Cabin systems specialist Alto Aviation says it has now fitted more than 250 Gulfstream business jets with its digital audio systems and Cadence switch panels. The U.S. company’s Alto audio systems are now standard equipment on current production Gulfstream aircraft and are available as aftermarket upgrades for older models, including the GV/550, the GIV/450/400, the GIII/300, the G200, the G150, and the G100/Astra.
When the audio systems are retrofitted, Alto customizes the sound according to each aircraft’s specifications. According to the company, which this year is marking its 25th anniversary, the installations include its Premium Nvelop digital surround sound, as well as the Alto MySound and Soundstage immersive sound and acoustic solutions. The equipment is controlled by passengers using the Cadence switch panels and the Alto cabin control app.
Alto's Cadence cabin control upgrades comprise the direct replacement of existing systems including legacy equipment provided by Airshow, Audio International, Baker Electronics, and Pacific Systems. The modernized equipment is installed in existing cutouts in the cabin interior structures.
In addition to its own engineers, Alto uses a network of authorized dealers to install its systems. These vendors include Banyan, CE Avionics, Clay Lacy, Constant Aviation, Duncan Aviation, GEF Aviation, Flying Colours, Gulfstream, Jet Aviation, Pentastar, Pro Star Aviation, Standard Aero, Stevens Aerospace, Superior Avionics, Trimec, West Star Aviation, and Western Jet Aviation.