DAB+ digital radio
FM radio (with RDS and PLL)
Backlit LCD display
MP3 CD player
Bluetooth audio streaming (receiver)
USB charging/playback
AC and battery operation
Convenient carrying handle
A classic portable boombox has been a staple in children’s bedrooms for decades. Where favorite music and radio plays once came from cassettes and mixtapes, today it’s CDs, music streams, and digital radio stations that delight young listeners. The DIGITRADIO 1990 is perfect not only for a child’s room, but also for anywhere you want to enjoy music with ease—whether that’s the kitchen, office, or workout room. Its carrying handle makes it quick and easy to take the DIGITRADIO 1990 anywhere, and optional battery operation means you can even take it on trips. Whatever you or your kids like to listen to, it sounds great through the built-in stereo speakers. The device plays CDs with its CD/MP3 player, as well as music files from USB storage devices, and it can even charge mobile devices via the USB port.
Listening to the radio is fun, too, with the DIGITRADIO 1990. You can tune in to available stations on FM or digitally via DAB+ digital radio, and an increasing number of stations now offer programming aimed specifically at younger listeners. You can also connect another audio source, such as an MP3 player, via the AUX IN input. For extra convenience, stream music wirelessly to the DIGITRADIO 1990 via Bluetooth. For example, choose a playlist or radio play on your smartphone and play it on the DIGITRADIO 1990 for the little ones while they play or fall asleep.
Made for kids’ rooms—and Benjamin Blümchen fans!
Kids love great stories and cool music. Some listen to an exciting radio play while they play or drift off to sleep, while others dance to the latest kids’ songs all around their room. Not much has changed over the decades, which is why the classic kids’ boombox—and the DIGITRADIO 1990—remains so popular today.
In the Benjamin Blümchen Edition, the DIGITRADIO 1990 brings even more joy to young Benjamin fans as they dive into the stories and adventures. The top of the device—more specifically, the CD compartment—features a large graphic of Benjamin and Otto making music. That way, their favorite characters are always in view.
Music from CDs
CDs are still very popular. The built-in CD player supports standard audio CDs as well as CD-R and CD-RW formats. It can also play MP3 CDs.
Music via USB
If you have MP3 audio files saved on a USB flash drive, connect it to the USB port on the DIGITRADIO 1990 to play music and radio plays directly on the device.
Tip: You can also charge other devices, such as smartphones or music players, via the USB port.
Music via Bluetooth
Stream audio wirelessly to the DIGITRADIO 1990 via Bluetooth. It’s ideal for playlists or radio plays that parents access on their smartphones through major streaming services such as Spotify.*
Music via AUX IN
You can also connect another audio source, such as an MP3 player, via the AUX IN input.
Compact and ready to go
The carrying handle makes it quick and easy to take the DIGITRADIO 1990 anywhere, and optional battery operation means you can even take it on trips. While it’s not exactly tiny, it’s still compact for a device in this sound class.
Cool alarm features for school-age kids
Along with information about the current radio program or CD track, the built-in display shows the time. The DIGITRADIO 1990 also has an alarm function, making it an excellent clock radio for school-age kids. Even better, the sleep timer automatically turns off the DIGITRADIO 1990 in the evening after the set amount of time.
Kids’ first introduction to radio
Listening to the radio is even more fun with the DIGITRADIO 1990 Benjamin Blümchen Edition. It gives children their first hands-on experience with a modern digital radio. The DIGITRADIO 1990 receives all digital DAB+ radio stations available in your reception area, as well as analog FM stations. An increasing number of stations now offer programming aimed specifically at younger listeners.
Kids don’t care about sound quality?
Not at all. Kids want their songs and radio plays to sound great, too. That’s why the DIGITRADIO 1990 has two built-in stereo speakers, and you can adjust the sound using the preset equalizer options.
Included in the box:
DIGITRADIO 1990, user manual
*Music services generally require a paid subscription.