12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (07.20.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 280th time on Friday morning July 19th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the Audio Dreams slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Acworth GA to let them know the news that Rich DeSclafani will be sending a RDV prize their way. James Simpson answered the call and was very happy to hear the news. Audio Dreams makes social media posts to showcase their work to drive visibility and business to their store. 

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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the 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, 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, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY,  Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 280 on Friday, July 26th.

LAKEWOOD, WA (07.17.24) – On the sunny Saturday motorcycle enthusiasts in northern Oregon and southern Washington rolled into the Streetscenes Moto Garage Center in Lakewood WA. Store owner Kevin Lamar organized the event. Bikers started arriving early to register and soon the area surrounding his store was filled with over 50 bikes and over 100 bikers and enthusiasts. A bike wash was also set up to benefit a local charity.

“Feeling the energy from all at the event was special. Our shop has been open for 10 years now and the motorcycle category has grown so much. We are planning additional events this summer as we strive to grow the area biker community even more. Having Mark on site from PRM will help us extend our visibility even more” Lamar stated.

This past Saturday, Mark Giovanetti, the Diamond Audio Northwest representative, was on site the Full Tilt MC Bike Show and Audio Competition and Bike Wash supporting the firm’s Diamond Audio dealer.

Giovannetti related “The sunny day drew a great turnout of over 100 people and 50 bikes attending the event. Kevin’s shop is a strong supporter of the Diamond Audio motorcycle products category and he really organized a super event for area bikers. In addition Jerry Lamm, from nearby Rainier Audio Authority, made the 100 mile trip up from Rainier OR to compete with his new shop bike and took home first prize in the Audio Lightweight Class for the best overall sound. Jerry’s installation tech Dakota Hall made the trip and was absolutely thrilled with the first place prize award.”

DIAMOND BAR, CA (07.17.24) – Matt Daigle has joined the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as Director, Communications for Public and Government Affairs, based in Washington, D.C.

Daigle is a seasoned communicator with more than 20 years of experience and leadership in advocacy and member communications. He has served on Capitol Hill, in a consulting company, and in-house at multiple professional associations.

“We’re very excited to have Matt join SEMA’s D.C. team. He brings a wealth of experience in media relations and advocacy communications,” said Karen Bailey-Chapman, SEMA Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs. “Matt’s expertise will help bolster SEMA and PRI’s brand in Washington, D.C., and state capitols and better elevate the important issues we advocate for on behalf of our industry every day.”

Daigle joins SEMA from the American Hospital Association where, as Director of Advocacy and Member Communications, he collaborated with the policy, federal government relations, and legal departments on developing public- and member-facing messaging reflecting the goals and mission of the association for hospitals and health systems, Congress, government agencies, and the public.

In his new role, Daigle coordinates communications strategies and executions with SEMA’s marketing, councils, membership, political action committees (PACs), and other internal teams. He supports the development and execution of public relations that help shape the views of voters and opinion leaders about the automotive aftermarket industry, its products, and its leadership in the public policy arena.

“I’m excited to join SEMA at such a pivotal time for the automotive aftermarket,” said Daigle. “Our members make a tremendous contribution to the American economy, and I’m looking forward to sharing their accomplishments and driving positive change for the industry.”

A native of South Orleans, Mass., Daigle received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Marist College and a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University.

Visit www.sema.org for more.

ONTARIO, CA (07.17.24) – What better way to enjoy your favorite tunes when you are not in your car than with our new BT-500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. This portable speaker has a built in 3600 mAh Li-ion battery for hours of play while at the beach, camping, at home, or even at a party! Recharge the unit with the supplied USB charge cord and let the music play!

Packed with great features such as Bluetooth, USB-A input ,and Hands-Free calling, selectable custom sound modes, and user selectable RGB Lighting Effects!

The BT-500 also comes equipped with TWS pairing for True Wireless Stereo playback. Connect 2 separate BT-500 Sound Tubes together for an immersive stereo sound experience or share your tunes with a friend while out on a hike, the adventures never have to end with your PowerBass Sound Tube!

The BT-500 PowerBass Sound Tube is Bluetooth ready and will pair with most Bluetooth devices such as iPhone, iPod, android and the likes and provides a handsfree microphone so you can also take calls while enjoying some tunes. Your BT-500 can also charge your mobile device using the USB-A output to plug in and charge while you have party Mode ON!

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

PHOENIX, AZ (07.16.24) – Lucky Star Trading LLC, the parent company of Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Ron Trout as its new President.

Ron Trout brings a wealth of experience to Lucky Star, having spent the last 12 years as Director of Sales for JVC Mobile at JVCKenwood. Prior to that, he dedicated 20 years to Rockford Fosgate, where he launched the company’s technical training school RTTI, founded the accessory division Perfect Interface, and served as VP of New Product Development.

Larry VanSickel, CEO of Lucky Star Trading, commented, “Ron’s decades of experience make him the ideal choice to lead our brands into the future. His strategic insights and market expertise align perfectly with our commitment to innovation and quality. Ron was also a close friend of our late founder, Larry Frederick. They shared many hours together as founding members of IASCA, technical gurus, and friendly competitors.”

Forrest Hamberlin, Cicada Tech Support and Operations Director, added, “I’m excited to work with Ron again. My first job was under his leadership at Rockford Fosgate’s Perfect Interface Division. Given our success at Cicada Audio, I’m confident he will help us manage our current growth trajectory.”

Marty Deane, Cicada Director of Sales and Product Development, stated, “Ron’s track record speaks for itself. His vision will drive Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio to new heights.”

Visit cicadaaudio.com and recoilaudio.com for more.

About Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio:

Cicada Audio, founded by the late Larry Frederick, has been a trailblazer in motorcycle audio systems. Larry’s vision led to iconic brands like Audiomobile, Proton, and Phoenix Gold. Cicada Audio continues this legacy, offering top-tier motorcycle audio solutions.

Recoil Audio, a global brand, focuses on car audio. Their commitment to “quality for price” defines the brand.

For more information, please contact Marty Deane at marty@recoilaudio.com.

JASPER, IN (07.16.24) – Meyer Distributing announces the winner of the Mustang Giveaway: Midwest Aftermarket, a retailer for aftermarket auto parts based in Litchfield, IL.

Holley, Air Lift and Mickey Thompson sponsored the giveaway of this 2024 Mustang GT Premium in Grabber Blue. The 5.0L Mustang was outfitted with a 6-speed manual with Hurst shifter, Recaro seats, 9” Brembo brakes with painted-to-match calipers, active exhaust with Flowmaster Outlaw catback, Carroll Shelby 20×9.5 CS3 Gunmetal front wheels with 255/35R20 Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires, Carroll Shelby 20×11 CS3 Gunmetal rear wheels with 305/35R20 Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires, raised wing rear spoiler, and full Air Lift Performance suspension with 3P and dual compressor setup.

“We are very excited to announce the winner of the Mustang Giveaway to Midwest Aftermarket. The Cooper brothers have been great partners for all aspects of products we carry at Meyer for a long time now,” says Austin Zehr, Performance Sales Manager at Meyer. “It was awesome to be able to deliver the car directly to them at the shop and see their reactions first hand. They have a great team and we look forward to continue watching them grow.”

“My relationship with the Cooper brothers has grown tremendously,” claims Zach Wood, Sales Manager at Meyer. “They are hardworking, good people with a strong vison in sight. They are more than deserving winners of the Mustang Giveaway.”

“The car is way above expectations. I loved to get to meet Austin to hear about all the different aspects of the vehicle and appreciate his willingness to take time out of his day to deliver,” states Zac Cooper, owner of Midwest Aftermarket. “My relationship with Meyer and Zach is amazing. I would have never expected a company the size of Meyer to be such a personal partner and go above and beyond every day to make sure my account is a priority. Relationships in business have become a thing of the past with most companies, but not with Meyer Distributing.”

Meyer Distributing is a complete international automotive and RV/towing distributor. With 107 locations nationwide and over 3,500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, Meyer has a huge inventory of parts to service their customers. With strategically positioned warehouse facilities, Meyer Distributing is able to provide next day delivery to most locations using Meyer Logistics direct ship.

Visit mymeyer.com for more.

PHOENIX, AZ (07.16.24) – Lucky Star Trading, LLC, operating as Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Miller as Regional Sales Manager. This strategic hire comes in response to the surging demand for the company’s Motorcycle Audio category, the last project spearheaded by late founder Larry A. Frederick.

Justin Miller brings over two decades of industry experience to the role, with a strong background in audio solutions for the Powersports and Motorsports markets. His appointment is aimed at managing the explosive growth in the Motorcycle Audio segment while upholding the company’s commitment to quality and innovation.

The late Larry A. Frederick, co-founder of Cicada Audio, had previously stated, “The Motorcycle Audio market represents an untapped potential for high-quality, innovative audio solutions. Our goal is to revolutionize how riders experience music on the road.” This vision has proven prescient, with the category experiencing unprecedented demand.

Ron Trout, newly appointed President of Lucky Star Trading, commented on the hire: “Justin’s extensive experience and deep understanding of our market make him the ideal candidate to lead our regional sales efforts. His addition to the team will help us meet the growing demand while maintaining the high standards set by Larry Frederick.”

Marty Deane, Director of Sales and Product Development, added, “The response to our Motorcycle Audio line has been overwhelming. Justin’s expertise will be crucial in managing this growth and expanding our market presence. His appointment reaffirms our commitment to Larry’s vision of delivering exceptional audio experiences to motorcycle enthusiasts.”

Miller’s role will involve overseeing sales strategies, building customer relationships, and ensuring the successful market penetration of both Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio products across his assigned region.

“I’m honored to join the team at Lucky Star Trading,” said Justin Miller. “Larry Frederick’s legacy in the audio industry is unparalleled, and I’m excited to contribute to the continued success of his final project. The potential in the Motorcycle Audio category is enormous, and I look forward to helping the company meet this growing demand.”

Visit cicadaaudio.com and recoilaudio.com for more.

About Lucky Star Trading, LLC (Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio): Lucky Star Trading, LLC, operating as Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio, is a leader in innovative audio solutions. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, the company offers a wide range of audio products designed to enhance the listening experience, particularly in the Powersports and Motorsports markets.

Contact: Marty Deane Director of Sales and Product Development Cicada Audio and Recoil Audio Email: marty@cicadaaudio.com Phone: 480-716-7769

PHOENIX, AZ (06.10.24) – Orion Car Audio proudly announces the return of industry legend Bill Turner as the Vice President of Dealer Success. The board of directors has chosen Bill Turner to lead Orion’s efforts and report directly to the investors. With a clear mission to revive American-made car audio and reintroduce the Original Orion experience in 2024, Bill Turner’s return to Orion marks a significant turning point for the brand.

Bill Turner brings an unparalleled level of devotion to Orion, spearheading the revival of the brand. With decades of experience in selling Orion’s products to installers, retailers, and mobile enthusiasts, Bill is reuniting the talented individuals who played a crucial role in Orion’s success.

“Our vision is to resurrect the spirit of the old Orion. We want to go beyond offering U.S.-made products and develop a symbiotic relationship with our dealers—treating them as part of our family once again,” says Bill Turner. “We are determined to support the growth of independent specialty retailers and invite them to test our commitment by engaging in our free 60-day trial. Contact family@orioncaraudio.com today and take us for a test ride.”

Bill Turner’s primary responsibilities at Orion are twofold: to revitalize American-made car audio and to foster Orion family support for independent specialty retailers. Orion is currently in the process of assembling the Original Orion family once again, and they are reaching out to those who share their passion for Orion.

“We are thrilled to be bringing back the Original Orion experience and are committed to building strong dealer relationships, just like in the early days of Orion,” adds Bill Turner. “We welcome those who share our passion for Orion to reach out to us at family@OrionCarAudio.com. We would love to speak with anyone who wants to be part of the Original Orion family.”

Orion fans should visit the updated website OrionCarAudio.com and hear our vision directly from Bill Turner and the other Orion O.G.’s. (Old Guys).

From customers to competitors and every retailer in between, if you have a question, hit us up at family@OrionCarAudio.com

BOCA RATON, FL (06.10.24) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced that experienced industry executives J.R. Stocks and Kurt Hurley have joined the company as it continues to experience explosive growth.

Stocks has been named Tint World’s chief growth officer and Hurley has been named vice president of marketing. They lead a fast-growing Tint World corporate team that continues its investment in talent and franchisee support in 2024 with enhanced business coaching, accounting and operations departments.

“J.R. and Kurt know what it takes to thrive and excel in high-growth industries,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “They’ve demonstrated they share our vision to empower franchisees with the proven tools and systems that help them succeed, and we’re proud to have them in the Tint World family. Their leadership skills and experience will be critical as Tint World continues building the number-one franchise brand for automotive aftermarket solutions.”

Stocks has more than 25 years of experience shaping the automotive and marine electronics industries, including extensive experience as a vice president and C-level executive. In his new position, he leads Tint World’s business development and growth strategies.

“This is an incredible opportunity to be part of something special,” Stocks said. “Tint World’s innovative systems and processes are transforming the automotive franchise market. It’s exciting to be part of this groundbreaking enterprise and to be in position to accelerate Tint World’s growth while having a positive impact on the lives and careers of all our franchisees.”

Hurley brings more than 25 years of marketing and entrepreneurial experience across multiple industries to his new role. He has overseen holistic marketing operations for a range of health care, home service, finance and marketing businesses. In his new role, he supports the franchise’s continuing fast growth through innovative communications and brand consistency.

“Tint World is recognized as the most trusted franchise brand in the industry,” Hurley said. “The corporate team is talented and passionate, and our franchisees are committed to delivering world-class service to their communities. It’s a joy to develop and execute messaging and marketing efforts that continue elevating the brand and enhancing the company’s position as the industry leader.”

Visit tintworld.com for more.

IRVINE, CA (07.10.24) – Audison has announced the release of its highly anticipated bit Drive 2.0 software, featuring the innovative ACCORDO auto-tuning. Now, at the push of a button, this cutting-edge technology offers an industry-first guarantee of audio quality configuration for DSP-equipped products.

Developed by the Audison R&D team, ACCORDO acoustically tunes a car audio system to a selected target with time and phase alignment. This innovative feature not only saves time but also ensures a high-quality audio experience. In a few moments, the step-by-step wizard procedure performs output EQ, level, and time delay adjustments using a single external microphone or soundcard. Simply connect your microphone, select a target curve, or create your own. ACCORDO does the rest.

“With ACCORDO, we are the only company that can guarantee high-quality sound in a vehicle to our dealers and their customers,” said Pietro Pantaleone, President of Elettromedia Group. “Now dealers and their technical staff can spend less time tuning a car audio system and get better results for their customers guaranteed by Audison.”

Audison bit Drive continues its lead as an industry-standard DSP software platform without the need for expensive external hardware. In addition to the extensive features from previous releases, bit Drive features a range of new tools, including:

Upmixer: A proprietary algorithm that creates a wider spatial image for driver and passenger seats, significantly improving the listening experience. The algorithm reproduces monophonic music content on the center speaker while maintaining stereophonic content on the left and right channels. Upmixer offers three modes (Wide, Default, Narrow) to match your stage width preferences.

Target Curve Management: Includes an eleven-band parametric/graphic EQ, six preloaded target curves, and import/export options for target curve files.

Preferential Memories: The device automatically switches to the selected memory whenever a source change occurs, ensuring a consistent and optimal listening experience.
Import EQ Settings from REW: Allows seamless import of EQ filter settings from REW for advanced acoustic measurements.

Advanced Time Delay Management: Streamlines the entry of output time delay settings with an integrated window in the main GUI.

Shortcuts: Enhances tuning efficiency with keyboard shortcuts compatible with QWERTY, QWERTZ, and AZERTY layouts.

“Audison has refined what we thought was the best system and made it better,” said Ken Ward, a car audio industry veteran with 30 years of experience. “There is no expensive equipment for the dealers, and anyone trained on bit Drive only needs to learn a few new features to offer customers a guaranteed high-quality audio experience.”

bit Drive 2.0 and the accompanying ACCORDO are available for free download now in the U.S. at Audison.com.