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Features
Specifications
Dimensions
Features
Overview: The AW2 package includes an iPod Sender (transmitter)
and a Receiver; the system is designed to deliver an audio signal wirelessly from
the iPod to another component for playback. The AW2 will work with many different
components, including (but not limited to) a stereo receiver, A/V receiver, or
powered speakers (particularly the Audioengine A5 powered speakers, item number
772A5B or 772A5W, which have a USB port to power the AW2's Receiver).
iPod Sender: The iPod Sender is powered by the iPod's battery
through the dock connector. The audio is also transferred via the dock connector,
then transmitted wirelessly to the Receiver.
Receiver: The AW2 Receiver is powered through its USB plug;
a USB AC power adapter is included with the system, or it can be powered by
Audioengine A5 powered speakers' USB port. The audio output is a 3.5mm stereo
mini-jack; no audio signal is transferred through the USB connection.
Pairing: The Sender and Receiver in this package are linked
together at the factory, so no pairing is necessary. If you have other Audioengine
systems, multiple Receivers can be paired with the iPod Sender, but the Sender
can only transmit to one Receiver at a time.
Transmission: The AW2 transmits uncompressed PCM audio in
the 2.4 GHz range using a closed protocol specifically designed for audio. The
system avoids interference by constantly monitoring the entire 2.4 GHz spectrum
and choosing the channel that can achieve the cleanest transmission. The system
detects deteriorating conditions on the current channel and switches if needed
in under 20 ms, without any interruption in the audio stream. The AW2 also employs
dynamic transmit power control, meaning it transmits with only as much power as
required to maintain a clear audio connection. This reduces the power required
from the iPod's battery and makes AW2 more forgiving of
other 2.4 GHz devices, including WLAN, Bluetooth, and other Audioengine wireless
devices.
iPod Compatibility: The AW2 is designed for use with select
iPod models having a Dock Connector. It is Made for iPod compliant; as listed in
the table below, the iPod classic, touch, and nano (2nd generation and later) are
compatible as of August 2010:
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video Out |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist
Text |
Track Info |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video |
5th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| nano |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
4 |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple software updates may change
functionality results. You may need to reset your iPod if
you download a newer software version.
Specifications
Output Level: 830 mV
Wireless Protocol: 802.11
Frequency Band: 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz
+/-1.5 dB
THD: 0.03%
Range: 30 feet
Dimensions
Receiver:
- Width: 1.2"
- Height: 0.42"
- Depth: 3.4"
Sender:
- Width: 2.12"
- Height: 1.25"
- Depth: 0.37"
