Sony’s Multi-Room
Audio System for iPod Players
Sony
has introduced its wireless, multi-room audio system for listening to iPod
players. The S-AIRPLAY system features Sony's S-Air technology, which
provides wireless multi-room solution without complicated setup
requirements. Wireless audio can be transmitted from the system's main
docking station in one room to various rooms throughout the home -- up to
nearly 164 feet -- simply by plugging a separate S-Air wireless speaker
into a power outlet.
S-Air
technology delivers audio wirelessly to the included speakers without
interfering with other household devices. The system comes with one
docking station and two S-Air wireless speakers, but it can transmit to up
to 10 speakers simultaneously.
"This
technology makes it easy to listen to music from a compatible iPod without
carrying it from room to room," said Andrew Sivori, director of marketing
in the personal audio group at Sony Electronics' Digital Imaging and Audio
Division. "It's an easy, inexpensive way to get multi-room audio without
professional installation."
Equipped
with an AM/FM tuner, the S-AIRPLAY system's dual source feature lets users
listen to music from the iPod player or from a radio station. Listeners in
one room can hear their favorite radio station, while listeners in another
room can enjoy music from the iPod at the same time.
The S-Air
wireless speakers include remote control capability for the iPod player's
music tracks so you can advance or go back to previously played songs. The
speakers also incorporate sleep timers and an alarm clock function, making
them perfect for bedside placement.
To
connect to an existing home theater system or television set, the docking
station includes composite A/V outputs. It also charges the iPod while it
is docked.
Pre-orders for the S-AIRPLAY audio system are now being accepted online at
http://www.sonystyle.com/. The system (model AIR-SA20PK) will be available
in September for about $400 at Sony Style retail stores and select
retailers. Additional S-Air wireless speakers will also be available next
month for about $130 direct from Sony.
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