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Gray aluminium USB-C dongle with two 3.5 mm jacks

EN-Labs

EN-Labs UC71SOUND 7.1 USB-C Sound Adapter Gray

SKU CH-050F-VN808

A USB-C adapter that adds 7.1 surround sound with separate 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks for computers and phones

  • First connectorUSB Type-C
  • Second connector3.5 mm mic jack
  • Product typeUSB C Sound Adapter
  • Product colorGray
  • DetailsUSB Type C External Stereo Sound Adapter Connector A: USB Ty
  • Key features7.1 Surround USB-C audio adapter is an ideal alternative to
  • 1 surround sound via USB-C for immersive audio
  • Dual 3.5 mm jacks connect headphones and a separate microphone
  • Plug-and-play with no drivers required on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Aluminium housing protects the circuitry and resists wear
  • Bus-powered design draws energy directly from the USB-C port

USB-C 7.1 sound adapter

The EN-Labs UC71SOUND adds a 7.1 channel audio interface to any USB-C equipped computer or smartphone. It provides separate 3.5 mm stereo output and mono microphone inputs for headsets, speakers or aux cables. The aluminium housing protects the electronics during daily transport. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation on supported systems.

Sustained-use behaviour

Bus-powered design draws all energy from the host USB-C port so no external supply is needed during long sessions. Aluminium casing acts as a passive heatsink keeping the controller stable during extended gaming or conference calls. Separate output and input jacks avoid the shared-connection compromises that can degrade microphone clarity over time.

Deciding specification

7.1 channel surround processing is the single feature that determines whether this adapter matches the buyer's audio needs. Systems limited to stereo output will not benefit from the multi-channel decoding. Users requiring only basic stereo playback and a single TRRS headset jack can use a simpler and smaller dongle.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameUC71SOUND
Product typeUSB C Sound Adapter
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type-C
Second connector3.5 mm mic jack

Questions about this item

Does the UC71SOUND adapter get hot or draw much power during all-day use?

It is bus-powered from the USB-C port and has an aluminium housing that dissipates heat, so it stays cool and draws minimal power during extended sessions.

What headset plugs do I need to use both the stereo output and microphone input?

You need a 3.5 mm TRRS headset for the combined audio/mic jack or separate 3.5 mm TRS headphones plus a 3.5 mm mono microphone for the two dedicated ports.

Will this adapter work with an older laptop that only has USB-A ports?

No, the adapter requires a USB-C port; it cannot connect to a legacy USB-A socket without an additional USB-C to USB-A adapter.

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