Altec Lansing is providing moms with the most compact form of music listening this Mother’s Day season with the inMotion Compact (iMT320). This docking station is praised for its well balanced sound, ease of portability and no-fuss operating features. Compatible with the latest versions of iPhone and iPods, the inMotion Compact runs on batteries as well as AC power for total performance versatility.
Music-loving moms on-the-go finally have a solution that allows them to relax, kick-up their feet, and listen to their favorite tunes whenever and wherever they want. Altec Lansing has developed the newest member of the inMotion line to provide rich sound, intuitive operation, and portability at a great value. The inMotion Compact offers a unique style unlike any other docking station on the market. About the size of a book, an attached soft, leather-like case folds into a stand adding to the visual appeal for fashionable mothers.
“Music is an important part of people’s lives and convenient, mobile music is something almost everyone expects these days,” said Steve Schlangen, product manager at Altec Lansing. “For the moms who have been embracing iPhones, iPods and the latest in music technology, we’ve provided them with a unique speaker that allows them to play music wherever they are and looks great with a functional, wrap-around cover that doubles as a stand.”
Features:
· Simple button controls – easy to use and self navigate
· Small and portable – ability to throw in purse/bag and listen anyplace at any time via AA batteries or AC power
· Stylish case – protects and doubles as a stand when listening
· “Works with iPhone” certification – Ensures crystal clear sound without annoying GSM buzz
· Input jack – 3.5mm jack for second device connection including computers, CD, DVD and MP3 players
Pricing and Availability
The Altec Lansing inMotion Compact (iMT320) is available now at Best Buy, www.Amazon.com and www.alteclansing.com. MSRP is US $79.95.
Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc., today introduced the new MIX™ (iMT800) digital boombox for iPhone and iPod. The MIX features a retro audio rack-style design and a powerful built-in subwoofer to thump big bass from the heart of your scene. Compatible with both iPhone and iPod, the MIX also includes two top-mounted auxiliary inputs plus onboard FM radio and a seven-band graphic equalizer. Its towering volume, perfect clarity and heavyweight bass make the new MIX the ultimate sound system for any party.
“The MIX is the genuine ‘next generation’ boombox for the way music enthusiasts are playing their music today,” said Ed Benforado, Product Category Director. “With rugged style and high end sound, the MIX is perfect for those ‘unofficial DJs’ who like to start their parties with sound. They can ‘mix it up’ between three music player inputs – a 30-pin dock connector for the iPhone and iPod and also two front-facing 3.5mm jacks — so everyone can jump in with their jams. And we’ve included heavy-duty carry handles and battery operation to take the MIX on the road or around the house just as easily.”
Geared to keep the party jumping, the MIX drives your favorite music through specially engineered horn-loaded tweeters and mid-range drivers. The 5.25” side-firing subwoofer and 5.25” tuned passive radiator pump out natural roaring bass, further enhanced with XdB technology for extra heavy punch. A digital 7-band graphic equalizer allows music lovers to quickly tailor the sound to their preferred taste. True to its retro boombox roots, the MIX runs on AC or gives 30 hours of play time on 8 D-cell batteries, even sporting a built-in battery life display.
Made for iPod and Apple-certified to “Work with iPhone,” the MIX is engineered to be immune to GSM signals, therefore preventing the speakers from picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other mobile devices. The music pauses and resumes play before and after taking a voice call without ever switching the iPhone to airplane mode.
The MIX also includes a clip-on carabineer remote control so you don’t lose it at the party. Between parties, a built-in cubby secures the remote so it can always be found.
Go to www.alteclansing.com/fallpk2009 for the full MIX “inspiration” story.
Features
Crystal-clear high end – Specially engineered horn-loaded silk dome tweeters designed for smooth, wide dispersion.
Full mid-range – Two custom-designed drivers push room-filling mids and mid bass.
Fierce bass – XdB bass-enhanced side-firing subwoofer and tuned passive radiator deliver formidable bass.
· Audio Alignment™ – Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
Digital FM radio – Tune in to clean reception with telescopic antenna and four station presets.
AC or battery-powered – Plug in or lose the wires with up to 30 hours of play with 8 D batteries. Battery life is displayed on LCD.
Dual AUX IN jacks – Connect up to two additional audio players via front-facing 3.5mm jacks.
· Clip-on remote – Enhanced wireless carabineer remote provides song and playlist navigation.
Music Pause – Automatically pauses music when a call is received on the iPhone.
Interference Free – Unique design is immune to mobile phone interference, eliminating the need to switch to airplane mode.
· At-A-Glance LCD – Track, artist, album and station display.
Customizable EQ’s – Multiple EQ modes let you adjust your sound, including 7-band graphic equalizer, four EQ presets and separate Bass and Treble controls.
Onboard controls – Control most functions from the unit.
Universal dock for iPhone and iPod – Recharges while it plays your tunes.
Pricing and Availability
The Altec Lansing MIX (iMT800) is now available at Apple retail stores, BestBuy.com, Amazon and other leading consumer electronics retailers, as well as at www.alteclansing.com. MSRP is US$299.95.
For more information on the complete new Fall 2009 audio collection from Altec Lansing, visit www.alteclansing.com.
“The Expressionist PLUS (FX3021) subwoofer packs tremendous punch for its tiny size,“ says Don Milks, Altec Lansing’s Senior Manager, Product Management for PC Audio. “By doing away with the enclosure and making the satellites angle-adjustable, we’ve made it easy for the listener to enjoy a remarkably deep, precise soundstage, no matter what distance or angle they listen from. We think this is the best performing $99 PC speaker on the market.“
The new Expressionist PLUS is a 2.1 channel subwoofer-satellite system featuring a dramatic cone-shaped, bottom loaded subwoofer that at its base is about the size of a small Frisbee disc. This sleek, modern looking sub utilizes a 5.25-inch, long-throw driver for authoritative bass that extends down to 50 Hz, even when placed on a desktop. The bass output is conveniently controlled within fingertip reach, letting the user tailor the optimum balance between sub and satellites. The entire system is driven by an impressive 24 watts of power.
The dual 2-inch full range satellites of the Expressionist PLUS complete the system, and are remarkable achievements of design and simplicity. Their innovative form utilizes Altec Lansing’s Audio Alignment™ craftsmanship that precisely aligns the drivers, enclosure and electronics for natural-sounding audio performance, the way the artist intended. The satellites can be aimed in any direction to focus the soundstage for the ideal listening position, distance and height. The end result is a deep and realistic stereo image that’s exactly proportioned to the listening area.
The diminutive size of the Expressionist PLUS makes it a perfect accompaniment for desktop and laptop computers and other 3.5mm-connected entertainment such as an iPod®. Power and volume controls are conveniently located for easy access.
Altec Lansing’s Expressionist PLUS FX3021 PC Speaker System will be available in June of 2009 at consumer electronics retailers and at www.alteclansing.com.
Altec Lansing announced the addition of the BackBeat™ PRO to the award-winning BackBeat line of stereo earphones and headsets. The BackBeat PRO earphones includes high-end armature technology, engineered to deliver an in-studio sound experience at a price level far below competing headphones costing several hundreds more. The BackBeat PRO technology allows high-definition audio in a uniquely small package, providing a custom occluded fit for superior noise isolation and exceptional comfort.
Altec Lansing designs its audio products for authentic music reproduction, the way the artist intended the sound. The BackBeat PRO earphones use a single balanced armature to achieve musician-grade audio.“The armature is a high-precision microstructure that generates and moves the natural sound through the earphone chamber,” explains Will Squier, Product Manager for Altec Lansing Earphones. “The BackBeat PRO was inspired by custom fit monitor earphones that return only true, reproduced sound for the musical artist while on stage.”
There are three clear benefits to the BackBeat PRO’s armature technology. First, it generates highly-accurate audio frequencies that match the ear’s natural response to sound. Second, it requires less space than traditional speaker microdrivers, assuring a comfortable non-imposing fit within the ear canal. Third, the small size allows for a more custom-fit and a superior seal to block out ambient noise. The passive noise isolation is made possible with multiple sizes of ultra-comfort silicon ear tips, including a set of dual flange tips for extra noise reduction. The result is professional “studio quality” audio that doesn’t compete with outside noise.
Compatibility and Extras:
Compatible with iPod and other MP3 players, as well as the iPhone, the BackBeat PRO uses a standard 3.5 mm connector. The earphones are also ideal for use with desktop and laptop computers, making music editing more comfortable.
The BackBeat PRO cord goes well beyond the ordinary, featuring braided reinforcement for strength and tangle-resistance, smooth PVC coating for friction dampening, and oxygen-free copper for a superior audio conduit. A convenient neoprene carry case and eight-piece fit kit are included.
Best Buy Sound Matters Campaign
Altec Lansing is partnering with Best Buy and their Sound Matters Campaign, http://www.soundmatters.org, to raise awareness among young music listeners of the significance of hearing and hearing loss prevention. The audio performance and ambient noise isolation qualities of the BackBeat PRO earphones let the music enthusiast enjoy full sound definition at lower volumes.
Pricing and Availability
The new BackBeat PRO (model UHP606) is currently available exclusively at Best Buy and www.alteclansing.com for $99.95 U.S. MSRP. For more information visit www.alteclansing.com.
Schlangen claimed that the soft silicone tips were comfortable enough for him that he could wear it, “all day and forget they are in my ears”. I was sure to warn him that would be the first thing I tested once SvenOnTech receives its pair for review. 
With a talk time of 7 hours and nearly 8 days of stand-by, I’ll get a good opportunity to test the comfort of these sweet looking headsets.
Schlangen also pointed out the 906s unique Dual-Mic AudioIQ technology borrowed from its new parent, Plantronics. This technology allows the BackBeat to “accurately isolate voice signals: one microphone captures voice as the second microphone identifies background noise and removes it.” Schlangen said this makes the caller sound as if they are in front of you.
Promises, promises, we know, but Altec has a good track record. We’ll be sure to let you know when what we think once we get our ears on them…all day. 