Audio speaker designer and manufacturer BRAVEN has unveiled the first portable Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® distributed audio system based on the CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) VibeHub™ networked audio solution that also utilizes CSR SyncLock™ IP. CSR’s VibeHub platform enables synchronized audio streaming from a wide range of sources, allowing consumers using the BRAVEN Vibe System to place speakers throughout their homes and enjoy an unparalleled multi-room wireless audio experience controlled by their choice of mobile devices.
The VibeHub platform is being used to build wireless speakers, intelligent audio adaptors, networked audio amplifiers and a wide range of other consumer audio products. These devices can simultaneously pull audio content from multiple sources including digital media servers and mobile devices, and distribute them around the home autonomously. The SyncLock technology inside VibeHub-enabled products allows for support of a wide array of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SPDIF as well as analogue for integration with legacy devices in the home.
VibeHub’s extensible networking capabilities enable interoperability with a wide range of today’s popular wireless streaming protocols, so consumers are not limited to any specific ecosystem. VibeHub already supports multiple input formats including analogue, input from UPnP sources via Ethernet/WLAN, and Bluetooth with CSR aptX® coding technologies for CD-like audio. The platform is revolutionizing the home audio networking market, and with SyncLock technology’s interoperability, for the first time is allowing users to create fully flexible and personalized connected home audio experiences.
