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White USB-C male to 3.5mm female audio adapter cable

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 30UC-C35MM USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter cable

SKU CH-ZE4M-MARJ4 MPN 30UC-C35MM

USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter with built-in DAC supporting up to 384 kHz sample rate and 100 dB SNR for headphones or headsets

  • Connection typeUSB Type-C Male
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsUSB Type-C to 3.5 mm Audio Adapter
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeC cable
  • Product colorWhite
  • Connect headphones or speakers to USB-C devices using the 3.5mm jack
  • High-fidelity playback with 100dB SNR DAC supporting up to 384kHz 32-bit
  • Record clear audio via 100dB SNR ADC at 48kHz 16-bit
  • Works instantly on Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS without drivers
  • Boosted 3dB analog output drives headphones and headsets directly

USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter for portable devices

The Nippon Labs 30UC-C35MM connects a USB Type-C male plug to a 3.5mm female jack, letting smartphones, laptops and PCs drive headphones, headsets, speakers or microphones through a single white cable. A built-in stereo DAC and ADC handle both playback and recording without requiring additional drivers. It is suited for users who have lost a native headphone jack or need a compact digital-audio bridge.

Integrated DAC and ADC with 100dB SNR

The adapter delivers a signal-to-noise ratio up to 100dB for both digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion, keeping background noise low during music playback or voice calls. DAC mode supports sample rates of 44.1, 48, 96, 192 and 384kHz at 16, 24 and 32-bit depth, while ADC mode operates at 48kHz and 16-bit. An amplified 3dB analog output provides extra headroom for headphones and headsets.

Plug-and-play across major desktop

Compatibility spans Android, Mac OS 8.6 and later, Linux, Chrome OS and Windows XP through 10, so the same cable works on a wide range of host devices without configuration. The 4-pole 3.5mm female jack accepts standard TRRS headsets for stereo audio plus microphone. Buyers who need a USB-A connection, a longer cable run or multi-channel audio will require a different solution.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name30UC-C35MM
Product typeC cable
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type-C Male
Connector count2
Connector detailsUSB Type-C to 3.5 mm Audio Adapter
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB-C to 3.5mm adapter on my laptop, and what step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-C male end into the device port; the adapter uses a built-in DAC so no driver install is needed, but you must select the adapter as the default audio output in system settings or sound will stay on the internal speakers.

What part of this adapter will need replacement first with daily use?

The 3.5mm female jack is rated for thousands of insertions, but repeated plugging of headphones or headsets wears the spring contacts faster than the USB-C plug or the internal DAC chip.

What audio-quality limit appears first during a long listening session at high sample rates?

The DAC supports up to 384 kHz at 32-bit, yet the ADC is fixed at 48 kHz 16-bit, so microphone recording quality caps out long before playback hits its ceiling.

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