On this day in 1963, American folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary, released their beloved single, “Puff The Magic Dragon.” The lyrics of the song were written by Leonard Lipton, a friend of Peter’s at Cornell University, back in 1959 while they were in school. “Puff” recounts the story of a little boy, Jackie Paper, and his imaginary dragon friend, Puff, who go on adventures together during Jackie’s childhood. But eventually, Jackie grows up, leaving Puff to retreat back into his cave, awaiting his next child companion. The song was an instant success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming another standard in a broad series of Peter, Paul and Mary folk hits that dominated the 1960s. However, as early as 1964, speculation over the song’s true meaning arose, leading many to believe that the seemingly innocent lyrics about childhood and growing up actually serve as a veiled metaphor for smoking marijuana. The group, as well as the lyricist Lipton, have since vehemently denied the allegations. But the song, to this day, remains heavily associated with drug culture.
Blackfire Research wishes you a very happy Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re in love with your wireless home theater, surround sound system, or the ease of streaming music wirelessly from your smartphone to portable speakers, celebrate today by snuggling up on the couch and enjoying unrivaled audio enabled by Blackfire’s patented technology. (Because flowers and chocolates are so overrated.)
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Wi-Fi Surround Sound Audio for Smart TV and Set Top Boxes
Blackfire ImmersionXD is the industry’s first low-latency Wi-Fi surround sound software solution for television and set top box (STB) manufacturers. Blackfire ImmersionXD (IXD) enables smart TVs and set top boxes to deliver the ultimate home theater experience. Built on patented technology, Blackfire IXD streams stereo, multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 audio from the TV or STB - including OTT streaming services and connected devices such as BluRay disc players. Blackfire IXD also supports multiroom media streaming, transforming the smart TV or set top box into a whole home media center. The Blackfire IXD solution includes software integrated into the Smart TV or set top box motherboard and Blackfire IXD enabled speakers. Blackfire IXD reference modules and speakers are available.
• 802.11ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi
• Sample rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
• Resolution: 16bit/24bit
• Lossless or Lossy transmission
• 20 - 150μs Synchronization accuracy
• 20 - 100ms Latency
• Supports 24 Devices
• Blackfire IXD embedded SW for TVs and Set Top Boxes
• Blackfire IXD Audio Module 2.4GHz/5GHz
• Discrete wireless surround 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby ATMOS
• Full Blackfire compatibility - automatic discovery, synchronization, playback & control
• Blackfire optimizations: including those for range, throughput, sync, & discovery
• Supports up to 32bit / 192kHz sample rates
• Synchronized playback for multiroom devices and multi channel configurations (~150usec accuracy)
• Supports Mono, 2.0 and 2.1 Stereo configurations
• Blackfire Indigo app for Windows, iOS and Android available for partner branding
• Runs on Standard Wi-Fi
• Blackfire IXD enabled speaker includes built-in Bluetooth and Aux Input
Wireless Multiroom Music System Solution
with GoogleCast, Spotify Connect
and Apple Airplay