Altec Lansing popped by our offices earlier today to teach off the successor to its oversized Mix iMT800 iPhone / iPod dock. There isn’t a heck of plenty to discuss by way of changes with the iM810 — the dock is now iPhone 4 certified, the gold trim was changed to silver, and the amber LED have been swapped for blue. The corporate does get some bonus points for reenacting the single scene from Say Anything that any one remembers with the winner of its in-office John Cusack look-alike contest, however. The recent dock packs in a 5.25-inch subwoofer, a seven band graphic equalizer, and a slot for storing its little carabiner-equipped remote — the hulking accessory could also achieve relative portability with the aid of eight D size batteries. It’s available now for $300, Peter Gabriel album not included. Press release after the break.
Just in Time for Summer, the brand new MIX Delivers Shattering Volume and a powerful Feature Set
MILFORD, PA – May 25, 2011 – Today, Altec Lansing announced a higher generation of the epic MIX digital boombox, the mixture iMT810 for users hunting for a strong complement to their iPod or iPhone. With an aggressive design and large sound amplification, the combination is certain to fuel any sized backyard bash from the small family Memorial Day BBQ to a raging pool party.
Building upon the success of the iMT800, the combination is now refined for broader device support, including certification for the iPhone 4. The design retains a functional yet industrial appearance with brushed aluminum accents and grips. The intense electric blue LCD information screen makes it possible for custom personalization when powered on and displays track, device and battery information.
“The mixture digital boombox is for the user who desires to make an announcement – it offers unrivaled presence and amazing audio quality with thunderous bass,” said Steve Schlangen, Senior Product Manager, Altec Lansing. “Hearing is believing, and the recent MIX is a very impressive and flexible audio accessory that delivers powerful sound.”
Geared to maintain the party jumping, the combo delivers room filling sound with the assistance of specially engineered horn-loaded tweeters and mid-range drivers. The large 5.25″ side-firing subwoofer and 5.25″ tuned passive radiator pump out natural roaring bass, further enhanced with XdB technology for an additional heavy punch. With four factory presets in addition to a digital 7-band graphic equalizer, music lovers can quickly tailor the sound to their preferred taste. True to its retro boombox roots, the combo runs on AC or gives 30 hours of play time on eight D-cell batteries, making it easy to play devices outdoors. When connected to an AC adaptor, the combo also charges an iPhone or iPod, and intelligently switches off the charging ability when running on batteries.
Because sharing is half the joys, the mixture enables as much as two additional devices to be connected via the auxiliary input jacks in addition to the choice to play music from the integrated FM radio . The remote control’s clip-on carabineer style ensures it doesn’t wander off within the shuffle. Between parties, a built-in cubby secures the remote so it could always be found.Made for iPod and Apple-certified to “Work with iPhone,” the combo is engineered to be resistant to GSM signals, preventing the speakers from picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other mobile devices. The music pauses and resumes play before and after taking a voice call without ever switching the iPhone to airplane mode.
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