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Small black rectangular USB audio adapter with matte finish

Vantec NBA-200U USB 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter

SKU CH-MXR7-HXHGT

Adds 7.1 surround sound and SPDIF optical I/O via USB 2.0 with dual microphone inputs for stereo recording

  • First connectorUSB Type B
  • Connector finishMatte
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsVantec
  • Product dimensions100.0 in × 58.0 in × 26.0 in
  • 1 channel surround sound for immersive audio
  • USB 2.0 connection compatible with USB 1.1 ports
  • 48 and 44.1 kHz sampling rates for playback and recording
  • SPDIF optical digital input and output included
  • Separate left and right microphone inputs for stereo recording

USB 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter

The Vantec NBA-200U adds 7.1 channel surround sound to any computer with a free USB port. It targets users whose built-in audio has failed or lacks multi-channel output. The adapter connects through a USB Type B interface and draws power directly from the bus. No internal installation or separate power supply is required.

Passive Operation With Standard USB Power

The unit runs from the 2.0 connection and is backwards compatible with 1.1 hosts. It supports 48 and 44.1 KHz sampling rates for both playback and recording. With no active cooling, the adapter produces no fan noise during normal use. The compact enclosure measures 100.0 in x 58.0 in x 26.0 in and weighs .6 lb.

Optical And Analogue I/O Expand Recording Options

An SPDIF optical digital input and output provide a pure digital link to external receivers or sources. Separate left and right microphone inputs enable true stereo recordings rather than a summed mono signal. The package includes a single unit; users must set Vantec as the default sound system via the provided manual.

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Price $39.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Model nameNBA-200U
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type B
Size & build
Connector finishMatte
Product dimensions100.0 in × 58.0 in × 26.0 in
Product weight0.6 lb (0.27 kg)
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

How do I install the NBA-200U and which step do people often miss?

Plug the USB Type B connector into a USB 2.0 port, then set the Vantec adapter as the default sound device in your operating system sound settings; skipping that step leaves audio routed to the built-in hardware.

What maintenance or replacement will the NBA-200U need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the unit has no user-serviceable parts, so replacement only occurs if the USB Type B connector or the optical SPDIF ports suffer physical damage.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the NBA-200U?

The adapter supports 48 or 44.1 kHz sampling rates for playback and recording, so audio streams above those rates will be down-sampled or rejected by the device.

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