ALMA
A Forum for the Global Loudspeaker Industry
What is ALMA?
The American Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association (ALMA) was founded in 1964 as a not-for-profit trade association open to companies that design, manufacture, sell and/or test loudspeakers, loudspeaker components, and loudspeaker systems. ALMA® was originally comprised solely of U.S. loudspeaker manufacturers, then expanded to include North, Central and South America. In 2001, the association expanded it's membership base to become a global organization to better reflect our growing international membership base. The association is now pleased to be known as ALMA - The International Loudspeaker AssociationSM.
Membership is open to individuals and full-time students participating in this field. Universities and other academic institutions are eligible to join as supporting members. Click here to review a copy of our membership application.
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- ALMA provides a unique forum for the exchange of loudspeaker ideas. No other organization in the world is devoted solely to the loudspeaker industry.
- ALMA covers the industry vertically, from parts to raw drivers to amplified speaker systems. It covers all markets including automotive, professional, commercial, consumer audio and multimedia.
- ALMA sets technical standards for the industry and coordinates international standards with AEX, EIA and IEC.
- ALMA provides efficient access to suppliers and customers in a single day Symposium twice a year. At these events, ALMA International provides an opportunity for members to meet, share ideas, deal with common problems, and take the pulse of the industry.
- ALMA provides continuing education for loudspeaker engineers and designers through its programs of technical speakers and expert panelists. It is a venue for learning about new materials, new processes, and new designs.
- ALMA communicates news and information to the industry via its web site, newsletter, and alliances with industry publications.
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