Dakota Audio continues their 14 year tradition of professional grade directional speakers.  Find out why the vast majority of sales are to repeat customers.

• Why is Dakota Audio the best choice for directional audio?

  Dakota Audio is truly a customer focused organization.  We understand that in selecting our speakers you are putting your good name on the line.  We are happy to consult with you on your project to find the appropriate solution to your audio problems.  Finally, Dakota Audio speakers sound like normal speakers, they just happen to be directional.  Ask around about us, we take our excellent reputation very seriously.

• Compare, compare, compare...

  We can't tell you how many horror stories we have heard where hundreds of competitive speakers are ripped out within weeks of being installed. But we can still recall the frustration in customer's voices as we helped them integrate Dakota Audio speakers into a post construction environment.  We are always happy to help but we can't stress enough the need to compare directional audio solutions prior to purchasing; especially since many of our competitors charge very large restocking fees and none of them offer Dakota Audio's 90 day money back guarantee or five year warranty.

• What? No plexiglass dome over your focused speaker?

  Not a chance.  Dakota Audio's directional audio solution is controlled completely by digital signal processing ( DSP ).  This means that Dakota Audio products have no need for a dome to shape the sound nor special materials to stop the sound from bouncing around the room (as with ultrasonics)   By controlling the launch time of the sound from each loudspeaker, we deliver well-controlled sound dispersion, adjustability, and coverage patterns that are physically not possible with a dome.  We strongly recommend comparing our solutions side by side before making any purchases. 

• OK, so if there is no dome than it must be ultrasonic, right?

  Dakota Audio does not use any ultrasonic, thin membrane planar, or plane wave technologies in its directional speakers.  None of these technologies have the ability to even approach a natural sound reproduction other than glass breaking or seagull calls.  We have considered manufacturing thin film planar or plane wave speakers, but the manufacturing expense far outways the capabilities of the device or technology.   We have yet to find a pratical application where thin membrane planar or plane wave technology would be successful.  If you have ideas on how thin membrane planar or plane wave audio technology could solve an audio problem for you we would be happy to discuss it.

  Dakota Audio has the advantage in sound quality, low distortion, and excellent sound control. We demonstrate our arrays with full range music, speech, and other typical program material, not just sound effects...

  Aside from the natural sound, in most cases Dakota Audio speaker arrays achieve better sound control. The sound from our array is concentrated in the focal area and then diffuses, therefore Dakota Audio arrays do not have the problem with a sound beam forming a virtual non-directional speaker on the first object it hits or bouncing around the listening area (as with ultrasonic solutions).

• What kind of solutions can Dakota Audio focused sound arrays provide?

  Dakota Audio arrays can be built into kiosks and displays, typically in the otherwise wasted space between the display and the floor. They have been mounted in floors, both directly under the listener and in the floor in front of the listener (the pattern was offset at an angle).

  Our technology allows for considerable latitude in design.  Such as physical size, shape, and coverage patterns. For example, for the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, we supplied a number of round units with a hole in the center for a down light.   We take our customers needs seriously and strive to meet your specifications.  Give us a call, let us know your ideas and we'll make them a reality.