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Small black USB-A dongle with two 3.5 mm jacks and LED indicators

EN-Labs

EN-Labs 7.1 Channel USB 2.0 External Sound Card Dual 3.5mm Jacks

SKU CH-PJ4J-EXR2P

Adds 7.1 virtual surround and separate headset and microphone jacks to any USB 2.0 port

  • First connector3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Second connector3.5 mm mic jack
  • VariantAdapter
  • Product typeUSB type A
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsUSB 2.0 Full-speed (480 Mbit/s) specification USB HID class
  • Virtual 7.1 surround from stereo headphones
  • USB 2.0 full-speed 480 Mbps interface
  • Dual 3.5 mm jacks for headset and microphone
  • Built-in mute and volume control keys
  • Bus-powered, no external adapter needed

What this adapter does

The EN-Labs USB 2.0 external sound card adds 7.1 channel virtual surround audio to any desktop or laptop with a spare USB Type-A port. It draws power from the bus so no external supply is needed. Plug-and-play installation works on any system that supports the USB Audio Device Class 1.0 specification.

Controls and jacks that change daily use

Two 3.5 mm sockets provide a green stereo output for headphones or speakers and a yellow mono input for a microphone. Four onboard keys handle microphone mute, speaker mute, volume up and volume down. LED indicators show microphone-mute status and audio activity at a glance.

Buyers who need simple stereo I/O

This suits users who want an instant 7.1 upgrade for gaming headsets or stereo speakers without opening a case. It does not serve buyers who require dedicated line-level inputs, optical S/PDIF connectivity or hardware-accelerated DSP features beyond the supplied Xear 3D simulation.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 1,430 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5 mm stereo and microphone jacks wear out after frequent plugging and unplugging?

The jacks are standard 3.5 mm sockets rated for thousands of insertion cycles; normal daily use will not require replacement during the adapter's service life.

What limits continuous operation of the USB 2.0 audio adapter?

The USB 2.0 full-speed 480 Mbps bus bandwidth and host controller scheduling are the first constraints under sustained multi-channel audio streaming.

How much heat and noise does the adapter produce when running all day?

The bus-powered design draws minimal current, generates negligible heat, and has no moving parts, so it stays silent and cool during extended use.

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