This summer, ASUS launched a series of new devices designed to offer or improve the audio quality of voice communications. The devices we're talking about use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to remove unwanted noise seamlessly, without requiring any software or additional setup from the user, which sounds great. 🙂 One of the most exciting devices of this kind is the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter. After checking and testing what it does and how well it works, we have some interesting conclusions. Read this review and find out whether you should get an ASUS AI noise-canceling microphone dongle for yourself:

ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter: Who is it good for?

The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is a device you should buy if:

• You like streaming games or other types of video content
• You're a gamer and like playing multiplayer games, where you need to talk to your team
• You live or work in a noisy environment, from where you have to take calls on a regular basis

Pros and cons

We like many things about the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter:

• Excellent audio input quality with crystal-clear vocals and exceptional AI noise-canceling
• Support for multiple platforms and great flexibility: USB Type-C or A port and 3.5 mm audio connector
• True plug and play: no drivers or software required, and no need to use your processor or graphics card

There's only one minor downside to consider:

• Some people may consider it pricy, for an adapter

Verdict

The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is an excellent device and one that we recommend to anyone who aims to improve the audio quality of their microphones. You just plug it, and it simply works. This device is surprisingly adept at making your voice crystal-clear in most, if not all situations, regardless of how noisy your environment is. In our opinion, the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is worth every penny, even though some people might consider it a bit pricey.

Unboxing the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter

ASUS' AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is not a large device, so, just like you would expect, it comes in a small package. The box uses stylish light gray colors and features a fairly large picture of the adapter on the front side.

On the back of the box, you can find the details about the particular adapter you just bought, as well as lists of its features, specifications, and package contents. Opening the box reveals everything: you get the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter, a USB-C to USB 2.0 adapter, the quick start guide, and the warranty documents.

Unboxing the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is a pleasant experience. It's straightforward, but you get everything you need, including a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Design and hardware specifications

The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is the world's first true plug-and-play microphone adapter that uses built-in AI to remove unwanted sounds. It works with any kind of device that has a USB-C port and with any headset that includes a microphone and uses a 3.5 mm connection. Weighing just 8 grams (0.28 ounces) and having a length of only 13.5 cm (5.32 in), the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is a portable device that you can take with you everywhere you go.

The AI (Artificial Intelligence) chip found inside this microphone adapter can mute unwanted noises around you seamlessly. It doesn't require any computing power from the device to which you connect it, whether that's a PC, laptop, smartphone, gaming console, or anything else.

Most devices these days come with USB-C ports, so you shouldn't have issues using the ASUS AI Noise-Cancelling Mic Adaptor. Still, if your computer, laptop, or gaming console doesn't have USB-C, the good news is that you also get a USB-C to USB Type-A adapter for additional compatibility and flexibility.

According to ASUS, the processor found inside this noise-canceling microphone adapter is loaded with sound profiles that can identify and remove more than 50 million types of background noises. At the same time, the processor maintains the original vocal sounds so that your voice is crystal-clear on the other side, for the people with whom you're talking.

The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter also has an integrated 96 kHz / 24-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that delivers audio to the headset. It features "exclusive ASUS Hyper-Grounding technology" that protects audio from electromagnetic interference (EMI noise).

ASUS' AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter is a lightweight, portable, and plug-and-play dongle that can enhance communications. It doesn't need to use your device's processor and uses AI to remove unwanted noise around you. It appears to be an excellent piece of technology for its purpose. Still, we didn't actually answer the main question: what does the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter sound like?

Using the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter

Crystal-clear! That's what the ASUS AI Microphone Adapter sounds like. 🙂 We've tested it on multiple platforms and using various noise sources, and it managed to clean the audio input from most unwanted sounds.

To be more specific, we've used the AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter with a desktop computer, a laptop, and two different Android smartphones. Regarding the noise sources, we tested the AI mike dongle against music coming from a loud set of speakers, in a room where a small child was playing, and even near to a running hammer drill. 😀

Although you could take our word for it, we'd like you to actually hear what the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter can do. That's why, we recorded two audio tracks using the same headset (an ASUS ROG Strix Go Core), one without the AI mic adapter and one with the adapter plugged in. Here's what we got:

AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter can really make a difference in what you sound like on the microphone. It's so easy to use and doesn't require any special setup: real plug-and-play. We like it a lot and recommend it to anyone looking for a way to make his or her voice crystal-clear in calls, streaming, or when recording videos.

What's your opinion about the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter?

Now you know more about this handy device called the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter. We like it, and we're sure that many people will do too once they try it. Would you buy such a device? If you already own it, what are your impressions about it? Comment below, and let's have a conversation.