Survey Musik und Medien 2012: Audio Media Usage in Germany - Audio Devices - Audio Devices used in 2012 - Digital Mobilists

Abstract

By what means was music played back in 2012? Audio Devices comprise technical devices that permit access to and enable playback of Audio Sources. This includes CD players, record players, cassette recorders, MP3 player and smartphones but also computers and various multimedia entertainment devices that allow music use. Typically born between 1979 and 1998, the Digital Mobilists constitute the youngest user type and comprise 16,1 % of the German Population. They access free video streaming services most frequently in comparison of all repertoires. Their preferred music playing devices are smartphones or mobile players as well as laptops and desktop PCs. Rarely used are analog radio devices, boomboxes, car radios and hifi components or compact systems. Finally, the Digital Mobilists listen to their music predominantly via earphones, headsets and internal speakers.