January, 2002
Greetings!
It’s with great pleasure to offer you our ultimate audio processor…Omnia-6fm! But first, I must share my gratitude
with you as well. This second-generation FM processor has evolved from the original Omnia digital processors, and the
worldwide acceptance of those has been quite humbling for me, to say the least. As I write this, Omnia processors are
now deployed by so many leading broadcasters throughout the world that when looking at the list, I am overwhelmed
by the recognition that my (originally small) project to improve the sound of radio has gathered. So, it’s to you I
say…Thank You!
1986 seems like just a short time ago! It was that year, in the engineering shop at Z-100, (WHTZ-FM) New York City
that our first product was born…The Vigilante FM Limiter. Now, 15 years later, along with an incredibly talented team
of fellow broadcasters and engineers, we offer you the next progression in broadcast processing: Omnia-6! This
processor is not just Frank anymore. It’s a complex effort from a tremendous team that has had only one goal in
mind…to raise the bar, yet again, and present you with the best product possible.
I don't have enough space here to thank each and every one of the Telos/Omnia worldwide team members who have
contributed to this product in so many important ways. All I can say is that we would not be where we are without the
heroic and brilliant efforts of all of you working together. I would be remiss not to mention one individual though…
Jeff Keith, the leader of Team Omnia. His creativity, passion and commitment to our success have helped all the
various talented (and sometimes chaotic) crew unite in a common goal. To build a processor so great, it would surpass
even my high expectations. Jeff, you and your team have succeeded! Thank You. It’s our goal to set the standard by
which all others will be judged. The rules have changed, and Omnia is the reason why! What was once a truly small
company consisting of only my cat Vito and myself has now expanded to the point of having the best talent in every
area of product design, engineering, and marketing. (Not to mention, we now have the vital assistance of three
cats…Omnia, Zephyr, and Mocha.)
If I may say so, our pool of engineers for DSP development and software design is probably the finest in the radio
industry. My partner in crime, Steve Church, brought DSP into the broadcasting field in the mid-1980’s and we’ve
been strengthening our abilities ever since. Sharing Telos’ ingenuity for DSP design has been tremendously beneficial
to our work on Omnia. If you thought the original Omnia made noise on the dial, all I can say is “look out!” It’s like
one of the top-of-the hour station ID’s Scott Shannon used to jam on Z-100…”Lock It In And Rip The Knob Off!”
That's the kind of power and capability Omnia-6 delivers!
Beyond the extensive laboratory development and testing of Omnia-6, we’ve taken it to the field and compared it with
every other processing system available – and have done so worldwide. It’s the sound that matters, and I truly feel that
you’ll significantly improve your on-air sound and further your competitive position with Omnia-6.
Omnia-6 also benefited from a few other individuals who were behind the scenes. You guys know who you are. To
each of you, another heartfelt “thanks!” But I above all need to express my gratitude and love to someone who has
influenced me as a person, a thinker, an engineer, a businessman, and by way of his example, showed me that you can
always raise the bar…my father Sam Foti. Dad, my part of the Omnia work has been blessed with a spiritual beauty
that you’ve instilled in me, as your contribution to my life has helped beyond your wildest imagination. Thus, I
dedicate Omnia-6 to you for all that you are!
Not only do you have in your possession the best sounding audio processor available, you also have the full support of
our organization. If you have something to say, we’re here to listen. We’ve been fortunate through the past, that people
like you have taken the time to offer us valuable feedback and review of our endeavors. You can now see the result of
that, as you are now rewarded with the next step forward!
Without further adieu, it’s time for us to jam! So, as my buddy Scott Shannon would often say to me, “Frank-o, Let’s
Crank It Up Man!”
Here’s to Dial Dominance,
Frank Foti
