Feintech ABT00101 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Transmitter Receiver aptX with Battery

Transmit and receive Bluetooth audio with a battery for mobile use

• Stable transmission with Bluetooth 5.0 technology, range 10 m
• Compatible with all common Bluetooth devices such as headphones, smartphones, tablets, notebooks, etc.
• Supports Dualpoint & Multipoint (simultaneous pairing with 2 devices)

Transmitter or receiver mode

With this device, you can wirelessly transmit the sound of an audio source in transmitter mode (TX) and play it back with Bluetooth headphones or speakers. In receiver mode (RX), you can receive a Bluetooth audio signal and play it back on an audio amplifier, wired headphones, or similar. The device can be powered by the built-in battery or via a USB-A port. The transmitter or receiver function can be set using the slide switch. It cannot transmit and receive at the same time. One of the devices (source or speaker/headphones/audio amplifier) must be connected by cable. 

Use as a transmitter

The transmitter function is set using the slide switch. The adapter is ideal for connecting to a TV, keyboard, or game console. It then transmits the sound to Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth speakers. Thanks to Multipoint, it can even transmit to 2 headphones at the same time (not with the aptX Low Latency codec in Multipoint). The adapter is connected analogously via 3.5 mm jack (typical headphone connection) or digitally via Toslink / optical fiber. Digital optical transmission offers the best possible quality and prevents humming because there is no longer an electrical connection.

Use as a receiver

When used as an audio receiver, music from a smartphone is played back, for example, on a HiFi system or car radio (or enables wireless transmission to conventional wired headphones). You can use the buttons on the adapter to control the volume, skip tracks forward/backward, or pause. The built-in battery provides approx. 20 hours of operating time (or 14 hours of runtime with a SPDIF connection). The ABT00101 supports Multipoint or Dual-Link. Two smartphones are paired with the receiver at the same time and used alternately. If music playback from Smartphone 1 is paused, music from Smartphone 2 can then be played seamlessly. No new pairing is required.

Supported audio codecs and latency

The adapter supports not only the standard Bluetooth codec but also the high-quality formats aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, and AAC (AAC for receiving only). It is important to know: the respective Bluetooth-paired device must also support the respective standard. The adapter always tries to pair with the best possible standard. The codec used is indicated by the flashing colored LED.

The higher data rate of aptX results in better sound than standard Bluetooth. That is not the only advantage. Latency is also reduced. This is the time delay that occurs during processing and signal transmission. With aptX Low Latency, transmission occurs almost in real time. This is particularly important for musicians and gamers. When used with television, you will get the sound in sync with the image if your headphones also support one of these codecs.

Transmitter or receiver for Bluetooth audio, with a battery for mobile use

• Bluetooth 5.0 adapter, function as audio transmitter or receiver can be set, inputs and outputs 3.5 mm jack analog or SPDIF Toslink digital
• Supports all old and newest Bluetooth audio devices with SBC as well as HD audio formats aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, and AAC for low-latency audio transmission in high quality
• As a transmitter, ideal for connecting to a TV or console, transmits sound to Bluetooth headphones, with aptX Low Latency almost no latency and ideal for gaming, live music, or television
• As an audio receiver, music from a smartphone is played back on the HiFi system or enables wireless transmission to wired headphones with volume, track forward/backward, and pause control
• CSR BC8675 chipset, at least 10 m range, built-in battery with approx. 20 hours of operating time (or 14 hours of runtime with a SPDIF connection)
• Supports Multipoint, Dualpoint (simultaneous pairing with 2 smartphones or playback on 2 headphones)

Compatibility and audio codecs

The adapter is compatible with all older and newest Bluetooth audio devices. Because it supports not only the standard Bluetooth codec SBC but also the high-quality formats aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, and AAC. (AAC is only supported in receiver mode) This not only results in better sound. Latency is also reduced. This is the time delay that occurs during processing and signal transmission. With aptX Low Latency, transmission occurs almost in real time. This is particularly important for musicians and television. When used there, you get the sound in sync with the image if your headphones also support the aptX Low Latency codec. The ABT00101 is therefore ideal for connecting to a TV and then transmits the sound to Bluetooth headphones. Thanks to Multipoint, even to 2 headphones at the same time.

The best possible codec is always used, so that your audio device is optimally supported. The codec used is indicated by the flashing colored LED. 

For time-critical applications such as sound transmission during filming, gaming, or playing music, you can deactivate aptX HD. Then aptX Low Latency will be used as the best codec, if supported. To deactivate aptX HD, you turn off the ABT00101 and hold the multifunction button for 8 seconds. The LED flashes green 1 time. To reactivate, press again for 8 seconds. The LED then flashes twice.

Operation and runtime

When used as an audio receiver, music from a smartphone is played back, for example, on the HiFi system or car radio (or enables conventional wired headphones to transmit wirelessly). You can use the buttons to control the volume, skip tracks forward/backward, or pause. In transmitter mode, these buttons have no function.

The built-in battery provides approx. 20 hours of operating time (or 14 hours of runtime with a SPDIF connection). The Bluetooth adapter is charged or continuously powered via the USB-Micro socket. The ABT00101 supports Multipoint (2 headphones listen at the same time on the transmitter) and Dual-Link (2 smartphones are paired with the receiver at the same time and used alternately). The analog and digital connections CANNOT be used at the same time. As soon as a jack plug is inserted, the optical connections switch off.