All items tagged with USB-C (407)
Røde Wireless PRO Expands Leadership on Wireless Microphone Systems
August 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Røde Wireless PRO Expands Leadership on Wireless Microphone Systems

Røde has once again reacted quickly to the increasing competition in a market that it helped create, adding the most requested features in its just announced Wireless PRO wireless microphone system. The Wireless PRO is a compact dual-channel wireless microphone system using Røde’s state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, able to achieve stable audio up to 260m (850ft) in line of sight. It adds 32-bit floating point recording, advanced timecode, and much more.
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Dotterel Technologies Introduces Konos Directional MEMS Microphone Array
August 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Dotterel Technologies Introduces Konos Directional MEMS Microphone Array

It's not everyday that we see a new type of microphone showing up in the market. Intent on revolutionizing audio capture, Dotterel Technologies, a startup from Auckland, New Zealand, introduced the Konos microphone system, a new 80-element, high sensitivity MEMS array enabling adjustable directivity and optional real-time noise filtering to capture the clearest sound at a distance, even in the most challenging sonic conditions.
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Shure Introduces Plug-On USB-C Audio Interface with Onboard DSP
August 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Introduces Plug-On USB-C Audio Interface with Onboard DSP

Shure launched the MVX2U Digital Audio Interface, a clever, easy-to-use, single-channel, XLR to USB-C solution designed to extract the best possible results from any microphone. Basically the MVX2U converts any XLR microphone to USB, which in turns allows complete access to the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App, where users can adjust boost gain, activate 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, and configure custom EQ, filters and dynamic processing.
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Schiit Designs a USB Streaming Hub with Integrated CD Player
August 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

Schiit Designs a USB Streaming Hub with Integrated CD Player

As always, Schiit Audio stirs up the world of home audio with its unique perspective of the hi-fidelity audio chain. This time, Schiit announced Urd, a complete re-invention of a CD player component, now designed as a hub for an entire modern digital audio system. It's basically a CD transport with USB output and digital outs, and a USB hub that can be connected to streamers and other digital sources using the company's Unison USB architecture - now updated for modern USB-C connectors (applause). Urd is available today, from $1299.
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Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro
July 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

Apple "dropped" the new Beats Studio Pro, the next generation of the iconic, bestselling over-ear headphones that inspired the acquisition of the brand for a record 3 billion USD. Since none of the original "cultural icons" remain associated with the brand, Apple designed the new product in partnership with British design studio Samuel Ross & SR_A. And obviously, the Apple engineering team added all the cutting-edge technology that the Beats Studio Pro 2023 edition require to actually stand-out in today's extremely competitive landscape.
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Rolling Square Pitches Hyphen Aria Air Conduction Earbuds on Kickstarter
July 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Rolling Square Pitches Hyphen Aria Air Conduction Earbuds on Kickstarter

Hyphen, an audio brand created by Rolling Square is pitching the Hyphen Aria true wireless earbuds, a new design intended to provide a more natural sound experience, avoiding the occlusion effect and leveraging air conduction to expand on the open-ear form-factor. While the Hyphen Aria earbuds resemble some of Bose's earlier TWS designs, the new product now being promoted on Kickstarter targets an audience that is more familiarized with the problems of current earbuds and is looking for more "healthier" alternatives.
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Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology
June 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology

Shokz, known for its patented open-ear bone conduction technology and headsets, announced OpenFit, the brand's first open-ear true wireless stereo earphones, made with its patented air conduction technology. Soon to launch globally, the new Shokz OpenFit TWS around the ear design leaves the inner ear open and features a new ultra-lightweight on-ear hybrid dynamic driver unit and DirectPitch technology to produce a full audio experience. Not a bone conduction product.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation
June 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation

Expanding its SPACE product series, the new beyerdynamic SPACE MAX speakerphone is basically a bigger and louder version of the original SPACE announced in 2022. Purpose-built for medium-to-large meeting spaces, SPACE is designed for those users looking for enhanced sound quality and don't want to deal with the hassle of separated microphones, speakers and audio interfaces. Featuring the same minimalist aesthetic design of the smaller version, this USB-C design is ready for work, anywhere that is.
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Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone Features Noise Reduction and Automatic Gain Control
June 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone Features Noise Reduction and Automatic Gain Control

Audio-Technica announced the launch of the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB-C Microphone – the latest addition to A-T's comprehensive lineup of 20 Series content creation products. Competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling card of the 20 Series, and the AT2020USB-XP is no exception, adding a series of features to improve performance when used by streamers, podcasters and other content creators.
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Røde Releases Rødecaster Duo Compact Podcasting Production Console
June 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Releases Rødecaster Duo Compact Podcasting Production Console

Røde has released the highly anticipated RødeCaster Duo, a compact version of the existing RødeCaster Pro II. Designed specifically for solo creators or two-person podcasts, the RødeCaster Duo features a pair of Neutrik combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices, with two headphone outputs for audio monitoring, Bluetooth input for calls, and even dual-channel wireless receivers.
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