JDS Labs Synapse

USB galvanic isolator

The JDS Labs Synapse is a USB isolator designed to provide a simple, effective solution to noise problems in audio setups. Whether you use a DAC, an audio interface or active studio monitors, the Synapse ensures a clean signal by eliminating noise caused by ground loops.

The Synapse is a new-generation galvanic isolator compatible with the UAC2 standard. It is designed to eliminate ground loop noise without compromising USB sample rates. Its ISOUSB211 technology improves performance by cancelling USB signal losses and optimising the signal eye diagram, while providing ultra-clean, transformer-isolated power.

The Synapse has USB-C inputs and outputs, and comes in an elegant machined aluminium enclosure with a glass base. For convenience, all the accessories needed to connect to standard USB ports are included.

480 Mbps USB speed

The Synapse passes equalised High-Speed USB data at 480 Mbps, fully supporting UAC2-compliant audio devices.

Galvanic isolation

The Synapse completely isolates your audio equipment from your PC, providing up to 100 mA of USB power through its low-noise, transformer-isolated LDO regulator.

Eliminates ground loops

No optical input? No problem! The Synapse effectively eliminates ground loop noise from devices such as active monitors, for a clean audio signal.

Compact enclosure

Designed to save space, the Synapse comes in the most compact enclosure on the market. It fits perfectly with your USB device.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Size: 59 x 39 x 10 mm
• Weight: 28 g (machined aluminium)

Connectivity

• USB connectors: Type C
• Maximum USB current: 100 mA¹
• Maximum USB speed: Hi-Speed (480 Mbps)

¹ Note: You can connect any USB device drawing less than 100 mA at 5V, including all current JDS Labs DACs. Devices drawing more than 100 mA will not be damaged, but will not be able to connect.

Configuration

• Chipset: ISOUSB211
• Output regulator: TPS7A 5V LDO
• Transformer isolation: 2500 V
• ESD protection: +/- 25 kV

In the box

• JDS Labs Synapse
• USB cable: Type C to Type C, 25 cm long
• USB adapter: Type C female to Type A male
• USB adapter: Type C male to Type A female