SONIX is a Long Range Communications and Acoustic Device, that is particularly suitable for use on board ships as a long range hailing and warning system, it also has the has the ability to transmit an effective high intensity sound disruption frequency that can be used to fend off an approaching enemy attack.
SONIX was developed to project high quality voice communications at up to 1 Km operational ranges with authority and superior intelligibility in high ambient noise environments.
SONIX systems are currently in operational use or evaluation in maritime, check point, vehicular, airborne, and integrated system applications by the USN, USMC, US Army, and USCG. SONIX also supports applications for government and law enforcement agencies and high-value commercial infrastructure.
SONIX is a flat panel, multi-transducer, phase coherent emitter.
It has been designed for highly-directional communication in host nation language at 300+ metres over land and 500+ metres over water.
SONIX can also issue a warning tone that influences behaviour and determines intent at safe stand¬off distances.
Thereby, the SONIX operator can execute proactive responses under existing rules of engagement; Addressing the critical "danger close" capability gap.
SONIX can save lives on both sides of the device.
In the remote-operation pan/tilt configuration, SONIX provides a first responder capability for large infrastructure force protection.
Sound Frequency
SONIX breaks through the sound barrier to achieve levels of audible transmission that have not been possible before now.
The details below indicate the decibel levels that are emitted from the various different sources:
- 20 dB Leaves rustling;
- 60 dB Normal conversation;
- 70 dB Busy street traffic;
- 80 dB Vacuum cleaner;
- 85 dB OSHA requires hearing protection;
- 100 dB Large orchestra;
- 105 dB Lawn mower;
- 110 dB Front row of rock concert;
- 115dB Limit of sound permitted in industry;
- 120-130 dB Threshold of pain; deafening;
- 140 dB - Military jet takeoff;
- 151 dB - SONIX in defensive mode.
SONIX is capable of vast audible transmissions due to its narrow acoustic beam formation. It has a focused "laser" like wave form which enables intentional accuracy, and can be directed to a target with pin point accuracy, to achieve the most outstanding results.
SONIX Performance
Features
- Clear and intelligible voice communications effective 300 to 500+ meters depending on environmental conditions;
- Attention-getting and highly irritating warning tone effective 500 to 800+ meters, behaviour modification at high power inside 200 meters;
- All-weather operation;
- Manual, man-portable operations;
- Pan/tilt remote operation for integrated AT/FP systems including video/voice recording capabilities;
- Flexible mounting (stand-alone tripod/50 Cal mount/ship rail/vehicle/building);
- Minimal power requirement of 4 Amps, operates on 120VAC, battery, inverter, or generator;
- Flexible audio input/user interface supporting multi-language communications (microphone with dynamic voice capability, MP3, CD, Voice Response Translator, laptop, etc.).
Fast Deployment
SONIX is quickly deployable, it is easily transported and can be in operation in minutes:
- Sets up in less than 10 minutes;
- Operates from 120vac or 12 volt battery;
- Uses 5 times less power than a hair dryer;
- Is a self contained all weather unit;
- Mounts on tripod;
- Mounts in less than 5 minutes on any Vertical or Horizontal rail less than 5 cm (2 inches).
SONIX Range
SONIX-50 SONIX - Long Range Communications & Sound Defensive System
SONIX-50 is all-weather, man-portable communication device that is extremely effective for use at:
- Checkpoint Control;
- Critical Infrastructure Protection;
- Crowd Control/Compliance;
- Emergency Evacuation Orders;
- First Responders (Natural Disaster/Terrorism);
- Mass Notification;
- Patrol Vessels;
- Perimeter Enforcement;
- Shipboard Protection Systems;
- Yacht Safety and Security.
Applications
- Police to provide clear direction to gatherings and crowds;
- Police to serve warrants from a safe distance;
- Fire crews to communicate to potential victims in tall buildings or hard to reach areas;
- Prison Guards to determine intent of groups and clearly control a riot without munitions;
- Maritime Vessels to clearly and forcefully communicate with small vessels that pose a threat;
- Security Personnel to communicate in host nation language from a safe distance for checkpoint control;
- Airport Managers to scare away birds from roof tops and air fields with a directional transmission;
- Border Patrol Agents to clearly give warnings from helicopters to people on the ground with clarity over turbine noise;
- Hazardous Response Team Leaders to communicate with people in hazardous areas warning innocent bystanders to stay away in any language.
Specifications
- Weight: 28 lbs / 12.7 kg;
- Dimensions: 20in W x 6.5In D / 50.8cm W x 16.51cm D;
- Maximum SPL Tone: 146dB burst @ 1 Metre;
- Thermal conditions have minimal effect on system performance;
- Durability: System designed to meet MIL-STD 810 environmental specifications;
- Harmonic Distortion: <10% THD @ 126dB @ 1 Metre @ 2.5 kHz;
- Maximum Power Usage: 240 Watts (2A @ 115V);
- Normal Power Usage: 120 Watts (1A @ 115V);
- Directionality: -20dB @ +/- 15° @ 2.5kHz;
- 6M Candlepower Searchlight;
- 50 Language Translator;
- Green Laser Dazzler.
500™ AUDIO INPUTS
Inputs for pre-recorded or real time verbal communications, translated phrases or warning tones (provided or user-defined) are available which includes:-
- Standard Line-Level Audio Input;
- MP3 Player;
- CD Player;
- Phraselator™ (Multi-Language Translation Device) ;
- Audio Preamplifier;
- Tape Player;
- Laptop Computer.
SONIX-100 SONIX - Long Range Communications & Sound Defensive System
SONIX-100 is a flat panel, multi-transducer, phase coherent emitter; it has been designed for highly-directional communication in host nation language (with optional Phraselator™) at 500+ metres over land and 1,000 metres over water.
SONIX-100 can also emit a warning tone that influences behaviour and determines intent at safe standoff distances.
SONIX-100 is all-weather, man-portable device that is very is extremely effective for use at:
- Airports;
- Borders;
- Bridges & Tunnels;
- Checkpoint Control;
- Coastal/ Beach Safety;
- Communications Towers;
- Critical Infrastructure Protection;
- Crowd Control/Compliance;
- Dams;
- Emergency Evacuation Orders;
- First Responders (Natural Disaster/Terrorism);
- Harbour Defence;
- Mass Notification;
- Nuclear Power Plants;
- Oil & Gas Platforms;
- Patrol Vessels;
- Perimeter Enforcement;
- Pipelines;
- Refineries & Terminals;
- Shipboard Protection Systems;
- Ships (Commercial & Naval Vessels);
- Water Treatment Facilities;
- Yacht Safety and Security.
Specifications
- Weight: 45lbs / 20.5 kg;
- Diameter: 83.8cm x 12.7cm thick;
- Maximum SPL Tone: 146dB sustained,151dB burst @ 1 metre;
- Maximum SPL Voice: Less than 120dB sustained, based on individual voice frequencies and harmonic characteristics;
- Regulated Power Mode: Normal operations, tone limited to 120dB at 1 metre;
- Durability: Thermal conditions have minimal effect on system performance;
- System meets MIL-STD 810 environmental specifications;
- Emitter, Harmonic Distortion: <1% THD @126dB @1 Meter @2.5 kHz;
- Maximum Power Handling: 500 Watts;100-240VAC at 50-60Hz, (5A @ 115V);
- Normal Power Usage (Tone): 240 Watts (2A @ 115V);
- Directionality: -20dB @ +/- 15° @ 2.5kHz;
- Operationally effective 30º high energy acoustic beam;
- Pan/tilt remote operation for integrated AT/FP systems including video/ voice recording capabilities;
- Flexible mounting (stand-alone tripod/50 Cal mount/ship rail/vehicle/ building);
- Minimal power requirement of 4 Amps, operates on 120VAC, battery, inverter, or generator;
- Flexible audio input/user interface supporting multi-language communications (microphone with dynamic voice capability, MP3, CD, Voice Response Translator, laptop, etc.).