Small USB-C external sound card and portable converter with a 3.5mm headphone output, a separate microphone input and a combined headset socket. Four modes cover music, gaming, virtual 7.1 and voice enhancement, selected from a precision knob on a magnetic base. Brand new, boxed, full manufacturer warranty. The SMSL Nano One is a compact external sound card and portable converter, designed around headset use. It is aimed at anyone who wants better sound and a clearer microphone from a laptop, phone, tablet or games console without carrying a full desktop unit. It is finished in black. This is brand new stock, supplied boxed with the full manufacturer warranty by Dreamcrest Audio as an authorised SMSL dealer. What it does Plugged into a USB-C port, the Nano One takes over from the audio hardware inside the host device. Headphones connect on 3.5mm, and there is a separate 3.5mm microphone input as well as a combined socket for a headset with an inline microphone. A knob on the unit selects between four modes covering music, gaming, virtual 7.1 surround and voice enhancement, and it sits on a magnetic base so it stays put on a desk rather than dangling from the cable. A USB-A adapter is supplied for computers and consoles without a USB-C port. How it sounds and where it fits This is a practical device rather than an audiophile one. It operates at 16-bit 48kHz with a 92dB signal to noise ratio, which is a clear step up from most built in laptop and console outputs but well below what the D1 or D100 achieve. Its real value is the separate microphone path and the mode switching, which matter to anyone using a headset for calls or gaming. Recommended headphone impedance is 32 ohms, and output is 20mW into 600 ohms, so pair it with efficient headphones or a gaming headset rather than a demanding studio pair. For music listening on a desk, the D1 is the better choice. Key features USB-C connection with a USB-A adapter supplied 3.5mm headphone output and a separate 3.5mm microphone input Combined socket for a headset with an inline microphone Four selectable modes: music, gaming, virtual 7.1 surround and voice enhancement Precision control knob on a magnetic base Works with computers, phones, tablets and games consoles Light and compact at 70g Technical specifications Input: 1 x USB-C Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm headphone, 1 x 3.5mm headset socket Microphone input: 1 x 3.5mm Sample rate and bit depth: PCM 16-bit 48kHz Output power: 20mW into 600 ohms THD+N: 0.0125% Signal to noise ratio: 92dB Dynamic range: 91dB Recommended headphone impedance: 32 ohms Dimensions: 60 x 25.9 x 35 mm. Weight: 70g Frequently asked questions Will it work with a games console? It connects over USB-C and a USB-A adapter is supplied, so it works with computers, consoles, phones and tablets that support USB audio. Can I use a headset with a single plug? Yes. There is a combined socket for a headset with an inline microphone, as well as separate headphone and microphone jacks. Is it suitable for serious music listening? It runs at 16-bit 48kHz and is built for headset use. For music on a desk, the SMSL D1 or D100 are the better options. If you are not sure whether the Nano One suits your headphones, use the enquiry button on this page.
Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/smsl-nano-one-external-sound-card-portable-dac-black-brand-new/
