Reduce noise in your USB audio playback with the iFi AUDIO iDefender+ USB Type-C to Type-A Ground Loop Breaker. This device is designed to eliminate noise caused by ground loops. It has a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C input and a USB Type-A output and can be powered via USB from your device or with an optional USB Type-C power adapter.

Designed to Break USB Ground Loops    USB 3.1 Gen 1; Works with USB 2.0    Gold-Plated Terminals    Powered by Your Device or USB Type-C

When plugged into your source device's USB port, the iDefender+ is designed to detect whether there's a ground loop problem and break it by disconnecting the computer's ground, virtually eliminating audible ground-loop hum and lowering the system noise floor to enhance resolution and dynamic audio contrast.

If you're using the iDefender+ with a DAC that uses USB power rather than AC power or a built-in battery, the iDefender+ can use a separate power source via its USB Type-C power port, blocking power from the computer.

Low-ESR tantalum capacitors help enhance input and output filtering.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The picture for type A looks like type C, is the picture wrong?

A: It is Type C male to Type A female.

Q: 2. How much current is this device rated for?

A: The iFi audio GND Defender is 10A max, 7A continuous.

Q: 3. Will this eliminate static/hum from a goxlr mini?

A: If the static and hum is coming from your USB line then yes the iFi audio iDefender+ USB Type-A Ground Loop Breaker will eliminate it.

Q: 4. Will this cable allow for microphone input?

A: Yes, you can use the Naztech USB Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter (5") as a microphone input.

Q: 5. Will it work plugged into router and improve wifi signal,specifically buffering and sound quality?

A: The iFi audio LAN iSilencer BH #IF0306056 will not work to boost Wi-Fi single. The LAN iSilencer is engineered to filter out noise and prevent interference from affecting the digital audio stream.

Q: 6. Is there similar product that will fit IPhone?

A: We list the B&H # BEF8J198BTWH that will provide 1 Male Lightning port and 2 Female Lightning ports. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1289657-REG/belkin_f8j198btwht_lightning_audio_charge.html

Q: 7. Which usb c power adapter can I use? Just a 5v,2a phone charger with usb c?

A: According to the manual, this will require a 5V power supply via the USB-C port to function. Their iPower (5V) is recommended but any low noise 5V power supply will work.

Q: 8. Will this work to adapt a USB microphone to plug into a 3.5mm receiver like a wireless receiver or the Blackmagic ATEM mic port?

A: The Rocstor USB Type-A to 3.5mm Audio Adapter isn't certified by the manufacturer for your application. Therefore, we don't recommend using this audio adapter to connect a USB microphone to a wireless receiver or a Blackmagic ATEM.

Q: 9. Will this work with a 2019 Apple Mac Pro USB C outlet?

A: Yes, this would be compatible with 2019 Mac Pro.

Q: 10. Can I use this with a USB-A to USB-C adapter to connect to a USB-C computer?

A: The Audinate Dante AVIO 2x2 USB Type-A I/O Adapter for Dante Audio Network uses USB 2.0, so no compatibility issues should arise when using it with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.