SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LRAD Corporation (Nasdaq: LRAD ), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today announced the availability of the LRAD® 360Xm , a highly intelligible compact product designed for shorter distances and defined spaces. This product meets the customer demand for a smaller version of the 360X in the mass notification and emergency warning system markets .
The 360Xm expands LRAD's product footprint while safely delivering voice and emergency broadcasts with LRAD's unsurpassed clarity and range with uniform 360 degree coverage. The 360Xm provides highly intelligible live voice or prerecorded communications over 2.2 sq km. The product's lightweight design allows for easy installation and does not require heavy equipment for installation.
"The 360Xm complements and expands our existing mass notification and emergency warning system product line-up providing a lightweight, compact form factor that is available for both mobile and permanent notification solutions," commented Tom Brown, President and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "The high degree of intelligibility, low power consumption and flexible installation options of the LRAD 360X and 360Xm gives us a competitive advantage as we pursue the large and growing worldwide mass notification market."
"We are also pleased to have received approximately $400,000 of follow-on orders from an existing international oil and gas customer to provide perimeter security for their offshore platforms and work boats off the coast of Africa," added Mr. Brown. "We continue to work to penetrate the oil and gas markets as well as other maritime and commercial markets where perimeter security is becoming essential."
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to peacefully resolve uncertain situations and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in service in more than 60 countries around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, emergency warning and mass notification, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit www.lradx.com .
Forward-looking Statements: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management's expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from our current expectations. For more information regarding other potential risks and uncertainties, see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. LRAD Corporation disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.
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858.753.8974
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E. Brian Harvey Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets 858.753.8974
