Leadership and research.

EDC Acoustics is built on engineering depth, scientific rigor, and sustained technical development.

Our technologies are not the result of isolated ideas or short-term experimentation.

They are the outcome of decades of applied research, real-world deployment, and continuous refinement.

The team behind EDC combines expertise in acoustics, signal processing, electro-acoustic design, and spatial audio.

This foundation allows us to deliver sound control technologies that perform reliably — not just impress initially.

Who we are

We design sound with intent.

EDC Acoustics is an acoustic science and technology company focused on controlling how sound behaves in real spaces.

For more than a decade, we have developed and delivered advanced loudspeaker systems, spatial audio technologies, and control algorithms used in venues where conventional approaches fail. Our work sits at the intersection of acoustic physics, signal processing, and perceptual audio.

This is not research for its own sake. It is engineering applied to real-world problems.

Experience and track record

Proven at scale.

EDC technologies have been developed, refined, and deployed over many years across a wide range of demanding environments. Thousands of EDC-enabled products have been brought to market.

Our systems operate daily in venues where intelligibility, consistency, and control are critical to success. This depth of deployment allows us to design with confidence — not assumptions.

Focused precision is not theoretical. It is proven.

Trusted by industry leaders

Trusted beyond our own brand.

EDC technologies and algorithms are licensed by multiple national and international brands. These partners integrate EDC intellectual property into their own products and platforms.

This level of trust requires reliability, repeatability, and technical rigor. Our work must perform not once, but every time — across thousands of installations.

Licensing relationships are built on confidence. Confidence is built on results.

How we deliver confidence

Designed to be predictable.

EDC systems are engineered to behave predictably in real environments. Augmented reality modeling allows sound behavior to be visualized before installation. Coverage, sound pressure levels, and frequency response can be evaluated in context.

This reduces uncertainty for designers, installers, and venue owners.

When sound is predictable, decisions are easier. Outcomes are repeatable.

EDC is led by engineers and technologists with deep technical backgrounds and extensive industry experience.

Leadership within the company is directly involved in research, system architecture, and technology development.

Design decisions are driven by physics, predictability, and real-world performance — not trends.

This approach ensures that new technologies are not only innovative, but deployable, supportable, and scalable.

EDC research is focused on practical outcomes in real environments.

Technologies are developed through modeling, simulation, controlled testing, and iterative validation.

System behavior is evaluated against real spaces — not idealized conditions.

This discipline ensures that performance observed in development translates reliably to performance in deployment.

Predictability is a design requirement.

EDC technologies are protected by patents and proprietary algorithms developed in-house.

These innovations represent fundamentally different approaches to controlling sound behavior.

They are not incremental enhancements of conventional loudspeaker designs.

This originality is why EDC technologies are licensed by other manufacturers and integrated into platforms beyond our own products.

Licensing requires confidence.

Confidence is earned through performance.

EDC technologies and algorithms are trusted by multiple national and international brands.

Our intellectual property is licensed and integrated into products deployed at scale.

These organizations rely on EDC technology to deliver consistent, repeatable performance.

This level of adoption requires more than innovation.

It requires reliability, documentation, and long-term support.

EDC is led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.

Each member contributes specialized expertise while working within a shared framework of focused precision.

David Curtinsmith

Founder, Lead Scientist & Principal

David Curtinsmith brings more than 25 years of experience in system design, electro-acoustic design, electronic circuit development, and algorithm design.

He is the creator of Volumetric Wavefield Synthesis and advanced beamforming algorithms that underpin EDC’s core technologies.

David is also the inventor of the Quadoid and Octoid three-dimensional polar radiation patterns, enabling precise broadband control of sound directivity.

His work is documented in multiple patents covering customized sound distributions and controlled acoustic wavefront generation.

These innovations form the technical foundation of EDC’s focused precision approach.

Tom Janetzke

Tom Janetzke brings more than 25 years of experience in professional audiovisual systems, live production, and technology leadership.

His background includes senior leadership roles overseeing the design and delivery of complex AV systems across corporate, broadcast, worship, and large-scale live environments.

Tom Janetzke brings more than 25 years of experience in the live production and audiovisual industry, bringing a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and strategic vision to the forefront. With a career rooted in high-end AV integration for corporate environments, broadcast facilities, and houses of worship, Tom has consistently delivered innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.

Before EDC Acoustics, Tom served as Vice President of Skylite Media Inc., where he led a team of professionals in delivering exceptional AV projects. His background also includes extensive experience in film and TV production, providing him with a distinct perspective on crafting immersive audiovisual experiences.

Tom’s specialties include advanced AV integration, project management, business development, and team leadership. Under his guidance, EDC Acoustics has pioneered software-defined speaker platforms that redefine the possibilities of sound, setting new standards for adaptability and innovation in the industry.

Dan Janetzke

Dan Janetzke brings over 25 years of expertise in the broadcast, post-production, and corporate AV industries. A seasoned Senior Broadcast Engineer, Dan’s career is defined by a unique blend of leadership, technical acumen, and hands-on experience in design, implementation, and integration.

Dan’s extensive background spans the design, installation, and integration of cutting-edge broadcast studios, mobile facilities, video and audio post-production suites, digital cinema systems, houses of worship, and more. His ability to manage complex projects from concept to completion has made him a trusted leader in the industry, capable of delivering seamless solutions tailored to diverse markets.

At EDC Acoustics, Dan applies his deep technical knowledge and operational expertise to oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring precision, efficiency, and innovation across all facets of the business. His commitment to excellence and passion for technology play a pivotal role in driving EDC’s mission to revolutionize sound with its groundbreaking speaker platforms.

Dan’s leadership style combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach, making him an invaluable asset to the EDC team and its clients worldwide.

Focused precision is not the result of a single product or individual.

It is the outcome of sustained engineering effort, rigorous validation, and years of real-world deployment.

This foundation allows EDC Acoustics to deliver technologies that perform reliably, predictably, and at scale.

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