DETROIT, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on its
rich heritage of leadership in audio technology, Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America is launching the newest
generation of its acclaimed ELS audio brand — the ELS Studio
Premium Audio System. The system made its debut at the LA Auto Show
in November on the all-new 2014 Acura RLX and appears in the MDX
prototype that Acura revealed at the auto show. ELS Studio embodies
nine years of relentless improvement to recreate the emotional
experience of the recording studio.
"ELS Studio is without question the most advanced premium audio
system that we have ever developed," said Elliot "ELS" Scheiner,
the multi-Grammy® Award-winning producer/engineer. "Our
goal was to take premium audio to the next level by underscoring an
exceptional experience for the driver. We were able to accomplish
this by specifying the quality of the in-vehicle system hardware
using studio equipment performance as our reference."
ELS Studio Premium Audio is a collaboration between Scheiner,
Panasonic and Acura engineers. Personally involved in each phase of
development, Scheiner utilized his expertise as a professional
recording engineer and producer to tune the ELS Studio Premium
Audio system to the RLX's and MDX prototype specific acoustic
environments.
Each system features a new, high performance amplifier that
provides powerful and accurate midrange and high frequency response
with increased clarity. The RLX's ELS Studio Premium Audio System's
14 speakers create a dynamic listening experience for all seating
positions.
2014 ELS Studio/RLX System highlights:
- Hybrid, Titanium Dome Tweeters reproduce a wide frequency range
and low distortion
- 8cm Super Dynamic Range Speaker with double press polypropylene
cone providing low distortion and extended bass
- 17cm Super Dynamic Range Speakers in the front and rear door
featuring extremely lightweight designs
- 20cm Super Low Distortion Driver (SLDD) Subwoofer with extended
bass response
- Multi-Channel Power Amplifier with 588 watts and powerful DSP
for sound quality enhancements and independent control of front and
rear door tweeters
"A key objective of the system was to provide listeners with the
feeling of a studio sound environment inside their vehicle," said
Tom Dunn, Panasonic Automotive
Systems of America, Director of Marketing and New Business
Development. "With ELS Surround available throughout the Acura
vehicle line-up, the ELS Studio designation serves to distinguish
this system, as well as the Acura RLX and MDX, as the ultimate
automotive audio experience."
The MDX prototype will replace the current generation that's
been in production since 2007. Specifications for the 2014 MDX and
the ELS Studio Premium Audio System will be announced when the
production version of the car is released.
About Elliot Scheiner
After nearly 40 years in the music industry, Elliot Scheiner continues to be a highly
sought-after producer and engineer. His career includes work with
such music legends as the Eagles, Steely Dan, REM, Foo Fighters,
Beck, Queen, Sting, Van Morrison and
Eric Clapton. Scheiner has 24 Grammy
nominations and has won his seven Grammy Awards, including the 2012
Grammy for Best Surround Sound Album for Layla And Other Assorted
Love Songs (Super Deluxe Edition) by Derek and the Dominos.
Scheiner's recent works include, surround mix engineer for the
documentary film on the Eagles' titled, "The History of the
Eagles," which will premier at this year's Sundance Film Festival,
and as mix engineer on Paul
McCartney latest album, "Kisses on the Bottom." His
extensive industry accolades include an Emmy® for his
work with the Eagles on their farewell tour broadcast and he has
received four Emmy nominations. A TEC Hall of Fame inductee,
Scheiner is the inaugural recipient of the Surround Pioneer Award,
which honors individuals who have made significant groundbreaking
contributions to the art of surround music production.
He holds an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music. Scheiner is the
first American to be awarded the Master of Sound honor from the
Japan Audio Society.
About Acura
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance
luxury vehicles through a network of 272 dealers within
the United States. The Acura
lineup features seven distinctive models including the RL luxury
performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX Sport
Wagon and sedan, the ILX compact luxury sedan, the RDX luxury
crossover SUV, the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the ZDX
four-door sports coupe.
Additional media information including detailed features,
pricing and high-resolution photography of the Acura model line is
available at www.acuranews.com. Consumer
information is available at www.acura.com.
About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Based in Peachtree City,
Georgia, and with Detroit-area operations located in
Farmington Hills, Mich., Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America is a division company of
Secaucus, New Jersey-based
Panasonic Corporation of North
America, the principal North American subsidiary of
Panasonic Corporation. (NYSE: PC) of Osaka, Japan, one of the world's leading
developers and producers of innovative digital and other electronic
products for consumer, business and industrial use. Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America also acts as the North
American operating company of Panasonic's Automotive Systems
Company of Japan, which
coordinates global automotive industry systems and components
operations. For more information on Panasonic Automotive, please
visit: www.panasonic.com/business/automotive.
*ELS Studio is the registered trademark of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, all
rights reserved. Acura, RLX, TSX, ILX, TL, RDX, MDX, and ZDX are
trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. GRAMMY is the trademark of the
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
SOURCE Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America