A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:
Proof of Concept
Explorations that test ideas and functionality.
Functional Prototype
Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.
Appearance Prototype
Looks like the final product, but is not functional.
Design Prototype
Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.
Production Prototype
Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.
Prototype Gallery
These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.
OMNI is for Music Lovers and DJs. OMNI combines portable turntable and musical instrument. Next level in turntablism, analog experience, and high fidelity audio. Inspired by the legendary Technics SL-1200, smaller in size without excessive features, means OMNI can deliver more.
12" For Music Lovers
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Music played by OMNI's internal speaker, in a sitting room.
OMNI, the audio station for both analog and digital music, especially for vinyl lovers looking for quality turntables which delivers better sound quality and functionality. OMNI plays 7”, 10”, and 12” vinyl records, the fully adjustable tone arm and headshell achieves high quality stereo sound image. On top of that, the built-in hi-fi grade bluetooth audio receiver means you can play your favourite music from your smart phones. We believe OMNI not only offers great sound quality and functionality, but also enhance playback experience for music lovers.
7" For Scratch DJs
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MADD played OMNI by the dock.
OMNI, the ultimate one stop solution for modern portablism. Grab the OMNI together with an USB power bank and smart phone, and you are good to go. Scratch and play anywhere, anytime. Bluetooth ready for playback streaming while you scratch along. Nothing feels better than the real deal, true analog experience missing in the digital age. Contactless faders give you the sharpest and seamless cuts only available in high end DJ mixers. Features are all well-designed with a simple thought in mind: we hope OMNI would give anyone an easy access to turnablism, perhaps even bringing it into the next level.
Initial Prototype Sketch And Concepts
Final Production Design shown in picture.
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OMNI connected to active studio monitors, in Q2 Recording Studio.
Adjustable Tone Arm, Counter Weight, Standard Cartridge - Effective length and offset angle can be easily adjusted, adjust tracking force from 0g to 5g to prevent damaging vinyl records. Comes with ATN3600L cartridge and can be changed to any high fidelity cartridge. Metal Platter - High weight aluminium platter for high stability. Speed Switch - Switch between 33.3 and 45 rpm. Mode Switch - Switch between Studio Mode (flat frequencies) and Hi-fi Mode (boost low and high frequencies).
Bluetooth Audio Input, Phono Preamp - Built in Bluetooth Audio Receiver and Phono Preamp, let you play any music, anywhere, anytime.
Final Production Design shown in picture.
Aux Input - Connect to analog audio devices. RCA Phono output - Bypass internal phono preamp, connect to phono preamps. RCA Line Out - Connect to preamps or power amps or powered speakers. 6.3mm Jack Line Out - Connect to preamps or power amps or powered speakers. Headphone Output - Listen to your favourite vinyl records via headphones. Onboard Speaker - On board 5 watts speaker allow you to play music, anytime, anywhere.
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DJ Fu played OMNI in a Chinese restaurant.
Final Production Design shown in picture.
Metal Platter, HSE Slip Mat - Pressed aluminium platter for extreme stability, 1mm high performance slip mat.
Contactless Faders - Two magnetic faders feel like professional DJ mixers.
Standard Cartridge - Comes with ATN3600L cartridge and changeable to any professional DJ cartridges.
Adjustable Tone Arm - Cartridges can be adjusted to straight mode or angled mode. Adjustable Counter Weight - Adjust tracking force from 0g to 5g.
Final Production Design shown in picture.
Fader Selection Switch - Select left or right fader as main cross fader. Fader Direction Switch - Select fader direction. Ultra Pitch - Pitch control (+/-50%). Mode Switch - Switch between “Scratch mode” (high pass), “Studio mode” (flat) and “Hifi mode” (boost low and high).
Final Production Design shown in picture.
USB Powered - Takes 5V 1000mA USB powered, scratch anywhere with USB power bank. Aux Input - Connect to analog audio devices. RCA Phono Output - Bypass internal phono preamp, connect to a DJ mixer. RCA Line Out - Connect to an audio mixer or power amp. 6.3mm Jack Line Out - Connect to an audio mixer or power amp.
Headphone Output - For silent practice and headphone monitoring.
Onboard Speaker - Onboard 5 watts speaker allow you to scratch and play music, anytime anywhere.
Portable OMNI - Play Anywhere
OMNI can be connected to any audio systems, home hi-fi systems, DJ sets, PA systems, headphones. OMNI even plays on its own built-in speaker without anything attached.
Actual Factory Colour Sample
Computer Simulated Colour Sample
Actual Factory Colour Sample
7" HeadacheSound Slip Mat - High performance 7” Slip Mat suitable for all 7” vinyl record players.
1mm polymer fabric with least amount of friction, durable and suitable for scratching.
Can also be used to damp resonating metal and plastic platters.
7" HeadacheSound Scratch Vinyl - Side A: Brand new skipless samples produced by Hong Kong independent DJs, bands, artists and movies. (8-10 tracks, content to be confirmed) Side B: Standard skipless samples that were commonly used by DJs. (8 tracks).
OMNI + Hong Kong Style Veneer
Hong Kong Style Printed Veneer - The unique hand writing of the legendary “King of Kowloon” 曾灶財 (1921-2007). Self adhesive, high quality printed veneer that custom laser cut especially for OMNI.
Banny Ng - Founder of HeadacheSound Electronics Limited
A Hong Kong based company that develops and produces electrical music and audio equipments. Our mission ‘when modern technology meets vintage vibe’ means by combining all the pros from vintage vacuum tubes technologies, to modern DSP and Class-D topography, we create warm and great sounding audio products in compact sizes while being environmental friendly. Our first Kickstarter campaign, the GA1.1 guitar amplifier, was a success. It was completed and shipped to all our backers, and still well in production. We hope to bring you OMNI the same way as before. Please support us!
GA1.1 - Our flagship guitar amplifier, 3 channels, tube preamp, 5 bands EQ, noise gate, stereo power amp, 100 watts x 2, very portable.
PBA1 will be soon on Kickstarter
PBA1- The next generation guitar amplifier in a pedal format, tube preamp, 3 preamp voicing, 80 watts output, extremely portable, sounds good with any pedal.
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Risks and challenges
Developing new and unique products is always our ultimate passion, but it could also be complicated and challenging. We have been manufacturing audio electronic products for over 3 years with reliable source of supplies. OMNI is our third product, and second Kickstarter campaign. We have confidence to delivery OMNI to you on schedule.
Problems we have encountered from the previous product invention were mostly found in the tooling and molding stages. This time, we doubled these stages for OMNI and assure no delay on shipment. Meanwhile we still promise consistent and transparent production updates to our backers for potential risks, such as material shortage, or non-expected high demand on Kickstarter, which might affect delivery time.
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat - 1mm thickness.
High performance 7” Slip Mat suitable for all 7” vinyl record players.
1mm polymer fabric with least amount of friction, durable and essential for scratching.
Can also be used to damp resonating metal and plastic platters.
Side A - Brand new skipless samples produced by Hong Kong independent DJs, bands, artists and movies. (8-10 tracks, content to be confirmed)
Side B - Standard skipless samples that were commonly used by DJs. (8 tracks)
The unique hand writing of the legendary “King of Kowloon” 曾灶財 (1921-2007).
Self adhesive, high quality printed veneer that is custom laser cut especially for OMNI.
OMNI in Navy Blue,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long),
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Matte Black,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long),
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Wine Red,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Navy Blue,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
7” Vinyl Record produced by HeadacheSound. Unique samples! One of the kind!
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Matte Black,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
7” Vinyl Record produced by HeadacheSound. Unique samples! One of the kind!
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Wine Red,
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
7” Vinyl Record produced by HeadacheSound. Unique samples! One of the kind!
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in Kickstarter Green!
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box
1) OMNI - Kickstarter Green
2) 7" Slip Mat
OMNI in Kickstarter Green!
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
7” Vinyl Record produced by HeadacheSound. Unique samples! One of the kind!
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in stunning Chrome Plated Gold!!!
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
OMNI in stunning Chrome Plated Gold!!!
Audio-Technica ATN3600L,
7” HeadacheSound Slip Mat,
Dust Cover,
7” Vinyl Record produced by HeadacheSound. Unique samples! One of the kind!
USB power cable (black, 1 meter long)
Fine adjusted cartridge, tonearm, tracking speed and tracking force, can be played right out of the box.
