Shure, folded compact NC headphone "AONIC 40"

AONIC 40 (black)

A new model that is positioned as a sister version of the wireless NC headphones released in 2020 (about 39,820 yen).Like AONIC 50, it has an NC function named "Adjustable noise Cancellation", and it was a two -step analog system, but Aonic 40 has changed to a three -stage digital NC setting and is natural.Pursued sound insulation.

The outer sound import mode is adjusted and tuned for each frequency, and the "natural and close to real sound" is realized."We provide a clear and natural listening experience so that you can no longer feel the boundary between headphones and environmental sounds."

A total of six MEMS -type microphones are built in, four of which are located inside and outside the ear cup for NC.The two are beam forming microphones for calls, and can be called with clear sound quality at video conferences.

The size of the driver unit is 40mm diameter, smaller than Aonic 50 (50mm diameter).In terms of design, AONIC 50 rotated the housing and folded flat, but with Aonic 40, it could be folded more compactly.The main unit has a button, and can operate each function of the incoming call, volume, NC function, and external sound import mode.

Bluetooth 5.According to 0, the corresponding codecs are SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX HD.APTX LL and LDAC, which were supported by AONIC 50, were not supported.In cooperation with the "SHUREPLUS PLAY Mobile Listening App" for iOS/Android, you can set the hardware EQ (equalizer), the level of external sound import mode, and audio guides.The set EQ is stored on the main unit, and the EQ setting will be enabled for music streaming services.

Wired connection is also possible, USB-C terminal and 3 that support USB digital input..Equipped with 5mm analog input.When connecting to USB, audio playback and call can be performed with a maximum of 48kHz/16bit sound quality.Furthermore, it is compatible with dual USB audio mode, and two-way communication using a built-in headphone can be used by connecting the attached USB-C cable to the attached USB-C cable.

Continuous playback time is up to 25 hours (AONIC 50 is up to 20 hours).It also supports fast charging that can be used for 5 hours with 15 minutes (Aonic 50 is played for 4 hours with 15 minutes charging).The weight is 313g.Cases, USB-C to USB-A cables, analog cables, etc. are included.