Altec Lansing Announces New DVD Computer Audio Systems and Speakers for Gamers.MILFORD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999-- Total of Four New Computer Audio Systems At RetailVision Altec Lansing Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of computer and home entertainment sound systems, headphones, and microphones for personal digital media. Technologies, Inc. will showcase four new products, including a new sound system maximized for DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. audio and a computer speaker designed for PC gamers, at Spring RetailVision in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA next month. The products are the ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. 54, ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. 880, ACS33 and ACS22. These new audio systems feature state-of-the-art technology which utilize the power of the PC to greatly enhance the overall audio experience. Featuring such technologies as Dolby(R) ProLogic and Dolby(R) Digital, they bring computer audio to a previously unseen level of power and performance. "We are offering a wide variety of audio systems to the consumer with tremendous features and benefits," said Edward Anchel, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. "Altec Lansing is providing state-of-the-art sound systems taking full advantage of the audio and computer technology available to consumers today." The Altec Lansing ACS54 PowerPlay(tm) Plus is designed especially to meet the sound demands of today's 3D positional audio games and soundcards. The system provides five-channel surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. playback taking full advantage of many PC game audio offerings. The five-piece system boasts a total of 40 watts including a 20 watt wood enclosed subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. . This system allows consumers to experience discrete surround sound truly transforming the game playing experience. The ACS54 will be available at a SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. of $99.95. The ADA880 is a unique three-piece/five-piece audio solution that is perfect for gaming and DVD enthusiasts. Easily placed on the desktop, the satellites disconnect and the rear surround drivers can be placed behind the user to produce Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio playback. Incorporating the company's patented side-firing speaker design, the ADA880 packs a full 80 watts of audio power including a remote control for additional versatility and ease-of-use. This versatile system is the first of its kind and is also being bundled with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and computer systems and will be available at a SRP of $329.95. The ACS33, a three-piece computer speaker system, gives consumers power and performance at a tremendous value with a small footprint. The system has a total 35 watts of power and includes a powered subwoofer adding realism and bass. The unified volume control adjusts the volume on both satellites as well as the subwoofer making volume adjustment easy and seamless. The ACS33 is the perfect upgrade from any two-piece system and provides the consumer incredible three-piece audio output at a phenomenal two-piece price of $49.95. The two-piece ACS22 being introduced by Altec Lansing serves the needs of the value-conscious consumer without sacrificing quality output. It features 10 watts of power and a stereo headphone See headphones. output. It is ideal for consumers who require excellent PC audio for games, CDs or teleconferencing without the need for a subwoofer. This system maintains a small footprint while offering powerful audio output at a SRP of $29.95. All of the products being announced at RetailVision will also be available to Systems Builders through the company's recently announced white box program. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., based in Milford, PA, is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high quality multimedia personal computer and home entertainment sound systems, and is developing a series of solutions for emerging digital technologies. The company employs about 1000 people worldwide. In addition to the company's headquarters, Altec Lansing has offices in Walnut Creek, CA, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo, a manufacturing facility in the People's Republic of China and an Advanced Research and Development Center in Kfar Saba, Israel. Visit the company at www.altecmm.com on the World Wide Web. Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround/Pro-Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. |
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