Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics (News - Alert), Inc., is amplifying music and multimedia experiences for Apple customers with the debut of the T612 digital audio system for the iPhone and new iPod family of products.

 

In 2003, Altec Lansing had created the inaugural inMotion iPod audio dock, and currently has a full suite of products that address the listening needs and habits of its consumers.

 

The T612 is said to complement the features of the iPhone (News - Alert), including support for incoming calls. Marion explained that if a call comes in while music is being played, the iPhone gives priority to the call and pauses the music, and after the call is completed, the iPhone is re-docked in the T612 and the music resumes playing at the same song and place.

 

The T612 also supports internal GSM shielding to keep its speakers from picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other mobile devices. In addition, T612 is equipped with neodymium speakers and XdB bass-enhancement technology.

Connections and Controls

 

Marion pointed out that T612 sports Apple’s (News - Alert) Universal Dock to play and charge all iPhone and new-generation iPod models. In addition, the rear of the T612 provides a standard auxiliary-in jack for connection to older iPod models as well as other audio devices.

 

Additionally, the T612 comes equipped with a wireless remote for iPod song navigation functionality, featuring Power, Volume Down, Volume Up, Track Back, Track Forward, Play/Pause, and separate Bass, and Treble controls.

 

The company plans to make T612 available in February 2008.