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EV160
Desktop Bluetooth 6.0 transmitter — USB, optical, coaxial, RCA and HDMI ARC inputs, LDAC transmit and Auracast broadcast, with local outputs alongside.
A white-label platform for your brand. Not sold to consumers.
01 — SpecificationsFull spec sheet (PDF) →
Core specs
EV160 is a desktop multi-interface Bluetooth audio transmitter. It sends audio from a TV, computer, game console or other source wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. USB is the default input, and it also offers several wired inputs and local outputs.
- Positioning
- Desktop multi-interface Bluetooth audio transmitter
- Versions
- ARC / Standard (Standard has no HDMI ARC)
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- Bluetooth chip
- Qualcomm QCC5181
- Bluetooth role
- Transmit
- Codecs
- LDAC / LHDC / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / aptX LL / aptX / SBC (no AAC)
- Default codec
- LDAC first, manually selectable
- LDAC bit rate
- 990 kbps (quality) / 660 kbps (standard) / 330 kbps (connection)
- Bluetooth transmit sample rate
- Up to 96 kHz
- LE Audio
- LC3 / aptX Lite / aptX Adaptive, Auracast transmit
- Inputs
- USB-C audio (default, up to 96 kHz / 24-bit) / RCA IN / Optical IN / Coaxial IN (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit) / HDMI ARC (ARC version)
- Outputs
- Bluetooth transmit / Optical OUT / Coaxial OUT (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit) / RCA OUT; local outputs work alongside Bluetooth
- Pairing modes
- App / Auto
- ARC version extras
- HDMI CEC status prompts / infrared remote control
- Power / Battery
- External USB-C power, no battery
- Display
- 240 × 280 color display
- Controls
- Rotary encoder
- App Control
- Gigawit Control (Web / Android / iOS)
- App Features
- Connection and pairing · Codec and broadcast settings · Firmware updates
- Dimensions
- 88 × 105 × 38 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
02 — Inside
gigawit technology in this platform
BLUETOOTH · AURACASTAuracast transmitterWe 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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