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What is Wireless Audio Distribution?

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Being part of the audio industry for nearly two decades, we’ve seen an unbelievable amount of change and growth. We’re excited to see that with each passing year, while the technology becomes more advanced and sophisticated, the listener experience becomes more user-friendly and simpler. 

Yet, some of the terms we use to describe various concepts, products and features can be confusing. So today we’d like to address one of those potentially puzzling topics–wireless audio distribution. 

Let’s dive in!

What is wireless audio distribution?

Wireless audio distribution is a way to deliver high-quality audio content without requiring hard-wiring. It’s a great option for public events or activities that require sound, but do not have the infrastructure (or budget!) for a complex installation of hardware and cables. 

While there are numerous types of wireless audio distribution systems out there, they all include the same four components:
1. Audio source
2. Audio transmitter
3. Audio receiver
4. Audio reproduction or playback device (i.e., amplifier or speaker)

How does wireless audio distribution work?

A transmitter receives an audio signal from a source (e.g., TV, music, person speaking, etc.) then transmits the signal over a wireless network. The receiver picks up this wireless signal and sends it to an audio reproduction devices (i.e., speaker or amplifier) which turns the signal into audible sound.

Who uses wireless audio distribution?

Numerous different types of businesses and events use wireless audio distribution systems. Here are just a few examples:
– Race tracks
Sports stadiums
– Live music events
Auctions
– Business conference rooms
Theaters
Legislative proceedings
Educational institutions
Churches and houses of worship
Airports
Casinos
– Event centers
Warehouses
– Community centers

Is AudioFetch a wireless audio distribution system?

Yes, it certainly is! AudioFetch is not your traditional wireless audio distribution system, but that’s why our customers love it. Instead of requiring separate receivers and playback devices, AudioFetch allows people to hear the audio on their smartphones. This makes it a much simpler and more affordable solution.

For businesses there’s no need to purchase, install and maintain speaker systems or provide individual hearing devices. And for listeners, they already have the receiver and playback device in their pocket already. It’s a simplified solution for everyone!

If you would like to know more about wireless audio distribution for your business, or would like to purchase a wireless audio solution, don’t hesitate to contact us by calling 844-HI-FETCH, dropping us a line here or scheduling an appointment at your convenience.    

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10 Tech Gadgets You Need for Your Home This Summer

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Summer is finally here and many people have big plans after the Lost Summer of 2020. Family vacations, cross-country road trips, patio hangs and backyard BBQs with friends, or simply just getting back into a more “normal” routine of going into the office and running errands outside the house. 

Whatever you have planned for this summer, there are loads of gadgets and technology that will make your life easier, your experience more enjoyable and continue to keep your loved ones safe. Check out these 10 must-have tech gadgets for your home this summer:

1. Plugin Air Purifier & Sanitizer

GermGuardian

We’ve all likely become a bit (to say it lightly!) more aware of germs and bacteria over the past year. If you’ve developed a bit of a phobia (or maybe always had one), then you need to get the GermGuardian. Using the power of UV-C light technology, GermGuardian kills airborne germs, reducing or eliminating the ability for fungi, bacteria and viruses to spread around your home, and it fights odors. It’s a simple setup — just plug it into any outlet in your home and it starts working immediately. 

2. Outdoor Smart Plugs

Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug

Smart plugs like WeMo are great for controlling lamps and electronics indoors, but what if your outlets will be outside in the elements? Then you need the Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug KP400. Control your patio lights, pool pump, sprinklers or any other outdoor electronics, from anywhere, through an app. The plug is IP64 weather-resistant, ensuring that it will be protected from dust and water from any direction. 

3. Security Cameras

Wyze Security Camera

Whether you want to keep an eye on your pets or monitor activity outside your home, the Wyze Cam V3 is the perfect, affordable solution. This indoor/outdoor home security camera has tons of features and benefits–color night vision, intelligent motion detection (even identifying when the motion is from a person, vehicle, or pet), two-way audio and voice control, alert siren, and local storage.

4. Doorbell Camera

Ezviz Doorbell Camera

See who’s at your door and monitor package deliveries from anywhere, whether that’s simply in the backyard or driving cross-country on a road trip. The Ezviz DB1C smart video doorbell camera provides Ultra HD video, dual-band WiFi, cloud and local video storage, voice control and helpful support. It’s one of the most feature-rich and affordable video doorbells out there. 

5. Home Audio Solution

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Nothing says summer like drive-in movies! You can bring that nostalgic activity to your backyard with our home audio solution. AudioFetch Home is a simple, innovative solution for streaming audio over WiFi from a computer, DVD player, TV or any audio source. Simply plug it in, connect to the wireless network (choose from your local WiFi or AudioFetch Home’s built-in network), download the app and start listening. 

In addition to backyard movie nights, AudioFetch Home can be used as a TV sound amplifier, to hear the TV better in your home gym, or to watch TV in small spaces without disturbing others. It’s a handy, portable and affordable device for every home!

6. Auto Pet Feeder

Pawple

Now that you’re not home all day every day to spoil your pets, you might find it difficult to get back to the right feeding schedule. An automatic pet feeder like Pawple solves that issue. This feeder holds up to 20 cups of dry dog or cat food, and allows you to program portion size and precise mealtimes. You can even record a personal voice message to play, alerting your furry friends that it’s time to eat and reminding them that you haven’t forgotten about them while out!

7. Smart Light Bulbs

Wyze Smart Light Bulbs

Looking for a way to control lights in your home while on vacation? Need to have lights already on when you arrive home in the dark? Want to turn lights on and off without getting up from the couch?! Smart Light Bulbs are the solution for all of this and more. Wyze also offers these smart bulbs for cheap, which are controlled from your smartphone or voice if you have Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. You can also change the brightness and color.  

8. Robot Cleaner

Roomba

Just because you’re getting out of the house more these days doesn’t mean you have to come home to a mess. The iRobot Roomba uses sensors and camera-based navigation to clean your floors, and some models can even empty their own dustbins automatically. Let Roomba handle the dirty work, so you can enjoy your time out of the house and rest assured it will be spotless when you get home. 

9. Ice Cream Maker

Smart Scoop

Fresh, homemade ice cream on a hot summer’s day–what could be better?! An ice cream maker that automatically senses the perfect hardness and maintains the consistency for hours. Breville’s Smart Scoop ice cream maker allows you to get creative with your flavors, textures, and mixins and even use milk alternatives for vegans.

10. Smart Herb Garden

Click & Grow

Want fresh herbs for your summer cookouts, but don’t have the space or the time to tend a garden? The Click & Grow Smart Herb Garden is for you. This compact indoor garden cares for itself with automatic waterings and by providing ideal light, nutrient and oxygen conditions. A companion app provides helpful tips and allows you to connect with other gardeners around the world to learn and grow.

We’re looking forward to enjoying every last minute of the season this year, and hope you are, too. If you have any questions about creating a more entertaining and enjoyable home experience with wireless audio solutions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 844-HI-FETCH or schedule an appointment.

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New AudioFetch App Features: Rapid ReFetch & New In-App Support

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We’re continually looking to improve the AudioFetch app to make it more useful for our customers and the AudioFetch App users. We are excited to announce two new features that help listeners to have a more efficient and seamless experience in those rare instances that something isn’t working properly: Rapid ReFetch and In-App Support.

Rapid ReFetch

AudioFetch Rapid ReFetch App Feature

Whether you’re using your own local WiFi network or AudioFetch Express’s built-in wireless network, you may on occasion experience a drop in WiFi signal. These things happen. Previously, the listener would have to close and relaunch the AudioFetch App.

With the new Rapid ReFetch feature, AudioFetch detects the loss of connection and provides a single button to ReFetch the audio stream. This feature takes the burden off the listener to take steps to reconnect.

In-App Support

AudioFetch In-App Support Feature

The second App update involves improved In-App Support to the user. Periodically, the AudioFetch app may run into an issue connecting besides wireless network issues. There are a variety of reasons this may happen, and in the rare case that it does, the listener is required to perform some action to get reconnected. 

With the new improved In-App Support feature, AudioFetch detects the rare situation of a failed connection and gives the user feedback to fix the issue. The app automatically detects the issue and provides simple step-by-step instructions directly within the app for resolving it. Regardless of the listener’s technical ability or knowledge of smartphones, they can easily follow the simple instructions to resolve the issue on their own, without requiring additional support. 

Both of these new features are now available in the latest Apple and Android AudioFetch apps. If you have any questions about these new features or other aspects of AudioFetch wireless audio streaming solutions, we’re here to help! Drop us a line, call us at 844-HI-FETCH, or schedule an appointment at your convenience.

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Performing Arts Centers Use AudioFetch for Assistive Listening Solution

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As theaters and performing arts centers around the globe begin to reopen, one key thing is on their mind–how can we provide a safe yet entertaining experience for guests? This question has led many to reconsider their accessibility solutions for guests with hearing impairments. 

How have theaters traditionally provided hearing assistance? 

There were two key methods for providing assistive listening solutions–shared hearing devices and hearing loops. 

Handing out hearing devices is no longer acceptable–these shared devices have always been a headache to clean and maintain, but now the stakes are much higher than a little headache. 

Hearing loops have been used for decades, but they can be complex, inconvenient and expensive, and after many theaters had to close their doors for the better part of a year, every penny matters.

Enter AudioFetch. Theaters and performing arts centers around the world are turning to AudioFetch as their assistive listening solution for three key reasons:

  • Simplicity – Plug AudioFetch in, connect to WiFi and start broadcasting immediately.
  • Affordability – At just $549 and no monthly fees, AudioFetch Express is a fraction of the cost of other assistive listening solutions.
  • Convenience – No more keeping track of clunky, finicky and unhygienic assistive listening devices. Listeners use their own smartphones.

Check out these three performing arts centers that recently tapped AudioFetch to provide assistive listening. 

The Star Performing Arts Center

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The Star Performing Arts Center is a Civic and Cultural Zone in Singapore. The Center comprises many elements: The Star Terrace, an airy outdoor theater; The Star Loft, an exclusive event space and rooftop terrace; The Star Gallery, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose hall; and The Star Theatre, Singapore’s first 5,000 seat theater. The Star Theater is the key venue in the Center and is fitted with a high-end audio, video and production lighting system, providing an exceptional audio-visual experience. And with the addition of AudioFetch, they’re also able to provide next-gen assistive listening capabilities for their diverse audiences.

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, Pennsylvania is focused on transforming lives through unique interactions with art. Since 2005, GoggleWorks has encouraged their community to develop skills, ask questions, experiment freely and investigate the human spirit through workshops, classes, visiting artists, community outreach programs, summer residency, youth programs and camps, on-site studio artists, film screenings, art exhibitions and communal maker studios. The building is a former goggle factory, hence the name, and is composed of 145,000 square feet of creative and community space. 

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Metropolis Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their theater houses 329 seats and hosts hundreds of performances each year, including concerts, comedy and cabarets. Through the Metropolis School of Performing Arts, they provide students of all ages with private lessons, group classes, workshops, camps, productions and community engagement. 

If you’re looking for an effective and cost-efficient way to provide accessibility for your hearing-impaired patrons, AudioFetch is the ideal solution! Contact us by calling 844-HI-FETCH or scheduling an appointment to discuss your theater application and get a quote.