REL AirShip II – Reference Wireless Performance Without Compromise

AirShip II is REL's highest-performance wireless transmission system for compatible subwoofers, designed to preserve the speed, dynamics and musicality of a wired connection while offering complete freedom of placement. Featuring an upgraded Texas Instruments DAC/ADC platform with a significantly lower noise floor than the original AirShip, AirShip II enables audiophile-quality wireless transmission for both stereo and home cinema systems.

• Zero-compression wireless audio transmission
• Upgraded Texas Instruments DAC/ADC chipset
• 12 dB lower noise floor than the original AirShip
• High-Level, Low-Level, RCA LFE and balanced XLR LFE inputs
• Simultaneous High-Level and LFE transmission
• Designed for REL Serie S, Reference and compatible HT models
• Plug-and-play installation

Overview

For many listening rooms, the ideal subwoofer position is not always the most practical when long signal cables are required. REL developed AirShip II to remove this limitation without compromising sound quality. Unlike conventional wireless adapters that compress audio or introduce noticeable latency, AirShip II has been engineered specifically for high-performance subwoofers, delivering full-bandwidth wireless transmission with exceptional speed, dynamic accuracy and tonal integrity.

Its upgraded Texas Instruments conversion platform reduces the noise floor by approximately 12 dB compared with the original AirShip, allowing today's increasingly revealing REL subwoofers to perform at their full potential. Whether used in a high-end stereo installation or a dedicated home cinema, AirShip II preserves the timing and precision that define REL's approach to low-frequency reproduction. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Benefits

• Reference-quality wireless audio: Full-bandwidth, zero-compression transmission maintains the dynamics and transparency of the original signal.
• Lower background noise: The upgraded Texas Instruments DAC/ADC platform delivers a noise floor approximately 12 dB lower than the previous AirShip generation.
• Complete installation flexibility: Position your REL subwoofer where it performs best acoustically without running long signal cables across the room.
• Supports both music and cinema: High-Level and .1/LFE signals can operate simultaneously, allowing one subwoofer to serve both stereo listening and home theatre.
• Simple setup: Plug-and-play installation with automatic wireless pairing.

Key Features

• Zero-compression wireless audio transmission
• Ultra-low latency operation
• Texas Instruments DAC/ADC platform
• 12 dB lower noise floor than the previous AirShip
• High-Level Neutrik Speakon input
• Stereo RCA low-level inputs
• RCA .1/LFE input
• Balanced XLR .1/LFE input
• Concurrent High-Level and LFE operation
• Wireless range of up to approximately 18 metres (60 ft), depending on the environment

Compatible REL Models

AirShip II has been developed primarily for REL's premium subwoofer ranges and is particularly recommended for:

• REL Serie S (previous generation S/510 and S/812)
• REL Carbon Special
• REL 212/SX
• REL Reference Series (No.31 and No.32)
• REL HT/1510 Predator MKII

AirShip II is intended for REL models equipped to support this wireless platform. New-generation models incorporating AirShip Direct™ use a different wireless architecture and do not require AirShip II. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Specifications

Why We Selected This Product

At ExclusivIT, we often encounter installations where the acoustically ideal location for a subwoofer is simply impractical when using long analogue cables. AirShip II addresses this challenge without compromising the qualities that make REL subwoofers so highly regarded.

Its improved electronics, significantly lower noise floor and support for simultaneous High-Level and LFE transmission make it much more than a convenience accessory. It allows premium REL subwoofers to deliver their full performance while giving greater freedom when designing both stereo listening rooms and dedicated home cinema spaces.

For owners of compatible REL Serie S, Reference or HT models, AirShip II remains one of the most elegant and technically accomplished wireless solutions currently available.