StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO2D External USB Stereo Sound Card Adapter with SPDIF Output - Black

Product Overview

The product is a compact, black external USB sound card. It features a USB-A connector, a 3.5mm jack for headphones/microphone, and a 3.5mm mini-Toslink for S/PDIF optical audio. It includes a volume control knob, an EQ switch, and an LED indicator for sampling rate.

The ICUSBAUDIO2D external USB sound card allows you to add a digital S/PDIF output and 3.5mm analog audio/microphone connections to a system via USB. It's a convenient way to replace internal sound cards without needing to open your computer.

For home theater audio, this USB DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) offers 96 KHz / 24-bit sampling rates for both playback and recording. It includes a 3.5mm S/PDIF port supporting Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound (AC3) and DTS® pass-through. (Note: 5.1 surround sound is compatible with Windows® only).

This versatile USB audio adapter features a 4-position 3.5mm TRRS jack for headphones or a headset (headphones/microphone combo). It also includes convenient external volume control for quick adjustments, a hardware switch for equalizer (EQ) to boost bass or treble, and an LED indicator with a status bar showing the sampling rate.

Certifications, Reports, and Compatibility

The product is certified and compatible with various standards and operating systems.

• [RoHS Compliant]
• [CE Certified]
• [FCC Certified]
• [WEEE Certified]
• [Windows 11 compatible]
• [Windows 10 compatible]
• [Windows 8 compatible]
• [Windows 7 compatible]
• [Windows Server 2022 compatible]
• [Windows Server 2019 compatible]
• [Windows Server 2016 compatible]
• [Windows Server 2012 compatible]
• [Mac OS X 10.6-10.8 compatible]

Note: DTS pass-through is supported only on Windows 8, 8.1, and 10.

Applications

• Connect a computer to a home theater receiver via S/PDIF without opening the PC case.
• Add digital audio to an Ultrabook™ or compact system lacking internal expansion options.
• Replace or upgrade the integrated audio on a laptop.

Features

• Hi-Fi USB Audio with 96 KHz / 24-bit support.
• Digital S/PDIF output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS pass-through support.
• 5.1 surround sound audio support (Windows® only).
• 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports.
• 4-position TRRS jack for headphones with microphone support.
• Hardware button for volume control and EQ switch for bass or treble boost.
• LED indicators for playback sampling rate.
• Includes a 40 cm [15.7 in] USB cable.

Hardware

Performance

Connectors

Connector Types

• 1 - 3.5mm Mini-Toslink [SPDIF, Optical Fiber]
• 1 - 3.5mm Mini-jack [4-position]
• 1 - 3.5mm Mini-jack [3-position]
• 1 - USB 2.0 Type-A [4-pin, 480Mbps]

Software

OS Compatibility

• Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
• Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.8

Observations / Requirements

System and Cable Requirements

• [USB port] available.

Notes

• 5.1 surround sound output is compatible with Windows only.
• The microphone input is stereo only.

Indicators

LED Indicators

• 1 - [Power On]
• 3 - [Playback Sampling Rate]

Power Requirements

Power Source

• [USB Powered]

Environmental Requirements

Operating Temperature

• 0°C to 60°C [32°F to 140°F]

Storage Temperature

• 0°C to 70°C [32°F to 158°F]

Humidity

• 10~90% RH [non-condensing]

Physical Characteristics

• Color: Black
• Enclosure Type: Plastic
• Cable Length: 16.0 in [406.5 mm]
• Product Length: 1.9 in [47 mm]
• Product Width: 1.8 in [4.6 cm]
• Product Height: 0.6 in [1.6 cm]
• Product Weight: 1.2 oz [33 g]

Box Contents

Package Contents

• 1 - USB Stereo Audio Adapter
• 1 - Software CD
• 1 - Instruction Manual

Package Information

• Package Quantity: 1
• Package Length: 6.8 in [17.2 cm]
• Package Width: 5.6 in [14.3 cm]
• Package Height: 1.3 in [32 mm]
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 oz [90.0 g]

Warranty Information

• Warranty: 2 Years