Massive Audio announced its first licensing deal with BBC Worldwide North America for the production of Doctor Who audio products in North America.
The deal includes a collection of wireless Bluetooth speakers to be released later this year. The speakers are ready to pre-order now at http://shop.massiveaudio.com/collections/doctor-who.
These speakers are aimed at fans of the hit BBC AMERICA Doctor Who sci-fi series as well as tech aficionados.
The first collection includes an 8-inch TARDIS (the Doctor’s space and time machine) wireless Bluetooth speaker as well as two different versions of a speaker shaped as a Dalek (one of the Doctor’s oldest foes). Each model has an array of on-board controls, flashing LED’s and audio clips taken from the actual show.
“As longtime fans of Doctor Who, my team is very excited about this project,” said Jeremy Larsson, Director of Operations for Massive Audio. “We look forward to utilizing our extensive audio engineering background to create these high caliber speakers.”
The company is now accepting pre-orders on its website www.massiveaudio.com. Additionally Massive Audio will be rolling out Doctor Who -themed Bluetooth and wired headphones around the same time with more info on these to come.
Models include:
TARDIS: Model MT40 ~ MSRP of $119.98
Dalek Sec: Model MDBLK ~ MSRP of $119.98
Assault Dalek: Model MDBRZ ~ MSRP of $149.98 “Includes bonus interchangeable appendage”
*Combo packs will also be available that include even more appendages and bonus gifts.
All units feature:
- TARDIS: Six sound clips such as ‘Materialize’ and ‘Cloister Bell’ to indicate functions
- Dalek’s: Six sound clips such as “Exterminate” and ‘Gun blast’ to indicate functions
- TARDIS: LED indicators on top lamp and inner control counsel
- Dalek’s: LED indicators on antennae and eye stalk
- Bluetooth Connection with 33’ range
- Linking capabilities for multiple TARDIS and Dalek surround sound applications
- Auxiliary input for direct connection
- Built in omni-directional microphone for phone calls with noise cancelation
- Multi-Function interface for Volume / Play / Pause / Fast Forward / Rewind / Phone / Power
- Built-in noise rejection circuitry
- USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 10 hour life
- Battery indicator display / voice battery low indicator
- Includes USB and 3.5mm auxiliary cables
For more information please contact Massive Audio: [email protected]
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