REL AirShip II Wireless Transmitter

AirShip II elevates REL’s reputation for edge-of-the-art wireless connection in the audio industry to new heights. Taking advantage of the latest Texas Instruments DAC/ADC chip set, REL have reduced the noise on the wireless system by 12 dB. Yet, it is the effect of this that is transformative. Sound traveling through 12, 15, or even 18 metres arrives clear, crisp, dynamic, and with even richer, more saturated tonal colours.The AirShip II offers high-level Input, low-level Input, .1/LFE-RCA input, and .1/LFE XLR balanced input. The LFE and High-Level may run concurrently for the REL Theatre Reference performance.

For those who want all the performance that models from REL’s Serie S and Reference deliver, but either cannot use conventional cable or prefer room orientations that make conventional cable difficult, help has arrived. AirShip II is a quiet revolution that must be heard to be believed. It is utterly brilliant.

AirShip II Wireless Connectivity: REL have prided themselves on their ability to deliver extremely high levels of sound quality and rock solid wireless connection protocols since their first wireless design over a decade ago. AirShip II surpasses any earlier design using a 5.8 gigahertz signal, a frequency previously reserved for military use by the US military and NATO. It results in the fastest, most transparent wireless the design team has ever experienced and verges on hardwired transparency levels.

Ultra-high quality wireless confers a number of benefits to the REL owner, notably, freedom of placement. This permits extreme performance without the cumbersome tether of a cable, for ideal placement without being limited by the length of a wire, which can lead to a better sounding, less cluttered experience. So now you can place subs in distant corners, along glass walls, or on hardwood floors to ensure a superior experience, sonically and aesthetically.

The Best of Both Worlds: AirShip II allows High Level and Theatre .1 connections simultaneously through the new 5.8 gig connection. In this way, both 2-channel music and multi-channel theatre are supported simultaneously, meaning you can use your REL for any form of music or theatre without adjusting anything further.

The High-Level input is designed to accept the stereo (two-channel) signals from the speaker terminals of your receiver, integrated amplifier or power amplifier(s). This has the advantage of ensuring that your subwoofer receives exactly the same signal as the main speakers, which means that the character of the bass from the main system is carried forward into the Sub-Bass System. Along with the extremely fast, natural sounding Filter Circuits, AirShip II ensures you receive the benefits of REL’s superior system integration since RELs are known the world over for their perfect, rich integration without the ability to sonically locate the subwoofer’s location.

For top theatre performance, the .1/LFE circuit is granted its own dedicated wireless channel which allows for the largest, most dynamic special effects in theatre to be properly replicated in all their glory. AirShip II delivers 2 channels in parallel, one for music and theatre in High Level (or Low Level, increasingly needed for active wireless speakers for example) and a second channel for .1/LFE in theatre use.

When both are used correctly, normal theatre transforms because the cold, edgy sound most theatres deliver becomes rich and full-bodied. Dialogue and atmospheric effects take on new drama and realism because the full range of sounds are provided every moment of the movie by the High Level, whilst the .1 channel delivers extra emphasis during the 15-20 minutes of a movie that this channel is active. Truly the best of both worlds.

Pairing Made Simple – No laptops or Apps Required: REL designed and engineered AirShip II to deliver a simple, elegant pairing that operates as smoothly as it looks. Just plug both in within a few seconds of each other, push a button and the AirShip II seeks out its mating receiver and pairs with it. Standard time to pair is less than 5 seconds.

The Case for AirShip II – Freedom & Performance: For many, the ability to listen to the highest quality audio in glorious full range sound while placing their RELs perfectly for sound quality and best appearance has been a dream beyond their reach. AirShip II finally allows the final barriers between performance, placement and attractive room design to be replaced by a newfound freedom. Once experienced, you will never return to yesterday’s compromises.