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StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card

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StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card
Key Features
  • USB 2.0 Interface
  • Provides Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
  • 2 x 3.5mm Mini-Jack
  • Mic and Volume Controls
The StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card provides audio to your headphones or speakers with your Windows computer. It connects to your notebook or desktop via a USB port and comes with Xear 3D software that enhances the audio to 7.1 surround sound. There are also two 3.5mm audio jacks as well as controls for muting and adjusting the volume.
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StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7 Overview

The StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card provides audio to your headphones or speakers with your Windows computer. It connects to your notebook or desktop via a USB port and comes with Xear 3D software that enhances the audio to 7.1 surround sound. There are also two 3.5mm audio jacks as well as controls for muting and adjusting the volume.

General
  • Compliant with USB audio device class specification 1.0
  • Built-in volume control buttons
  • USB 2.0 compliant host interface and USB Audio Device Class specification 1.0
  • Compatible with Windows XP and up
  • Add speaker / headphone and mic to almost any USB system without having to install drivers
  • Includes Xear 3D software for Windows for virtual 7.1 channel sound
Applications
  • Add audio support to almost any USB-enabled computer system
  • Replace a failed onboard audio port for desktops or laptops
  • Listen to 7.1 surround sound audio from regular headphones
UPC: 065030834223

StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7 Specs

General
System Connection
USB-A 2.0
Inputs/Outputs
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Channels
7.1
Software System Requirements
OS Compatibility
Windows 2000 or Later
Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2012
Physical
Dimensions
2.2 x 1 x 0.6" / 57 x 25.4 x 14 mm
Weight
0.5 oz / 15 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 5.6 x 1.2"

StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7 Reviews

Best of breed

By JoeK
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-04-23

We need an external sound card to ship with our sound systems because many internal sound cards are too noisy. We have tested 27 external cards. Many are cheap unbranded Chinese knock-offs. This was by far the best sound card we found. It has a C-Media CM108 chip. It has excellent gain and low noise. It is expensive however.

LapTop Sound Card USB Adapter

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-05-18

I use this for ham radio remote operations with a RadioSport Headset into the sound card adapter mic and headphone jack. Works well for both the audio out to the headphones and audio in for the headset mic.

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Will this allow headphone and microphone connection to a Dell XPS?
Asked by: Paul
Yes, the StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card is compatible for bringing in analog audio from a microphone and outputting audio while connected to a Dell XPS Series machine.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2022-01-04

question

How does the mute button work? Can you mute the mic and still hear audio from the speakers?
Asked by: Joab C.
If you mute your microphone you will still be able to hear, just not talk.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-08-02

question

Can this be used to connect my mp3 player 3.5 mm headphone to my car stereo?
Asked by: Anonymous
I have not actually tried what you are asking, however, I don't see any way that it could. This unit is a sound card designed to plug in to a USB port on a computer and convert a digital audio signal to an analog signal capable of feed headphones. The USB port on your car stereo is designed to read digital data stored on a thumb drive. MP3 files, wav files, etc. are binary code that can be read by the D/A converter in your car stereo. Your MP3 player's headphone jack simply outputs analog audio that can be listened to through a transducer like headphones or earbuds. B&H Photo does sell a piece of equipment that is designed to do what you're asking. It is B&H part # SCFMTD3R and sells for $22.99.
Answered by: Danny M.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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