Russound has revealed the BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit, a high performance wireless audio kit for enabling all portable Bluetooth-equipped devices to stream content to any multiroom audio system regardless of brand.

The BSK-1 features a unique two-piece design comprising of a Bluetooth transceiver and separate audio interface receiver with built-in active balanced line drivers for maximum signal clarity; this design enables the units to be placed up to 300 feet apart. With an in-room Bluetooth wireless range of up to 100 feet in line-of-sight applications, the BSK-1 meets all requirements for premium quality Bluetooth wireless connectivity and performance, according to the company.

The BSK-1 audio interface uses a single CAT-5 cable connection to the Bluetooth audio interface receiver for communication and power. A single cable connection provides installation flexibility, enabling it to be mounted on a table top or discretely hidden inside a standard electrical junction box. The BSK-1 integrates with all multiroom audio system installations, offering maximum flexibility when paired with the Russound C-Series line of multizone audio systems.

The BSK-1 enables high performance Bluetooth audio streaming to all multiroom audio installations regardless of brand; offers a 2-piece design with built-in active balanced line drivers eliminating the requirement for external audio balun transformers. An audio receiver and Bluetooth transceiver may be separated by up to 300 feet using a single CAT-5 cable. It offers bluetooth wireless range capable of receiving device signals up to 100 feet away when installed in line-of-sight applications.

Russound has introduced its new SLK Single Line Keypad designed for individual zone control of the C-Series MCA-C3 and MCA-C5 multiroom audio systems.

Russound’s SLK Single Line Keypad.

This single-gang keypad designed for basic zone control contains powerful features beneath its Decora exterior finish, according to the company, and with 5 colors options available the SLK is at home in any setting (conversion kit required).

The SLK’s white backlit LCD panel is designed to be simple to navigate and control. The 5 character display lists current source, volume level and system status information. 

For added convenience, users can power the room’s system on/off with a single soft-touch button and even turn off all-zones by simply holding down the power button for 4 seconds. Source selection promptly changes when scrolling through the systems source list with the simple touch of a button.