The Phasetto company of Scottsdale, Arizona, developed Audio Witha technology that allows you to transmit high-resolution audio over household power lines. The system, recently Dolby Atmos certified, allows you to place existing wired speakers anywhere there is a power outlet, eliminating the need for additional cables.
Audio Cu uses electrical infrastructure to transmit up to 10 channels of lossless audio at 24 bit/192 kHz from a single transmitter to multiple receivers. This solution could revolutionize the installation of home audio systems, significantly simplifying wiring and offering greater flexibility in speaker placement.
Transmitting data across power lines is nothing new, but so far, multi-channel and multi-room audio solutions have not gained widespread popularity due to technical difficulties. Phasetto claims to be the only company to have overcome these obstacles, ensuring clean data transmission “in all environments”.
The founder and CEO of Phasetto, Coy Christmas, said:
“Users can now experience Dolby Certified high-fidelity Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos audio through speakers or subwoofers connected via power lines with minimal latency and exceptional sonic performance.”
The Audio Cu system consists of simple elements: a transmitter that connects to a power outlet and a TV or other device with HDMI output, and receivers that connect to power outlets and have standard terminals for connecting to speakers. The receivers integrate a class D amplifier with powers of 100 watts at 2 Ohms, 60 watts at 4 Ohms and 40 watts at 8 Ohms.
Advantages and potential
One of the main advantages of Audio Cu is the ability to use your preferred passive speakers, unlike competing wireless solutions that often require the purchase of new active speakers. Additionally, Phasetto says you can use multiple transmitters in a single home, up to a total of 32 channels, each with its own audio source and receivers, without creating interference.
The company has also developed software that allows professional installers to remotely monitor the performance of their customers’ Audio Cu components, making troubleshooting easier.
At this time, Phasetto has not provided an exact date for retail availability of the Audio Cu e system he did not discuss prices. The company plans to make the units available to audio integrators first, starting in late 2024. There is also the possibility that Phasetto could license its technology to TV and speaker manufacturers, opening up interesting prospects for Audio integration Cu in commonly used devices.
If Phasetto’s claims about the quality and reliability of audio transmission over power lines are confirmed, Audio Cu could represent a significant step forward in the home audio sector, offering an elegant and practical solution for the installation of audio systems of high quality without the constraints of traditional cables.
Source: www.tomshw.it
