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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
Acoustic Energy Wi-Fi Internet Radio
Press
Release
AE unveils world’s first Wi-Fi internet radio capable of accessing over 10,000
stations across the globe
Acoustic Energy has lifted the wraps on a revolutionary new concept in home
entertainment for everyone - the world’s first Wi-Fi internet radio offering
Real Audio, WMA and MP3 support.
Internet radio is booming - with many thousands of stations on-line at any time.
Great if you are sitting at your PC but what about in the kitchen, living room
or even the shed?
The answer is Acoustic Energy’s Wi-Fi internet radio – the world’s first
streaming media device capable of accessing over 99% of internet radio stations
broadcast on-line anywhere in the world. Compatibility with all three major
streaming formats gives the AE Wi-Fi radio unrivalled choice of content from
London’s BBC Radio1 to Sao Paolo’s Radio Calypso! No subscription to pay, no
signal coverage problems and no international content boundaries.
The AE Wi-Fi radio has been designed in the UK by legendary British loudspeaker
and hi-fi manufacturer, Acoustic Energy, in partnership with internet radio
technology expert Reciva.
So how does it work? The AE Wi-Fi radio automatically links into your existing
Wi-Fi network (with WEP encryption if enabled) and uses your broadband
connection to access Reciva’s internet radio Gateway. The Reciva Gateway then
uploads channel listings alphabetically by country and genre to your AE Wi-Fi
radio. There are currently over 2,500 stations registered on the Reciva Gateway
and more are added every day. You simply select the station name you want using
the rotary control knob and clear LCD display, and press play – as simple as
that.
Moreover, it sounds great. Using twin AE drivers in a ported compact cabinet you
get rich bass and, on high bit-rate stations, better clarity than even DAB
radio. Every time you switch on your AE Wi-Fi radio the Reciva Gateway uploads
the latest channel listings free of charge. You can listen to both live radio
and on-demand streams, such as the BBC’s popular listen again feature.
Want to listen to your own PC library of music anywhere in the house? No
problem. The AE Wi-Fi radio is also a fully equipped media adapter, allowing you
to play by artist, album or playlist and or generate new playlists from a mix of
music and stored radio content. It even has a clock and alarm function making it
the ideal bedside partner.
The AE Wi-Fi radio is a true revolution in home audio entertainment. It offers
unrivalled content, is very simple to use, sounds great and, at less than £200
with no subscription charges to pay, is set to be the must have present this
Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a broadband internet connection?
Yes, you do. The AE Wi-Fi radio accesses internet radio stations through a
wireless link (802.11b or 802.11g) to your existing Wi-Fi enabled broadband
connection.
Does my PC have to be switched on?
Not necessarily. If you have a broadband router with built-in Wi-Fi, you do not
need to turn your PC on to receive internet radio on the AE Wi-Fi radio.
Are there any subscription costs?
No. Any content from any radio station that is free on the internet is free to
access on your AE Wi-Fi radio. Future ‘subscription-based’ internet radio
services will be available on a pre-pay or pay-per-access basis as they come
on-line.
What about interactive services?
The AE Wi-Fi radio is fully equipped with a ‘Reply’ key to respond to internet
radio station competitions, adverts or opinion polls – as and when they become
available.
Can I access music stored on my PC as well?
Yes. The AE Wi-Fi radio also acts as a media adapter allowing you to sort,
access and play audio content stored on your PC in MP3, WMA or Real Audio media
files.
Can I use headphones or connect it to my hi-fi system?
Yes on both counts. The AE Wi-Fi radio has a 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones or
connection to your hi-fi system with a standard 3.5mm jack-to-RCA audio cable.
How much does the AE Wi-Fi radio cost?
This unique device will retail at around £199 – which is about 8-pence for every
radio station available! Compare that to DAB or FM radio with just a handful of
channels.
When can I buy one?
The AE Wi-Fi radio will be in the shops from November and is likely to be the
year’s hottest Christmas present.
Appendix 1: AE Wi-Fi radio technical details
· Supports Real Audio, MP3 and Windows Media streams
· Uses 802.11b and 802,11g Wi-Fi connectivity
· Offers 128-bit (max) WEP security
· Supports HTTP protocol
· ‘Reply Key’ enables future interactive features
· Linux OS Kernel
Appendix 2: Some facts about internet radio
· Over 2,500 internet radio stations broadcast worldwide
· Over 6 million people listen to BBC radio via the internet
· 10 million hours of on-line radio listening per month
· Most mainstream FM/DAB stations also broadcast on the internet
· Internet radio is global – any station, anytime, anywhere
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