he ICUSBAUDIO2D External USB Sound Card lets you add an S/PDIF digital audio output and standard 3.5mm analog audio/microphone connections to your system through USB - a convenient way to bypass or replace an internal sound card without having to open the computer case.
For home-theater quality sound, the USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) offers 96KHz / 24-bit sampling rates for both playback and recording, and a 3.5mm S/PDIF port with support for Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound (AC3) and DTS® pass-through (Note: 5.1 surround sound is supported in Windows® only).
This versatile USB audio adapter features an integrated 3.5mm 4-position TRRS connection for your headphones or combination headset/microphone. Also a convenient external volume control for quick adjustments, a hardware EQ switch for Bass or Treble boosting, and an LED status bar to display the current sampling rate.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Add home-theater surround sound support with the integrated digital S/PDIF output
- Replace an internal sound card easily with a compact external USB device
- Adjust sound output easily with external volume and EQ controls
- 96KHz / 24-bit Hi-Fi USB Audio
- S/PDIF digital output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS pass-through support
- 5.1 Surround Sound supported (Windows® only)
- 4 position TRRS headset with Mic supported
- Hardware volume knob and Bass/Treble boost EQ switch
- LED sample rate indicators
- 16in attached USB cable
Warranty Information | |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Hardware | |
Bus Type | USB 2.0 |
Chipset ID | VIA - VT1630A |
Performance | |
Audio Specifications | 96 KHz / 24-bit Sample Rate
Approx 91dB SNR (A-weighting) 16-100ohm Headphone Drive Ability |
Connector(s) | |
Connector Type(s) | 1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female
1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) Female 1 - 3.5mm Mini-Toslink (SPDIF; Optical) Female 1 - USB A (4 pin) Male |
Software | |
OS Compatibility | Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 Mac OS® 10.x (tested up to 10.8) Linux |
Special Notes / Requirements | |
Note | 5.1 surround sound output is supported in Windows only |
System and Cable Requirements | Available USB Port |
Indicators | |
LED Indicators | 1 - Power
3 - Playback / Recording sample rate |
Power | |
Power Source | USB-Powered |
Environmental | |
Humidity | 10~90% RH (Non-Condensing) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Physical Characteristics | |
Cable Length | 16 in [406.5 mm] |
Color | Black |
Enclosure Type | Plastic |
Product Height | 0.6 in [16 mm] |
Product Length | 1.9 in [47 mm] |
Product Weight | 1.4 oz [40 g] |
Product Width | 1.8 in [46 mm] |
Packaging Information | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 4.2 oz [119 g] |
What's in the Box | |
Included in Package | 1 - USB Stereo Audio Adapter
1 - Software CD 1 - Instruction Manual |