Auburn Hills, Mich. (June 12, 2023) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) is now shipping the Alpine OPTIM™8 8-Channel Hi-Res Sound Processor and Amplifier with Automatic Sound Tuning.
The Alpine OPTIM™8 offers a suite of features, including a built-in 8-channel amplifier that is able to power a full sound system and flexible inputs that can be used with a factory radio or an aftermarket radio. However, the star feature of the product is the automatic sound-tuning controls that can tune a sound system in less than five minutes.
Using a PC App or IOS App for the iPhone (available on the iPhone 10 or newer), the Alpine OPTIM™8 App guides users through a series of quick and simple movements of an external tuning microphone (sold separately) or the built-in iPhone microphone to take measurements of their sound system.
This is made possible by using Acoustic Power Volume Density (APVD), an auto-EQ technology that takes a three-dimensional image of the audio signal within the vehicle’s cabin, accounting for any anomalies or acoustic challenges like a center console or steering wheel, and intelligently flattens the vehicle’s audio curve to create a base for tuning. 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.
The Alpine Optim8™ PXE-C80-88 is available now for $799.95 and can be purchased at Alpine Authorized retailers and Preferred Online Stores. Please check the store locator on www.alpine-usa.com for details.
Features:
Alpine PXE-C80-88 OPTIM™8 8-Channel 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 (must be iPhone 10 or newer)
- Anti-EQ for OEM System (Eliminates Factory EQ Curve)
- Auto-EQ with APVD Collection which Quickly Creates a Flat Vehicle Response
- 8-Channel High-Level/ 6-Channel RCA Audio Signal/Bluetooth® Audio Input
- 31 Band Parametric & Graphic EQ, Time Correction on all 8 channels
- Outputs: 8-Channel 4V RCA
- Digital Inputs: Coax, USB (DAC)
- Speaker Input: Up to 30V
- Built-In Internal Amplifier: 50W x 6 @ 4Ω + 150W x 2 @ 4Ω or 50W x 6 @ 2Ω + 300W x 2 @ 2Ω (4Ω, 14.4V, 1kHz, 10% THD)
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.
