Description

Vox Data-Logging Speaking Audible Altimeter

The new Bluetooth Data-Logging Speaking Audible Altimeter from Freefall Data Systems! The altimeter that talks to you!

The VoxAlti is a speaking audible. The speaking audible is a newer technology, growing fast in popularity. This is understandable, as there is not much better for the development of altitude awareness than having the altitude actually called out for you both on the way up as well as on the way down at regular intervals. This teaches you to associate an altitude picture with a number and in many cases, it could theoretically replace your wrist-mounted altimeter (but we don’t recommend that). It can also tell you things like “pull” or “seatbelts.” The primary disadvantage is that they are not as loud or attention-getting as a beeping audible. This is why FDS gives both the SonoAlti 4V and VoxAlti the ability to beep as well, although the beeps and sirens it can emit are not quite as loud as those of beeping audibles like ColorAlti 3 and SonoAlti 3, which use a different speaker technology. VoxAlti is the louder of the two speaking audibles currently manufactured by FDS.

While the other FDS speaking audible, the SonoAlti 4V, is set using a web app in a browser, VoxAlti functions very much like the FDS SonoAlti 3 and ColorAlti 3. The VoxAlti is set via BLE and the FDS Altis app. It also has up to five presets and is a data-logger, whereas SonoAlti 4V is not. Additionally, VoxAlti boasts an IP67 water ingress protection rating. The SonoAlti 4V is more compact, and in most cases gets slightly better battery life than VoxAlti. VoxAlti, however, takes the cake in terms of loudness.

Key Features

• Free Bluetooth® iOS/Android app for setting the altimeter
• Extra-loud speaker with audio from a professional voice actress
• Can also emit beeps and sirens like a standard audible
• Rugged hardcoat-anodized aluminum case with IP67 waterproofing
• Highly customizable spoken altitude announcements for each phase of the skydive
• Store up to five presets and select them via button press on the altimeter
• Store unlimited notifications on each preset (nearly 100 factory sounds, e.g. “breakoff”)
• Copy presets for easy slight modifications
• Logs jumps for syncing to FDS Logbook
• Firmware updates via Wi-Fi
• Freefall threshold can be customized for swoopers and wingsuiters
• Landing zone offsets possible for those landing at a different altitude than takeoff
• Tested to function accurately up to 30,000 feet
• Rechargeable lithium polymer battery (USB C cable included)
• Long battery life of approximately four months or 50 jumps
• Low battery warning at 1,000 feet
• Check battery status and other info by holding down both buttons
• Adjusts automatically to local elevation
• Always on

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 61.0 × 32.0 × 12.2 mm (2.40 × 1.26 × 0.48 in)
• Weight: 39.3 g (1.39 oz)
• Anodizing type: MIL-A-8625F Type II
• Water ingress protection: IP67
• Battery: rechargeable lithium ion 3.7V 165mAh
• Peak alarm output volume: 100 dBA @ 10 cm
• Audio type: MP3
• Operating temperature range: −40° to +65° C (−40° to 150° F)
• Operating altitude: −500 to 9,000 m MSL (−1,640 to 29,528 ft)
• Altitude resolution: 0.5 m (1.64 ft)
• Sample rate: 50 Hz
• Permissible charging temperature range: 0° to +50° C (32° to 122° F)
• USB connector: USB-C
• Radio capabilities: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy

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