The black USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card from StarTech converts a USB port to an audio port, allowing you to add headsets and microphones to your computer without the need to unplug other devices.
Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB audio device specification 1.0, the sound card is simple to install. Connect the sound card to an available USB 2.0 port; then connect your audio devices to the provided 0.14″ (3.5mm) audio ports as needed.
Compatible with Windows 98SE and up as well as Mac OS 9.x and later, the sound card integrates into any computer environment, providing superb sound quality and convenience.
Jerald Daugherty
Verified Purchase
I purchased the unit to use instead of having to plug earphones or a small computer speaker around the back of my computer located under my desk. I plugged it in the usb port on the front and the sound was thin but worked. Unfortunately, the earplug cable put stress on the plug and the metal jack that goes into the USB port, broke away from the board inside the jacks plug.
Gustave Upton
Verified Purchase
Works as intended, and low price
Emil Frami
Verified Purchase
I bought this because I was needing a USB audio card with stereo input. This card has the standard mono mic jack that is typically found on these type cards. There was some information in the B&H description that led me to believe it would have a stereo input so I purchased it, granted with fingers crossed but very hopeful that I’d found a rare gem. After several tests on two separate computers that do have stereo cards built in this one remained obvious that it was not or going to have a stereo USB Mic input. Other than that, it is a good USB auido device. Output is stereo, but not the input.
Julian Pouros
Verified Purchase
Best price out there, works as intended. Authentic StarTech product.
Althea Russel
Verified Purchase
It does it’s job well but you have to be careful how you handle it. The PCB soldering in my unit was weak so it broke and I had to get it replaced but that might have been a unit issue. Use a usb extender cable to be on the safer side, it comes with one.
Noemy Leannon
Verified Purchase
It is a good adapter, but the usb part is very strong.
Marcos Buckridge
Verified Purchase
The product works without any drivers in OSX or Linux. (I assume this would be true in Windows too, but I have not tested.) The USB vendor ID is: 0d8c The USB product ID is: 013c The manufacturer is C-MEDIA. The cap provided is somewhat useless.
Zelda Keeling
Verified Purchase
I have a few pretty good 1/8 jack microphones and discovered that their connector ring pattern is not compatible with the pattern on the combo input/output audio jacks on new computers. The USB adapter card/connector is a complete solution. It travels with me wherever those mics go.