Sound cards
The Best
• 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
Top Pick
- Maximise your laptop video compatibility with a 4-in-1 adapter: USB-C to VGA, DVI, HDMI or mini DisplayPort
- Supports resource-demanding applications with UHD resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz
- Space grey adapter matches your Space Grey MacBook or MacBook Pro
- Maximum portability with a built-in magnetic cable manager
Excellent
Get your gaming going with the latest Sound Blaster AE-7 and experience uncompromised sound quality alongside the already legendary sound processing of Sound Blaster. You will be amazed by its game-changing features.
- DAC: hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9018 with incredibly clean 127-dB DNR audio stream
- THD + N: up to -120 dB/0.0001%
- Playback capability: clear, pristine audio at 32 bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback
- Headphone amp: ultra-low 1-ohm headphone output impedance, supports 16 ohms to studio-grade headphones of up to 600 ohms, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
- Surround sound and encoding: 5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surround for headphones, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding and Sound Blaster Surround Virtualisation
- Convenience: Audio Control Module - perfect for quick access to volume control knob, 6.3-mm and 3.5-mm mic and headphones I/O connectors.
Recommended
By combining the best hardware with 129-dB DNR and 32-bit/384 kHz playback from the high-resolution ESS SABRE Reference 9038 DAC, our own Xamp headphone amplifier and our highly acclaimed Sound Blaster audio processing technology, which has been refined and perfected over the past three decades, the AE-9 can be described in one word - flawless.
But it's not just about technical specifications. We have thought through all aspects of the product, including the introduction of a brand new feature - CleanLine technology, which has been designed from the ground up to eliminate voltage rail issues and isolate noise along the microphone path for crystal clear voice communications.
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and a frequency range between 15 Hz and 25 kHz for the best
sound quality from your PC.
Thanks to the two stereo outputs, two devices can be connected at the same time.
werden. The volume is adjusted directly on the sound card while the 10-cm
USB 2.0 cable ensures maximum compatibility.
Features
- Maximum compatibility thanks to 10-cm USB 2.0 cable
- Volume control on the sound card
- Two stereo audio outputs for connecting two devices at the same time
- Microphone input
- SNR 80 dB, frequency range 15 Hz - 25 kHz
- Sound chipset: Generalplus GPD8104
- Driverless compatibility with Windows, Mac OS and Linux
Included in delivery
- TERRATEC AUREON 5.1 USB sound card
- Quick-start guide
- Service card
Alternative
Technical data
• Connectors:
1 × USB 2.0 type A plug >
1 x 3.5-mm microphone jack
1 x 3.5-mm speaker jack
• Chipset: CMedia CM119
• Function keys: volume up, volume down, mute
• USB audio device specification 1.0
• USB HID class 1.1
• Supports Virtual 7.1 channel sound, Xear 3D
• USB Bus power
System requirements
• Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS 10.8.5, Linux Kernel 3.7
• PC or notebook with a free USB port
Package contents
• USB sound adapter
• Xear 3D software CD (for Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
• User manual
Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus - now with Dolby Digital Live and DTS encoding for additional surround sound and output options!
Show yourself on Battlestations as the proud owner of this gaming equipment! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence of aesthetics and performance. It includes a high-resolution SABRE32-PCI-e gaming sound card of the highest quality and a DAC with adjustable RGB LEDs on the enclosure with additional RGB LED strip. It also includes our award-winning Xamp discrete headphone amplifier with dual amplifier technology, as well as the full range of our industry-leading sound processing technology including surround virtualisation.
Specially developed discreet Xamp headphone dual amplifier
Maximise the potential of your valued headset! High-performance headsets require audiophile headphone amplifiers to achieve outstanding audio performance, and that's where the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus comes in. The high-resolution sound card is equipped with the Xamp, our specially developed discrete headphone dual amplifier.
The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is the perfect addition to your gaming rig or workstation! It features 5.1 surround sound, high-quality audio with 120 dB SNR, and high-resolution 24-bit 192 kHz playback.
You can also choose to further enhance the audio performance of your PC with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro, an optional expansion card with upgrades such as DSD256 playback support, added side channels for full 7.1 discrete surround, as well as the addition of an optical-out port.
- 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.
- Connection 1: USB-C (plug)
- Connection 2: 3.5 mm jack, 4-pin (socket)
- Integrated DAC audio output with high quality
- Supports inline control
- Plug-and-play - no driver installation required
- compatible with almost all devices with USB-C connection
- Compact and lightweight
- aluminum housing
- nylon braided cable
- Cable length: 13 cm
- Color: black
This handy adapter allows you to connect devices that use a standard 3.5 mm audio plug (such as headphones or speakers) to your USB-C port. It supports music playback and phone calls for almost all USB-C devices. High-quality audio signals provide you with exceptionally clear sound and voice quality for an optimal listening experience.
For our first adventure into the world of gaming sound on consoles, we have implemented our latest GameVoice Mix feature for balancing the volume of gaming audio and voice chat for the first time, as well as an adjustable EQ preset with a custom step amplifier and easy access to audio settings without leaving your game.
If you have only experienced standard sound on your consoles, try the G3. Its performance speaks for itself.
-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.
The latest addition to our powerful Z-series Sound Blaster sound cards, the Sound Blaster Z SE, is a special edition of the series and comes with updated features so you can enjoy sound effortlessly. Not only has the high-quality audio specification which made its predecessor a long-standing bestseller remained the same, it has also been enhanced even further with acoustic gaming profiles and microphone EQ presets - all aimed at improving the gaming and entertainment experience for you.
For games:
Our gaming profiles, optimised for the hottest games like PUBG and Fortnite, let you get started right away. However, you can still adjust the EQ settings to make the profile your own.
For voice chat:
Choose from our list of pre-tuned microphone EQs that optimise the built-in microphone of your favourite headset to make your communication sound more natural and clear.
-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.
Specification
• Connectors:
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A male >
1 x 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female microphone
1 x 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female (analogue) / S/PDIF (digital) speaker
• Chipset: C-Media CM6533
• Functional keys: Volume-UP, Volume-Down, Mute
• USB audio device specification 1.0
• Up to 24 Bit / 96 kHz sampling rate for playback and 16 Bit / 48 kHz for recording
• Supports virtual 7.1 channel Sound
• USB bus powered
• Plug & Play
System requirements
• Windows 7/7-64/8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64, ex Chrome OS 61.0., ex Mac OS 10.9
• PC or laptop with a free USB Type-A port
Package content
• USB sound adapter
Package
• Retail Box
Features:
- External USB stereo sound card
- Plug and play
- Compact and lightweight
- Connection: USB Type-A
- 1x 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
- 1x 3.5-mm mono microphone jack
- Cable length: 15 cm
- Colour: white
• 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
Also, it offers not just one, but three different surround sound delivery options. Feel free to discover the unique characteristics of each surround option and try them out on different types of media content. Relive that favourite piece of yours in a whole new light.
For Windows users, the Sound Blaster X4 also features Dolby Digital Live for convenient encoding of any audio sources to multi-channel surround sound in real-time. Data transmission with only a single optical cable solution for decoding in a home theatre system.
- Input: USB 2.0, mono microphone input
- Output: stereo headphone output
- PC connection: USB type A-M, fixed cable, 15 cm cable
- Design: miniature, metal enclosure
The AXAGON ADA-12 external USB sound card quickly and easily adds the missing headphone output or microphone input to your computer. It can also be a good replacement for a defective original sound card in the notebook.
The sound card is suitable for both computers and notebooks and allows connection of headphones, or active speakers and microphone. The metal enclosure of the adapter is made of aluminium and provides perfect mechanical protection. The fixed cable provides sufficient flexibility.
The sound card, together with the headset, is an ideal accessory for online communication programmes such as Skype, Zoom, MS Teams etc. The card is easy to install, just insert the sound card into the USB port of the computer and the rest is done automatically.
The best gameplay involves intuitive controls that support split-second decisions made while in the game. As the first in its series of premium gaming audio solutions for experienced gamers, Sound Blaster GC7 hands you the winning formula to conquer any game - access to a plethora of programmable controls built directly on the device for quick switching when gaming.
With GameVoice Mix, you can tweak your audio and microphone settings and switch quickly between different sound modes - all at the press of a button.
- 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.
- Connection 1: USB-C (male)
- Connection 2: 3.5 mm jack (4-pin, TRRS) (female)
- Complies with USB audio device class specification 2.0
- Headphone driver: 16-300 Ohms
- With equaliser modes
- In-line control with support for both CTIA and OMTP standards
- DAC: 384 kHz/32 bit and DSD128 for HiFi Level 115 dB SNR
- USB power supply, no external power supply required
- Supports most 3.5-mm 4-pin headphones
- Supports most mobile phones and notebooks with USB-C interfaces such as iPhone 15/Pro Max/15 Pro/15 Plus/15, Samsung Galaxy S23/S23 Ultra/S23+/ S22/S22 Ultra/S22+/S21/S21 Ultra/S21+/Note20/Note20 Ultra/S20 Ultra/S20/ Note10+/S10/S10e/S10+/S9/S8, G
- Shielded
- Plastic housing
- Colour: black
- Gold-plated
- Packaging: blister pack for each battery
Simply connect the UA0424 to the USB-C port of your smartphone or tablet and the jack plug of your headphone to the adapter. You can use it without any problems and enjoy improved sound through DAC and PCM/DSD decoding which makes your music simply sound even better. The integral equaliser means you can adjust the sound to suit your wishes.
The Sound Blaster G8 is the first DAC with two USB-C inputs and mixing. Stream audio from two USB devices simultaneously for seamless connectivity and stunning sound fidelity.
LINKED DEVICES
Your all-in-one hub to control your devices: Connect your games console, mobile device, PC and more via USB-C, then mix seamlessly and stream your audio to streaming software and platforms. And with HDMI ARC, the Sound Blaster G8 fits right into your console setup.
HIGH-RESOLUTION
Sound <39>Blaster G8 can play native high-resolution files at up to 32 Bit/384 kHz and gives you incomparable sound fidelity. Hear every nuance, feel every beat. Your music and games have never sounded better.
Compact stereo sound
The 3.5 mm stereo jack output offers a maximum sampling rate of 16 bit / 48 kHz, so your favorite music can be played in DVD audio quality.
Microphone connector
At the 3.5 mm jack microphone input of this adapter, for example, a PC microphone can be connected and therefore high-quality audio recordings with a maximum sampling rate of 16 bit / 48 kHz can be created. This makes the adapter ideal for video chats, streaming and gaming.
Plug & Play
Due to USB Plug & Play, the adapter is immediately ready for use and no driver installation is necessary. The adapter works with all common operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS and Linux.
Technical details
- Connectors:
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A male
1 x speaker 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female
1 x microphone 3.5 mm 3 pin mono jack female - Up to 16 Bit / 48 kHz sampling rate for recording and playback
- Plug & Play
- Housing material: ABS plastic
- Colour: black
- Dimensions (LxWxH): ca. 38.0 x 23.0 x 11.8 mm
System requirements
- Chrome OS 116.0 or above
- Linux Kernel 5.11 or above
- Mac OS 13.1 or above
- Windows 10/10-64/11
- PC or laptop with a free USB Type-A port
Package content
- Audio adapter
- User manual
Package
- Retail Box
Compact stereo sound
The 3.5 mm stereo jack output offers a maximum sampling rate of 16 bit / 48 kHz, so your favorite music can be played in DVD audio quality.
Microphone connector
At the 3.5 mm jack microphone input of this adapter, for example, a PC microphone can be connected and therefore high-quality audio recordings with a maximum sampling rate of 16 bit / 48 kHz can be created. This makes the adapter ideal for video chats, streaming and gaming.
Plug & Play
Due to USB Plug & Play, the adapter is immediately ready for use and no driver installation is necessary. The adapter works with all common operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Linux and Android.
Technical details
- Connectors:
1 x USB 2.0 USB Type-Câ„¢ male
1 x speaker 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female
1 x microphone 3.5 mm 3 pin mono jack female - Up to 16 Bit / 48 kHz sampling rate for recording and playback
- Plug & Play
- Housing material: ABS plastic
- Colour: black
- Dimensions (LxWxH): ca. 38.0 x 23.0 x 11.8 mm
System requirements
- Android 11.0 or above
- Chrome OS 116.0 or above
- Linux Kernel 5.11 or above
- Mac OS 13.1 or above
- Windows 10/10-64/11
- PC or laptop with a free USB Type-Câ„¢ port
Package content
- Audio adapter
- User manual
Package
- Retail Box
Note
Depending on the system setup and existing system configuration, the system may not support all of the buttons functions.
Specifications
- Connections:
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A connector
- 1 x 3.5-mm 3-pin jack socket (TRS)
- 1 x 3.5-mm 4-pin jack socket (TRRS)
- Sampling rate: 16 bit/48 kHz for playback and recording
- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): approx. 100 dB
- Harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N): 1%
- Headphone amplifier: class G up to 28 mW @ 32 ohm
- Multi-function buttons: mute microphone/video camera on or off, answer/hang up/hold call, increase and decrease volume
- LED indicators: red/blue/green
- USB audio device specification 1.0
- USB HID class 1.1
- USB Bus power
- Plug and play
- Cable length: approx. 40 cm
- Dimensions (LxWxH): approx. 50 x 21 x 14 mm
System requirements
- Mac OS 10.15.7 or higher
- Windows 8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64
- PC or notebook with one free USB Type-A por
Contents
- USB adapter
- User manual
Packaging
- Retail box
Compact High-Res Sound
The stereo 3.5 mm jack output offers a maximum sampling rate of 24 Bit / 96 kHz, so you can listen to your favorite music in High-Res Audio quality.
Microphone connector
At the 3.5 mm jack microphone input of this adapter, for example, a PC microphone can be connected and therefore high-quality audio recordings with a maximum sampling rate of 24 bit / 48 kHz can be created. This makes the adapter ideal for video chats, streaming and gaming.
Plug & Play
Due to USB Plug & Play, the adapter is immediately ready for use and no driver installation is necessary. The adapter works with all common operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Linux andndroi Android.
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Technical details
- Connectors:
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A male >
1 x speaker 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female
1 x microphone 3.5 mm 3 pin mono jack female - Up to 24 Bit / 96 kHz sampling rate for playback and 24 Bit / 48 kHz for recording
- USB audio device specification 1.0
- USB HID class 1.1
- USB bus powered
- LED indicator for activity
- Plug & Play
- Dimensions (LxWxH): ca. 27 x 24 x 12 mm
System requirements
- Android 10.0 or above
- Chrome OS 90.0 or above
- Linux Kernel 5.8 or above
- Mac OS 11.2.3 or above
- Windows 10/10-64/11
- Windows Server 2019
- PC or laptop with a free USB Type-A port
Package content
- USB sound adapter
- User manual
Package
- Retail Box
• compatible with all popular Raspberry Pi models (Raspberry Pi 5B excluded)
• integrates WM8960 low-power stereo CODEC, communicates via I2S interface
• integrates two high-quality MEMS silicon microphones, supports the recording of left and right dual channels
• onBoard standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, music playback via external headphones
• integrated two-channel speaker interface that drives the speakers directly
• supports sound effects such as stereo, 3D environment, etc.
Specifications
• CODEC: WM8960
• power supply: 5 V
• logic voltage: 3.3 V
• Control interface: I2C
• Audio interface: I2S
• DAC signal-to-noise ratio: 98 dB
• ADC signal-to-noise ratio: 94 dB
• Headphone driver: 40 mW (16 Ohm @ 3.3 V)
• Speaker driver: 1 W per channel (8 Ohm BTL)
Scope of delivery
1x WM8960 Audio Hut
1x 8 Ohm 5W speaker
1x RPi screw package
Documentation and downloads can be found here:
Download
PCI Express 3.0
The card also enables computers such as NVRs, Edge AI boxes, industrial PCs and robots to run video-intensive Edge AI applications such as video analytics, traffic management and access control.
Hailo-8â„¢ AI inference processor
The card can deliver up to 26 TOPS (Tera-Operations Per Second), making it suitable for demanding computer vision applications.
Technical details
- Connector:
1 x PCI Express x4, V3.0 - Hailo-8â„¢ AI processor x1
- 26 TOPS AI performance
- Hailo-8â„¢ Software Suite:
Dataflow Compiler (Model conversion and compilation)
HailoRT (Runtime environment and driver)
Model Zoo (Pre-trained models)
TAPPAS (Deployment framework, examples and multi-network pipelines) - Supports TensorFLow, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, Keras, Pytorch
- Low power consumption
- Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ 50 °C
System requirements
- Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04)
- Windows 11 (only driver and API)
Package content
- PCI Express card
- Low profile bracket
- User manual
Package
- Retail Box
PCI Express 3.0
The card also enables computers such as NVRs, Edge AI boxes, industrial PCs and robots to run video-intensive Edge AI applications such as video analytics, traffic management and access control.
Hailo-8â„¢ AI inference processor x2
The card can deliver up to 52 TOPS (Tera-Operations Per Second), making it suitable for demanding computer vision applications.
Technical details
- Connector:
1 x PCI Express x8, V3.0 - Hailo-8â„¢ AI processor x2
- 52 TOPS AI performance
- Hailo-8â„¢ Software Suite:
Dataflow Compiler (Model conversion and compilation)
HailoRT (Runtime environment and driver)
Model Zoo (Pre-trained models)
TAPPAS (Deployment framework, examples and multi-network pipelines) - Supports TensorFLow, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, Keras, Pytorch
- Low power consumption
- Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ 50 °C
System requirements
- Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04)
- Windows 11 (only driver and API)
Package content
- PCI Express card
- Low profile bracket
- User manual
Package
- Retail Box
In-ear headphones with microphone and volume control in stereo sound quality, a matching audio splitter that allows two people to listen to music at the same time, and a holder for the smartphone so that it can be comfortably placed on the table on the train, for example.
Water-repellent and shock-proof
The material of the bag is water-repellent and protects the contents from light impacts thanks to the hard shell.
Small helpers
For the drink, the set includes a bottle opener and two silicone corkis.
Specification
- Dimensions (LxWxH): ca. 14.5 x 10 x 3.5 cm
- Weight: ca. 218 g
- Content:
- Bag
Water-repellent surface
- Headphone
Connector: 1 x 3.5 mm 4 pin stereo jack male 90° angled (CTIA standard)
Cable remote control: loud / quiet
Multifunction button: mute / play / pause / forward
Cable length: ca. 1.2 m
- Audio splitter cable
connectors:
1 x 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack male
2 x 3.5 mm 3 pin stereo jack female
Cable length: ca. 25 cm (incl. connector)
- Holder
Dimensions (LxWxH):
holder: ca. 9.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 cm
Weight: ca. 122 g
System requirements
- A free 3.5 mm stereo jack female port (audio)
Package content
- Protective bag
- Headphone
- Audio splitter cable
- Smartphone stand
- Bottle opener
- Corki
Package
- Poly bag
Its impressive compatibility with almost all USB-C devices allows music to be played with excellent sound quality. Anytime, anywhere. Whether on the go, in the office or at home, the adapter ensures that nothing will get in the way of you enjoying your music.
