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Three small USB audio adapters in assorted colours, each with 3.5 mm headphone and microphone ports

Boxwave

Boxwave USB Audio Adapter 3.5 mm 3-Pack

SKU CH-47MM-NBN9M

Adds 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks via USB 2.0, works driver-free on Windows, Mac, Linux and PS4

  • Product typeAdapters
  • Adds stereo audio via USB 2.0 without opening the case
  • Works instantly on Windows, Mac, Linux and PS4 with no drivers
  • Supports 3D and virtual 5.1 surround for games and media
  • Boosts headset and microphone signal using only USB power
  • Three adapters included so one stays at the desk and one travels

USB 2.0 Audio Adapter

This USB 2.0 audio adapter adds a 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack to any device with a free USB port. It draws power from the bus and needs no external supply or driver installation. The three-colour pack gives a spare for travel or a second workstation. It suits users whose internal sound hardware has failed or is missing.

Replaces a Failed Internal Sound Card

The adapter steps in when a laptop or desktop audio jack stops working or cuts out intermittently. It is worth the switch when the onboard codec is dead, when the chassis front-panel header is damaged or when a clean analogue output is needed without opening the case. No driver install means immediate use on Windows, macOS or Linux.

Limited to USB 2.0 Bandwidth and Stereo Analogue

The USB 2.0 link caps digital throughput, so the adapter cannot carry high-resolution multi-channel streams beyond virtual 5.1 processing. Analogue output stays at stereo 3.5 mm, so users needing discrete surround outputs or digital S/PDIF must look elsewhere. Latency is acceptable for music and video but not for professional recording.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

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Product typeAdapters

Questions about this item

What USB port type does the Boxwave audio adapter need?

The adapter plugs into a USB 2.0 port on a PC notebook desktop PS4 iMac or Mac Mini and draws power from that port so no external supply is required

How do I install the adapter and what step is often missed?

Insert the adapter into a free USB port then open the computer sound settings and select the new USB sound card as the default playback and recording device otherwise audio will still route through the built-in card

What maintenance or replacement will the three adapters need over time?

Each unit is a solid-state USB 2.0 sound card with no moving parts or driver updates so no scheduled maintenance is required; keep a spare from the 3-pack in case a laptop audio port fails again

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