Abstract: A device has a standard female audio connector that is capable of receiving four-pole male connectors and three-pole male connectors and implements: means (CTRL, VCC, S1) for selectively transmitting a DC power supply signal via a first pin (DP1) of said connector; means (CTRL, ANC) for selectively activating a cancellation mechanism for ambient noise from digital audio signals that are intended to be received, via the first pin, in a manner superimposed on said DC power supply signal; means (CTRL, MIF) for selectively transmitting via a second pin of said connector, in a manner superimposed on said audio signals, a timing clock that is intended for digital microphones (DML, DMR) or other sensors; means (CTRL) for configuring itself vis-à-vis the DC power supply signal, the ambient noise cancellation mechanism and the timing clock, according to a determined type of listening device that is effectively connected via said connector.

Abstract: A device has a standard female audio connector that is capable of receiving four-pole male connectors and three-pole male connectors and implements: means (CTRL, VCC, S1) for selectively transmitting a DC power supply signal via a first pin (DP1) of said connector; means (CTRL, ANC) for selectively activating a cancellation mechanism for ambient noise from digital audio signals that are intended to be received, via the first pin, in a manner superimposed on said DC power supply signal; means (CTRL, MIF) for selectively transmitting via a second pin of said connector, in a manner superimposed on said audio signals, a timing clock that is intended for digital microphones (DML, DMR) or other sensors; means (CTRL) for configuring itself vis-à-vis the DC power supply signal, the ambient noise cancellation mechanism and the timing clock, according to a determined type of listening device that is effectively connected via said connector.

Abstract: An audio system comprises an audio producing device and a headphone or a headset. The audio producing device transmits to the headphone or the headset left and right analog signals intended respectively for left or right analog speakers, and transmits to the headphone or the headset a power supply signal. The headphone or the headset comprises at least one digital microphone and means for superimposing digital data, resulting from sound captures performed by each digital microphone, on top of said left analog signal or on top of said right analog signal or on top of said power supply signal. The audio producing device further comprises means for separating the digital data from said left analog signal or from said right analog signal or from said power supply signal for further processing by the audio producing device. The audio producing device further comprises means for superimposing a clock signal intended to drive each digital microphone on top of said left and/or right analog signal.