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Alpine Announces Automatic Sound Tuning Processor with Optim8™

The Optim8™ simplifies the tuning process to five minutes

Auburn Hills, Mich. (February 3, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) announces the Alpine Optim8™ 8-Channel Hi-Res Sound Processor and Amplifier with Automatic Sound Tuning. The Optim8™ offers automatic sound-tuning controls that can tune a factory system in less than five minutes.

“We’re excited to introduce the Alpine Optim8™ believing it will eliminate the pain points that are associated with most aftermarket processors,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America. “The Optim8™ makes it easier than ever for both dealers and customers to quickly and effectively tune a factory sound system.”

With a built-in internal 8-channel amplifier and High-Resolution processing (96kHz/24Bit), the Alpine Optim8™ is the all-in-one solution to amplify and sound tune a factory or aftermarket head unit. The amplifier offers 50W x 6 @ 4Ω + 150W x 2 @4Ω or 50W x 6 @2Ω + 300W x 2@ 2Ω, for a solution that’s able to power a full sound system. Digital inputs include Coax and USB (DAC) while a high-level speaker input of up to 30V allows the Optim8™ to connect to a factory amplifier. Outputs include 8-channel 4V RCA.

Automatic Sound Tuning

To address the pain points and intricacies associated with sound system tuning, the Alpine Optim8™ features automatic sound tuning through PC App or IOS App for the iPhone that guides users through quick and simple measurements of their factory or aftermarket sound system. Guided motions on the app instruct the user where to place the external microphone (KTX-CSP1 Tuning Microphone for PC, sold separately) or built-in mic on the iPhone in the front cabin of the vehicle for accurate measurements. This advanced software, partnered with Alpine’s Matrix summing capabilities, eliminates the margin of error when placing the microphone and brings the measurement time down to a mere five minutes.

TheAuto-EQ software, a technology Powered by Eilex PRISM®, analyzes the vehicle’s acoustic response and automatically corrects it in both amplitude and phase domains. The user is then able to tune the sound system to their listening preference by choosing a target curve that is applied to the system in real time.

Contrary to competitor processors that use filter devices such as Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) or Finite Impulse Response (FIR) to measure and tune sound systems, the Optim8™ uses a Variable-Resolution Impulse Response (VIR®) that features a wide bandwidth for High-Resolution audio (10Hz – 48kHz @ 96kHz), making it the ideal product for High-Resolution systems. VIR filters also use lower MIPS (millions of instructions per second) for increased speed and accuracy during tuning, giving the Optim8™ the ability to tune a system in under five minutes.

The Alpine Optim8™ PXE-C80-88 will be available in Spring 2023 for $999.95 and can be purchased at Alpine Authorized retailers and Preferred Online Stores. Please check the store locator on www.alpine-usa.comfor details.

Features:

Alpine PXE-C80-88 Optim8™ 8-Channel Hi-Res Sound Processor and Amplifier with Automatic Sound Tuning

Hi-Res Audio Playback (96kHz/24Bit)
Intuitive Realtime Sound Set-Up with 5 Minute Vehicle Self Tuning
Manual & Automatic Sound Tuning with PC App Control
Automatic Sound Tuning with iPhone App
Anti-EQ for OEM System (Eliminates Factory EQ Curve)
Auto-EQ Powered by Eilex PRISM® with APVD Collection which Quickly Creates a Flat Vehicle Response
31 Band Parametric & Graphic EQ
Outputs: 8-Channel 4V RCA
Digital Inputs: Coax, USB (DAC)
Speaker Input: Up to 30V
Built-in Internal Amplifier: 50W x 6 @ 4Ω + 150Wx 2 @ 4Ω or 50W x 6 @ 2Ω + 300W x 2 @ 2Ω
Compatible with KTX-CSP1 Tuning Microphone (sold separately)

“Eilex PRISM” is a registered trademark in US, Japan and EU.

VIR is a registered trademark in US, Japan and EU by Eilex International, LLC.

Product information is based upon current information at the time of press but cannot be guaranteed. All designs, features, specifications, and delivery dates are subject to change without notice. 

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Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

CONTACTS:

Alps Alpine North America Media Contact

Allison Saunders

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(586) 719-8966

Alpine Offers Training and Certification Opportunities for the Alpine OPTIM™8

Auburn Hills, Mich. (June 21, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will offer training and certification opportunities for Alpine Authorized Retailers and Distributors on the new Alpine OPTIM™8 8-Channel Hi-Res Sound Processor and Amplifier with Automatic Sound Tuning.

Alpine will travel to 11 cities across the country’s west coast, midwest, and east coast regions and feature an in-depth product training session, demos in an OPTIM™8-equipped vehicle, and exclusive event-only specials and giveaways.

“We’re excited to offer this nationwide training to our network of dedicated Alpine Authorized Retailers who are invested in deepening their understanding of the Alpine Product Line,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director of the Alps Alpine Brand Business Unit. “By bringing this product training directly to our dealers, we’re able to provide a pure Alpine Brand experience while offering valuable sales and marketing tactics for this exciting new product.”

Launched earlier this month, the Alpine OPTIM™8 entered the market as a solution to the pain points associated with digital sound processors by offering an automatic sound tuning function that can tune an entire sound system in five minutes. The traveling training event was created as a way for Alpine Authorized Retailers to experience this groundbreaking product firsthand and become “Alpine OPTIM™8 Certified.”

The Alpine OPTIM™8 training events started in California this week and will continue across the country during the 2023 summer season. All U.S. Alpine Authorized Retailers are encouraged to find and register for an Alpine OPTIM™8 Roadshow event near them by talking to their Alpine Representative.