AudioControl Brings Complete Lineup of High Performance Car Audio Products to SEMA 2019

AudioControl Brings Complete Lineup of High Performance Car Audio Products to SEMA 2019

 

Best-in-class DSP-enabled amplifiers, vital OEM integration tools and much more make ultimate sound quality attainable for nearly every vehicle  

 

Seattle, WA, October 23^rd, 2019 – AudioControl (audiocontrol.com), makers of innovative high-performance audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets has announced that they will be showcasing a full lineup of premium aftermarket car audio products at the 2019 SEMA tradeshow in Las Vegas, Booth 11665 North Hall. Highlighted new models include 5-channel amplifiers with 1300 watts of total system power and available DSP. Additionally, AudioControl will introduce several new Load Generating Devices (LGD’s) that enable technicians to add aftermarket audio components to a wide range of OEM entertainment systems from Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati.

 

"Our newest amplifiers and LDG’s open up significant opportunities for our dealers, and we are very excited to showcase them at the upcoming SEMA show,” stated Chris Bennett, National Sales Director - Mobile at AudioControl. “Additionally, these new products round out the most compelling full line of aftermarket car audio products available from any brand, including premium amplifiers from 1 to 6-channels, our legendary DM-RTA audio analyzer and OEM integration solutions that represent vital opportunities to deliver best sound quality for each customer."

 

New 5-Channel Amplifiers

Two new 5-channel amplifiers from AudioControl both offer 125 watts X4-channels RMS at 4-Ohm (200watts RMS X4 at 2-Ohm) and 500 watts X1-channel at 2-Ohm along with eight speaker level inputs with selectable summing capability. The D-5.1300 delivers onboard DSP control of all amplified outputs and a pair of low-level outputs as well. The DSP interface is managed by the highly intuitive DM Smart App designed for all of AudioControl’s DSP amplifiers. The LC-5.1300 offers the same outstanding specs and performance without the DSP features.

 

OEM integration with two new Load Generating Devices (LGD)

Most new vehicles use a class D amplifier platform in their factory sound systems. These amplifiers can become unstable when they are connected to aftermarket audio equipment, causing system noise and overall compatibility issues. In order to maximize the upgrade opportunity for 12-volt retailers, AudioControl engineers created the LGD series of solutions, which seamlessly interfaces these newer OEM systems with aftermarket amplifiers. The AudioControl AC-LGD20 was designed specifically for Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati audio systems without an amplifier. The AC-LGD60 provides interface capability for these same vehicles that feature audio systems with an amplifier.

 

DM-RTA

The AudioControl DM-RTA is a sophisticated yet compact audio analyzer containing powerful analysis software designed to provide installers with the features of a fully functioning Oscilloscope, Voltage Meter, Real Time Audio Analyzer (RTA), SPL Meter and Polarity Checker. Because installers are often on-the-go and in cramped spaces when building a car audio system, the DM-RTA was designed to be light weight, compact and durable. Input/output options are staggering, including balanced XLR inputs, phono and RCA style unbalanced inputs as well as speaker level inputs designed to make OEM audio system interface a snap. Digital audio output options include Optical, COAX and USB. The DM-RTA is powered by a 5-hour rechargeable battery so that it can be effortlessly deployed anywhere.

 

PLEASE VISIT AUDIOCONTROL AT 2019 SEMA, BOOTH 11665 NORTH HALL

 

About AudioControl 

AudioControl is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative high-performance audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets since 1977. Based in Seattle, WA, AudioControl offers premium quality home theater and whole-house entertainment products, distributed audio amplifiers for commercial applications and a legacy of outstanding car audio processors, amplifiers and OEM interface solutions sold and installed worldwide by qualified professionals. For more information visit audiocontrol.com  or contact AudioControl at +1 425-775-8461 or e-mail sound.great@audiocontrol.com.

Kingston Digital Introduces New KC600 SATA SSD

Kingston Digital Introduces New KC600 SATA SSD Remarkable Performance in Full Capacity Hardware-based Self Encrypting Drive Features the Latest 3D TLC NAND Technology Fountain Valley, CA – October 21, 2019 –  Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping the KC600 SATA SSD. Designed for use in desktop and notebook workloads, KC600 is a full-capacity SSD that provides remarkable performance. It comes in a 2.5″ form factor using the SATA Rev 3.0 interface with backwards compatibility. KC600 is optimized for functional system responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times. It supports a full-security suite that includes AES-XTS 256-bit hardware-based encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 and eDrive, allowing users to protect and secure their data. KC600 will be available in capacities up to 2TB1 utilizing the latest 3D TLC NAND technology and has read/write speeds up to 550/520MB/s2, respectively. It is offered as both a stand-alone SSD or as a bundle kit which provides everything needed for an easy desktop or notebook upgrade installation.  “Kingston is excited to release our latest 2.5″ SATA SSD with 3D TLC NAND. With full capacities up to 2TB, self-encryption and its impressive speeds, KC600 has exactly what consumers and corporate customers are looking for when they’re ready to upgrade their existing systems,” said Justin Karasek, SSD business manager, Kingston. “Our optional bundle kit that includes an enclosure, cloning software and cables makes it easy for customers to install our new drive.” KC600 is currently available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, with 1024GB and 2048GB shipping soon. KC600 is backed by a limited five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com. KC600 Features and Specifications: Form Factor: 2.5″ Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards capability to SATA Rev 2.0 (3Gb/s) Capacities1: 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB, 2048GB Controller: SMI SM2259 NAND:  3D TLC Encrypted: AES-XTS 256-bit encryption Sequential Read/Write2: 256GB — up to 550/500MB/s 512GB–2048GB — up to 550/520MB/s Maximum 4K Read/Write2: up to 90,000/80,000 IOPS Power Consumption: 0.06W Idle / 0.2W Avg / 1.3W (MAX) Read / 3.2W (MAX) Write Dimensions: 100.1mm x 69.85mm x 7mm Weight: 40g Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz) Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10-2000Hz) Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF Warranty/support3: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support Total Bytes Written (TBW)4: 256GB — 150TB 512GB — 300TB 1024GB — 600TB 2048GB — 1200TB KC600 Part Number Capacity SKC600/256G 256GB KC600 SSD (Stand-alone drive) SKC600/512G 512GB KC600 SSD (Stand-alone drive) SKC600/1024G 1024GB KC600 SSD (Stand-alone drive) SKC600/2048G 2048GB KC600 SSD (Stand-alone drive) SKC600B/256G 256GB KC600 SSD (Desktop/Notebook upgrade kit) SKC600B/512G 512GB KC600 SSD (Desktop/Notebook upgrade kit) SKC600B/1024G 1024GB KC600 SSD (Desktop/Notebook upgrade kit) SKC600B/2048G 2048GB KC600 SSD (Desktop/Notebook upgrade kit) 1 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flashguide. 2 Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage. IOMETER Random 4K Read/Write is based on 8GB partition. 3 Limited warranty based on 5 years or “SSD Life Remaining” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/SSDManager). A new, unused product will show a wear indicator value of one hundred (100), whereas a product that has reached its endurance limit of program erase cycles will show a wear indictor value of one (1). See Kingston.com/wa for details. 4 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A). Kingston can be found on: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kingston Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kingstontechnology Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingstonTech Instagram: https://instagram.com/kingstontechnology LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kingston About Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please call 877-546-4786 or visit kingston.com.

Chuck Berry-Gibson-Announces World Premiere Of ‘Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T’; Gibson Partners With Chuck Berry Family To Create Historically Accurate Guitar

Gibson Announces Release Of First-Ever, Limited-Edition ‘Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T’ Available Worldwide Starting October 18, In Honor Of Chuck Berry’s Birthday   Gibson Partners With Chuck Berry Family To Celebrate “The Father of Rock N’ Roll” With Historically Accurate Signature Guitar Chuck Berry and his 1955 ES-350T. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Download photos and spec sheet: Here.  Watch and share Charles Berry Jr.'s interview: Here.   NASHVILLE, TN (October 18, 2019) Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced the worldwide release of the new, limited-edition Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T. The leading guitar brand joined forces with the Chuck Berry family to create a perfect replica of Chuck’s beloved 1955 ES-350T. The historically accurate guitar will be available starting on October 18, in celebration of the legendary performer’s birthday, at Authorized Gibson Dealers worldwide. For more information, visit www.Gibson.com.   Chuck Berry’s performances on American Bandstand in the 1950’s changed the world of music forever. Dancing and duck-walking across the stage with his lucky bolo tie swinging, Chuck strummed his gorgeous Gibson ES-350T and belted out “Maybellene,” “Johnny B. Goode” and a variety of other hits that influenced nearly every major music act to follow. Chuck and his Gibson 350T guitar personified Rock n’ Roll.   Gibson is honored to present this first-ever Chuck Berry signature guitar, a perfect replica of his 1955 ES 350T, to pay homage to the legendary career of one of music’s greatest pioneers. The Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T features historically-accurate construction and appointments, hand-picked figured maple, a pair of fiery P-90 pickups, a replica strap and a replica of the Zuni “Sun God” bolo tie that Chuck wore throughout the 1950’s. The Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T is a premier limited-edition guitar and only 55 will be available worldwide. Watch and share the interview with Charles Berry Jr: Here. Click on the photo above for the interview. “How is it that I’m now holding a brand-new, as authentic as it gets ES-350T?” explains Charles Berry Jr. (son of Chuck Berry). “Gibson wanted to do a guitar with my Dad…the goal was to make them as authentic as possible. And this is as authentic as possible…absolutely perfect.”   “Chuck Berry’s music has inspired generations of artists all over the world,” said Elizabeth Heidt, Gibson Brands’ Director of Entertainment Relations. “His iconic songwriting and unique performance style shaped the future of the guitar.” Chuck Berry ES-350T. Photos: Here.  Chuck Berry’s music has transcended generations and earns respect to this day because he was truly an entertainer. Chuck, The Father of Rock & Roll, was a musical icon, who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song. Born in St. Louis on October 18, 1926 Berry had many influences on his life that shaped his musical style. He emulated the smooth vocal clarity of his idol, Nat King Cole, while playing blues songs from bands like Muddy Waters. After singing the Jay McShann song called “Confessin’ the Blues” at his high school’s musical he got a thunderous applause for his daring choice, and from then on, Berry had to be onstage.   Berry was signed to Chess Records after Muddy Waters befriended him and suggested contacting the label, and in the summer of 1955, “Maybellene” reached #5 on the Pop Charts and #1 on the R&B Charts. Through Chuck Berry, Chess Records moved from the R&B genre into the mainstream and Berry himself was on his way to stardom. Berry continued with such hits as “Brown-Eyed Handsome Man,” “Too Much Monkey Business,” “Memphis,” “Roll Over, Beethoven!” and “Johnny B. Goode.” “Johnny B. Goode” is Chuck Berry’s masterpiece, as it brings together all the elements of Berry’s unique sound. It cemented his place in rock history and led to fame in the 1950s. Chuck’s popularity garnered him television and movie appearances and he toured incessantly. At the height of his success, Berry was a 30-year-old black man singing to a mostly white, teenage audience. Chuck Berry’s knowledge of the pop market made it possible for him to break color barriers and play to an integrated audience. In the 1960s and 1970s, Berry’s music was the inspiration for such groups as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Berry had a number of comeback recordings and in 1972 had the first #1 Pop Chart hit of his career with “My Ding-A-Ling.” 1986 fittingly saw him inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the very first inductee in history. Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T.   For more information about Chuck Berry:   CHUCKBERRY.COM | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK |  APPLE MUSIC | SPOTIFY     For Gibson, visit:   GIBSON.COM | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE     About Gibson: Gibson Brands, the world’s most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the number one guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger and Gibson Pro Audio division brands Cerwin Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Learn more at http://www.gibson.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.