All items tagged with USB-C (427)
Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones
November 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-fidelity audio products, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones. The limited-edition ATH-WB2022, crafted from layered woods, is touted as the finest Bluetooth headphone ever created by Audio-Technica. The ATH-WB2022 supports up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution music listening, and features the world’s first completely balanced audio output system for wireless headphones.
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Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working
October 25, 2022 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working

Jabra launched the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the newest product in Jabra's Evolve series. With lessons learned from the pandemic and remote work, the new Evolve2 Buds are truly designed as "earbuds for professionals" featuring Jabra MultiSensor Voice and Advanced Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. And once again, the solution was to bundle USB dongles to avoid Bluetooth unreliability, obtaining a longer range solution certified for virtual meeting applications including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
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Avid Unveils New MBOX USB-C Desktop Interface for Music Production and Recording at Home
October 21, 2022 by Joao Martins

Avid Unveils New MBOX USB-C Desktop Interface for Music Production and Recording at Home

At the AES Show 2022 in New York City, Avid announced a new USB-C desktop audio interface that it named MBOX in reference to the many Mbox audio interfaces that helped make Pro Tools popular among whole generations of creative users. The 2022 MBOX Studio is a valuable hardware option for Pro Tools software, with a desktop format that makes it practical for home studios, podcasting and streaming applications. It's not a very refined design, it offers big knobs instead of faders, and Avid specifies it as "USB-C 2.0" which shows that they don't really care.
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USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance
October 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance

The USB Implementers Forum announced the publication of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable USB 80Gbps performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The updated USB4 specification doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB to the benefit of higher-performance displays, storage, and USB-based hubs and docks. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications have also been updated to support this higher level of data performance.
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Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio
October 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio

Joining the wave of new headphones and earbuds announced in just a few weeks, all of which are based on Qualcomm's latest wireless voice and music platforms, Cleer Audio announced its new Roam Sport Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, designed, and built for active lifestyles. The new IPX4 certified sweat and water resistance Roam Sport design stands up to the toughest sports activities and features the latest aptX Adaptive and active noise cancellation.
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KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
October 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

After being available exclusively to the brand members club, KEF opened up sales of its new active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a stunning design by Ross Lovegrove. The new KEF Mu7 Smart Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphones are one of the best examples of a product that leverages Qualcomm's platforms, featuring aptX HD, combined with 40mm full range dynamic drivers in precision-engineered aluminum earcups and frame with replaceable leatherette memory foam ear cushions.
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Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones
October 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
September 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins launched its new flagship wireless headphones, featuring all-new drivers with ultra-high-resolution carbon cones – angled within each earcup – that deliver lower distortion and better resolution for reference-quality audio. New luxurious materials include diecast aluminum arms, diamond-cut bright metal detailing and Nappa leather trim available in tan or black finishes. The Bowers & Wilkins Music App was also upgraded to include direct music streaming for headphones – a breakthrough in user experience.
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Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces
September 12, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Releases New 4-Channel Volt USB-C Audio Interfaces

Nearly a year past since Universal Audio introduced its fresh range of desktop USB-C audio interfaces with the launch of the Volt series, the company now introduced the Volt 476P and Volt 4 models. Now shipping worldwide, the new 4-in/4-out interfaces offer expanded audio connections with onboard tone shaping, 48V phantom power, Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording, a suite of audio software, and iPad/iPhone connectivity.
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USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Version 2.0 Specification Delivering up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C
September 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Version 2.0 Specification Delivering up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C

The USB Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable up to 80 Gbps of data performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications will also be updated to enable this higher level of data performance. All of these specification updates are expected to be published in advance of this year’s series of USB DevDays developer events planned for November.
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