Startech.com USB 2.0 96k/24bit DAC Sound Adapter with built-in Microphone

Add a 3.5mm audio connection with SPDIF digital output and an external microphone to your system through USB. The ICUSBAUDIOMH External USB Card lets you add an S/PDIF digital audio output or a standard 3.5mm analog audio connection to your system through USB. By converting a single USB port into an external sound card with microphone connectivity, you can conveniently bypass or replace an internal sound card without having to open your computer case.

The USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) provides a built-in microphone, allowing you to add audio recording capability to your system without the need for additional hardware. This integrated microphone can also be placed further away from your computer's speakers, reducing or eliminating feedback that is often problematic with laptops that utilize an on-board microphone.

For home-theater quality sound, the external sound card offers 96KHz / 24-bit sampling rates for both playback and recording, and a 3.5mm S/PDIF port with support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (AC3) and DTS pass-through (Note: 5.1 surround sound is supported in Windows only). By implementing 3.5mm stereo microphone connection the USB audio adapter equips you with the ability to attach an external stereo microphone as needed.

For added versatility this USB-powered sound adapter features a 15in attached USB cable, volume control, mute, and microphone mute buttons for quick adjustments, a 3.5mm stereo microphone input, and a convenient LED status bar to display the current sampling rate.

Specifications

General
   Device Type:  Sound card
   Form Factor:  External
   Interface Type:  Hi-Speed USB
   Width:  0.8 in
   Depth:  2 in
   Height:  0.7 in
   Weight:  0.8 oz
   Enclosure Color:  Black

Audio Output
   Sound Output Mode:  Stereo
   DAC Resolution:  24-bit
   Sample Rate:  96 kHz (max)
   Features:  Built-in microphone

Expansion / Connectivity
   Interfaces:  1 x headphones / speakers - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - mini TOSLINK

Miscellaneous
   Compliant Standards:  FCC, RoHS

Software / System Requirements
   Software:  Drivers & Utilities
   OS Required:  Apple MacOS X 10.x or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)

Manufacturer Warranty
   Service & Support:  2 years warranty
   Service & Support Details:  Limited warranty - 2 years ¦ Technical support - lifetime

Environmental Parameters
   Min Operating Temperature:  32 °F
   Max Operating Temperature:  140 °F
   Humidity Range Operating:  10 - 90% (non-condensing)