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Acme Audio: The Excellence of Motown Sound, Made in Detroit
Founded by multi-Grammy-winning producer and engineer Al Sutton, Acme Audio Manufacturing Co. perpetuates the legendary sound heritage of Motown. Based in Detroit, Michigan, this boutique brand designs and hand-builds high-end recording equipment that blends authentic vintage sonics with modern technology. Iconic products like the Opticom XLA-3 compressor, Motown DI WB-3 direct box, MTP-66 preamp, and MTEQ-1 equalizer are used by the world’s top music industry professionals.
Acme Audio: The Motown Legacy at the Heart of Detroit
Founded by Al Sutton, a multi-Grammy Award-winning audio engineer and producer, Acme Audio Manufacturing Co. is much more than just a manufacturer of audio equipment. Based in Detroit, Michigan, this boutique brand perpetuates the legendary Motown sound heritage by offering modern recording equipment that captures the essence of vintage sonics.
Acme Audio’s story is intimately linked to that of Motown. During the golden age of the legendary label, a Motown sound engineer designed the first direct box (DI) that became a major technical element of the "Detroit Sound." Adopted by icons like James Jamerson Sr., Dennis Coffey, and Bob Babbitt, this DI defined the sound of an entire generation. It is this heritage that Acme Audio strives to revive in each of its products.
Exceptional Products Made in Detroit
Every Acme Audio piece of equipment is hand-built in Detroit, USA, in limited quantities, ensuring impeccable build quality and attention to the finest details. Among the brand’s flagship products are:
- Opticom XLA-3 MKIII: A legendary tube limiter/compressor offering smooth, musical dynamic control, ideal for drums, bass, and vocals. Also available as a plugin version.
- Opticom XLA-500: The 500-Series format version of the famous Opticom compressor, seamlessly integrating into your modular racks.
- Motown DI WB-3: A passive direct box faithfully reproducing the original Motown DI input transformer, with variable attenuation.
- Motown Tube Preamp MTP-66: A tube preamplifier that captures the warmth and richness of the original Motown sound.
- Motown Equalizer MTEQ-1: A meticulous reproduction of the original Motown equalizer, allowing you to achieve the distinctive tonal curves of that era.
Authentic Craftsmanship in Service of Music Creation
What sets Acme Audio apart is the authenticity of its approach. Al Sutton, with decades of experience in the music industry, has put his expertise into designing equipment that is not mere reproductions, but genuine functional tributes to Detroit’s sonic heritage.
Every Acme Audio device is designed to give sound engineers, producers, and musicians worldwide the ability to integrate the magic of the Motown sound into their contemporary productions. Whether you work in a professional studio or a home studio, Acme Audio equipment allows you to achieve exceptional sound quality.
A Commitment to Quality and Accessibility
Acme Audio offers robust, reliable equipment built to last. Each unit is rigorously tested before shipping. The brand also offers a limited warranty on its products, with one-year coverage on assembly and parts, and 90 days on tubes.
With a focused but exceptionally high-quality product range, Acme Audio has established itself as an essential reference for audio professionals seeking authentic vintage sound combined with reliable modern technology.
Whether you are looking for a tube preamp, a legendary compressor, a historic direct box, or a mythical equalizer, Acme Audio offers you the best of Detroit’s sonic heritage, made with passion in the city that gave birth to Motown.
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