Bluesound PULSE MINI 2i Compact Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

Description

PULSE MINI 2i

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Compact Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker

The PULSE MINI 2i powered speaker takes decades of hifi
audio legacy and squeezes it into a single box. Delivering rich and detailed
sound, the PULSE MINI 2i can easily fit into small living spaces, all the while
providing an outstanding high-res music streaming experience.

• An
  innovative dual acoustic chamber results in a stunning, size-defying
  performance.

• Experience
  deep bass and full-range sound free from distortion.

• Dual
  band Wi-Fi and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD ensures music playback
  without interruption.

• Group
  two PULSE MINI 2i’s together for a seamless stereo pairing.

• Designed
  to fit seamlessly into your home decor.

• Control
  music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android,
  Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops.

• Control
  it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller

• Connect
  Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use
  Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players
  around the home.

• AirPlay
  2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless speakers throughout
  your house — all in sync.

 

QUICK SETUP FOR ALL-DAY LISTENING

Right out of the box the PULSE MINI 2i uses your home
wireless network and sets up quickly. Simply open the BluOS Controller app on
your mobile device and follow the short setup instructions. While inside the
app users can adjust their listening settings, program presets for their
favorite radio stations, music streaming services and playlists, and even set
alarms. Once the PULSE MINI 2i is online connectivity stays rock-solid thanks
to a new dual band Wi-Fi engine.

NOT ONE TO BE UNDERESTIMATED

The PULSE MINI 2i is a powerful all-in-one speaker that
produces more detailed audio than many rival players twice its size. Featuring
freshly redesigned tweeters that expand the listening sweet spot, the PULSE
MINI 2i has double the bass drivers and amp power, resulting in a true stereo
performance. The PULSE MINI 2i also features the most sophisticated DSP engine
available, making its acoustic performance all the more impressive.

STREAM ANY MUSIC. NO MATTER WHERE IT LIVES.

As your all access pass to millions of tracks, the BluOS
Controller app allows you to stream songs from your existing music services,
tune in to your favorite Internet radio stations and podcasts, or even listen
to music from your personal collection. Thanks to aptX^® HD
Bluetooth^®, users can wirelessly stream any music or app from a
Bluetooth-enabled device in better than CD-quality, opening up a whole new
realm of streaming possibilities. High-end DAC technology built into the PULSE
MINI 2i allows it to decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory.

RULE YOUR SONIC DOMAIN

Regardless of where you place it, the PULSE MINI 2i delivers
clear distortion-free sound to anywhere in the home. Best-in-class dual band
Wi-Fi allows the PULSE MINI 2i to give a stunning performance free from skips
or delays. The PULSE MINI 2i also has native support for Bluetooth^® aptX^™ HD
giving it the ability to transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones
and speakers.

TOTAL CONTROL

Easily group the PULSE MINI 2i with other Bluesound Players
to stream music across different rooms in perfect sync, or pair two PULSE MINI
2i’s together and enjoy your music in stereo mode with separate left and right
channels for a wide, more dynamic soundstage.

COMMAND YOUR MUSIC WITH VOICE

With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the
corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of
personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined
commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song,
and even say which room you want to listen to music in. A quick and easy to way
control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience
music throughout the home.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO

Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS

Hi-Res formats – FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Native Sampling Rates
32 – 192 kHz

Bit Depths
16 – 24

Performance
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz ±1.5dB, -10dB @ 40Hz

Distortion
THD+N – 0.030%

Power Output
100 watts of total system power

Speakers
2 x 4” (102mm) Woofers

2 x 3/4” (19mm) Tweeters

Supported Operating Systems
Plays music from network shares on the following desktop
operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10

Free Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise,
LiveXLive, Radio.com

Supported Cloud Services
Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz,
HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE,
SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream

Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills

Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron,
roon, Airplay 2

Album Art
JPG

CONNECTIVITY

Network
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)

USB
1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32
or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals

1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Audio Input
Combo – Toslink/3.5mm

Audio Output
Headphone output – 3.5 Stereo

Power
Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 – 240AC)

Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in

Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (transmit & receive)

USER INTERFACE

Mobile
Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and
Apple App Store

Pushbuttons
Simple top-panel touch controls.

Control
IR Sensor built in – Front panel

GENERAL

Processor
ARM^® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz

Unit Weight
3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs

Gross Dimensions
335 x 172 x 155 mm

13.2 x 6.8 x 6.1 in

Power Consumption (Idle)
14 Watts

Accessories
2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)

Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor

Ethernet Cable

Storage Environment
-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Operating Environment
0° C to 40° C

Finish
Available in White or Black Matte