The Switchcraft 318BTS is a stereo Bluetooth audio receiver designed for use with mixing consoles, recording interfaces, and PAs capable of supplying phantom power. It's designed to receive audio from a Bluetooth transmitter and plug directly into two XLR inputs of a mixing console.

The 318BTS draws its power from the board's phantom power. Built-into the receiver is a DAC that converts audio from the Bluetooth source at 16 bits. The receiver offers a frequency response of 73 Hz to 17.5 kHz. It can handle stereo, stereo summed to mono, and mono sound sources. The unit will receive transmissions from up to 100' away. You can also power the 318BTS by means of a micro-USB to USB-A cable and any 5V phone charger brick (available separately).

Route Bluetooth into Mixing Boards    2 x XLR Outputs    Stereo & Mono Operation    Operates on Phantom Power from Board    16-Bit DAC    100' Transmission Range    73 Hz to 17.5 kHz Frequency Response    Charge via Micro-USB Cable

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I pair two of these (one on each speaker) to one transmitting signal?

A: NoJust like any other Bluetooth productCan only match one at a time

Q: 2. Will it work on my sony alpha to connect my airpods to monitor audio?

A: No. This is a Bluetooth receiver, so it can receive Bluetooth audio and send it out through its 3.5mm jack, but it cannot send Bluetooth audio to devices like headphones or Airpods.

Q: 3. What about security? Can anyone jump on the Bluetooth at anytime?

A: The Switchcraft 318BT Phantom-Powered Bluetooth Audio Receiver can stream audio from only one Bluetooth-enabled device at a time, but transmission over Bluetooth may not be secure.

Q: 4. Does it take headphone/microphone combo, for phone calls? Or does it only work with built-in mic?

A: The Aluratek AISM01F Bluetooth Audio Receiver would only function as a Headphone with no mic line in feature.

Q: 5. will it function while charging?

A: Yes, the Aluratek AISM01F Bluetooth Audio Receiver will function while charging.

Q: 6. Is there a way to set a password so others can't connect to it?

A: The short answer is no, The unit is a receiver only, and is always ready to pair when not already paired. While DN-200BR is paired with a Bluetooth device, other Bluetooth devices cannot pair to it. You must unpair (disconnect) the current Bluetooth device from DN-200BR to make it available to others. If it is a\already paired, and both devices are always on, nothing else will be able to pair to it.

Q: 7. If I use 2 of these units for different rooms in the same building (funeral home with different viewing rooms) are they unique as far as ID?

A: No. But if you are concerned about them interfering with each other; Bluetooth signal cannot communicate through walls or floors.

Q: 8. can i always leave it on and it will connect automatically when i get to my car if i leave phone Bluetooth on ?

A: The Aluratek AISM01F Bluetooth Audio Receiver (B&H # ALAISM01F) only charges via the included USB cable, not the 3.5mm cable that would be plugged into a car. This receiver has an estimated battery life of 5 hours, so it would not be advisable to leave it on at all times.

Q: 9. Does it make any sound when pairing?

A: No, unfortunately the Aluratek AISM01F Bluetooth Audio Receiver would use it's LED to notify if pairing or connected.

Q: 10. Is there a way to "reset" the unit so that previously paired devices don't connect automatically?

A: No, there is no way to reset the Aluratek AISM01F Bluetooth Audio Receiver BH #ALAISM01F. You would need to make sure that either those devices are not powered on when you turn on the receiver or depending on the device, you could go into it's bluetooth settings and disconnect/unpair it from that device or just turn off bluetooth.