After more than three decades of relentless innovation and research in the audio industry, a groundbreaking advancement has emerged: the RMD® (Ring Mode Drive). This technology marks a significant milestone, redefining how sound is produced, propagated, and integrated across various applications.
The Essence of RMD® Technology
The RMD® system represents an optimum point source capable of delivering sound across an impressive 8-octave range. Its scalability allows it to be customized in size, thickness, and performance, making it adaptable to a wide array of uses. Whether embedded invisibly into surfaces, waterproofed for outdoor or marine environments, or employed as standalone loudspeakers, RMD® opens new horizons in sound reproduction.
Versatile Applications
This technology is versatile enough to be integrated into numerous fields, including:
- Headphones
- Automotive audio systems
- Aviation communication and entertainment
- Residential sound setups
- Professional audio (ProAudio)
- High-fidelity (Hi-Fi) sound systems
It can be seamlessly concealed within surfaces or used as visible, standalone units, offering unmatched flexibility for designers and engineers.
Experience the RMD® Innovation
Interested parties can experience the RMD® system firsthand at:
- Hall 3 L07 during the trade shows
- Show car located in front of Hall 3
- Hi-Fi Studio Bernd Müller
Lütticher Str. 15, 50674 Köln
Email: mail@hifi.de
Phone: +49 221 78 88 061
Technical Highlights and Specifications
The RMD® speaker systems boast impressive technical capabilities tailored for high-end and professional applications:
- Frequency Range: From 25 Hz to 35,000 Hz, ensuring deep bass and clear treble across the spectrum
- Power Options: Fully active configurations ranging from 4 x 125 watts up to 4 x 500 watts
- Scalability & Integration: Can be controlled and played as network IP devices via WLAN, LAN, or Bluetooth
- Compatibility: Managed through iOS and Android Apps, Bluetooth remotes, browsers, or direct connections with media players like JRiver, Audirvana, or Neutron
Inputs & Outputs
- Inputs:
- HDMI ARC
- 2 analog XLR/Cinch
- 3 digital XLR/Cinch/Optical
- Trigger in for automation
- Outputs:
- 2 analog XLR/Cinch
- Subwoofer output (XLR/Cinch)
- Trigger out for synchronized operation
Audio Processing & Control
- Processing Features:
- Crossovers, equalization, compensation, time alignment, sub- and line-out (software-controlled, no dedicated DSP hardware)
- Onboard Hardware:
- i.MX 8M mini quad-core processor
- DAC/ADC: ESS Sabre Reference and ESS Sabre Pro
- High-Resolution Audio: PCM up to 384 kHz, 32-bit
- Digital Link: Supports up to 4 channels at 192 kHz/32-bit via LAN or digital link
- Dante Rx: for multi-channel audio streaming
Conclusion
The RMD® (Ring Mode Drive) technology signifies a new era in audio engineering, offering unmatched scalability, integration, and performance. Whether for high-end Hi-Fi, professional installations, or embedded surface sound solutions, this innovation is set to revolutionize the industry.
