Helix Intros Hi-Res Streaming Module

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Helix announced it will offer the AudioStage, a WiFi audio streaming module for Hi-Res Audio.  It allows streaming from portable hard drives, turning your smartphone into a remote control for the hard drive.

The AudioStage can also stream audio directly from the smartphone.

Users plug their hard drive into the AudioStage and they plug the AudioStage directly into any of 17 digital signal processors (DSPs) or DSP/amplifiers from AudioTec Fischer brands Helix, Brax and Match.  The hard drive may also be controlled by the company’s Director remotes.

AudioStage works with portable hard drives up to 2 terrabytes.  Music is streamed uncompressed at 24 bit/192KHz Hi-Res Audio quality.

The device is due to ship by the end of the year at approximately $400 suggested retail price.

Helix will also ship this month a WiFi controller that works with its DSPs. It turns your smartphone into a wireless DSP controller for functions including master volume, sub level controls, and source selection.  It also allows wireless audio tuning for the DSP from a PC.

Called simply the Helix WIFI CONTROL, it will work with all Helix, Brax and Match DSPs with the newer ACO platform.  Additionally, a URC.3 remote control can be connected to the mini-DIN port and used in addition to the remote control via app. Thus, the most important functions can be controlled while driving without having to hold the smartphone in your hand.

Features:

  • Establishes a wireless communication between your PC and DSP device via WiFi
  • DSP remote control of additional features such as volume control of all sources, volume control of the subwoofer, source selection, tone control and switching between sound setups via Android™, iOS and Web-App for all DSP devices with Advanced CoProcessor (ACO)
  • Web-App compatible with several operating systems e.g. Apple iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, Linux etc.
  • Two operation modes:
    • AP-Mode: WIFI CONTROL opens up its own WiFi network – allows you to access the DSP anywhere and anytime
    • Client-Mode: WIFI CONTROL connects to an existing WiFi network – allows you to connect the configured WIFI CONTROL to any DSP within the range of your existing WiFi
  • Compatible with remote control URC.3

The WIFI CONTROL shipped this month at $200.

 

 

 

 

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