Travel wirelessly with AIAIAI’s new ultra-low latency studio monitors
The UNIT-4 Wireless+ allows 20+ hours of playback time & a latency of 16ms
As remote workers flutter around the globe as digital nomads, now music producers can produce and play on the go with AIAIAI’s newest wireless studio monitors, the UNIT-4 Wireless+.
It’s introduced as the world’s very first wireless ultra-low latency studio speakers that are lightweight and easy to carry around when creating music.
These portable speakers from AIAIAI will provide total freedom on the road while providing “studio-grade performance”.
The UNIT-4 Wireless + has a few unique selling points depending on the user — if you enjoy a wireless setup throughout, this provides complete freedom from audio and power. It’s powered by a battery pack that is rechargeable and will allow 20+ hours of playback time. However, there are options to plug in all wires if that is your preferred option.
It includes a two-way active monitor with a precision tonal accuracy of flat +/-2dB frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz and is also tuned to have a clean bass extension down to 40Hz from its design.
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The other selling point would be its wireless ultra-low latency of 16ms and uncompressed audio — it’s said that the human ear can detect a latency of around 30ms.
Using the wireless option, the device uses a W+ link along with an X02 transmitter. It is also able to accommodate other options such as Bluetooth 5.2 and cable inputs of 3.5mm mini-jack and 6.3mm balanced TRS inputs. There is an option to use the AIAIAI app to control and customise the sounds of the speakers with the 5-band EQ.
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Weighing in at 2.5kg, the UNIT-4 Wireless+ uses 100% post-consumer recycled plastics and it is assembled with no glue whatsoever, just two screwdrivers. It also uses a future-proof design, which means that it is easily upgradable, replaceable and 100% recyclable.
At the back of the speaker, there is a comfortable space which makes it easy to transport it from point A to point B. On the front side of the speaker, a simple design with an adjustable LED ring light that showcases its battery life when charging; it also includes a removable steel grill for protection.
A pair of these would set you back around $800; more info here.
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