{"product_id":"crinear-protocol-micro-ultra-portable-dac-amplifier-with-streamlined-counterpart-to-the-protocol-max","title":"CrinEar Protocol Micro | Ultra-Portable DAC-Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Name\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003elinsoul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSD Sampling Frequencies\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003e2.8224 MHz (DSD64),5.6448 MHz (DSD128)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrified\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-concerned chemical\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003enone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInputs\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003eUSB Type-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003eMainland China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutputs\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003e3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM Sampling Frequencies\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003e44.1 kHz,48 kHz,88.2 kHz,96 kHz,176.4 kHz,192 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM Word Length\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003e16-bit,24-bit,32-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"color:#333\"\u003ePortable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:22px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ckse:widget data-widget-type=\"customText\" id=\"1005000024920802\" type=\"custom\"\u003e\u003c\/kse:widget\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:22px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:22px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrinEar Protocol Micro Ultra-Portable DAC-Amplifier with Streamlined Counterpart to the Protocol Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eBuilt-in 8-Band Parametric EQ with Browser-Based Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eModified SPV4040 DAC for Clean Digital-to-Analog Conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eUltra-Low Output Impedance (\u0026lt;0.4Ω) for Sensitive IEMs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eCompact USB-C Dongle Design for Everyday Portability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eEQ Settings Stored Directly on Device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003ePremium Audio Performance at Just US$9.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eStreamlined Counterpart to the Protocol Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eNo App Required — Configure via EQ.Hangout.Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Portable DAC-Amplifier with Advanced Sound Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe CrinEar Protocol Micro is an ultra-compact USB-C DAC-amplifier designed to deliver clean audio performance and advanced sound customization at an exceptionally accessible price. Its defining feature is an integrated 8-band Parametric EQ, configurable through EQ.Hangout.Audio using a PC or macOS web browser. Users can fine-tune their earphones with adjustable parametric filters and save their preferred settings directly to the device, allowing personalized audio without requiring a dedicated app or EQ software during playback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Design with Essential Audio Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe Protocol Micro is designed as a streamlined counterpart to the more powerful Protocol Max. By focusing on the essentials of the Protocol platform and omitting higher-power and balanced-output hardware, Micro delivers a compact 3.5mm solution with the same emphasis on clean audio and user-configurable EQ at a fraction of the price. This approach makes hardware-based parametric EQ accessible to virtually any listener without compromising on audio quality or reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 8-Band Parametric EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eCustomize your sound with eight fully adjustable PEQ bands using the browser-based EQ.Hangout.Audio interface. EQ settings are stored directly on the device for consistent sound across compatible sources. This hardware-based approach eliminates the need for a dedicated app or EQ software during playback, ensuring your preferred settings travel with you across different devices and platforms for a seamless, personalized listening experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified SPV4040 DAC with Clean Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe Protocol Micro features a modified SPV4040 DAC that delivers clean, reliable digital-to-analog conversion optimized for portable listening. The DAC chip works alongside an ultra-low output impedance of \u0026lt;0.4Ω, which preserves the intended frequency response of sensitive IEMs and headphones by minimizing electrical interaction. This combination ensures accurate audio reproduction across a wide range of earphones without unwanted sonic coloration or frequency deviations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact USB-C Dongle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe Protocol Micro features a lightweight and highly portable USB-C dongle design, making it easy to carry for everyday use with USB-C smartphones, tablets, and computers. Its compact form factor eliminates the need for bulky equipment while delivering premium audio performance and hardware-based EQ functionality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value with Premium Audio Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eThe device combines clean DAC conversion, ultra-low output impedance for sensitive earphones, and an integrated 8-band PEQ that stores settings directly on the hardware. This comprehensive feature set makes it an ideal entry point for listeners seeking high-quality USB audio and personalized sound without breaking the bank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eProduct Name: CrinEar Protocol Micro Ultra-Portable DAC-Amplifier\u003cbr\u003eDAC Chip: Modified SPV4040\u003cbr\u003eOutput: 3.5mm Single-Ended\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Power Output: 30mW @ 32Ω\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N @ 1kHz 0dBFS: 0.008%\u003cbr\u003eOutput Impedance: \u0026lt;0.4Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003ePackaging List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:114%;text-align:left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eCrinEar Protocol Micro DAC-Amplifier ×1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sd409b526545c4dcd926b1610dfbfa3fbM.png\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Scc8532bf1fcf4a9a84119eb5f8e0723aO.png\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sdf05166b5e874d3086deca448cf3e63dJ.png\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ckse:widget data-widget-type=\"customText\" id=\"1005000031146001\" type=\"custom\"\u003e\u003c\/kse:widget\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ckse:widget data-widget-type=\"customText\" id=\"1005000024908402\" type=\"custom\"\u003e\u003c\/kse:widget\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Audiophile Experience","offers":[{"title":"Protocol Micro","offer_id":48442458603709,"sku":"14:175#Protocol Micro","price":2770.73,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6470\/9821\/files\/S3b17d281307c465fa8ed59753abe76232.webp?v=1789382643","url":"https:\/\/audiophileexperience.com\/products\/crinear-protocol-micro-ultra-portable-dac-amplifier-with-streamlined-counterpart-to-the-protocol-max","provider":"The Audiophile Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}