Extron introduced the BT 100 AT D Bluetooth Dante Audio Interface, a wall panel that connects Bluetooth devices to Dante-enabled audio systems. The product targets flexible meeting spaces where integrators need a simple bridge between personal devices and networked audio.
Key Things to Know
- The BT 100 AT D integrates Bluetooth devices into Dante-enabled audio systems.
- It’s a wall panel that supports BYOD conferencing and stereo audio playback.
- Integrators can control pairing, volume and media playback through front panel buttons, RS-232 or the Dante network connection.
- The interface works with any Dante-equipped audio processor, including the Extron DMP Plus Series AT, over a standard LAN.
- PoE powers the unit through a single network cable that carries bidirectional audio, control and power.
What Is the Extron BT 100 AT D?
The BT 100 AT D is a wall panel that connects Bluetooth devices to a Dante-enabled audio system. It lets a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone serve as the communication device in a conferencing system. The panel also supports stereo audio playback from Bluetooth-enabled devices, so integrators can route program material from a phone or tablet to the room’s speaker system.
How Does It Support BYOD Conferencing?
The BT 100 AT D lets any Bluetooth-equipped cell phone handle audio conferencing within the system. This helps when a user transfers an existing cell phone call to the conference room or starts a conference from the phone’s contact list. The same Bluetooth connection plays back program material from a phone or tablet on the room’s speakers.
How Do Integrators Control the BT 100 AT D?
Integrators control device pairing, volume and media playback through three options: the front panel buttons, RS-232 or the Dante network connection. This flexibility fits different room designs and control system preferences. The choice lets you match the interface to the workflow of each space.
What Does It Connect To?
The BT 100 AT D interfaces with any Dante-equipped audio processor over a standard local area network. That includes Extron DMP Plus Series AT models. Because it rides on standard network infrastructure, integrators can place the panel where users need it and connect back to a central equipment rack.
How Is the Unit Powered?
PoE powers the BT 100 AT D through a single network cable from the central equipment rack. That one connection carries bidirectional audio, control and power. The single-cable approach reduces installation labor and simplifies cable management for wall-mounted placement.
What Does Extron Say About the Product?
Casey Hall, chief marketing officer at Extron, frames the BT 100 AT D as a link between existing Bluetooth devices and networked audio. “With BYOD being a popular way to connect calls into a conferencing system, the BT 100 AT D provides an easy-to-use solution for flexible meeting spaces,” Hall says. “By providing a bridge between the huge installed base of Bluetooth-enabled BYOD devices and the scalability of Dante, this new interface offers a convenient solution that matches the needs of today’s workplace.”
