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Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D)

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We found 25 Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D). Here are the top ones.

StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D)
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    Features:
  • 7.1 USB SOUND CARD: This External Sound Card adds up to 7.1 channels of audio through a single USB port to your computer; This sound card supports 7.1, 5.1 and 2 channel output using 3.5mm jacks, a headphone port, line-in and stereo microphone inputs
  • UPGRADE YOUR PC SOUND: With support for analog and digital audio output for stereo to 7.1 channel audio applications, the bus-powered audio to USB adapter upgrades the existing integrated audio on a desktop or laptop computer; 1m USB Cable Included
  • QUALITY AUDIO: Supports 44.1KHz and 48KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording; SPDIF Digital output only supports 48KHz audio playback; SPDIF optical input passthrough supports up to two-channel audio at 48KHz
  • EASY INSTALLATION: The digital audio adapter is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows 7/8.1/10; The external sound card features easy-to-use volume controls and mute buttons; The audio outputs are selectable via the included software
Specs:
ColorSilver
Height2.4 Inches
Length3.9 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateMarch 2020
Size1"x2.4"
Weight0.1984160358 Pounds
Width1 Inches

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Found 25 comments on StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D):

u/Doriath · 3 pointsr/simracing

I built a simpit that has two USB sound cards in it running seven channels: chassis, pedals, seat bottom, and seat back. USB sound cards are not recommended, but I wanted my simpit to be somewhat separated from my computer, and it's working for me.

It took some fiddling/tuning to get it right, but it really makes a huge difference in the immersion. I especially love being able to feel the gears shifting, and being able to tell from that how smoothly the gears changed. Without it turned on the car just feels dead now.

I do wish I had used larger transducers for the chassis corners, as they are on the underside of 5/8" MDF base. Seat and pedals are great. I used the following:

u/_TheEndGame · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Maybe your headphones and speakers are hard to drive?

You can always buy an external DAC. I have one very similar to this http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Adapter-External-Digital-ICUSBAUDIO7D/dp/B002LM0U2S/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1453049995&sr=8-11&keywords=usb+sound+card

u/rageling · 3 pointsr/audioengineering

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Adapter-External-Digital-ICUSBAUDIO7D/dp/B002LM0U2S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Cheapest soundcard with spdif input I've seen. Because it's digital, the cheap price shouldn't have that big of an impact on quality, hopefully.

u/Ham_Roast · 2 pointsr/24hoursupport

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002LM0U2S/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1498745874&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+sound+card+dual+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=41vusjGecFL&ref=plSrch

Here's the one I use, I got it for around 20 though, and it only has 2 inputs. Alternatively, you could buy two of these,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498746083&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usb+sound+card&dpPl=1&dpID=51FLiQuh7EL&ref=plSrch

and use them in conjunction with your computer's microphone Jack, provided you have enough usb ports.

My recommendation is to shop around, your problem should be easily solved with under 20 bucks. Good luck :)

u/pcmrhere · 2 pointsr/DIY

Maybe something like this would do the trick with a digital optical cable.

u/KEVLAR60442 · 2 pointsr/simracing

With a 2080ti you can use the virtualink USB-C port with an adapter for VR, or as an extra USB hub. You can also use a USB Sound Card to free up PCI-E slots

I'd also recommend saving a USB port for a small wireless touchpad/keyboard combo like the Logitech K400, as it's much more convenient than maneuvering a full keyboard and mouse around your wheel. Furthermore, make sure the motherboard you pick has several USB controllers as opposed to one controller for every USB port. It's not hard to overwork your USB controllers with sim racing peripherals, especially with VR.

u/super_not_clever · 1 pointr/audio

Basically, you'll need a box to convert your S/PDIF output to analog for your Logitech to take in.

Something like this should do the trick. NOTE: I haven't used this product, and can't make any guarantee it'll solve your problem, but it claims to do the job you're looking for it to do.

Then, you'll take some dual RCA to 1/8" cables, plug them into the correct outputs on said box, and into the correct inputs on your subwoofer.

You'll also need an S/PDIF cable to go between your xbox/laptop and the above box.

Another option may be this. It'd act as an external sound card for your laptop as you suggested. It also has an S/PDIF input, which your XBox could theoretically plug into... I'm just trying to find the manual to confirm that this input could be passed to the outputs lag free...

Edit: from the manual, "The signal only passes through to the S/PDIF OUT.

The S/PDIF optical pass-through port on the Audio Adapter supports two-channel audio, but does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio." So looks like no, the StarTech link I shared won't work.

u/LoneKrafayis · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Cool!

If you have not ordered the Creative above, this Startech external sound card appears to be the cheapest option. It looks like an old design, but $

StarTech 7.1 USB Sound Card

u/ttrush · 1 pointr/audiophile

Does anyone know a decent external DAC I can use for my PC for 50$ or less? I'm getting a lot of feedback in my headphones and I think this will solve my problem.

Edit: Is this one good? http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Adapter-External-Digital-ICUSBAUDIO7D/dp/B002LM0U2S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1451852818&sr=8-6&keywords=external+sound+card

u/sequentious · 1 pointr/audio

Why not a USB sound card with SPDIF input, like this one -- Granted, that one doesn't list Mac OS support, but some of the reviews mention that it works on a mac. There are other devices that explicitly list Mac support.

edit: Or better yet, since you have an 3.5mm aux in (and the issue is simply toslink support): toslink to RCA stereo + RCA to 3.5mm stereo. No drivers, etc.

u/Psypher · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I'm trying to replace an audio mixer and add some features in the process. The mixer is an AMERICAN DJ MIXER Model Q-2422, for reference. pics

The inputs to the mixer are phones/ipod via 1/8" jack (currently via RCA adapter cable into the mixer) and also I want to connect the Digital output (SPDIF) from a TV, and bluetooth audio.

The mixer then outputs via XLR to my KRK powered subwoofer which then passes the signal via XLR to 2 KRK powered studio monitors. These are old speakers, but I can dig up the specs if that's relevant.

Anyway, I see the HiFiBerry DAC+ Pro XLR would give me the necessary XLR output, but I'm not sure how to get the digital input and 1/8" input. Can I input those via the USB2.0 ports on the pi3b+ with some adapter?


Would a USB sound card like this work? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LM0U2S/
It gets me SPDIF in and 1/8" Line In.
But I would need to pass that through the p3b+ and out the XLR HAT, and I'm not that great at linux.

u/i_pk_pjers_i · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hello everyone,

I want to listen to my consoles and my PC at the same time. Should be easy, right?
Wrong. Dead wrong.
I bought a 3.5mm male to male cable so I could use my monitor's headphone out port to my motherboards line-in port. However, when I did this, I noticed some white noise (or almost like an EMI type noise). So, I bought a USB 7.1 sound card (http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Adapter-External-Digital-ICUSBAUDIO7D/dp/B002LM0U2S) that had a line-in port. It had even more white noise. So, then I bought a double-shielded 3.5mm male to male cable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBJ77ZA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Guess what?
Still white noise.

Here's an example of the noise: https://vid.me/NZyu

I'm at my wit's end here. I really need help. I will be paying money to whoever gets this fixed for me in the cheapest way possible.

u/mere_iguana · 1 pointr/computers

(seriously though) is this what you mean? https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Adapter-External-Sound-Digital/dp/B002LM0U2S

are you just trying to run more speakers, or did your laptops sound card go out? cause if it's that, most of the time it's just a driver issue, it's rare that the sound card dies on a laptop because it's integrated with the mobo. I've only seen sound card failures on older HPs and Compaqs, ans usually that was related to the notorious GPU BGA failures on those, overheating the integrated sound card/modem module. the later revisions where they addressed the GPU creep I never saw sound card issues.

If you're looking for higher quality sound than your laptop currently produces, Don't even bother with these cheap external cards, get an actual DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) and run that toa high quality stereo system.

If you want to run to a nice stereo (instead of computer speakers) but don't really need the DAC, then the external card will work for that. Use the digital output (orange RCA jack) to get true 5.1, 7.1, whatever without having to use all those different colored phone jacks. That's a pretty big jump in sound quality from the headphone jacks and may satisfy your audiophilia.

u/mr___ · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I used 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio - External USB Laptop Sound Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LM0U2S

And the —audiodevice option to mpg123, there’s not much else to it

I think “aplay -l” will list all sound devices

u/OyVeyzMeir · 1 pointr/LaserDisc

The Intensity is decent quality and will do what you want. To get digital in, you can use a cheapo USB sound card to capture from like this one (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Adapter-External-Digital-ICUSBAUDIO7D/dp/B002LM0U2S). You just have to make sure to keep the video and audio in sync!

As for capturing Dolby Digital; I don't know of a solution. SPDIF stereo/matrix Dolby Surround is as good as it gets I believe. Now, I haven't tried this but you theoretically SHOULD be able to capture DTS LDs in full 6 channel because the audio is stored on the regular PCM tracks as PCM and output as S/PDIF data. So long as you figure out how to store it bit-perfect (meaning no sample rate conversion, etc), spitting it back out into a receiver should give you 6 channel DTS.

u/MrChombo · 1 pointr/AlienwareAlpha

You'll need something that has the 3 required 3.5 jacks for 5.1 audio. The alpha doesn't have those built in, so you'll have to get a USB adapter. Like this.


u/livemau5 · 1 pointr/Beatmatch

That only has one stereo output (the second jack is mic in). You need 2 stereo outs in order to mix; the first for your speakers, and the second for your headphones. Something similar to this.

Or just save yourself the hassle of messing with an audio interface that may or may not work and get the Pro with the built in sound card.

u/RatherNott · 1 pointr/linux_gaming

I'm afraid not. The last time I tried a 5.1 setup was about a decade ago, before I used Linux. Even back then on Windows, I don't think I ever managed to get 5.1 to work properly (though it all was used equipment, which may have had something to do with it).

A quick search on Amazon brings up devices like this, but I have no experience with it, and it seems to come with a driver CD of some sort, which isn't a good sign.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. :(

u/Vwifty · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Just to be sure, sorry I really suck at this stuff

  1. Connect Xbox 360 to the DAC
  2. Plug DAC into Laptop
  3. Plug headset into DAC

    Am I getting this correct? There isn't an audio jack on my Xbox that I can find, unless it's a different cable?

    EDIT: Also, would this be the right one since I use GBP?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Audio-Adapter-External-Digital/dp/B002LM0U2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462733201&sr=8-1&keywords=7.1+USB+Audio+Adapter+External+Sound+Card+with+SPDIF+Digital+Audio

u/zakabog · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

In that case, if you want audio in from your switch you would need to get an external sound card with line in/microphone in/headphones out. You might need a splitter (if you don't already have one) to convert your headset cable to use mic in and headphone out, and then the line in would connect to your switch.

u/Irish_Moss · 0 pointsr/Headsets

$33 and I’ve used it with my headset and modmic.

StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LM0U2S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share