Dock compatibility
The iPod interface is an iconic piece of design. Zeppelin Air complements this user interface, allowing the user to grasp the iPod® as if it were in the hand. It accommodates iPods and iPhones® of differing depth through a spring loaded docking port that flexes to accommodate each model. Zeppelin Air’s dock connector works with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch, (4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st generations) iPod classic and iPod nano (6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd generations).
AirPlay®
Apple’s AirPlay technology allows music to be streamed wirelessly from your Mac or PC to Zeppelin Air. You can even bypass the computer entirely, and stream high-quality audio directly from your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. All without the need to dock the device. If you have more than one Zeppelin Air, you can use them in a simple to set up multiroom system.
USB connectivity
There’s no need to undock your iPod or iPhone if you want to sync it with iTunes or add more playlists - you can do it all through Zeppelin Air. Simply connect the speaker to your computer by USB and your iPod will be linked directly to iTunes. Syncing contacts, apps, bookmarks, calendars and playlists couldn’t be easier.
AirPlay compatibility
Zeppelin Air AirPlay works with, iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch, (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations) with iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1 (Mac or PC) or later.
Dramatic improvements
Zeppelin Air dramatically improves acoustic performance over the original. Its fully active 2.1 design means that all five units are individually driven by audiophile class D amplifiers. It also has more power, to drive the improved drive units. Flowport technology and advanced Digital Signal Processing has dramatically improved the bass performance, and the DACs have also been upgraded, with new 24bit-96KHz capability for improved performance. It also has a raft of extra features, including AirPlay.
Connectivity
As well as wireless and docked connectivity, Zeppelin Air offers a selection of wired options. A USB input allows you to stream music directly from your Mac/PC, as well as allowing you to synchronise with iTunes. A useful Auxiliary socket provides both optical and analogue input with the relevant cable. Lastly a composite video output allows the playing of video on a docked iPod or iPhone to be sent to a TV or computer monitor.
Design
Zeppelin Air is designed by Native, led by acclaimed product designer Morten Warren. Bowers & Wilkins has been working with Native for over ten years, a relationship that has resulted in award winners like 800 Series Diamond, the PV1 subwoofer and of course, the original Zeppelin. For the Zeppelin Air, Morten and his team once again worked closely with our engineers at the Steyning Research Establishment to create a design worthy of the acoustic technology within.
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