You can pair any Bluetooth-capable playback device--your smartphones or laptop with the MV-BT and connect the unit to a pair of powered speakers or two line inputs (L/R stereo) of a mixer or audio interface. Using Qualcomm's aptX™ low latency codec, the MV-BT is capable of receiving quality CD stereo audio over Bluetooth.

I liked the MV-BT's big volume control knob, eliminating the need to control volume from the playback device--an iPhone could be up to 200 to 300 feet away. It works like a pro monitor controller and there is a blue LED array around the volume wheel indicating the current volume level.

MV-BT Mountain View Bluetooth Stereo Rear Panel

In my studio, I immediately "paired up" the MV-BT--there is a simple "push once" button next to the volume control that pulsates when NOT paired and then glows solid when paired. It couldn't be simpler and I was immediately streaming music from all the different music apps I have on my iPhone.

Now when an artist, songwriter or producer comes in and wants to play music from their phone--maybe a demo, an example of a drum sound, or current song they like, I have the MV-BT connected to a pair of Kali LP-6s all ready to go---I don't have to stop everything to get that music playing for the everyone in the studio!

With increasing popularity of phones without a headphone jack, Bluetooth has become the best way to send audio from a phone. The MV-BT has balanced XLR and TRS outputs and there is a 3.5mm input jack to provide a physical connection to older devices or really old stuff without Bluetooth.

Available in the United States now, with worldwide availability soon, the Kali Audio MV-BT Mountain View Bluetooth Input Module sells for $99 MSRP.