YINGHUA External 7.1 USB Sound Card 3.5mm Adapter (With Cable)

Compact USB Audio Adapter

The YINGHUA external sound card adds a 3.5 mm headphone and microphone connection to any computer with a USB type A port. It draws power from the bus and works without driver installation on Windows XP through 8 and Mac OS 8.6 or later. The aluminium housing measures approximately 42 by 30 by 12 mm and weighs 14 g. It is a practical way to bypass a faulty onboard audio jack or to add a second audio interface.

Virtual 7.1 Channel Processing

The adapter uses a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface that is backward compatible with USB 1.1 and presents virtual 7.1 channel processing while actually outputting 2.1 channels. The manufacturer states the effect is similar to an integrated HD sound card and superior to an AC97 implementation with no noise or current hum. A single USB type A plug feeds both a stereo output jack and a microphone input jack.

For Desktop and Laptop Users

This device suits anyone who needs a simple, driver-free way to connect a 3.5 mm headset or speakers to a PC or MacBook. It is not designed for smartphone use, so mobile users should look elsewhere. Buyers who require true multichannel analogue output or hardware-accelerated surround formats will not find those features here.