HELIX BT HD STREAMER

HELIX BT HD STREAMER

Stand-alone Bluetooth^® Audio Streaming Module

The HELIX BT HD STREAMER is the stand-alone Bluetooth audio streaming^® audio streaming tool for audiophiles who appreciate high-quality yet uncomplicated wireless audio transmission in their vehicle. Equipped with the Qualcomm^® aptX™ HD codec, this streamer guarantees high-definition sound quality that lets your music collection appear in a new light almost effortlessly on the move. Of course, full compatibility with all Bluetooth^®-enabled devices, so nothing stands in the way of streaming your favorite tracks.

High-definition streaming with maximum flexibility

The HELIX BT HD STREAMER combines modern high-definition audio streaming with extraordinary practical benefits. Thanks to its optical output, it can be conveniently connected to DSPs and DSP amplifiers as part of a completely digital, lossless signal routing system. There is also an additional digital input with passthrough function: this allows the incoming signal to be forwarded directly to the optical output and guarantees optimum flexibility without losing this connection - ideal for audio setups in which an additional digital audio player is to be integrated. Thanks to the implemented standby mode, the streamer also ensures excellent audio enjoyment, especially in vehicles, where comfort and efficiency as well as smart retrofit solutions are particularly in demand. This makes it particularly advantageous for use in motorhomes and campers as well as classic cars without a modern head unit.

Exceptional sound quality thanks to modern streaming technologies

Thanks to the integration of the Qualcomm^® aptX™ HD codec, our streamer always offers a high level of sound quality. This advanced codec enables high-definition Bluetooth® audio transmission, which, with its extraordinary depth and clarity, creates an exceptional sound experience for discerning listeners that is otherwise only known from wired connections. This makes an authentic, wireless connection at 24 bit and 48 kHz the new highest standard. In addition, there are significant improvements in the signal-to-noise ratio, the minimization of total harmonic distortion (THD) and the elimination of audio artefacts, so that your favourite tracks are reproduced in the best possible way. The streamer also supports the regular Qualcomm^® aptX™ codec, ensuring improved audio quality even for users of older devices with Bluetooth^® wireless technology is guaranteed improved audio quality. In addition, the Bluetooth^® codec AAC, which is specially optimized for Apple users. This codec ensures high-quality audio transmission for devices in the Apple ecosystem, which of course also offers iPhone and iPad users excellent music enjoyment.

Efficiency and convenience: standby mode

Modern streaming is characterized by user-friendliness and convenience at the highest level, which is why the BT HD STREAMER has a standby mode: This is activated by a simple switch and puts the HELIX BT HD STREAMER into an energy-saving mode with just 3mA power consumption. As soon as a smartphone connection to the streamer is established, it "wakes up" and generates a remote signal, which in turn switches on the entire sound system. This seamless transition ensures convenient music enjoyment without having to switch on the ignition while at the same time conserving the vehicle battery, which is particularly advantageous in classic cars without a head unit or in campers and motorhomes.

Optional hands-free function: communication made easy

In particular, the integration of the optional hands-free function clearly sets the HELIX BT HD STREAMER apart from other Bluetooth^® streaming devices on the market. With the separately available HELIX BT HD Hands-Free Microphone Kit, the streamer transforms your vehicle into a modern communication center - even without a head unit.
This is where the STREAMER's "Echo Cancelling" and "Noise Suppression" technologies come into their own:

✓ Noise Cancelling: The algorithm in the HELIX BT HD STREAMER's BT chip filters out background noise such as vehicle noise and road noise to enable clear communication while driving.

✓ Echo Cancelling: This feature prevents echoes during conversation by minimizing audio feedback between the speaker and microphone, which improves call quality.

✓ Voice Enhancement: This optimizes the driver's voice pickup by improving voice clarity and intelligibility and reducing background noise. In addition, the automatic volume correction compensates for differences in conversation volume so that even people further away can be easily understood.

Features:
✓ Stand-alone Bluetooth^® Audio retrofit with optional hands-free function for all DSPs and DSP amplifiers with optical digital input

✓ Wireless high-definition audio transmission in brilliant sound quality with up to 24 bit / 48 kHz from the mobile device to the DSP or DSP amplifier

✓ Thanks to modern audio codecs such as Qualcomm^® aptX™ HD, Qualcomm^® aptX™ and AAC, the best possible audio quality is always streamed automatically, regardless of whether Android or Apple device

✓ Optional "HELIX BT HD Hands-Free Microphone Kit" for hands-free calling in the best audio quality

✓ Standby mode enables the entire sound system to be switched on by a Bluetooth^® signal

✓ Extremely low power consumption in standby mode (approx. 3 mA) to conserve the vehicle battery

✓ Perfect for retrofitting classic cars without a radio

✓ Allows you to listen to music via the vehicle's sound system without switching on the ignition - ideal for sound systems in campers and motorhomes

✓ Integrated digital input with pass-through function allows the connection of an additional signal source with optical digital output - for example, if a head unit or digital audio player is also to be integrated into the sound system

✓ Offers the option of Bluetooth^® audio streaming in sound systems in which the HEC slot of the DSP or DSP amplifier is already occupied

✓ External pairing possible by retrofitting control cables with an external button - practical if the module is hidden in the vehicle, e.g. behind the glove compartment

✓ Suitable for all BRAX, HELIX and MATCH DSP products with optical digital input

Note: The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audiotec Fischer GmbH is under license. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.

✓ Compatibility

Operating voltage	10.5 - 32 volts (max. 5 sec. up to 6 volts)
Power consumption	DC 12 / 24 V ⎓ 100 mA max.
Standby power consumption (Sandby switch = On)	~3 mA
Max. Remote output current	200 mA
Bluetooth® standard	5.0 + EDR
Bluetooth® codec	Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, Qualcomm® aptX™, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth® profile	A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
Wireless frequency bandwidth	2402 ~ 2480 MHz
Wireless range	Up to 10 m
Number of paired devices	8
Inputs	1 x Optical SPDIF (12 - 96 kHz) 1 x remote input 1 x pairing input 1 x input for the optional "HELIX BT HD Hands-Free Microphone Kit"
Outputs	1 x Optical SPDIF (up to 96 kHz / 24 bit) 1 x remote output

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Compatibility:
Suitable for all BRAX, HELIX and MATCH DSP products with optical digital input

✓ Scope of delivery

1 x BT HD STREAMER
1 x Power input plug
1 x mounting material

Shipping countries:
✓ Germany
✓ Austria
✓ France