This was in a Sweetwater mailing this morning. I thought I'd pass it on.
When standards like Thunderbolt and USB evolve, it seems the inevitable result is more complications — like needing different cables, connectors, and adapters. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this kind of evolution instead resulted in a simpler world, so you could just get on with making music?
That’s the potential of the USB-C connector, as used with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 for data and power transfer. Remember all those funny computer AC adapter bricks, wall warts, and line lumps, each with a connector that didn’t work with anything else? Forget them — you’ll be charging your computer over USB-C. And what about those USB Type-A, Type-B, Mini-A, Mini-B, Micro-A, and Micro-B connectors littering your studio like unwanted house guests? Gone. Instead, you’ll have a bunch of high-quality USB-C cables capable of handling plenty of power. That AC adapter for your audio interface that wasn’t compatible with anything else on the planet? You won’t even need the AC adapter, as long as the computer it plugs into has enough juice to power the interface.
Sound good to you? Well, that time is here. Like all major changes, there are some initial issues as specs and gear settle into something new, but these advanced protocols already offer significant advantages.
Hey! They Use the Same Connector!
more ---> https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/what- ... n=20180203
What Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Mean to Musicians and Engineers
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- KVRist
- 166 posts since 9 Nov, 2005 from Portland, Oregon
Hoozda Band
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- KVRAF
- 3227 posts since 4 Jan, 2005
I have a smart phone Oneplus5t it has a USB-C to USB(old school) cable included, the USB(old school) hooks to the a/c charger or car charger . I'd like to see everything go USB-C personally . I'd also like to see all audio interfaces that are new use USB-C or Thunderbolt3 too . Seems like things are at a snail's pace at the moment though , interesting article .
