USB-C charging, a battery-powered transmitter and a travel case make the portable monitors more grab-and-go, now at a new lower price.
Danish audio brand AIAIAI has announced the latest evolution of its UNIT-4 wireless studio monitors, designed to deliver clear, detailed sound anywhere without a wall outlet or audio cable. The first shipment is on its way, and the UNIT-4 Gen 2 is available to order now at a new lower price.
AIAIAI says the update focuses on removing the friction points of making and listening to music on the move.
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What’s new
- USB-C charging: the monitors now charge with the same cable as a laptop or phone, doing away with bulky power bricks.
- Battery-powered W+ Link transmitter: the updated transmitter no longer needs a wall socket, so producers and DJs can plug straight into standalone gear such as battery-powered synths, grooveboxes or DJ decks and keep a lag-free wireless connection.
- Travel case: the two-speaker bundle now includes a custom-moulded travel case that holds both monitors, the transmitter and all the necessary cables.
- White finish: for the first time, the UNIT-4 is also available in white, as a contrast to its classic black.
Sound and connectivity
Each monitor is a two-way active design with a 4″ high-excursion woofer and a 1″ silk-dome tweeter. AIAIAI quotes a flat frequency response of ±2 dB from 50 Hz to 20 kHz, with bass extension down to 40 Hz.
The included X04 W+ Link transmitter delivers uncompressed 44.1 kHz/16-bit wireless audio with 16 ms of latency. Bluetooth 5.2 handles simple playback from a phone or laptop, while balanced and aux inputs (3.5 mm mini-jack and 6.3 mm TRS) connect synths, DJ gear or a record player. A customisable five-band EQ is available through the AIAIAI app, and a second UNIT-4 can be paired for Bluetooth audio in stereo.
Portability and build
The UNIT-4 weighs 2.5 kg and has a built-in ergonomic handle, with a drawstring bag for longer trips. Battery life is more than 20 hours, and the monitors are built from 100% recycled plastics. They’re designed for easy disassembly, with replaceable batteries, upgradeable wireless electronics and other serviceable components.
AIAIAI
AIAIAI is a Copenhagen-based audio company dedicated to empowering the future of music creation. With an ambition to break down technical, cultural and creative barriers, its products are designed for the versatile needs of the modern music creator on the road, in the studio and on stage. Driven by a responsible design philosophy and a heritage in Scandinavian design, AIAIAI builds its products to last.
Its modular TMA-2 headphone system has won a Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, a Cannes Lions product design golden trophy and a Clio Awards product design silver award, and it’s part of the permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
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