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EV156
Desktop audio decoding hub — Bluetooth 6.0 LDAC receive, USB, optical, coaxial, RCA and HDMI ARC inputs, a CS43198 DAC and three simultaneous outputs.
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01 — SpecificationsFull spec sheet (PDF) →
Core specs
EV156 is a desktop multi-source audio decoding hub that combines Bluetooth receive, multiple wired inputs, digital outputs and an analog output. It suits TVs, computers, CD players and traditional hi-fi systems. An external CS43198 DAC delivers high-quality RCA analog output.
- Positioning
- Desktop multi-source audio decoding hub
- Versions
- ARC / Standard (Standard has no HDMI ARC)
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- Bluetooth chip
- Qualcomm QCC3084
- Bluetooth role
- Receive
- Codecs
- LDAC / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / aptX LL / aptX / AAC / SBC
- Default codec
- LDAC first, manually selectable
- LE Audio
- LC3, Auracast receive
- Inputs
- Bluetooth / USB-C audio (up to 96 kHz / 24-bit) / RCA IN / Optical IN / Coaxial IN (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit) / HDMI ARC (ARC version)
- Outputs
- Optical OUT / Coaxial OUT (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit) / RCA OUT, all three simultaneous
- DAC
- CS43198 (drives RCA OUT)
- THD+N
- ≤ 0.00039%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Noise floor
- 1 µVrms
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz – 50 kHz (−2 dB)
- Power / Battery
- External USB-C power, no battery
- Display
- 240 × 280 color display
- Controls
- Rotary encoder
- Sound adjustment
- EQ
- App Control
- Gigawit Control (Web / Android / iOS)
- App Features
- Connection and pairing · Codec and broadcast settings · EQ · Firmware updates
- Dimensions
- 106 × 105 × 38 mm
- Weight
- 230 g
02 — Inside
gigawit technology in this platform
BLUETOOTH · AURACASTAuracast receiverWe build both sides of Auracast, transmitters and receivers, and make them work together, so one source can share audio with any number of listeners.Auracast →BLUETOOTH · FIRMWAREBluetooth stack and firmwareIn-house Bluetooth firmware on standard Qualcomm QCC chips: Classic audio, LE Audio, and tailored low-latency protocols such as our LightSync codec.Bluetooth →SOFTWARE · APPCompanion apps and white-labelCompanion apps developed together with the firmware, covering EQ, pairing, Auracast and firmware updates, and delivered under your brand.App →
03 — Make it yours
What you can customize
- 01Color & finish
- 02Logo
- 03Sound tuning
- 04App
- 05Packaging
- 06Certification
Companion appGigawit ControlGigawit Control is the companion app for gigawit Bluetooth audio devices: EQ, pairing, codec selection, Auracast broadcast setup and firmware updates.App details →
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