Streaming, Real-Time Wireless Audio for your downtown district, shopping center, park or recreation area.
Note: Due to regulatory requirements, the StreetSounds® system is only available in the US and Canada.
Introducing StreetSounds® - Streaming Wireless Audio for "Main Street USA"
StreetSounds® is a revolutionary new streaming wireless audio system designed to provide professional quality audio to “Main Street USA”. StreetSounds® allows city and county governments and administrators, real estate developers, property managers, or theme park operators to provide real-time audio for seasonal music, festivals, parades, road races and ambient background music in shopping districts, parks, sports venues, or historic areas. Since StreetSounds® is wireless, it provides high quality professional audio without the cost and hassle of having to dig up streets and sidewalks, or disturb historic areas in order to run wires.
Download the StreetSounds® Design & Planning Guide HERE
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Check out our new video on Installing A StreetSounds® Ramp (Radio/Amp)
Cost Effective Design
The wireless system is cost-effective and easily mounted on existing street-light, or traffic-light poles so that it can tap into an existing AC power source. No need to purchase new, expensive light poles or un-needed "future features".
StreetSounds® is housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure desgined to withstand the harsh outdoor environment. The unit incudes a state of the art wireless repeater system based on the popular AiRocks Pro radio, as well as an integrated 2-channel, 70 watt power amplifier, a choice of outdoor speakers, stainless steel pole mount, all integrated into a compact, simple to mount system. The photo above shows the Technomad Vernal outdoor speaker. However, any 8 ohm or 4 ohm speaker will work. You can even use "buried" speakers for landscaping installations.
Streaming Audio Content
StreetSounds® is a "streaming" wireless audio system, which means that the audio is transferred in "real time" or "live" just like talking over a PA system.
Some wireless system transfer audio "files" such as mp3 or itunes. These are "store-and-forward" systems, which means you transfer the audio file to each individual remote unit, then hit "Play". In this type of system there is no synchronization of the audio file so all files play at their own time. And "changing channels" is out of the question.
With a streaming audio system like StreetSounds®, you can stream audio from your favorite subscription services (i.e. Pandora, Sirius XM, UMix, CloudCover, etc) or from your personal music library. All remote units play the audio in real-time so that the audio is fully synchronized and "live".
Mobile Master Transmitter
The Mobile Master (Mobi) is a battery powered "mobile" Master Transmitter that can easily be transported down to the street duing a special outdoor event, such as a festival or parade. The Mobi inlcudes a built-in 2-channel mixer for a microphone and an audio player (iPod, smartphone) so that you can eliminate the need for an external, bulky mixer and all of the wires and knobs that come along with it. A function called "Mic Prority" automatically reduces the level of the audio player when you speak into the microphone. The audio level automatically returns to its previous level when you stop speaking, eliminating the need to "fiddle" with the knobs. The Mobi includes a 12 hour rechargeable battery that can be recharged with any standard USB port so that you can keep rockin' all day long.
Mic you Band?
One of StreetSound's® greatest features is its flexibility. During a normal day, StreetSounds® could be used for background music. But, if there happens to be an event or concert, you can relocate the Mobile Master transmitter to the event site and send a live feed from the band's mixer, or from the event announcer's microphone. The StreetSounds network would then originate at the stage instead of its normal locaton in someone's office.This allows the "stage" volume to be lower (a very desirable feature) while the people further away from the stage can actually hear better!
Full Remote Monitor and Control
The entire system can be remotely controlled and monitored from a central PC running a powerful Network Management System (NMS). The NMS gives the operator control over each wireless unit so that either individual units, or groups of units (“zones”), can be turned on or off and volume increased or decreased from the central management location.
Mass Notification
In addition to providing ambient music, StreetSounds® is fully compliant with the Mass Notification Emergency Communications (MNEC) requirements of NFPA 72 in terms of Intelligibility, Redundancy, Manageability, and Zoning so that it can become part of an overall Wide-Area Mass Notification System.
"Multi-hop" Repeater
StreetSounds® is a "multi-hop" wireless audio system designed to cover large outdoor areas. Based on its proprietary “repeater” technology (it is not based on WiFi, Bluetooth, or any other "best effort" protocol), StreetSounds® can dramatically extend the coverage area compared to traditional wireless audio products (see Technology page for more details). There is nothing else like it on the market.
Download the StreetSounds® Design & Planning Guide HERE
Getting Started
Are you interested in getting started with StreetSounds®? Send us an email (mikeh@airnetix.com) an we will get back to you with more information how to evaluate your Main Street for installing a system
Here are the steps for getting started:
- Demo System: Request an on-site demo of the StreetSounds® system to verify transmission range, audio quality, and lack of local interference. The demo system consists of a Master transmitter unit and one StreetSounds remote unit with speakers and mounting hardware. During the demo you can test the Network Management System and verify satisfactory audio quality and coverage. Testing of a Demo System is required before proceeding with other deployments.
- Pilot Program: Purchase one or two remote units, plus master unit, for a pre-deployment test of suitability in your venue. A Pilot Program typically lasts for several months prior to a partial or full deployment. During this time the system can be tested under all environmental conditions for audio coverage, signal range and reliability, and monitor and control functionality.
- Partial Deployment: Purchase a limited number of units for a portion of your overall venue.
- Full Deployment: Purchase units for the entire venue.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details.
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Note: Due to regulatory requirements, the StreetSounds® system is only available in the US and Canada.
Press
Feature Article in The Municipal Magazine - July 2020Main Street America "Getting Started" Article
Somerset KY
Watertown SD
Concordia KS
Van Wert OH
Homewood IL
McKinney TX
Claremore OK
Havre de Grace MD
Athens AL
Sykesville MD
Great Falls Montana Downtown Sound
Laurens SC Press Release 1-30-2017.pdf
Franklin KY
Americus GA
Americus GA 2
FOH Article - Laurens
Clarkesville GA
Smyrna GA Technology Trial
StreetSounds Press Release 5-2-2016
Applications
- High quality, real-time sound for "Main Street USA"
- Background music or live announcements
- Compliant with NFPA 72 for NMEC
- Outdoor Concerts, Festivals, Parades
- Shopping Centers or Downtown disctrict
- Zoos, Parks, Campus, Riverfront areas
- Stream your favorite programming from Pandora, Sirius, Spotify, or from your own music library.
Features
- Real Time live audio (not store-and-forward)
- Internal 70 Watt 2-channel Stereo provides enough power for background music or a small concert
- Easily mounted on existing street-light or traffic-light poles
- Fully weatherproof and designed for permanent outdoor installations (-4F to +158F)
- Based on proven AiRocks Pro technology used by professional audio production companies
- 900MHz License Free Operation
- Fully redundant RF design
- Powerful Network Management System for PC-Based Configuration and Monitoring
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