In applications where aesthetics are as important as high definition audio, the Strategically Hidden Speaker delivers
Phoenix, AZ – (December 5, 2018) – AtlasIED has introduced the SHS Series, Strategically Hidden Speaker, a first-of-its-kind ceiling speaker designed to blend into virtually any environment. A global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio solutions for commercial business environments, AtlasIED introduced the SHS line for installations where wide coverage is crucial and high-definition audio must be heard, not seen.
Today’s business, retail, corporate, and educational environments put as much emphasis on interior design and aesthetics as on the quality and functionality of the integrated technology. The SHS is carefully designed to blend into the aesthetic of any ceiling while retaining optimal sound performance. Exotically different and perfectly disguised, the AtlasIED SHS Series is ideal for applications like background music, paging / notification, and sound masking, and is easy to install in venues and facilities where the technology should not be front-and-center.
The SHS Combines Subtle Form and Optimal Function
The concealed design of the SHS is achieved by Adaptive Dispersion Lens Technology, a new, patented waveguide form. Only a 3-inch diameter lens and a micro trim ring are visible on the ceiling. The dispersion lens can be easily painted or replaced with material to match the ceiling, allowing the SHS to blend in without compromising the architectural aesthetic of the room. For hard-to-match spaces, AtlasIED’s optional DesignLab™ color match process uses high-resolution printing technology to transfer any color or design onto the micro-diffuser, for visual continuity on any ceiling.
Designed to deliver highly intelligible audio, the speaker has a 2-way driver providing high-definition sound. Sound exits the two-way transducer and passes through the patented adaptive dispersion lens for a smooth and uniform frequency response with no “hot spots” common to some loudspeakers. The speaker uses an integrated 32-watt 70V/100V transformer and 40 bypass with a sealed enclosure above the ceiling for optimal bass response. The speaker offers ultra-wide, 180-degree dispersion for full coverage in any environment.
Self-Contained Unit Offers Easy Installation
Easy to install, the self-contained SHS comes with a speaker, enclosure, and adjustable tile rails. Drill a three-inch hole in the ceiling tile, set the speaker through the hole, and snap on the micro diffuser. Pull to retract the expandable tile rail alarms, and installation is complete. No rail screws are required for drop-tile ceiling installations.
The SHS Series speakers include three dispersive lens configurations for flexibility in any installation. The standard lens comes in 4mm and 8mm sizes, ideal for applications with low- to medium-height ceilings. The direct fire lens measures 4mm and includes a direct fire grille for improved intelligibility and greater sound dispersion for use in projects with high ceilings or applications where extreme intelligibility is required, such as public address systems and conference rooms.
Experience the SHS at Integrated Systems Europe
Years in development, the SHS Series fills a necessary niche in commercial ceiling speakers, merging superior sound quality with thoughtful design. By taking a unique and strategic approach to loudspeaker engineering, AtlasIED developed the SHS to put aesthetics first without compromising performance, transforming high definition audio in trendsetting architectural designs.
“The SHS is truly something different. And the audio and design worlds have been waiting for something different for a very long time,” says AtlasIED President and CEO John Ivey. “We are not exaggerating when we say to the commercial integration community: ‘You didn’t see this coming.’”
To experience the superior sound quality and revolutionary design of the SHS Strategically Hidden Speaker, visit AtlasIED at ISE 2019 stand 6-K160. Learn more at atlasied.com/shs-series-
About AtlasIED
A global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio solutions for commercial, corporate, educational, healthcare, retail, transportation, and government environments, AtlasIED brings together the legacy, engineering skills, and legendary service of Atlas Sound and Innovative Electronics Design. Offering industry-leading mass notification, life safety, VoIP, background music, paging, and sound-masking systems, AtlasIED delivers product lines that span wide and deep, with more than 2,000 innovative audio solutions for businesses of every size. Combined, Atlas Sound and IED products have been installed in more than one million businesses over the past 80+ years.
With nine locations and a network of manufacturer representatives and distributors around the world to provide superior support to dealers and customers, AtlasIED’s customer service is an industry benchmark that competitors strive to match. AtlasIED is family-owned, with manufacturing operations in the United States that hold an ISO9001:2008 Quality Standards Certification to ensure consistently high-quality products, service, and support.