StarTech.com 5.1 Channel USB 2.0 Sound Card

ICUSBAUDIO2D USB Sound Card The ICUSBAUDIO2D External USB Sound Card lets you add an S/PDIF digital audio output and standard 3.5mm analogue 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-theatre quality sound, the USB DAC (digital-to-analogue 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. Features & Benefits • 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) • 3.5mm headphone/microphone ports • 4 position TRRS headset with Mic supported • Hardware volume knob and Bass/Treble boost EQ switch • LED sample rate indicators • 16in attached USB cable • Add home-theatre 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 Applications • Connect your computer to a home theatre audio receiver through S/PDIF, without opening the case • Add digital audio support to an Ultrabook™ or small form factor system with no internal expansion options • Replace or upgrade the integrated audio on a laptop or portable computer What’s in the package? • USB Stereo Audio Adapter • Software CD • Instruction Manual