Maxxsonics’ Provides COVID-19 Support

Posted on April 19, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Maxxsonics.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.20.2020) – With COVID-19 shifting life in many ways, Maxxsonics USA continues to assist the fight against this global crisis by supporting local hospitals and businesses. Maxxsonics has now donated more than 25,000 masks and gloves across the Midwest offering assistance and support to those in need towards the battle against COVID-19.

Alden Stiefel, President/CEO of Maxxsonics USA said,“Maxxsonics USA is committed to helping medical staff, hospitals, first responders, and various people any way we possibly can. We are excited to see other companies in the 12-volt industry join the efforts to help those in need.”

Maxxsonics encourages everyone to join us in the movement for getting crucial medical supplies to those who are in need of them.

Visit maxxsonics.com for more.

The JVC KENWOOD Training Series Is Receiving Solid Attendance

Posted on April 19, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged JVCKENWOOD.

LONG BEACH, CA (04.20.2020) – The JVC KENWOOD webinar series has had a solid turnout as dealers are attending the online sessions. Seth Halstead, National Training and Content Develop Manager stated. “Sessions last week had 50 plus for the JVC trainings and over 100 for the KENWOOD trainings. We began to offer a giveaway contest with a prize of a KENWOOD Qi Charger to provide an additional incentive for dealers to attend.”

John Zambrano, Ai Vinyl Graphics and Mobile Electronics in New Rochelle NY, was the winner of the first KENWOOD CAX-HL10Qi Motorized Clamping Qi Charging Phone Mount prize during the Wednesday April 15th training.

A screenshot of a meeting graphic with Seth, Marcus and Josh (Top L to R)

Zambrano related “The Kenwood seminar I attended was very informative. It’s great to see Kenwood putting together these training webinars during this downtime. Here in New Rochelle New York we are shut down. These webinars are very informative across-the-board and learning more about the Kenwood DVR was super. Also these seminars give us a sense of community. I was thrilled to win the phone charger and can’t wait to get it and put it in my car.”

There are three more KENWOOD Product Training sessions scheduled.

KENWOOD eXcelon Product Training Tuesday, April 21st 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDT.

KENWOOD Regular/Distributor Line Product Training Wednesday April 22nd 5:00 PM to 6:30 EDT.

KENWOOD eXcelon Product Training Thursday April 23rd 6:00 PM to 7:30PM EDT

For more info, contact you KENWOOD Representative or visit jvckenwood.com.

MECA Highlights Daily Manufacturer Member Facebook Posts – Ohio Generator

Posted on April 16, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged MECA.

NASHVILLE, TN (04.17.2020) – MECA, the Mobile Electronics Competition Association, Inc., based in Nashville, begins a series of daily posts featuring 2020 Manufacturer Members at: facebook.com/steve.stern07

The car/truck/motorcycle events, with MECA sound-off contests, have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MECA is working to keep members engaged and ready for future shows, hoping to resume in early summer.

Highlighting the Manufacturer Members, focusing on each brand, and working with the club’s Retail Members to sell the gear is always priority one for the faceted organization. Offering a proven business plan for hosting and sponsoring events, the club has been a beacon for car audio professionals and enthusiasts since 1999.

“Our Manufacturer Members are critical for our club and contests, helping to make what we do bigger and better. The industry benefits from our partnerships with Manufacturer and Retail Members who participate, building and fortifying their brands. These facebook posts will bring a lot of good mojo for our Manufacturer Members.”

See Manufacturer Member section at www.mecacaraudio.com and News regarding the rest of the 2020 season.

DB Research Google Hangouts Training Session

Posted on April 16, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged DB Drive.

HARLINGEN, TX (04.17.2020) – The DB Research Team is staying connected with the 12volt industry and business partners in a number of ways during the Coronavirus National Emergency.

With PPE masks in place, members of the DB Research Team, pictured in this Google Hangout screenshot, are in the company’s conference room in HarlingenTX. Ernie Welch is pictured with a big smile in his Indiana home office. Micah Germann, Outside Sales Representative for the Mountain states with pen in hand, is pictured in his home office.

On Thursday morning, members of the staff from the company’s HQ in Harlingen, participated in a Google Hangouts training session for the company’s new DB Drive PRO6K4MT.

“This 500-Watt dual component set is a single box solution for high volume affordable sound” Ernie Welch, DB Drive National Sales Manager, related to the 12volt News from his home office in Indiana.

The DB Research team utilizes various digital platforms depending on ‘who is where’ in the world.

Continuing Welch offered “During our Google Hangout sessions our inside and outside sales teams are working with dealers to find safe solutions to continuing to do business in today’s marketplace that seems to be different in different states. Seems that many independent dealers are working behind closed doors while practicing safe social distancing guidelines. Many are working by appointment and completing big jobs in their installation bays.”

Visit dbresearch.com for more.

MECA to Feature Daily Manufacturer Member Facebook Posts

Posted on April 15, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged MECA.

NASHVILLE, TN (04.16.2020) – MECA, the Mobile Electronics Competition Association, Inc., based in Nashville, begins a series of daily posts featuring 2020 Manufacturer Members at: facebook.com/steve.stern07

The car / truck / motorcycle events, with MECA sound-off contests, have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MECA is working to keep members engaged and ready for future shows, hoping to resume in early summer.

Highlighting the Manufacturer Members, focusing on each brand, and working with the club’s Retail Members to sell the gear is always priority one for the multi-faceted organization. Offering a proven business plan for hosting and sponsoring events, the club has been a beacon for car audio professionals and enthusiasts since 1999.

See Manufacturer Member section at www.mecacaraudio.com and News regarding the rest of the 2020 season.

Directed Announces New Representation Alignment In Three Territories

Posted on April 15, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Directed.

VISTA, CA (04.16.2020) – Directed is has announced new representation in the following territories and states: Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso. These territories and states were previously covered by Reil’s and Associates.

Al Fontane, Directed VP of Sales, stated “In order to provide the best service and support to our dealers we decided to use three separate rep firms and realign the area between three rep firms for maximum coverage. N&S Marketing will cover Montana and Idaho. Oliver Marketing will cover New Mexico plus El Paso TX. MSS Marketing will cover Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.”

N&S Marketing’s Dale Naeseth stated “For our firm Jack Weiss will now expand the area he covers in Montana and Ryan Christy will expand the territory he covers in Idaho.”

Visit directed.com for more.

Accent Mobile Is In Control

Posted on April 14, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Accent Mobile.

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA (04.15.2020) – Accent Mobile, a division of Accele Electronics focused on solutions for Expeditors, Upfitters and Fleet Managers has announced their latest innovation, a solution for integrating any smart device into the Infotainment screen of most late model vehicles, replicating the vehicle’s OE system.

“Expeditors and Restylers can now offer their customers who purchased vehicles without Android Auto or Apple Car Play a practical solution. Installers can now use our Smartphone Application System to integrate their customers devices seamlessly into factory or aftermarket infotainment screens,” said Bob Goodman, Director Of Channel Sales, Accent Mobile. Our SPA500 enables users to access popular applications installed on their smart devices seamlessly and quickly. The Universal SPA500 kit includes an 8-Way Universal Controller, similar to those found on late model vehicles, a Microphone to access voice control functions, and HDMI and Composite AV connections. Plug & Play versions are available for certain Mercedes and BMW models with more becoming available, added Goodman.

Like all Accent Mobile Products, the Smartphone Application System has a 3 Year Warranty and is available immediately. Additional OE applications will be announced when available, call for applications.

Visit accentmobile.net for more.

Learn Something New with AudioControl Web Training

Posted on April 14, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

SEATTLE, WA (04.14.2020) – The fifth session in our ongoing weekly web training series, we’ll be streaming LIVE from AudioControl HQ.

Join AudioControl’s National Trainer, Matthew Palumbo & Director of Mobile Audio, Chris Bennett for:

“Tech Support: Answers to the most frequently asked tech questions” -a live training direct from AC HQ.

-How do I set up AccuBass?
-How do I do signal summing on an LC7i?
-Why does an Epicenter need to have full range signal?
-What is ANC? How do I deal with that?
-Why is the “Maximized” light on all the time?
These and many other questions will be answered this Thursday at 11:00am PST.

Click HERE to tune in using Zoom.
Click HERE to tune in via Facebook Live.

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.

Directed Appoints Mid-State Distributing in MO, IA, NE, KS, CO, UT, & WY

Posted on April 13, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Directed.

VISTA, CA (04.14.2020) – Directed has announced the appointment of Mid-State Distributing as their new distributor for Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Al Fontane, Directed’s VP of Sales, stated, “We already do business with Mid States in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota so this was an easy decision.”

Tom Kolar, VP of Sales & Marketing for Mid-State Distributing, stated, “We look forward to servicing the new territory and building business and relationships with Directed in our upcoming fall season.”

Visit directed.com and midstatedistributing.com for more.

PAC Announces New RadioPro Integrated Installation Kit for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Posted on April 13, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Jeep, PAC Audio.

CLEARWATER, FL (04.14.2020) – PAC has launched a new RadioPro integrated kit (SKU#: RPK4-CH4103) that allows drivers of 2014 – 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokees to upgrade their factory radios. The kit, equipped for any radio size (5”, 7”, 8.4”), allows the retainment of all factory functionality including vehicle information, performance gauges and climate controls.

The stylish and easy to install kit features OEM quality buttons, knobs and graphical interface creating a familiar user experience while expanding new features via a show-stopping 5.2” LCD touch-screen.

Key Features include:

Factory-matched dash kit with complete set of climate control knobs and buttons (no need to use OE parts)
4 programmable hard buttons with proximity-sense technology for quick access of cameras and more
Retains factory camera (if equipped)
Supports up to 5 driver safety cameras (sold separately)
Accommodates a single-DIN or double-DIN aftermarket radio
Multi-purpose 5.2” touch-screen LCD display for climate control, camera selection, vehicle settings, performance gauges, vehicle information and feature setup (for installer use)

Click here to visit the RPK4-CH4103 product page.