed at area marinas.
Continuing, Romano stated “My team and I are ready to get back to work. We have taken the additional safety steps necessary to protect everyone from the potential of COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC and health professionals. The public will understand we are all concerned for their safety as well as our own”.
The Sound Trax store definitely grabs attention from drivers on the busy Centereach thoroughfare.
As customers enter Sound Trax they see the large sign at the front door noting the precautions the company has taken for their safety. Sound Trax has a mask policy for all in the store. Social distancing indicators are on the floor along with red tape markers. Large counter shields are in place. In the installation bay a rolling cart is setup with cleaning and sanitizing supplies.
Counter shields and in-store sign let all know Sound Trax is working to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 emergency.
“Clean, well organized and stocked stores are the future. Consumers are not going to frequent a store where they feel compromised and certainly not one that is lacking a knowledgable staff along with consideration and respect for one another” Romano added.
During the 6 weeks of downtime resurfacing the parking lot was one protects completed for the reopening.
Sound Trax is located in a free-standing building along a busy thoroughfare in Centereach. People driving that route will notice the parking lot was resurfaced during the company’s downtime. Also, as part of the soft reopening an amazing new demo truck, along with UTV’s, will be parked in front of the store to grab attention.
Attention grabbing demos are highlighted on the 2,500’ showroom floor.
The 12volt News looks forward to showcasing Sound Trax’s soft reopening. Sound Trax is definitely working to create a terrific in-store experience and “Get Their Shine On” for consumers in the area.
Metra Electronics is hosting another webinar, “Axxess AXSWC Frequently Asked Questions ” on 5/12/20 at https://youtu.be/1vDmuep1MuU
Details: Gatlin Sandhu from Metra Electronics answers the most commonly asked installation questions for the Axxess Steering Wheel Control Interface, the AXSWC (formerly known as the ASWC-1). sdf
This video webinar will cover:
Identifying flashes (green and red)
Manual programming
Changing radio type
Step 1 of the instructions
Where and how to find instructions
Using the Axxess Updater for SWC configuration
Differences between data vehicles and resistive vehicles
Bonus feature: speed-dependent volume
Tune in to hear the solutions that will help you get this interface up and running quickly. 12volt installers can join the conversation in the live chat on Tuesday, May 12 at 3 PM EST.
The NPT1-120 is also a waterproof, marine certified, 8-inch coaxial wake tower speaker for the boat. Also sold in pairs with 3 color grill options, Nautic Premium wake tower speakers will make the boat concert heard miles away.
FEATURES & BENEFITS INCLUDE:
SURROUND/CONE COUPLING
Co-Molded Santoprene Surrounds: The cone and surround are coupled in such a way to maximize bass frequency power
SHREVEPORT LA (05.09.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Five months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 75, is Markland Designs in Atlanta GA. The Wheel landed on the JBL space Friday morning May 8th. A JBL Clip3 will be headed to Markland Designs.Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
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STILLWATER, OK (05.08.2020) – The Kicker Training Team was very busy on Wednesday morning, May 6th, at 10 Stillwater time with International Training webinars.
John Myers presenting the Kicker Celsus UK Training… a ZOOM call screenshot.
“We held trainings for both Spain and the UK. The presentation for Spain focusing on Kicker Marine was conducted in Spanish by Carlos Jimenez for Sport Nav in Barcelona. The presentation for the UK supported Kicker’s Distributor Celsus UK” David Glasgow, International Sales Manager stated.
Great graphics highlighted topics during the ZOOM training call.
John Myers, Global Trainer/Media Custom Projects Specialist, conducted the Celsus UK webinar that lasted over an hour and a half. During that time Myers covered virtually every facet of Kicker’s 2020 product lineup for car audio, powersports, motorcycles and marine audio. Very informative graphics enhanced each subject covered during the presentation.
The new Kicker Auto-Tuning Key SMART Amplifiers were covered in detail.
Mark Baker, Celsus UK Director, joined the webinar from the company’s office in Poole Dorest UK. During the webinar Baker snapped and sent images to the 12volt News. “Mike, Josh and I are the only ones in the office for the webinar. As a company we are social distancing like many companies around the world due to COVID-19. We had a program in place to inform dealers about the webinar and many were set to logon for the ZOOM call.”
“Go Overboard” with Kicker Marine Audio.
After the session Baker added “ John Myers did a great job of covering Kicker’s 2020 product lineup. Kicker is very proactive and helps us reach out to our customers in these strange times. These online trainings will help our customers understand the benefits of Kicker products and they get the best from them. Embracing these virtual training sessions is a way forward and we hope to do more.”
Mark Baker, Celsus UK Director, pictured in his office during the Kicker Training ZOOM call.
An over the shoulder look as Josh Baker watches the Kicker Training.
Glasgow added “We have been very busy during this COVID-19 timeframe and are working to provide as much Kicker training as we can. John Myers, Aaron Malin and Carlos Jimenez are really putting in the hours. We had training presentations for South Africa 2 weeks ago. And with the training on May 6th we finished the 4 marine webinars for Spain.”
Kicker has completed 4 training sessions in Spanish, with Carlos Jimenez, for Marine Distributor SportNav in Barcelona Spain.
Those who attended the Kicker Training ZOOM Webinars received a very nice thank you email from the Kicker Tech Force.
Chet Weddle, Director of International Sales Stillwater Designs-Kicker, participated in the all encompassing Zoom Celsus UK presentation.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL (05.08.2020) – Outside Atrend traditional 12 volt products, we are currently offering many PPE related items. Please work with us to help you get your shops back up and running.
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