Press Release
Issued by Alto Aviation.
November 4, 2007
Embraer Executive Aircraft, São José Dos Campos Brazil has selected Alto Aviation as the baseline IFE audio system for all Legacy 600 aircraft. The first Legacy installation was unveiled at this year's NBAA static aircraft display in Atlanta. The premium Alto cabin audio system utilizes six mid/high enclosures, three subwoofers and two customized EQ amplifiers. The total weight of the system is only 21.4 pounds.
Using acoustic modeling with proprietary software, Alto's engineers have ensured that the cabin passengers will hear the music as the original artist intended. The system design was customized for optimum performance in the Legacy 600 cabin resulting in a high performance, realistic audio reproduction for both music and movies and helps to reduce listener fatigue in the aircraft cabin. Alto has designed the system so that size and weight have been minimized while still producing unrivaled sound quality in the industry. "Small lightweight components, high end audio performance and hands on Alto support made the decision to select Alto Aviation very easy", remarked Steve Scarlata; Vice President of Engineering, Alto Aviation.
Alto worked closely with Embraer to custom design its premium audio system to fit the requirements of the aircraft while maintaining the best possible audio quality for the passengers. New mid/high frequency speaker enclosures were designed to fit within the size constraints of the PSU. A new subwoofer was also designed to fit under a seat base to optimally locate the subwoofer for bass output in the mid cabin area. "Our flexibility and quick turn around time allowed us to work closely with Embraer engineers to create the best system solution for the aircraft in minimal time", commented Don Hamilton, President of Alto Aviation.
The sum of innovative cabin acoustic mapping, the highest quality components and extensive audio expertise equal a custom audio environment with performance in the Legacy cabin rivaling the best home entertainment systems. Alto designs and manufactures premium cabin audio systems for corporate aviation fixed wing and rotary wing assets as well as 135 & 121 operators. A complete line of products including audio amplifiers, entertainment loudspeakers, subwoofers, and page/chime speakers are available to provide custom audio system solutions for any aircraft cabin. Corporate headquarters are located at 113 Tolman Avenue Leominster, MA 01453. For more information Alto can be reached at 800-814-0123 or www.altoaviation.com.