DACBerry 400 S for Raspberry Pi 400, Soundcard

The DACBerry400 S is the first accessory available for the Raspberry Pi 400 that provides audio capabilities. It is the first accessory designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 400 and 500 all-in-one computer format. The DACBerry400 range is a high-resolution soundcard with gold platting and matte black finish. It fits discretely onto the back of the Pi400 pi500, avoiding clutter of cables and fixtures used with other possible solutions. It is also usable with Raspberry Pi boards, plugging directly onto the GPIO header. With no analogue outputs of its own, the Raspberry Pi relies on HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) expansion modules to provide features such as audio input/output. With up to two 3.5mm jacks across two versions of the product, DACBerry400 S supports both audio out (headphones, line-out) and audio in (MIC). The DACBerry400 connects to the Raspberry Pi 400’s 40-pin GPIO header and provides pass-through for further expansion. It suites all users from beginners to professionals. Just connect your DACBerry400 to desired powered speakers or to an audio amplifier and you can be up and running quickly, enjoying flawless high-quality audio playback. It integrates a 96kHz/32bit DAC chip with hardware volume control, allowing you to play/record your files digitally. Outputs are line level headphone over 3.5mm jack cable. The DACBerry400 uses the I2S interface for its audio input which reduces CPU load on the Raspberry Pi compared to USB solutions. It is powered directly from the GPIO header so no extra cables or power supplies are needed, keeping all USB ports on the Pi 400 and 500 free for other uses.