Hardware Switch V.4.0.0 Includes Support for USB Audio

[HaloEliteLegend]

The latest Switch firmware (4.0.0) now supports USB audio devices!

I have an in-line amp connected to my headset that takes in two audio channels -- one through USB audio and another through a standard male 3.5mm jack. The USB powers the in-line amp in addition to acting as another audio channel. Well, I typically have the USB plugged into the Switch's dock to power the amp while I use the 3.5mm jack to get audio. However, I started up my Switch earlier without plugging in the 3.5mm jack and I couldn't hear any audio through HDMI. I tried unplugging/replugging in stuff, but still nothing. Then I opened the Switch's quick select menu (hold Home button) and lo and behold, the audio slider had "USB" written under it! I tested and indeed, the audio was coming through the in-line amp's USB audio channel.

Here is a picture taken by @DiscostewSM:

Notice how "USB" appears under the volume slider icon.

There you have it, USB audio on the Switch~
More audio options are always good

EDIT: Reformatted the OP to be more to-the-point.
EDIT 2: Added picture by DiscostewSM.

 

[LexiconFumbler]

This is dope! Don't feel dumb!!

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

This is dope! Don't feel dumb!!

Haha, thanks ^-^

 

[Xzi]

Woot, now they just need to add USB mic/headset support to make everyone happy.

 

[_______]

So finally we got a chance for wireless audio via dongle?

 

[Kioku]

So finally we got a chance for wireless audio via dongle?

Seems plausible.

 

[_______]

Woot, now they just need to add USB mic/headset support to make everyone happy.

According to Reddit, it supports USB mic with audio out. Mic didn't tested tho.

 

[Shadowfied]

Oh that's awesome! Now we just need smea to transmit his hax through usb audio etc etc for ultimate switchbrewz /s

 

[DiscostewSM]

It is true.

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

It is true.

Ooh, sweet! Do you mind if I add your picture to the original post? (I'll give credit, of course)

EDIT: Added it pre-emptively, just so others can see. If that's not okay with you, I can take it down, just let me know ^-^

 

[PaBo]

So finally we got a chance for wireless audio via dongle?

err... bluetooth transmitter in your switch's/monitor's/TV's headphone out and connect to your bluetooth headphones. been possible all along.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Call me when bluetooth audio is here, oh and some on demand streaming, late night youtube binge is on standby.

Also does this mean that games may support in game speech via microphones headsets? Cause if nintendo thinks using a Smartphone app is gonna be the good idea, i rather have discord instead.... except we shouldn't need external accessories to do simple common stuff during multiplayer online

 

[_______]

err... bluetooth transmitter in your switch's/monitor's/TV's headphone out and connect to your bluetooth headphones. been possible all along.

Not 3.5mm jack to BT thing, but a USB BT audio dongle.

 

[Xabring]

Well, no more buzzing for me from the audio jack! I guess.

 

[DiscostewSM]

Ooh, sweet! Do you mind if I add your picture to the original post? (I'll give credit, of course)

EDIT: Added it pre-emptively, just so others can see. If that's not okay with you, I can take it down, just let me know ^-^

It's totally fine.

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

Call me when bluetooth audio is here, oh and some on demand streaming, late night youtube binge is on standby.

Also does this mean that games may support in game speech via microphones headsets? Cause if nintendo thinks using a Smartphone app is gonna be the good idea, i rather have discord instead.... except we shouldn't need external accessories to do simple common stuff during multiplayer online

I think that's what we're all thinking! There's potential here to add proper voice chat and a Bluetooth headphone solution.

 

[PaBo]

wtf are you all talking about?

https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetoo...d=1508406106&sr=8-4&keywords=mpow+transmitter

Spoiler

 

[Tomy Sakazaki]

wtf are you all talking about?

Things similar to these:
https://www.amazon.com/external-Adapter-Windows-Microphone-SD-CM-UAUD/dp/B001MSS6CS
It's USB to Audio Out.

And maybe these:
https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-...&sr=1-3&keywords=playstation+wireless+headset
These are wireless headphones that use proprietary dongles to connect usb audio to headphone.
I will test my playstation phones with switch later when I get home.

OP was using an Amplifier to have volume gain, in Switch he was using USB only as energy provider until 3.0.2, with 4.0.0 the switch started using the usb port on the amplifier as an actual audio output, so OP doesn't need to use the P2 jack anymore with his/her switch.

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@HaloEliteLegend do you have a link to your amp? I am quite interested on it now.

 

[sarkwalvein]

I suppose the Switch is now USB-C headphones ready.

 

[PolloDiablo]

This is interesting. I wonder if this work with a external USB audio card. I have a Focusrite 18i20, I know it's overkill but it would be nice to have a clean digital input to the card. I cannot test right now since I'm on 2.2.0