The StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card creates a connection with a computer's USB port to your speakers to deliver 7.1-channel surround sounds. This external adapter lets you add high-quality audio to your notebook or desktop without having to open the system for installation. It supports analog as well as digital audio and has 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates for both playback and recording. Additionally, StarTech has equipped it with onboard buttons so you can easily control the volume.
This external sound card sports 3.5mm output connectors that provide front, surround, rear, and center/bass connectivity. It comes with a mic right-channel jack and a mic left-channel jack, letting you record sounds that have depth with two microphones. Included along with the adapter are a USB cable and an installation CD for a hassle-free experience.
General
	
Optical S/PDIF input (pass through) and output Dual microphone input
	
Built-in volume control buttons
	
Full-duplex recording and playback
	
Supports 48 and 44.1 kHz sample rate for recording and playback
	
High speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface with transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s
	
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
Applications
	
Add 7.1 audio support to laptop or small form factor system with no internal expansion options
	
Replace or upgrade a computer's existing integrated audio
	
Connect your computer to a home theater audio receiver through optical S/PDIF
Certifications & Reports
CE and FCC compliant
UPC: 065030835466
In the Box
	
StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card
	
USB Cable
	
Installation CD
 
StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7D Specs
General
	
		
			
Host Interface
			
USB Type-A USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s)
		
		
			
Ports
			
1 x USB Type-B Input/Output
			2 x TOSLINK S/PDIF Input
			4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Output (Front/Rear/Center/Surround)
			1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
			1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Input
			2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
		
		
			
Channels
			
7.1
		
		
			
Chipset
			
C-Media CM6206
		
		
			
Max Sample Rate/Resolution
			
48 kHz / 16-Bit
		
	
Software System Requirements
	
		
			
OS Compatibility
			
Windows 10
			Windows 8.1
			Windows 7
			Windows Vista
			Windows XP
			Windows 2000
			Windows Server 2008 R2
			Windows 2003
		
	
Environmental
	
		
			
Operating Temperature
			
32 to 131°F / 0 to 55°C
		
		
			
Operating Humidity
			
20 to 80%
		
		
			
Storage Temperature
			
32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C
		
	
Physical
	
		
			
Audio Controls
			
Yes
		
		
			
Dimensions
			
3.9 x 2.4 x 1" / 100 x 60 x 25 mm
		
		
			
Weight
			
3.5 oz / 100 g
		
	
Packaging Info
	
		
			
Package Weight
			
0.465 lb
		
		
			
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
			
6.7 x 5.65 x 1.25"