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Small black USB 2.0 sound adapter with 3.5mm headphone and mic jacks, LED lights

EN-Labs

EN-Labs 5.1-Channel USB 2.0 External Sound Card 3.5mm Jacks

SKU CH-53TD-5MPCE

Adds 5.1-channel audio with 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks to any USB 2.0 port, bus-powered and driver-free

  • First connector3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Second connector3.5 mm mic jack
  • VariantAdapter
  • Product typeUSB Type A
  • Key featuresEnable USB connectivity with your existing 3.5 mm audio head

Model Adapter

Color N/A

  • 1-channel surround from a single USB port
  • Plug-and-play audio on Windows, Linux, Mac and Chromebook
  • USB bus-powered, no external adapter needed
  • 5 mm headphone and microphone jacks for headsets
  • Supports WAV, MP3, WMA, AC3, DTS and Xear 3D formats

5.1-Channel USB Audio Adapter

This USB 2.0 external sound card adds 5.1-channel audio to any PC or laptop through a single Type-A port. It creates separate headphone and microphone jacks from a single USB connection. The adapter is aimed at users whose onboard audio has failed or who need a quick way to connect 3.5 mm headsets without opening the case.

Bus-Powered Plug-and-Play Build

The device draws all power from the USB bus, so no external supply or driver installation is required. LED indicators show power and activity status at a glance. Its stereo output and microphone jacks accept standard 3.5 mm plugs, letting you keep existing headphones, headsets or desktop speakers without adapters.

Upgrade from Missing or Faulty Onboard Audio

The adapter replaces a broken motherboard audio codec or fills the gap on systems that lack dedicated mic and headphone ports. It supports virtual 5.1 effects and common formats such as WAV, MP3, WMA and DVD audio. Buyers who need true multi-channel analogue outputs or hardware-accelerated gaming audio should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeUSB Type A
Ports & slots
First connector3.5 mm stereo jack
Second connector3.5 mm mic jack
More details
VariantAdapter

Questions about this item

What does the USB 2.0 12 Mbps interface limit for 5.1-channel audio?

The USB 2.0 full-speed link at 12 Mbps carries the 5.1-channel stream, so bandwidth caps the maximum sample rate and bit depth the adapter can deliver to the host.

What physical ports and space does this adapter need on the computer?

It plugs into a standard USB Type A port and adds two 3.5 mm jacks — one stereo output and one microphone input — with no extra mounting hardware required.

How is the device installed, and what step do users often miss?

Insert the USB Type A connector into any free port; the adapter is bus-powered and driver-free, so the only common mistake is forgetting to select it as the default playback and recording device in the OS sound settings.

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