AXAGON USB 2.0 Adapter [1x USB-A plug - 1x Jack socket 3.5 mm] ADA-HA

The AXAGON ADA-HA Hi-Res DAC AUDIO ADAPTER is a convenient accessory for a laptop or desktop computer with USB-A connector that offers better sound quality than the built-in audio connector. The adapter works as an external USB sound card with a DAC converter, which supports hi-res audio with a sampling rate of 384 kHz / 32 bit, WAS ensures a clean and detailed sound.

This adapter is the ideal solution for laptops with headphone connection with average sound quality or for devices, in which the sound card is missing or not working. The integrated USB-DAC converter improves the sound quality while listening to music, watching movies and online calls.

This external sound card is designed for playback of lossless audio formats like DSD, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, Suitable for AAC or ALAC. You can also use maximum sound quality while listening to music on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or Amazon Music Unlimited. The adapter can also be used when viewing streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime or Apple TV+.

It also serves well as a replacement for an original sound card that does not function in the notebook and extends the computer by a headphone output and a microphone input. Thus, headphones, headset or active loudspeakers can be easily connected and also for communication services like WhatsApp, Messenger, FaceTime, Zoom, MS teams, Use Google meet or record.

For connection of headphones serves a stereo 3.5 mm 4-pin TRRS jack plug with automatic detection of standards CTIA or OMTP. The strength of the 10 cm long cable is ensured through a resistant nylon braiding

The installation is very easy thanks to Plug and Play, so that no drivers need to be installed. The adapter also supports hot plug so that it can be connected during operation.

Input:
· 1x USB 480Mbps plug (USB 2.0)
· USB connector type A (male)

Audio output:
· 2-channel analogue 32-bit output (3.5 mm TRRS stereo jack)
· Stereo output for headphones or active speakers

Audio input:
· Analogue 16-bit input (3.5-mm jack)
· Microphone input and input for recording analogue signals

Sampling frequency, resolution and fault of the output converter (DAC):
· Analogue - 44.1 - 384 kHz @ 16 / 24 / 32 bit (PCM) for playback
· Signal-to-noise ratio (output SNR) ≥ 101 dB (0 dBFS, 1 kHz, A-weighted)
· Harmonic distortion (output THD+N) ≤ -85 dB (0 dBFS, 1 kHz)

Sampling frequency, resolution and interference of the input converter (ADC):
· Analogue - 48 kHz @ 16 bit (PCM) for recording
· Signal/interference ratio (input SNR) ≥ 90 dB (100 mVrms, 1 kHz, A-weighted)
· Harmonic distortion (input THD+N) ≤ -85 dB (80 mVrms, 1 kHz)

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