The USB-C version of AirPods Max has suddenly become an even more compelling set of headphones. From next month they will add wired lossless audio and ultra‑low latency via USB cable to Apple’s premium headset.
This update unlock’s 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, something many of us have been waiting for for some time. Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio will be available in April as a free firmware update with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 for AirPods Max with USB-C.
A USB-C to 3.5-mm audio cable is now for A$65 inc. GST from apple.com/au/store, and through Apple Authorised Resellers. It can be used to connect AirPods Max to 3.5-mm audio sources, like the audio-out port on planes Users can also connect their iOS or iPadOS device to 3.5-mm audio ports, like audio-in ports on car stereos or other speakers.
AirPods Max users can create and mix in Personalised Spatial Audio when using Logic Pro for Mac. iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
This also makes AirPods MAx ideal for video video editing and gaming. Low latency is a must in any video work due to frame matching audio and voice synchronisation.
This is a very good update.
