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It's like a mobile office, drivin' theater and
video arcade all rolled into one very versatile van. |
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Earmark's display van was on the cover and the featured article
in one of the most prestigious mobile electronics magazines,
Auto Sound & Security. |
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The audio/video system is based on the principal that you
don't have to sacrifice space for great sound. Fully loaded
with 22 speakers and every amenity imaginable, this compact
van still comfortably seats four.
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The A/V system's motorized Alpine video display unit is custom
installed into the original factory location. The molded bezel
is textured and dyed to match the factory instrument panel.
The Alpine F#1 Status pre-amp controller and CD player are
integrated into the forward console. Further back in the console,
trimmed in Brazilian Rosewood, is the F#1 remote commander,
a Phoenix Gold Bass Cube control, along with window switches
and the forward cellular handset.
To hide from thieving eyes when the ignition is shut off,
the forward monitor motors back flush with the console, and
the PlayStation system returns on a custom drawer slide.
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A total of 22 Boston Acoustic Pro speakers are housed behind
custom made birch plywood and fiberglass panels in the doors
and rear of the van. This design offers the right weight to
strength ratio. |
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Dual mid-bass, mid-range and tweeters in the front doors provide
breath-taking dynamics. Also, the center channel features dual
mids and tweeters making this the best theater sound you'll
hear in a motor vehicle. |
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Two twelve-inch subs are mounted in sealed enclosures behind
each rear seat. Hidden access and service panels are provided
everywhere. A shroud and grill normally conceals the woofers
and all component speakers. |
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A state of the art video system is run by an Alpine video
switcher which allows the navigation, DVD player, DVD changer,
TV tuner and PlayStation to play through the sound system
or through Alpine wireless headphones. The video system allows
you to watch up to 4 different sources at once. In addition
to the front motorized monitor, there are several viewing
monitors throughout the van. An eight-inch monitor and single
disc DVD player are mounted in the rear of the center console.
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Two Alpine headrest monitors with custom-built shrouds are
angled upward from the rear of the front seats.
The van also includes everything in mobile office for the
executive on the go -- a fax machine, front and rear cellular
handsets, laptop computer and printer, all housed in specially
created drawers and platforms that are pneumatically controlled
and concealed. The pneumatic actuators operate without a whisper.
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Below are two Optima batteries and a power supply allowing
for long-term operation wherever an AC outlet is available.
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An Alpine DVD navigation unit, CD/MP3 changer and DVD changer
are mounted overhead in the rear cargo area. |
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To the left hand side are Boston Acoustics passive crossover
networks mounted behind a plexiglass window and trimmed with
neon. |
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To the right hand side is the Alpine F1 Status digital pre-amp/
equalizer/crossover behind glass with recessed neon.
This processor provides every nuance of control and time alignment.
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The four Phoenix Gold amps consisting of ten channels kick
out over 600 watts of ultra conservative power. Housed in a
custom rack in the rear section, the amps are reversed with
covers off to strut their stuff, and surrounded by red and white
neon. This entire section is behind a single piece of heat-formed
plexiglass. To the left are two large stiffening capacitors.
To the right is a combination fuse and power distribution block.
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| For the latest in mobile electronics technology,
Earmark's Techno-Van is definitely on a roll. Check it out in
person at the Earmark in Addison. See more detailed photos of
the step-by-step construction process. Some of our best design
and fabrication is hidden from view. Most impressive is how
this system was build to be easy for service and future upgrades. |
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