The StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card creates a connection with a computer's USB port to your speakers to deliver 7.1-channel surround sounds. This external adapter lets you add high-quality audio to your notebook or desktop without having to open the system for installation. It supports analogue as well as digital audio and has 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates for both playback and recording. Additionally, StarTech has equipped it with onboard buttons so you can easily control the volume.
This external sound card sports 3.5mm output connectors that provide front, surround, rear, and centre/bass connectivity. It comes with a mic right-channel jack and a mic left-channel jack, letting you record sounds that have depth with two microphones. Included along with the adapter are a USB cable and an installation CD for a hassle-free experience.
Key Features:
General
- Optical S/PDIF input (pass through) and output Dual microphone input
- Built-in volume control buttons
- Full-duplex recording and playback
- Supports 48 and 44.1 kHz sample rate for recording and playback
- High speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface with transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s
- Full 7.1 audio output support in a compact and portable external sound card
- Connect to external speakers through 3.5mm mini-jacks or optical S/PDIF
Applications
- Add 7.1 audio support to laptop or small form factor system with no internal expansion options
- Replace or upgrade a computer's existing integrated audio
- Connect your computer to a home theatre audio receiver through optical S/PDIF
Certifications & Reports
COE and FCC compliant