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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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