AudioQuest Forest USB-C to USB-B High-Definition Audio Cable
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The AudioQuest Forest USB-C to B Digital Audio Cable is engineered for high-fidelity digital audio connectivity from USB-C sources (such as modern computers, tablets, or mobile devices) to USB-B endpoints (DACs, audio interfaces, USB DAC inputs). Its design marries premium materials, noise control techniques, and precise geometry to ensure the digital signal arrives with minimal distortion and interference, preserving clarity and musicality.
Conductor Materials & Silver Enrichment
The Forest USB-C to B cable uses semi-solid concentric conductors that are 0.5 % silver coated, optimizing high-frequency performance by improving surface conductivity. This arrangement reduces strand-interaction distortion compared to conventional stranded wire designs. The semi-solid concentric structure balances performance and flexibility, offering a refined signal path without overly rigid behavior.
Noise Dissipation & Shielding Strategy
To guard against radio-frequency noise and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI), the cable includes a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System, which acts as a “shielding the shield” layer that absorbs or reflects interference before it reaches the ground reference. The design further integrates directional control of conductor paths, ensuring induced noise is drained away from sensitive components rather than contaminating the signal path.
Insulation & Dielectric Design
The cable employs Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) insulation, a nitrogen-injected rigid foam with high internal air fraction. Because air and nitrogen have minimal dielectric absorption, this insulation helps preserve signal timing and minimize stored-energy distortion. The rigidity of the foam also helps maintain consistent conductor spacing and stable impedance along the entire length of the cable.
Key Features
- Semi-solid concentric conductors with 0.5 % silver coating
- Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation shielding (“shielding the shield”)
- Directional design to guide noise flow
- Hard-Cell Foam insulation to minimize dielectric distortion
- USB 2.0 High-Speed support (up to 480 Mbps)
- Standard USB audio voltage: 5 V / 500 mA
- High precision wave soldered connectors / terminations
- Durable construction with strain relief at plugs
- Compatible for USB-C source to USB-B DAC or interface