STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® Performance Audio has announced its membership in the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).

KICKER is committed to providing marine audio products that meet the highest standards of quality and safety in the industry, and the NMEA membership further solidifies that position. The NMEA membership adds to KICKER’s current and long-standing group of marine-based trade associations which include the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Additionally and exclusive to NMEA members, NMEA 2000 protocol in a boat allows two-way communication of compatible devices via a hard-wired CAN-Bus connection, which fits well with KICKER’s marine media centers and source units.

“Sharing data across multiple marine components will allow greater control of key features in the KICKER KMC20 and other media centers,” said Phil White, KICKER Marine, RV and Specialty Markets Audio Systems Manager. “Imagine being at the helm, with all of the audio info in front of you on a multi-function display, even if the media center is installed in the cabin. It’s very exciting.”

Select fish finders, chart plotters and navigation systems represent just some of the devices that use the NMEA 2000 protocol, allowing control of virtually every feature on KICKER media centers from a single convenient boat location.

For more information, visit www.nmea.org.

Entertainment Leader’s MS-AV755 True-Marine Entertainment System Wins Product of Excellence Award

Auckland, New Zealand – FUSION® Entertainment has announced that its MS-AV755 True-Marine Entertainment System was selected by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) as the Product of Excellence in the category of Best Multimedia Entertainment Product at the 2017 NMEA Conference and Expo. The award was presented at the convention, which was held at the Hilton Bellevue Hotel in Bellevue, Washington, September 26 through 28. NMEA members selected the Product of Excellence Award winners through an online voting process.

“This is the second year the Best Multimedia Product Award was presented, and the second time FUSION has won this category,” said Chris Baird, managing director, FUSION Entertainment. “We are honored to be recognized, yet again, by our peers and industry professionals for audio excellence.”

The MS-AV755 approaches audio engineering from the perspective of the boat enthusiast and incorporates the latest marine technologies and environmental protection. Offering superior playback of DVD’s, CD’s, USB, Apple iOS and MTP Android/Windows media devices, the MS-AV755 features new Garmin smart watch control via Fusion-Link Lite providing customers control of their entertainment right from their wrist. The HDMI connector with built-in audio return channel (ARC) enables the MS-AV755 to distribute audio from the connected TV through the entertainment system, resulting in a home theater-like experience on board. The easy-to-use FUSION interface allows browsing or streaming of playlists while on the water with track and album data displayed on the optically bonded color LCD display. Multifunction display control is also available on NMEA 2000 networked devices using the award-winning FUSION-Link protocol. Additionally, the MS-AV755 can be controlled wirelessly using the free FUSION-Link remote control app via Bluetooth, ANT and Wi-Fi from supported smartphones and Garmin smart watches. MS-AV755 offers support for up to four independent audio zones, each with volume control options, which are adjustable independently or globally. The scalable system allows for complete sound balance control for any size vessel, which makes the new series an all-in-one solution for entertaining on the high seas.

FUSION, the leader in marine entertainment, is dedicated to offering innovative solutions that enhance personal leisure time, whether on the water or on the road. FUSION, backed by Garmin, builds products that exceed regulatory standards, using the latest technologies at Garmin’s international ISO accredited manufacturing facility.

For more information on the FUSION MS-AV755 True-Marine Entertainment System, FUSION Entertainment or its entire line of marine audio products, visit www.fusionentertainment.com.