The Russound BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit packages two parts. The BTC-2X remote transceiver receives Bluetooth 5.1 audio. The BTC-2 audio hub sits with the electronics and handles power and audio connections. A single CAT5/6 cable (not included) of up to 500 feet links the two, so the receiver can go in the room where people actually use their phones while the hub stays in the rack.
The hub offers stereo RCA input and output plus an optical digital output, so the kit works with Russound controllers and with any amplifier, receiver or matrix that accepts analog or optical sources. Its input-saver design passes another source through the RCA input and switches to Bluetooth automatically when Bluetooth audio is present, so no extra input is needed. Pairing can be automatic, manual or started by contact closure. With a compatible Russound SMZ-Series or MCA-Series controller, the system shows track info and allows playback control through the Russound app. Multiple BTC-2 hubs can be daisy-chained over RNET, for up to eight Bluetooth receivers per home. Power comes through a 5 VDC micro-USB connection from the included supply.
Key Features
- Two-piece kit: BTC-2X transceiver and BTC-2 hub
- Bluetooth 5.1 receiver
- Up to 500 ft separation over CAT5/6
- RCA in/out and optical out on the hub
- Signal-sensing input saver
- Three pairing modes
In the Box
- BTC-2X remote transceiver
- BTC-2 audio hub
- 5 VDC power supply with US, UK, Euro and AUS adaptor plates and micro-USB cable
Ideal Applications
Adding Bluetooth to whole-home audio, commercial background music systems, conference rooms or any amplifier where the equipment location is far from listeners or blocks wireless signal.
Compatibility
Works with Russound SMZ-Series and MCA-Series controllers and with third-party amplifiers or receivers via RCA or optical. CAT5/6 and audio cables not included.