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AEM’s New Loudspeaker System Drives 143 dB and Clear Audio at Range
Canadian avionics manufacturer Anodyne Electronics
Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) recently brought its most efficient loudspeaker system to market.
The Loud Hailer System (LHS41) is AEM’s newest in loudspeaker system technology. Building upon the successes and high performance of AEM’s existing family of loudspeaker systems, the LHS41 delivers unmatched audio quality and sound pressure level (SPL) output from an impressively efficient and relatively compact mechanical package.
Made up of the LS800-34DT (loudspeaker), LSA800-002 (amplifier) and LSC22-10xN (controller), the LHS41 produces 142 dB with extremely low distortion levels and a full system weight at a lean 36.6 lb/16.69 kg (max). As a result of efficient Direct Drive loudspeaker drivers, the LHS41 requires only
BY THE NUMBERS 15,000
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The number of people expected to
attend Vertical Aviation
International’s Verticon Aviation Conference and Trade Show in Dallas Oct. 10-13, 2025. Rotor Pro will be distributing its January-February issue at the show, and you can visit the team at Booth #8739!
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The number of helicopters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) that fought the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires. Cal Fire provided the most aerial support, including six airtankers, of any government agency. In January more than 7,500 state personnel were on the ground working with local and federal partners to respond to the historic Southern California fires.
Jan/Feb 2025
800W peak output power to produce AEM’s loudest and clearest system to date.
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Front-mount auxiliary input allows message transmission from an MP3 player or smartphone
Convenient onboard digital storage for fast recording and playback
Field-adjustable mic input sensitivity function to boost low- level mic signals and reduce feedback
Power-saving Direct Drive loudspeaker drivers Unibody loudspeaker chassis construction
• Standard MIL-STD speaker connectors •
Standard NVIS-compliant lighting
The LHS41 is designed and qualified to fully meet the operational special roles of both super-medium and heavy rotary-wing aircraft.
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The number of British soldiers discovered in an Apache AH1 helicopter. (So what??) From a recently released (edited) report posted by The
Aviationist.com: Ground crews assigned to support a detachment from 653 Squadron AAC were fitting weather protection covers to their Apaches when they noticed the rotors on an aircraft were moving up and down, along with unidentified noises. An investigation located the cause as two personnel out of uniform in the rear cockpit. The male and female, both from a different unit, were ordered to exit and dress in The March of Shame.
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