FeONIC® Technology Ltd designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a range of uniquely powerful audio products. Since 2001 the company has developed a range of innovative designs of wide bandwidth audio actuators that are increasingly being used where intelligibility, clarity and quality audio is important. FeONIC Audio Drives efficiently turn structures and surfaces into omni-directional speakers particularly in public buildings, the transport industry and the marine environment in accordance with safety compliance legislation.
A commitment to high volume manufacturing supports a number of industry focused sales teams around the world, where the advantages of FeONIC technology offer superior, cost effective solutions not achievable with traditional moving coil based speaker technology. Low power consumption and high acoustic efficiency ensures that only those intended to hear messages actually do, with lower noise pollution, higher intelligibility consuming less energy in an immersive customer experience - when compared to traditional speaker based solutions. FeONIC’s highly intelligible acoustic solutions make compliant voice alarm solutions more possible, and set the standards for audio projects of the future with significant financial benefits.
FeONIC® Audio Technology is changing the way architects, audio designers and consumers solve acoustic problems.
MARKET SECTORS
FeONIC audio drives are more powerful than traditional speakers. By attaching a FeONIC drive to a resonant material, glass, wood, plasterboard or metal, the surface is transformed into a high quality wide bandwidth speaker that emits sound evenly across its entire surface area.
Perforations or grills are unnecessary, FeONIC’S solid state technology is robust and rugged, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and environmental conditions. Mounting on the rear of the panel guarantees that they are totally vandal proof.
DOMESTIC
FeONIC home audio systems create totally immersive experiences, without speaker boxes or wires. Systems can range from a single channel to a multichannel surround sound installation.
Floors, walls, ceilings, bed heads and doors can all be easily converted into high quality speakers using FeONIC plug and play technology.
FeONIC technology can be used in humid or damp environments including bathrooms and outdoors.
COMMERCIAL
FeONIC audio drives can transform both contemporary and traditional materials into speakers, and comply with Grade 1 listed requirements.
Commercial cladding materials such as GRP, GRC, composite board, plaster and wood based materials can perform in exciting and effective ways, creating new opportunities for designers who want to integrate sound invisibly into commercial building concepts.
PRO AUDIO
Working closely with Pro-Audio installation partners, FeONIC technology has been successfully used in stadia, sports arenas and public galleries. In one such public gallery a 300 year old 1000m2 solid oaf floor has been driven by 24 wireless sound zones enabling discreet audio when used in "gallery" mode whilst a single zone mode fulfills public address and larger events
Sound losses (from the floor to the ear) are much more even when compared to traditional high level or ceiling mounted speakers and the faster transmission speed of FeONIC vibrations through the floor negate traditional audio "hot spots".
MARINE
FeONIC drives are solid state audio drives that do not use speaker cones. They are resistant to moisture ingress (up to IP67), and withstand temperatures in excess of 100°C.
The very high degrees of acoustic conduction through marine structures enables sound to be very evenly distributed throughout the desired zones, reducing the number of traditional horn speakers used.
Equally suitable for both outer deck and cabin use, FeONIC drives can also be attached to the hull to project sound 10m below the surface of the water.
TRANSPORT
Offering architects and audio designers a new approach to voice alarms and public announcements in public places for example train/bus stations, airports. FeONIC technology exceeds EN60849 intelligibility standards at very low power levels.
FeONIC’s low profile designs can be integrated into wall claddings and tunnel linings, without compromise to the designers vision, or the acousticians goal, outperforming many of today’s traditional speaker based solutions delivering an improved customer experience.
RETAIL/ EVENTS
WHISPERING WINDOW
FeONIC’s Whispering Window has a five year history of increasing retail sales around the world. Whispering Window campaigns consistently achieve up to 50% increase in promoted product sales for like for like comparisons with non participating stores.
Solutions include noise management ensuring that the audio output does not contravene local noise regulations.
FeONIC PRODUCTS
FeONIC audio drives can deliver massive forces which when coupled to resonant surfaces results in the surface radiating a high quality audio output across it’s entire surface in a phenomenon known as a "dispersed mode loudspeaker" (DML).
DML’s are particularly useful when sound needs to be communicated to people inside buildings, on boats, in stations, planes, trains shops, restaurants, indeed anywhere where a traditional speaker arrangement of speakers positioned ‘away’ from people, is ineffective.
FeONIC F1.3 AUDIO DRIVE
Wide bandwidth 63Hz-20KHz audio drive suitable for driving a wide range of material up to 100kg/m2. 4Ω plug and play compatibility.
Supplied with Scotch 3M permanent self adhesive tape for mounting onto non porous materials, (glass, metals high gloss polymers), or optional mounting bracket for installation onto porous surfaces.
ACCESSORIES
F1.3 Mounting plates; for non porous/rough surfaces
Part Reference: F1.3 Mounting Plates
DATASHEET PDF
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance: Integrated Circuitry: Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Weight: Dimensions: Mounting method: Connection to amplifier: Maximum power rating: Sensitivity: (glass) Sensitivity : (MDF) Typical Bandwidth: Sound Pressure Level: (glass) Sound Pressure Level: (MDF) Speech Transmission Index / Common Intelligibility Scale: Environmental protection:
4 Ohms 3 way cross over & circuit protection -20°C to +80°C* (-50°F to 176°F) -20°C to +100°C* (-50°F to 212°F) c1500g 57mm (W) x 118mm (L) x 55.5mm (H) 3M VHB adhesive tape or optional mounting plate with screw holes Binding posts 100Watt / 50Watt 100V line with additional transformer 69dBA @ 1m 69dBA @ 1m 63Hz-20,000Hz Peak 98dBA (SPL 95dBA) @ 1kHz 1m Peak 102dBA (SPL 99dBA) @ 1kHz 1m 0.60 to 0.75 / 0.78 to 0.88 IP55 (Impervious to moisture damage**)
FeONIC F4 AUDIO DRIVE
Exceptional bandwidth for low profile size, 100Hz-20KHz audio drive suitable for driving a wide range of material up to 25kg/m2. 4Ω plug and play.
Supplied with Scotch 3M permanent self adhesive tape for mounting onto non porous materials, (glass, metals high gloss polymers), or optional mounting bracket for installation onto porous surfaces
ACCESSORIES
F4 Mounting plates; for non porous/rough surfaces
Part Reference: F4 Mounting Plates
DATASHEET PDF
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance: Integrated Circuitry: Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Weight: Dimensions: Mounting method: Connection to amplifier: Maximum power rating: Sensitivity: (glass) Sensitivity : (MDF) Typical Bandwidth: Sound Pressure Level: (glass) Sound Pressure Level: (MDF) Speech Transmission Index / Common Intelligibility Scale: Environmental protection:
4 Ohms 2 way cross over & circuit protection -20°C to +80°C* (-50°F to 176°F) -20°C to +100°C* (-50°F to 212°F) c370g 76.5mm (W) x 46mm (L) x 26mm (H) 3M VHB adhesive tape or optional mounting plate with screw holes Flylead with 1.5m cable 20Watt with additional transformer 63dBA @ 1m 67dBA @ 1m 100Hz-20,000Hz Peak 89dBA (SPL 85dBA) @ 1kHz 1m Peak 89dBA (SPL 85dBA) @ 1kHz 1m 0.60 to 0.75 / 0.78 to 0.88 IP55 (Impervious to moisture damage)
FeONIC D2 MARINE DRIVE
High powered marine drive designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions. Designed to IP67 sealed standards , manufactured in robust Polyamide capable of withstanding sun, sea salt and water ingress. 100V line or 4Ω format, the D2 can replace multiple traditional horn speakers using the ship’s structure as a efficient audio transmitter for high volume voice alarm / public announcements warnings.
ACCESSORIES
D2 Mounting plates; for non porous/rough surfaces
Part Reference: D2 Mounting Plates
DATASHEET PDF
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance: Integrated Circuitry: Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Weight: Dimensions: Mounting method: Connection to amplifier: Maximum power rating: Sensitivity: (glass) Sensitivity: (MDF) Typical Bandwidth: Sound Pressure Level: (glass) Sound Pressure Level: (MDF) Speech Transmission Index / Common Intelligibility Scale Environmental protection: Flammability UL Rating: Material/Colour:
4 Ohms 100V line transformer -20°C to +120°C (-50°F to 248°F) -50°C to +120°C (-122°F to 248°F) c3.4kg 192mm (H) x 160mm (Footprint Diameter) Mounting plate welded/bonded to surface, sounder mounted to plate with screws 100V Transformer 50W - 12.5W/25W/37.5W/50W 79dBA @ 1m 66dBA @ 1m 150Hz-15,000Hz Peak 103dBA (SPL 100dBA) @ 1kHz 1m Peak 94dBA (SPL 89dBA) @ 1kHz 1m 0.60 to 0.75 / 0.78 to 0.88 IP67 94-V0 Cover:Polyamide/ Signal white RAL 9003 Base: Aluminium/ Signal white RAL 9003
FeONIC S1 DRIVE
Wide bandwidth 63Hz-20KHz audio drive suitable for driving a wide range of material up to 100kg/m2. 4Ω plug and play compatibility.
Supplied with Scotch 3M permanent self adhesive tape for mounting onto non porous materials, (glass, metals high gloss polymers), or optional mounting bracket for installation onto porous surfaces.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power rating: Impedance: Dimensions: Weight: Mounting Method: Mounting hole diameter: Mounting hole spacing: Connection to amplifier: Cable length: Typical Bandwidth:
50 Watts (runs off subwoofer amplifiers with a minimum of 50W power rating) 4Ω Diameter 162mm (max) x Height 58mm 1.4Kg 3M VHB adhesive tape and/or mounting holes 4.2mm 101.6mm (4") square Bare ends 6m 20Hz - 200Hz
FeONIC F1M AMPLIFIER
The 100 watt F1M has been specifically designed to compliment the F1.3 audio drive. Compact and efficient this next generation Hypex designed Class D amplifier extracts every dB from FeONIC technology with very low heat output.
Particularly suitable for FeONIC Floor installations, where high load surfaces are to be driven
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements: Audio in connection: Audio out connections: Dimension: Weight: Input impedance: Output impedance: Output power: Frequency response: Operating temperature:
100V-240V (mains power) Phono socket Binding posts 7.1cm (W) x 25.0cm (L) x 10.4cm (H) 2.4Kg 47kΩ 4Ω 100Watt 12Hz-50kHz 0°C - 65°C
FeONIC F110 AMPLIFIER
Extremely compact, high efficiency single channel 8 watt Class D amplifier designed to drive the F4 audio drive to 78dB with wide frequency response.
Available as an inline solution for ease of installation and use.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DC Input: Audio in connection: Audio out connection: Dimensions: Weight: Enclosure description: Input impedance: Output impedance: Output power: Frequency response: Operating temperature: AC Adapter (with interchangeable international plugs) Input: Output: Dimensions (not inc plugs): Weight (inc plugs):
12VDC 3.5mm Stereo jack plug on 75cm fly lead Gold plated RCA phono socket 51mm (W) x 73mm (L) x 25mm (H) 69g Black ABS 25kΩ 4Ω 8Watt 20Hz-20kHz 0°C - +50°C AC 100 to 230V, 50/60Hz 12VDC 0.83A 51mm (W) x 84mm (L) x 33mm (H) 221g
FeONIC F230AGC AMPLIFIER
Rack mountable or surface mounted 2 x 30 watt class D amplifier with automatic gain control for noise management.
Designed to work with either the F4 or F1.3, this product has been used successfully in the FeONIC Whispering Window solution for a number of years.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements: Audio in connections: Audio out connections: Dimensions: Weight: Specifications (per channel) Input impedance: Output impedance: Output power: Frequency response: Operating temperature:
24VDC, 2Amps, filtered Phono sockets Phoenix screw terminals 18.0cm (W) x 29.9cm (L) x 4.4cm (H) 1.18Kg 10kΩ 8Ω 30 Watts music 50Hz-17kHz 0°C - +50°C
WHISPERING WINDOW
Retail promotional device with five year history of sales uplift success with a number of leading UK retailers.
Plug and play boxed solutions suitable for noise managed installations (malls, out of town) or larger windows requiring high powered audio where noise management is required.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance: Input Level: Output Impedance: Output Power: Frequency response: Operating temperature: Weight: Dimensions:
10kOhms -10dBm nominal, 200mVp-p 8 Ohms 30 Watts Music (per channel) 100Hz- 17kHz 0°CC to 50°CC (32°CF to 122°CF) 1.18kg (H x W x D) 299mm x 180mm x 44mm