7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio
Turn your laptop or desktop computer into a 7.1-channel home theater-ready sound system
Features
Full 7.1 audio outputs via 3.5mm mini-jacks
Optical S/PDIF input (pass through) and output
Dual microphone input
Built-in volume control buttons
Full-duplex recording and playback
Supports 44.1 and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF
High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, with transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
ID: ICUSBAUDIO7D
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This versatile External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter offers a high quality solution for upgrading desktop or laptop sound.
Providing a robust USB audio experience, the USB sound card connects to a host computer through a single USB 2.0 connection, to deliver impressive external audio capability that can instantly be swapped between systems, without having to open the computer case for installation.
Supporting analog and digital audio for 2 to 7.1 channel audio applications, the external USB sound card provides a cost-saving upgrade from built-in/on-board sound that turns desktop/laptop sound into a home theater-ready audio solution.
The external USB sound card features easy-to-use volume control and two external microphone inputs - a convenient solution for any audio application requiring high quality sound with multi-input capability with support for 44.1 KHz and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF.
A more than suitable solution for home theater, gaming or multi-media presentations, the External USB Sound Card is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.
Designed to deliver a long-lasting and dependable sound solution, the External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter is backed by our 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note: The audio adapter’s SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- 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
- Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support
Common Customer Questions
Compatible With
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Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64)
Applications
- Add 7.1 audio support to laptop or small form factor system with no internal expansion options
- Replace or upgrade the existing integrated audio on a laptop or portable computer
- Connect your computer to an home theater audio receiver through optical S/PDIF
Product Numbers
| Dell Harmony | A7059682 |
| TechData Dis | 10546600 |
| ASI Distribution USA | 84640 |
| D and H | ICUSBAUDIO7D |
| Ingram Micro USA | BH3280 |
| Synnex US | STA-ICUSBAUDIO7D |
| UPC Code | 065030835466 |
| Warranty Information | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset ID | C-Media - CM6206 |
| Performance | |
| Audio Specifications | 8 16-bit DAC Channels (7.1 Surround Sound) Supports 44.1 and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF 3.5mm output connectors for Front, Surround, Rear, Centre/bass |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - USB B (4 pin) Female |
| External Ports | 2 - Toslink (SPDIF, Optical) Female |
| 8 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female | |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64) |
| Special Notes / Requirements | |
| Note | The audio adapter’s SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio. |
| Indicators | |
| LED Indicators | 1 - Microphone Mute |
| 1 - Power/Activity | |
| Environmental | |
| Humidity | 20 to 80% NC RH |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color | Silver |
| Product Height | 1 in [25 mm] |
| Product Length | 3.9 in [100 mm] |
| Product Weight | 3.5 oz [100 g] |
| Product Width | 2.4 in [60 mm] |
| Packaging Information | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 0.5 lb [0.2 kg] |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included in Package | 1 - USB to Audio Adapter |
| 1 - USB Cable | |
| 1 - Installation CD | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Installation:
- How do I install my sound card in Windows Vista / 7 / 8? (.exe method)
- How do I install my sound card in Windows XP? (.exe method)
How to:
- How do I confirm that Windows detects my USB device?
Troubleshooting:
- Why does my USB device stop working after my computer wakes back up from sleep mode in Windows?
- Everything is hooked up but nothing is working. What should I do? (Windows)
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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[CMedia CM6206] Windows USB 7.1 Audio Adapter.zip
Version: 1.04 Manual(s):
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ICUSBAUDIO7D_Manual.pdf
English Compliance Letter(s):
- Country of Origin (COO)
- Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Data Sheet(s):
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ICUSBAUDIO7D_Datasheet.pdf
English
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