iFi iDefender+ - External Audio Ground Loop Eliminator (Type USB C > A)
Brand: iFi
Audio setups will suffer from an annoying hiss, buzz, or hum when more than one component in the system carries a ground, which creates ground loop feedback. Using multiple plugs with separate earth points, usually identified by three pin connectors like your desktop power cord or laptop charger and the power cable from your studio monitors, or speakers, introduces multiple earths and creates an unwanted chain of noise, buzz and distortion. You need a way to break these multiple grounds in the audio chain to correct your system, and this is how the iDefender+ will help. It plugs directly into your computer or car USB port, auto-detects if there is more than one earth, and intelligently and safely disconnects the earth to remove the background noise for cleaner sound. If you’re unsure about a potential ground issue, you can try placing your hand on the music device (PC, CD player, etc) and listen if the hum stays the same or disappears. If the humming is still present or gets worse, the i Defender + could be the perfect solution. If the noise disappears, it means your system is missing a ground and must have one added. The iDefender also works with USB powered DACs (digital to analog converter) and USB hubs by adding the iFi iPower 5V to inject clean power into the USB C port located on the side of the device. Other 5V power supplies can be used and will benefit from and additional noise filtration from the iDefender+. To make sure a wide range of devices are compatible the iDefender+ is available in 3 connection versions: USB A input to A output, USB C input to C output, USB C input to A output.
✅REMOVE UNWANTED GROUND NOISE - Silence buzzing caused by unwanted ground loops from your audio chain at home or in your car sound system. Available in 3 connection versions: USB A input to A output, USB C input to C output, USB C input to A output
✅DEFEND AGAINST TOO MANY EARTHS - Disconnects the USB power from the PC, laptop, or other USB music source to eliminate multiple earths which cause noise interference
✅SMART TECHNOLOGY - Retains USB 3.0 high speed data transfer technology for optimal signal transmission. Significantly reduces system noise floor and increases dynamic contrast, warmth and resolution in your music
✅ROOM FOR MORE SOLUTIONS - Use an iPower 5V power supply (sold separately) into the side USB C port for clean DC power on USB powered devices. Not to worry, other 5V power supplies used will benefit from additional noise filtration
✅ PLEASE READ ✅ : The iDefender+ is only a solution for removing ground loops within your system which occurs from having too many grounded devices in your audio chain. If you are unsure if you have a ground loop, please visit our website and contact our support team who will assist you.