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STARTECH.COM ST ICUSBAUDIOB - USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card
36.77 EUR
Add headphone and MIC audio connectors through USB-3.5mm mini-jack connectors for headphone and MIC
-Headphone and microphone support on PlayStation 3
-Compact, palm sized form factor
-Compliant with USB audio device class specification 1.0
-Plug-and-Play compliant
This USB Audio adapter converts a USB port to an audio port, letting you add a headset and microphone to your computer without the need to unplug other devices.
Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB audio device specification 1.0, the USB audio adapter couldn't be any simpler to install. It's as easy as connecting the adapter to an available USB 2.0 port, then connecting your audio devices to the provided 3.5 mm audio ports as needed.
Compatible with most versions of Windows and Mac operating systems, the adapter integrates into virtually any computer environment, and provides superb sound quality and convenience.
Note: The ICUSBAUDIOB supports mono, and not stereo microphone input.
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LOGILINK UA0099 - USB 2.0 Sound Box 7.1
46.53 EUR
This LogiLink USB Sound Box 7.1 expands your computer with a high-end sound card. It is easily connected to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. There are many connectivity options available: headphones, headsets and loudspeaker systems up to 7.1 channel can be connected. The sound processor also allows simultaneous recording and playback.• External sound processor
• Computer connection: USB 2.0 port
• Integrated Dolby decoder
• Supports 2, 4, 6 and 8 loudspeakers
• Modes: 2.0, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1
• Simultaneous recording and playback
• Inputs: line-in, S/PDIF, microphone
• Outputs: headphones, S/PDIF, front, surround, centre, bass, rear
• Function keys: mute, volume
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STARTECH.COM ST ICUSBAUDIO7D - Sound card, external, SPDIF, 7.1, USB type B.
59.46 EUR
"Turn your laptop or desktop computer into a home-cinema-ready 7.1-channel sound system.- All 7.1 audio outputs via 3.5 mm mini-sockets.
- Optical S/PDIF inputs (looping) and outputs
- Two Microphone Inputs
- Built-In Volume Controls
- Full-duplex recording and playback.
This versatile external USB sound card/audio adapter is the high-quality solution for upgrading your desktop or laptop sound.
The USB sound card provides a robust USB audio experience and simply plugs into a free USB 2.0 port on the host computer to provide impressive external audio capability. It can also be moved from one system to another quickly and conveniently without opening the computer case.
The external sound card supports analogue and digital audio length from 2 to 7.1 channel audio applications and thus provides a cost-effective upgrade option from the built-in on-board sound that makes your desktop/laptop ready for home cinema.
The external USB sound card offers easy-to-use volume control and two external microphone inputs - a convenient solution for any audio application with high demands for multi-input sound quality and support for 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates for both recording and playback.
The external USB sound card is an ideal solution for home theater, games or multimedia presentations is easy to install and provides plug and play support on Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Note: The audio adapter's SPDIF optical pass-through connector supports dual-channel audio. 5.1 or 7.1 audio is not supported."
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RPI HB DAC+ RCA - HiFiBerry DAC+ RCA, Raspberry Pi shield
43.44 EUR
"HiFiBerry DAC+ standard RCAThe HiFiBerry DAC+ standard RCA is a high-resolution digital-to-analog converter for the Raspberry Pi. The analog audio signal is output via Cinch connectors (RCA), the entire circuit is optimized for the highest sound quality. It is compatible with all common Raspberry Pi and is simply plugged into the GPIO header of the Raspberry Pi.
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- specialized, high-quality Burr-Brown DAC with maximum 192kHz/24bit, external Ultra-Low-Jitter-Clock for best sound quality.
- Hardware volume control, the volume can be adjusted using ""alsamixer"" or other ALSA mixer applications.
- is plugged directly onto the Raspberry Pi, no extra cables or soldering required
- meets the Raspberry Pi hardware-attached-on-top (HAT) specification.
- compatible with all popular Raspberry Pi models
- Power supply directly through the Raspberry Pi, no additional power supply required.
- Optimized, low-noise voltage regulator for optimum sound quality
- all parts required for assembly (4x M2.5 x 12 mm spacers).
Delivery without Raspberry Pi"
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STARTECH.COM ST ICUSBAUDIO - USB to Stereo Audio Adapter Converter
31.5 EUR
Turn a USB port into a Stereo Sound Card-3.5mm mini-jack connectors for headphone and MIC
-Compact, palm sized form factor
-Headphone and microphone support on PlayStation 3
-Compliant with USB audio device class specification 1.0
-Plug-and-Play compliant
This USB to Stereo Audio Adapter lets you add a headset and microphone to your computer without the need to unplug other devices.
Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB audio device specification 1.0, this USB to audio adapter couldn't be any simpler to install.
It's compatible with most Windows and Mac operating systems, and easily integrates into virtually any computer environment, providing superb sound quality and convenience.
Note: The ICUSBAUDIO supports mono, and not stereo microphone input.
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LOGILINK UA0053 - USB 2.0 audio adapter, 5.1
16.97 EUR
The LogiLink USB sound card provides a simple way to connect loudspeakers, a microphone, headset or IP phone to your PC. It is connected to the USB port on your computer as needed, and supports plug and play. Using integrated 3D sound effects, the adapter simulates Surround Sound. The status of the connected devices can be monitored by means of LED indicator lights.• Audio adapter for the USB port
• Connection: USB 2.0 type A plug
• Microphone connection: 3.5-mm socket
• Loudspeaker connection: 3.5-mm socket
• LED status indicator, power supply via USB
• Simulated 5.1 Surround Sound effects
• Virtual speaker shifter
• Plug and play
STARTECH.COM ST ICUSBAUDIO2D - Sound card, external, SPDIF, USB type A.
52.84 EUR
"Add a SPDIF digital audio output and standard 3.5 mm audio/microphone ports to your system via USB- 96 kHz/24-bit Hi-Fi USB audio
- Digital S/PDIF output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and support for DTS pass-through
- 5.1 surround sound is supported (Windows® only)
- 3.5 mm headphone/microphone connectors
- 4-pin TRRS headset with microphone is supported
With the external USB sound card ICUSBAUDIO2D, you can add a digital S/PDIF audio output and a standard 3.5 mm audio/microphone connector to your system via USB, so you can virtually bypass or replace an internal sound card without opening the computer case.
For home theater quality sound, the USB DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) provides 96 kHz/24-bit sample rate for both playback and recording and a 3.5 mm S/PDIF port with support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (AC3) and DTS pass-through (Note: 5.1 surround sound is supported only on Windows®).
This versatile USB audio adapter has a built-in 4-pin 3.5 mm TRRS connector for headphones or a headset/microphone combination. Is also a handy external volume control for quick settings, a hardware EQ switch for bass or treble amplification and an LED status bar for displaying the current sample rate."
LOGILINK UA0078 - USB 2.0 audio adapter, 7.1
18.17 EUR
The LogiLink USB sound card provides a simple way to connect loudspeakers, a microphone, headset or IP phone to your PC. It is connected to the USB port on your computer as needed, and supports plug and play. Using integrated 7.1 3D sound effects, the adapter simulates Surround Sound. The status of the connected devices can be monitored by means of LED indicator lights.• Audio adapter for the USB port
• Connection: USB 2.0 type A plug
• Microphone output: 3.5-mm socket
• Loudspeaker input: 3.5-mm socket
• LED status indicator, power supply via USB
• Simulated 7.1 Surround Sound effects
• Virtual speaker shifter
• Plug and play