All items tagged with USB-C (427)
CEntrance Launches DACport Pro USB DAC, Headphone Amp, and Monitor Controller with Balanced Outputs
March 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEntrance Launches DACport Pro USB DAC, Headphone Amp, and Monitor Controller with Balanced Outputs

CEntrance is now shipping DACport Pro, a portable D/A converter, headphone amplifier, and monitor controller for audio professionals. With the DACport Pro, the Chicago-based company builds on the success of its DACport HD, which was designed for HiFi enthusiasts. The professional version of the portable DAC adds balanced XLR output jacks, a large monitor volume control knob, and LED VU meters, ideal to connect a laptop to a mixer or professional sound setup. Shipping now for US $369.99.
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Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker
March 10, 2021 by Joao Martins

Sonos Introduces New Ultra-Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Speaker

Sonos introduced Sonos Roam, an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker built to deliver the best possible sound for its size, both at home and outdoors with adaptable features. It can be fully connected to Sonos system on Wi-Fi at home and automatically switching to Bluetooth when the user is on the go. As Sonos highlights, the Roam was designed to be effortless to set-up and control, using new smart features that make it easier to enjoy music and more from anywhere. Roam is available starting April 20 for $169.
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Cambridge Audio Reveals Updated Melomania 1+ True Wireless with USB-C and Enhanced User Experience
March 10, 2021 by Joao Martins

Cambridge Audio Reveals Updated Melomania 1+ True Wireless with USB-C and Enhanced User Experience

Currently the strongest growth product segment in consumer electronics, true wireless technology is advancing fast but the category remains a crowded and highly competitive space. Short after the announcement of its flagship Melomania Touch earbuds, British audio brand Cambridge Audio updated its first TWS design, launched originally in June 2019. The new Melomania 1+ true wireless earbuds keep the compact form factor and a competitive price, and gained updated technology and app control features.
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Microchip Releases First IEEE 802.3bt PoE to USB Type-C Power and Data Adaptor
March 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Releases First IEEE 802.3bt PoE to USB Type-C Power and Data Adaptor

Microchip announced a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) to USB-C adaptor with the highest power capability that converts both power and data while offering up to 60W USB output power via an Ethernet cable supported by PoE infrastructure. This solution simplifies installation by reducing dependency on AC infrastructure, and enables extending the installation reach of USB Type-C devices while supporting a variety of input PoE standards up to 90W and output power up to 60W.
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EPOS Introduces ADAPT 100 Series With High-Quality Audio for Hybrid Workplaces
February 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

EPOS Introduces ADAPT 100 Series With High-Quality Audio for Hybrid Workplaces

EPOS, the Danish enterprise and gaming audio brand spun out of Sennheiser, launched the ADAPT Series of affordable headsets engineered for todays professional and hybrid environments. The new ADAPT 100 Series improves on audio quality aimed at boosting concentration and ensuring seamless communications with flexible, UC-optimized headsets featuring EPOS Voice and a noise-cancelling microphone to optimize speech and enhance calls, also available with and without ANC.
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Røde Introduces Updated Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System
February 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Introduces Updated Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System

Production practices continue to evolve extremely quickly as users embrace new mobile devices, live streaming platforms and formats, and creative approaches. Australian pro audio powerhouse Røde ascended to a leading market position thanks to its popular range of microphones for cameras and smartphones, reinforced five years ago with a completely new range of wireless solutions. Launched in April 2019, the original Wireless GO quickly became one of Røde's most popular products. The next generation of improved Wireless GO II series was now announced.
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Audinate Announces Availability of New Dante AVIO Bluetooth Adapter
February 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Announces Availability of New Dante AVIO Bluetooth Adapter

Audinate, the developer of Dante audio networking technology, confirmed that it is now possible to connect an audio-over-IP networked device directly to a Bluetooth 5 source and sink device, wirelessly. This is because Audinate announced availability of the Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter, an important addition to the popular Dante AVIO family, allowing mobile devices and computers to wirelessly connect to any Dante audio network for playout or recording.
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Bang & Olufsen Breaks the Mold on Home Speakers with Future-Proofed Beosound Level
February 9, 2021 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Breaks the Mold on Home Speakers with Future-Proofed Beosound Level

Bang & Olufsen introduced Beosound Level, a portable wireless home speaker that expands the notion of what is possible with today's technology. Described by the Danish luxury audio brand as an home speaker made to move, the Beosound Level is unique in every aspect. First, it doesn't look like a speaker - but B&O has done that before. Second, its portable and able to adjust its sound to compensate for any position or room. Third, it's a connected speaker supporting all the latest technologies, but its connectivity module can be replaced in the future.
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Solid State Logic Redefines Control Surfaces with UF8 USB-C Controller
February 5, 2021 by Joao Martins

Solid State Logic Redefines Control Surfaces with UF8 USB-C Controller

Solid State Logic introduced a new compact DAW control surface that redefines the category by relying on a combination of serial communication via USB and its own 360° control software and MIDI USB driver, making it relatively protocol independent. The new SSL UF8 takes lessons learned from many years building control extensions within studio mixing consoles like the SSL Origin, or dedicated studio DAW controllers like the SSL Nucleus. The expandable and modular UF8 is an interesting evolution.
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KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
February 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Announces Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

The hottest product category in consumer electronics in 2019, 2020 and counting, true wireless earbuds are now mandatory for any established audio brand. Designed by the famous British designer Ross Lovegrove and engineered by KEF's own UK acoustic team, the new KEF Mu3 earbuds deliver the latest technologies and high quality sound, in a refined Bluetooth 5 proposition that offers ANC, ambient mode and good battery life.
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