Hello, I leave you with my impressions of a new gadget that comes in handy for many scenarios.
I currently use DACS and audio interfaces with a “physical” volume control dial, but being able to locate access to volume control anywhere in the house or at work is often priceless.
It is compatible with a multitude of devices and in this case the use of Bluetooth does not affect sound quality.
This is an advanced test unit and is of course a free opinion and without any commercial ties to the brand.
The philosophy that you are free to express your impressions about our product is something to be thankful for in these current times full of interest.
I received a sample of the new FOSI AUDIO VOL 20, in testing phase for an independent evaluation, a new gadget for the control of our system.
After opening the package a pleasant surprise, a very elegant packaging, well adjusted and with a new combination of modern and stylish colors.
The “Apple feeling” when opening the package anticipates that this is a good product.
What is the VOL 20?
A Bluetooh volume controller.
Okay, but if what I can do with the VOL 20 I can do in other ways, why do I need it?
That's what you might think at first, that the functions that the VOl20 doesn't offer we can get, using the keyboard, going into the Windows menu, using the mouse or talking to SIRI or Alexa.
That would be the long way XD, the advantage of the VOL20 is that it is a physical unit that you can position wherever you want and associate it to a multitude of IOS, Android, Windows, Alexa or Google devices.
This allows you to control the volume independently of the device, pause the song and skip/go back to the next song or video, something you do intuitively, using one of the control buttons.
The VOL 20 has a metal body (Zinc injected) and a central part where the control electronics and LED lighting are housed, protected by a plastic cover.
It includes an internal 750mAh battery and BT 4.2 for wireless operation.
It has a fair weight neither too much nor too little, it allows you to place it without fear of it moving because it is very light and it is not heavy to carry it from one place to another.
On the top of the VOL 20, we find an infinite encoder to regulate the volume.
With the turn of the dial you can feel the increase/decrease of volume you make, very similar to the turn of the wheel of a mouse, knowing how much level you are going to increase.
Depending on the way you operate the device you may notice an oscillation in the turn, in some cases it can be considered to have extra functions but the upper part only allows the volume regulation.
In Windows the jumps are in +/- 2 volume units, in other devices like an Ipad or mobile you will see on screen the volume level.
At the bottom of the VOL 20 you will find 2 buttons and a C-type charging port.
The left button allows you to activate, play/pause, skip/rewind the song and mute.
All this with one, two, three presses or continuous press.
On the right side we have a button for lighting and bluetooth control, which allows us to switch the RGB mode, between the different lighting options available or disable the lighting and disconnect the bluetooth device.
The charging port type C is located between both action buttons, allows both charge the device and control it through the VOL 20 cable, in turn shows the charge level on the screen this level is also indicated by the LEDs of the device.
The ease of configuration and device switching allows you to combine its use with several different devices and for example allows you to use it daily in the work area and comfortably move it to the TV or lounge area by connecting to the devices in the area.
Do I recommend the VOL 20?
YES, this time we are not talking about audio quality but functionality and ergonomics, it allows you to control the volume of your installation and jump between songs or videos with total comfort with a couple of gestures.
With audio interfaces you need a physical connection to control the device and that means having to live with our “beloved cables”.
VOL 20 vs. cables
The Bluetooth connection allows us that independence in the installation and being a level regulation will not affect the sound quality, you can have all your artillery hidden and shoot it with the VOL 20.
ADVANTAGES:
Quality of construction
Intuitive operation
Compatibility with IOS, Android, Alexa, PC devices.
CONS:
No auto power off, has on/off switch.
I currently use DACS and audio interfaces with a “physical” volume control dial, but being able to locate access to volume control anywhere in the house or at work is often priceless.
It is compatible with a multitude of devices and in this case the use of Bluetooth does not affect sound quality.
This is an advanced test unit and is of course a free opinion and without any commercial ties to the brand.
The philosophy that you are free to express your impressions about our product is something to be thankful for in these current times full of interest.
I received a sample of the new FOSI AUDIO VOL 20, in testing phase for an independent evaluation, a new gadget for the control of our system.
After opening the package a pleasant surprise, a very elegant packaging, well adjusted and with a new combination of modern and stylish colors.
The “Apple feeling” when opening the package anticipates that this is a good product.
What is the VOL 20?
A Bluetooh volume controller.
Okay, but if what I can do with the VOL 20 I can do in other ways, why do I need it?
That's what you might think at first, that the functions that the VOl20 doesn't offer we can get, using the keyboard, going into the Windows menu, using the mouse or talking to SIRI or Alexa.
That would be the long way XD, the advantage of the VOL20 is that it is a physical unit that you can position wherever you want and associate it to a multitude of IOS, Android, Windows, Alexa or Google devices.
This allows you to control the volume independently of the device, pause the song and skip/go back to the next song or video, something you do intuitively, using one of the control buttons.
The VOL 20 has a metal body (Zinc injected) and a central part where the control electronics and LED lighting are housed, protected by a plastic cover.
It includes an internal 750mAh battery and BT 4.2 for wireless operation.
It has a fair weight neither too much nor too little, it allows you to place it without fear of it moving because it is very light and it is not heavy to carry it from one place to another.
On the top of the VOL 20, we find an infinite encoder to regulate the volume.
With the turn of the dial you can feel the increase/decrease of volume you make, very similar to the turn of the wheel of a mouse, knowing how much level you are going to increase.
Depending on the way you operate the device you may notice an oscillation in the turn, in some cases it can be considered to have extra functions but the upper part only allows the volume regulation.
In Windows the jumps are in +/- 2 volume units, in other devices like an Ipad or mobile you will see on screen the volume level.
At the bottom of the VOL 20 you will find 2 buttons and a C-type charging port.
The left button allows you to activate, play/pause, skip/rewind the song and mute.
All this with one, two, three presses or continuous press.
On the right side we have a button for lighting and bluetooth control, which allows us to switch the RGB mode, between the different lighting options available or disable the lighting and disconnect the bluetooth device.
The charging port type C is located between both action buttons, allows both charge the device and control it through the VOL 20 cable, in turn shows the charge level on the screen this level is also indicated by the LEDs of the device.
The ease of configuration and device switching allows you to combine its use with several different devices and for example allows you to use it daily in the work area and comfortably move it to the TV or lounge area by connecting to the devices in the area.
Do I recommend the VOL 20?
YES, this time we are not talking about audio quality but functionality and ergonomics, it allows you to control the volume of your installation and jump between songs or videos with total comfort with a couple of gestures.
With audio interfaces you need a physical connection to control the device and that means having to live with our “beloved cables”.
VOL 20 vs. cables
The Bluetooth connection allows us that independence in the installation and being a level regulation will not affect the sound quality, you can have all your artillery hidden and shoot it with the VOL 20.
ADVANTAGES:
Quality of construction
Intuitive operation
Compatibility with IOS, Android, Alexa, PC devices.
CONS:
No auto power off, has on/off switch.
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