All items tagged with USB-C (417)
Qorvo Delivers USB Fast Charger Power Management IC for Powering Mobile Devices in Vehicles
February 5, 2020 by Cristina Costa

Qorvo Delivers USB Fast Charger Power Management IC for Powering Mobile Devices in Vehicles

Qorvo introduced a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) that expands the company’s portfolio of products for rapid in-vehicle charging of phones, tablets and laptops. Qorvo’s ACT4751M is an AEC-Q100 qualified step-down, voltage-regulator IC dedicated to USB Type-C Fast Charger applications and meets all power requirements, including the Power Delivery 3.0 Programmable Power Supply (USB PD 3.0 PPS) specification.
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iFi Announces New Hip-DAC Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp
February 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

iFi Announces New Hip-DAC Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp

iFi announced a new model to its already extensive range of portable DAC/headphone amps with an all-new design – the Hip-DAC. Looking conveniently like a pocket flask, the new portable device features an extruded aluminum enclosure with a distinct petrol blue finish and a touch of copper, offering an extensive set of specifications to support high resolution audio (HRA) sources, while keeping an affordable price tag at just $149 USD or €159 Euros.
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Sennheiser Steps Up with New HD 450BT and HD 350BT Wireless Headphones
January 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Steps Up with New HD 450BT and HD 350BT Wireless Headphones

Designed to offer great sound every day, the new Sennheiser HD 450BT and HD 350BT around-the-ear Bluetooth 5.0 headphones, first presented during CES 2020, offer a winning combination of improved audio quality, 30-hour battery life and instant voice assistant access. The HD 450BT also features active noise cancellation so no matter how loud the environment, it’s possible to enjoy a truly captivating audio experience without any distractions.
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Steinberg Introduces AXR4 Audio Interface with USB-C
January 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Introduces AXR4 Audio Interface with USB-C

Steinberg presented its latest audio interface at the 2020 NAMM show in Anaheim. The new, rack-mountable AXR4U audio interface, provides a USB-C alternative to the already available AXR4T Thunderbolt 2 interface. Featuring the highest audio quality, DSP effects to monitor the sound with various signal processors alongside hybrid microphone preamps and Rupert Neve Designs SILK technology, the AXR4U audio interface provides USB 3.0 data transfer with USB-C connectivity.
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Apogee Introduces Symphony Desktop USB-C Audio Interface
January 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Introduces Symphony Desktop USB-C Audio Interface

With the new Symphony Desktop, Apogee launched its most affordable Symphony series interface ever. Unveiled at NAMM 2020, the new USB-C compact audio interface combines the flagship sound quality that the Symphony interface range is known for, with vintage mic preamp emulation, Apogee hardware DSP with premium plugins, and an immersive touch screen interface. A powerful, compact recording and music production solution.
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Drop + THX Announce Panda Wireless Premium Planar Ribbon Headphones
January 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Drop + THX Announce Panda Wireless Premium Planar Ribbon Headphones

Drop, the company formerly know as Massdrop, now also a product design company targeting enthusiasts, announced its first premium wireless headphones, engineered in collaboration with THX. Combining the acclaimed THX AAA linear amplifier with a planar ribbon driver already tested and proven by Drop, the Drop + THX Panda headphones are able to offer 30+ hours of battery life, and where demonstrated at CES 2020, before being made available in the community-driven commerce platform.
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Solid State Logic Announces New Personal Studio Affordable Audio Interfaces
January 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Solid State Logic Announces New Personal Studio Affordable Audio Interfaces

Legendary console manufacturer Solid State Logic (SSL) has launched their first-ever dedicated audio interfaces as part of a new personal studio range: the SSL 2, and SSL 2+. Both models are USB 2.0 devices that use the updated USB-C connector, can be USB-powered, and include class-leading mic preamps, featuring a legacy 4K analogue enhancement mode inspired by classic SSL consoles, plus studio-quality monitoring, and come with the SSL Production Pack software bundle.
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Audient Introduces EVO Audio Interface Range at NAMM 2020
January 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audient Introduces EVO Audio Interface Range at NAMM 2020

Audient has been working hard to launch something extra special for NAMM 2020. Not just new products, but a whole new brand. EVO by Audient is a new range of audio interfaces, created by renowned British audio brand Audient, focusing on the user experience and making recordings easier. The EVO interfaces are launching at NAMM 2020, with the 2in / 2out USB audio interface EVO 4 available now, and the EVO 8 available soon after. Both models are USB-C class compliant.
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PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range
January 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range

PreSonus announced its new StudioLive ARc mixer series, combining a multi-channel 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible, USB 2.0 audio interface with an analog mixer front-end, to create a hybrid design that simplifies recording and mixing using a single intuitive console. Featuring newly designed high-headroom analog circuits, along with the company’s high-gain XMAX Class A mic preamps, the new StudioLive ARc audio interface mixers fulfill the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
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Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020
December 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource Updates Headphones Market Report for 2020

The aftermarket headphones segment continues to attract consumer spend, with 2019 shaping up to be another industry high point, according to the new Headphones Market report from Futuresource Consulting. The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes - 5% year-on-year - and substantial growth in revenue (14%). True wireless and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) are the main engines of growth in the total value of the headphones market accompanied by the rising ASP's, as consumers demand for new premium features remains strong.
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