The Acoustic Energy Wi-Fi Internet Radio is the first of a whole range of Internet radio's that can be used without a PC and allows you to listen to any one of thousands of radio stations from around the world (already registered via the AE gateway) via your ADSL broadband connection.
The AE Wi-Fi Radio connects wirelessly to your wireless (ADSL) broadband router (using 802.11b or 802.11g - and hence it can operate around the house (within certain limits - for instance NOT if you live in a lead-lined room !!) - and without the PC (or Mac) being switched on...!
It can even be used as an alarm clock radio to wake you up !!
Technical Features:
- Supports Real Audio, MP3 and Windows Media streams.
- Uses 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi connectivity
- Offers 128-bit (max) WEP security
- 'Reply Key' enables future interactive features
- Uses Linux OS kernel
Connections:
- The AE Wi-Fi Radio has a 3.5mm stereo jack socket output, suitable for headphones or connection to your hi-fi system (via an appropriate cable).
Other Features:
- Twin internal AE hi-fi drivers ensure class leading sound
- Backlit LCD display
- Preset stations
- High Gloss Black finish
- Comes with external mains power supply (100-230V)
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Please note: We ship all AE WiFi radios with the latest firmware update, as shown here
Current FAQ for this unit:
Q: Does it support WPA encryption?
A: WPA-PSK/TKIP, which is the most commonly-used variant of WPA, is supported.
Q: Will it work with audio files held on Mac OS X
A: The radio uses Windows file sharing protocols to retrieve the audio files. Mac OS X supports Windows sharing, so this should work fine.
Q: Will the radio work with the Apple Airport Extreme etc
A: Yes. The radio will work with any IEEE 802.11b/g access point.
Q: Will it support multicast broadcast
A: Not at the moment. Only unicast connections are supported.
Q: Will it support Shoutcast streams
A: Yes, Shoutcast should be fine.
Q: Will it support Ogg-Vorbis files
A: We don't have support for Vorbis today, but we plan to introduce this as a (free) software upgrade in the future.
Q: Will it support AAC/ iTunes files
A: ACC support will be available as a software upgrade in Q1 2006. However, music purchased online from the iTunes store is digitally encrypted by Apple and will NOT be playable on the AE Wi-Fi radio.
Q: Will it be able to utilize Slimeserver software
A: We don't support that at present, but we are investigating that possibility.
Q: Will it be able to get Live365 stations?
A: Yes, Live365 should be fine.
Q: How will this affect usage limits on broadband? ie 1Gb limits on downloads etc.
A: This would depend on the particular ISP. As far as the network is concerned, using the radio is just the same as listening to Internet radio from a PC - an unmetered, uncapped ADSL connection would be best.
Q: Will it support WMA V9.1
A: Yes, WMA 9.1 will be supported.
Q: Can I have a brief description on how the radio picks up the new stations and software.
A: Whenever the radio starts up, it downloads the latest station information from the gateway servers.
Q: If subscribed to a streaming audio service that provides programs online, but is not a radio broadcaster per se, will it be able to add them to the list of stations I can get on the radio.
A: We don't currently have any support for subscription services, although we are investigating that right now.
Q: Will the radio work on my broadband connection I am with
A: The radio will work with ANY wireless broadband connection.
Q: Can I link the radio to my Hi-Fi system.
A: The AE Wifi radio will have a standard 3.5mm jack on the rear that can be connected to a hi-fi or a pair of headphones.
Q: Does the LCD light up.
A: Yes the LCD is backlit in blue.
Q: Does it have an Ethernet/RJ45 connection?
A: No.
Q: Does it run on batteries?
A: No.
Q: Can I record the audio onto my MP3 device
A: Yes, but not directly - a 3.5mm output socket carries a stereo analogue audio signal, that can be converted to MP3 via the sound card on a PC or Mac
Q: What are the dimensions of the WiFi Radio?
A: Width = 125mm, Depth = 125mm, Height = 180mm
Q: What power supply does it need?
A: It runs off a small transformer in the shape of a UK plug that operates over the range 100-230V - so for non-UK use, you may need an in-line UK mains socket to plug it into which can then be connected to your wall socket.
Optional extra's
You can optionally add on a Supra BiLine cable, to feed the audio output of the WI-FI Radio into a hi-fi or Home Cinema amp and use the Radio as a tuner !
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