StarTech.com USB 2.0 to Audio Adapter (ICUSBAUDIO)
White
Main Features
Package Contents
General Information
Product Type | Audio Adapter |
Brand Name | StarTech.com |
Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
Product Name | USB 2.0 to External Stereo Audio Adapter |
Manufacturer Part Number | ICUSBAUDIO |
Manufacturer Website Address | www.startech.com |
Technical Information
Connector on First End | 1 x Type A Male USB 2.0 USB |
Connector on Second End | 1 x Mini-phone Female Audio Out |
Physical Characteristics
Height | 15 mm |
Width | 40 mm |
Depth | 80 mm |
Color | White |
Weight (Approximate) | 53.58 g |
Miscellaneous
Package Contents |
Warranty
Standard Warranty | Lifetime |
May 8, 2011
big_gun says:
Pros: Good sounding audio, plug and play.Cons: They could label the headphone and microphone jacks better, so you can see which one they are. Easy to get them confused.Good sound card for the money.
April 29, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: Super simple to use. Plugged it right in with Windows 7 64bit and worked right away. The small usb extension cord lets it work next to other devices. ...Cons:…
April 26, 2011
Dr. Venture says:
Pros: Title says it all. Plug and play. Need i say more? ...Cons: Bulky, but it works like a charm so i can deal. The adapter extension that it came with i…
April 10, 2011
Gaga says:
I bought this to replace the mic and earphone got damaged. Plug and play. Good value for the price.
April 8, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: it works ...Cons: none
April 7, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: it worksCons: noneit works none
April 5, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: Works well for a simple add on sound device. On Win7 Pro it recognized it automatically, didn't need the driver disc. ...Cons: It is a bit large and does…
April 5, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: Works well for a simple add on sound device. On Win7 Pro it recognized it automatically, didn't need the driver disc.Cons: It is a bit large and does block the second USB port on the front of my PC. The small extension cord that comes with it solves this problem, though.Works well for a simple add on sound device. On Win7 Pro it recognized it automatically, didn't need the driver disc. It is a bit large and does block the second USB port on the front of my PC. The small extension cord that comes with it solves this problem, though. A great device for adding headphones for Ventrilo while using my onboard sound for games.
April 3, 2011
Thalita says:
With a fried sound card in my laptop, I thought I was going to have to go with sound until I found this. I have used it with headphones and external speakers and it…
March 19, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: Worked right out of the box. Took a minute for xp to install driver and then had sound. Cheaper than a sound card. ...Cons: none bought to add sound to an…
March 19, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: Worked right out of the box. Took a minute for xp to install driver and then had sound. Cheaper than a sound card.Cons: noneWorked right out of the box. Took a minute for xp to install driver and then had sound. Cheaper than a sound card. none bought to add sound to an old asus 939 mobo that the onboard sound was burned out.
March 19, 2011
bruce-b says:
this is a great product for computers with no room for a card. and installs super easy , just plug in
March 10, 2011
jw says:
Pros: Drivers are fine and unobtrusive. Installed fine on Win7(64). What is really startling is how much better this sounds than onboard sound. Just amazing.…
February 12, 2011
Btbill says:
Pros: Great audio at a great price.Cons: None so far.Great audio at a great price. None so far.
February 7, 2011
PANYUBOY says:
Plug in adapter and instantly it is working. No start-up disc needed. Compatible with Mac. Connect to headphones or speakers a breeze. For basic 2 channel…
January 4, 2011
Arc Orion says:
Pros: Adapter worked perfectly. Plugged in and gave us audio! Picked up automatically in Windows Vista and Windows 7.Cons: None particularly.Adapter worked perfectly. Plugged in and gave us audio! Picked up automatically in Windows Vista and Windows 7. None particularly.
January 4, 2011
Metalcore says:
Works great, best price
December 7, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Comes with small USB extender. Simple plug n play device. Inexpensive. ...Cons: Mic input is only 1 channel. I bought this to play my HD radio through my Vehicle PC.…
December 6, 2010
A customer says:
This device worked right out of the box. I use mine to connect my PC to my radio, via mini-jack to RCA cable. Just plugged it in and it worked great!
November 9, 2010
simplelife says:
Pros: I bought it because I needed a front hub for using headphones on my desktop. It works well and sound is good.Cons: NonI bought it because I needed a front hub for using headphones on my desktop. It works well and sound is good. Non
September 25, 2010
hessmo says:
Pros: Detected and working immediately in ubuntu 10.4 x64, can't ask for more. sound is just fine, but I am no audiophile so your mileage may vary.Cons: none so farDetected and working immediately in ubuntu 10.4 x64, can't ask for more. sound is just fine, but I am no audiophile so your mileage may vary. none so far the device itself is a little bulky, but they include a usb extension that I am using. It also comes with a cap that I am sure will be lost shortly as this is a permanent installation on desktop for my on board sound that fried.
September 6, 2010
NYCygnet says:
My daughter managed to break the headphone plug on her notebook and this gave her back the sound to hear her music and lessons.
September 3, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: cheap solution to incompatible sound card after upgrading to win7. Works.Cons: nonecheap solution to incompatible sound card after upgrading to win7. Works. none
August 14, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Works.
Sound quality matches that of onboard audio for most Motherboards.
Cheap solution.Cons: Not SUPER AWESOME ZOMG FANTASTIC audio quality. It's only like $30 bucks- it's just average.Works.
Sound quality matches that of onboard audio for most Motherboards.
Cheap solution. Not SUPER AWESOME ZOMG FANTASTIC audio quality. It's only like $30 bucks- it's just average. So my Mac Mini pooped. And Mac support blows, and my OS Install DVD went missing. So I wiped the HDD and installed Windows 7. Problem is, Win7 finds all the drivers except one- the audio. So with no working audio out of the main port, I had to figure out how to make it work.I bought this thing.
Sound quality matches that of onboard audio for most Motherboards.
Cheap solution.Cons: Not SUPER AWESOME ZOMG FANTASTIC audio quality. It's only like $30 bucks- it's just average.Works.
Sound quality matches that of onboard audio for most Motherboards.
Cheap solution. Not SUPER AWESOME ZOMG FANTASTIC audio quality. It's only like $30 bucks- it's just average. So my Mac Mini pooped. And Mac support blows, and my OS Install DVD went missing. So I wiped the HDD and installed Windows 7. Problem is, Win7 finds all the drivers except one- the audio. So with no working audio out of the main port, I had to figure out how to make it work.I bought this thing.
August 2, 2010
DpCondor says:
Pros: Easy install with plug and play Windows 7, no drivers installed. Extention cable included.Cons: NoneEasy install with plug and play Windows 7, no drivers installed. Extention cable included. None
July 19, 2010
XmUsic says:
fast and accurate shipping as always. Easy install, 16bits, 48k max. using it for mixing on a laptop, no problems yet. thanks!!
July 15, 2010
Saahbs says:
Pros: Needed to replace a non supported sound card after upgrading to win7. Works perfect, no drivers needed, good quality sound. comes with a short usb cable so that it doesn't stick out of the back of computer case.Cons: noneNeeded to replace a non supported sound card after upgrading to win7. Works perfect, no drivers needed, good quality sound. comes with a short usb cable so that it doesn't stick out of the back of computer case. none I have an on-board 5.1 sound connected to 5.1 six-speaker surround headphones and this device was needed to connect to desktop speakers and living room av-receiver (via a splitter). Works great.
June 3, 2010
kd5blz says:
I use what is called Digital Radio modes using a sound card in my laptop. Well the Mic Jack stopped working. This product solved the problem at a low cost.
May 25, 2010
Barry says:
This was the easiest computer job I ever had! I needed to get sound on an old pentium 3 machine running XP. I simply plugged it in and waited a few seconds for…
May 10, 2010
dasanos says:
My sound card went out and I have an old computer and I don't have any space left for a pci crd. Got this instead plugged it tinto an usb and works like a pro.…
May 10, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Works perfect.Cons: None yet.Works perfect. None yet.
April 23, 2010
Wisowl31 says:
My wife's sound card quit. This was the easiest fix I ever made. Worked right out of the box.
March 31, 2010
Travis says:
Pros: Working perfectly in both Ubuntu 9.10 and Windows 7. I am using this to interface my ham radio with my PC. The sound quality is actually better than the integrated audio which amazed me.Cons: The audio input is mono. This wasn't a deal breaker for me however it may be for other people.Working perfectly in both Ubuntu 9.10 and Windows 7. I am using this to interface my ham radio with my PC. The sound quality is actually better than the integrated audio which amazed me. The audio input is mono. This wasn't a deal breaker for me however it may be for other people. I would purchase this again if I needed another. I have recommended it to other friends and consider it to be a perfect solution.
March 5, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Sound device works great. I plug 3 of these into an Atom based system that I'm using as a squeezebox server and all three plus the onboard audio work great for that application.Cons: NoneSound device works great. I plug 3 of these into an Atom based system that I'm using as a squeezebox server and all three plus the onboard audio work great for that application. None
February 26, 2010
WebDawg says:
Pros: I plugged it in and it worked with Ubuntu Linux!Cons: I do not see a model number on the outside of the device but I am sure that I could retrieve one via software commands...I plugged it in and it worked with Ubuntu Linux! I do not see a model number on the outside of the device but I am sure that I could retrieve one via software commands... The audio was borked in my laptop because of a mistake I made. Fixed that situation.
February 19, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Plug it in, and it get auto-recognized right away (using XP)Cons: None so farPlug it in, and it get auto-recognized right away (using XP) None so far Quiet - doesn't produce as much volume as some, but good enough
February 18, 2010
Selvam says:
Pros: It works perfectly.The audio output is better than in-built sound card.Cons: None.It works perfectly.The audio output is better than in-built sound card. None. Highly recommended. Could be little more rugged.
February 12, 2010
kimbob1 says:
I'm always suprised by people who expect so much from so little. This is a little $20 ''fix-it'' device. This is not intented to be or to replace a high-dollar…
February 10, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Small, comes with extension USB cable, works with windows 7, inexpensive.Cons: Its not free.Small, comes with extension USB cable, works with windows 7, inexpensive. Its not free. I got this for a work machine, the board only has space for an additional PCI-X card. Normally Id shy away from USB replacement devices, but I figured Id give it a shot. Plugged in after receiving, and works as expected (I actually wasted some time downloading the driver). So far no complaints, if I get a years use out of this thing for the money it will have been well spent. I'll be honest I would have 4 starred it if it hadnt come with the USB extension cable but it did!
February 1, 2010
JC says:
I purchased this thinking I could use it to add headphones to my computer and still have the regular speakers. However, the product does not work with VISTA…
January 8, 2010
Fiber tech RET says:
Lost left channel out, tried PCI card no help! Got this adapter and had sound blasting stereo in no time with my amplified speakers.
January 1, 2010
Madness says:
If you are in a situation where your systems' sound card is no longer functional, this device will serve as a reasonable substitute. For XP SP3 - it worked fine.
December 29, 2009
Casper says:
Pros: Cheap and a simple stick in and windows found without having to install disk. Works great on my wife's laptop. Use as sound since sound card went out so does a good job to have simple sound now even if we have plug a speaker in to get the sound.Cons: Really none I seeCheap and a simple stick in and windows found without having to install disk. Works great on my wife's laptop. Use as sound since sound card went out so does a good job to have simple sound now even if we have plug a speaker in to get the sound. Really none I see Overall great price for sound and a handy little usb sound card
December 29, 2009
Perdignus says:
Pros: Worked great out of the box with Linux as a second sound card. The sound is clean.Cons: none that I can think ofWorked great out of the box with Linux as a second sound card. The sound is clean. none that I can think of
December 23, 2009
Zauber says:
Pros: It's inexpensive and does its job. Works out of the box with Linux!Cons: Doesn't work well with OSS when used with Linux. It won't let you record the speaker output, so it's impossible to record videos with sound on it.It's inexpensive and does its job. Works out of the box with Linux! Doesn't work well with OSS when used with Linux. It won't let you record the speaker output, so it's impossible to record videos with sound on it.
December 20, 2009
Gnomon says:
Quality of equipment is fine, quality of sound is adequate, but not super quality. As far as performance - when I plug it in, it works. What more can one ask?
December 8, 2009
barticle says:
Works fine with Win7. More convenient than having to switch my speaker and headphone leads when I want to use Skype. My only complaint is that it doesn't seem…
October 20, 2009
Nick says:
Pros: It's dirt cheap.The audio out actually works fairly decently.Cons: The input isn't actually a line-in - it's a microphone jack.The input isn't stereo - it's mono.The input quality is terrible. Full of static, completely unusable.Crummy physical design. Looks cheap, feels cheap, sounds cheap. Is cheap.
October 2, 2009
Anonymous says:
Pros: easy to make work. no drivers to install. works great good sound too.Cons: noneeasy to make work. no drivers to install. works great good sound too. none needs 2 headphone jacks.
September 22, 2009
Badgerman says:
Pros: Cheap$ & works like a charm!Cons: wasn't freeCheap$ & works like a charm! wasn't free does what it's supposed to!
September 12, 2009
Bill says:
D*8 OK, I turned on my mikes and looked at the result. I found that while both left and right appeared at Audacity, only the left input was digitized.
August 23, 2009
alkspa says:
My laptop sound card gave out. So I'm have resorted to this and am pleased with it. Had no problem in it being recognized over Ubuntu and XP.
August 17, 2009
Jack says:
It does exactly what it says.
August 13, 2009
Anonymous says:
Pros: When my motherboard stopped providing audio via the front case headphone/microphone plugs, I ordered this as a workaround. Works fine.Cons: Here's the catch: when I'm done using the headphones and I unplug this device from the USB port, my computer freezes and requires a hard reboot.When my motherboard stopped providing audio via the front case headphone/microphone plugs, I ordered this as a workaround. Works fine. Here's the catch: when I'm done using the headphones and I unplug this device from the USB port, my computer freezes and requires a hard reboot.
July 14, 2009
kirbyks says:
I purchased this when the MB sound card failed, and it works great! It's light on "features", but if all you want to do is listen to music it'll get you back up in…
June 19, 2009
ronzo says:
I've had this for about a month now, and it does just what I wanted. I have a USB sound system, and it is too loud at night, so this little item works great.…
June 15, 2009
Average Jo says:
I purchased this product for a Vista machine to restore functionality to my headphone jacks. A power surge took out my mic jack on the motherboard and I did not…
June 1, 2009
DLW says:
Great little plug in solution to noisey mic input on typical sound card. Works as advertised - can't beat the price.
May 10, 2009
Nighthawk3 says:
This was the answer to my headset woes. I have two headsets with mics used for Skype. My speakers took up my available mini-stereo ports and this was a super…
May 9, 2009
oldone says:
Plugged it in, driver loaded, worked great. Plugged it in the second time and it did not work. I had to uninstall the internal driver then it again worked however…
April 27, 2009
Doug says:
We needed a second sound card in order to add a headset to our computers. We now have 6 of these installed - the installation is simple and they work great.
April 7, 2009
rickory says:
Pros: Durable Construction,Reliable,Strong Connection PointsThe product worked as specified.
March 2, 2009
a satisfied customer says:
Pros: Highly Compatible,ReliableInstalled simply. Works reliably. Just as advertised.
December 16, 2008
Johan says:
Pros: Small, shipping and Handling was excellent. Price is great if you need a Mic inputCons: This is not a Line in/Out device as advertised on this page but a Mic input and headphone output device. If you connect another device's Line output to this unit's "Line in", you are going to get lots of sound/audio distortion due to the impedance mismatch.Small, shipping and Handling was excellent. Price is great if you need a Mic input This is not a Line in/Out device as advertised on this page but a Mic input and headphone output device. If you connect another device's Line output to this unit's "Line in", you are going to get lots of sound/audio distortion due to the impedance mismatch. If you need Lie input/output for your laptop you need to look for something else.
November 28, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: Great price. Regestered as dual channel right away. noticable improvement in performanceCons: NoneGreat price. Regestered as dual channel right away. noticable improvement in performance None
November 25, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: Simple, easy, cost effective.Cons: Don't expect hardcore gaming performance.Simple, easy, cost effective. Don't expect hardcore gaming performance. I bought this to add sound to a throw around computer. On XP it went in with ease. No issues.
November 18, 2008
jmacmann says:
Pros: Inexpensive, plug and play install, works greatCons: NoneInexpensive, plug and play install, works great None It's a real niche product, but if you need what this gadget does, don't look any further. Just get it.
October 3, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: Wow, great price and good sound quality (yes, plenty of output volume), works for Macintosh / Hackintosh OS X 10.5 (Leopard)!! Macintosh / Hackintosh users need go to their Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Sound -> Output tab -> then choose C-Media USB Headphone Set.Cons: Device's shape may require you use the included USB extension in order to physically connect to your USB port ... not unusual, just something to consider.Wow, great price and good sound quality (yes, plenty of output volume), works for Macintosh / Hackintosh OS X 10.5 (Leopard)!! Macintosh / Hackintosh users need go to their Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Sound -> Output tab -> then choose C-Media USB Headphone Set. Device's shape may require you use the included USB extension in order to physically connect to your USB port ... not unusual, just something to consider.
September 9, 2008
icepop4who says:
Pros: Hassle-free installation on Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit (read: fully automatic); replaced my broken Acer laptop headphone port; sound quality is great; good for unpowered speakersCons: Much, much louder than my original port, about 10~20dBHassle-free installation on Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit (read: fully automatic); replaced my broken Acer laptop headphone port; sound quality is great; good for unpowered speakers Much, much louder than my original port, about 10~20dB I got a black one instead of a white one. I would have preferred the black one but didn't know there was one until i bought the white one. ERR... Hooray!
August 7, 2008
ziggens says:
Pros: It works, simply does exactly what it's supposed to. The headphone jack on my laptop stopped working so I bought this so I could listen to my music over some quality speakers rather than what I have in my laptop. Sounds great, easy to use and cheap.Cons: None so far and I don't see any in the near future.It works, simply does exactly what it's supposed to. The headphone jack on my laptop stopped working so I bought this so I could listen to my music over some quality speakers rather than what I have in my laptop. Sounds great, easy to use and cheap. None so far and I don't see any in the near future. If you're looking for better sound or a way to fix a broken headphone jack this is the way to go. It's inexpensive, easy to use sounds great.
April 15, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: plugged it in and worked, what more can you ask for? much better sound quality than the headphone jack on my laptop.Cons: a black casing would have matched my computer better.plugged it in and worked, what more can you ask for? much better sound quality than the headphone jack on my laptop. a black casing would have matched my computer better.
April 9, 2008
Gee_Tee says:
I was experiencing noise from my standard audio output on two different computers. I theorized it was a motherboard audio issue. Using this USB/Audio adapter, the noise has disappeared. Like many people, my sound system is really a headset. This adapter meets it s specs and was plug-and-play in both of my computer systems. quot;Two Thumbs Up! quot; and Five *s.
March 19, 2008
Chuckie says:
Pros: Simple, and inexpensive. I purchased this card to replace a broken onboard sound problem on my dad's laptop, which he uses to listen to MLB's online radio broadcast of baseball games.Usually I have to head out to install such things, but this one he was able to do himself - it just plugs into a USB port, and works. He had the sound up and running within a few minutes of opening it up. It's also hot swappable.Cons: Probably doesn't provide the most advanced sound quality, but I honestly can't judge.Simple, and inexpensive. I purchased this card to replace a broken onboard sound problem on my dad's laptop, which he uses to listen to MLB's online radio broadcast of baseball games.Usually I have to head out to install such things, but this one he was able to do himself - it just plugs into a USB port, and works. He had the sound up and running within a few minutes of opening it up. It's also hot swappable. Probably doesn't provide the most advanced sound quality, but I honestly can't judge. Even though not pictured, it comes with a USB extender dangle, so you don't have to plug the rigid card directly into your USB port.
March 13, 2008
Jake says:
Pros: Excellant-works on Windows XP-Pro, Vista 64bit or 32bit OS with no problems, just plug it in and set your devices and OS to use this device. NO DRIVERS needed to be installed, this has the CMEDIA sound, Small and easy to take anywhere you go. it is only about or smaller than a "Bic Lighter" a lot of power for somthing so small. This has a Mic and speaker jack on it, i even used a small splitter to plug in my PC speakers and my head set, works Great. It does work with MAC or Windows, comes with software for MAC usage or windows, but you dont need the software drivers that are on the CD (just Plug N Play).Cons: NoneExcellant-works on Windows XP-Pro, Vista 64bit or 32bit OS with no problems, just plug it in and set your devices and OS to use this device. NO DRIVERS needed to be installed, this has the CMEDIA sound, Small and easy to take anywhere you go. it is only about or smaller than a "Bic Lighter" a lot of power for somthing so small. This has a Mic and speaker jack on it, i even used a small splitter to plug in my PC speakers and my head set, works Great. It does work with MAC or Windows, comes with software for MAC usage or windows, but you dont need the software drivers that are on the CD (just Plug N Play). None
March 12, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: It works as soon as you plug it in, with no software installation (on Vista Business x64)Cons: noneIt works as soon as you plug it in, with no software installation (on Vista Business x64) none
March 7, 2008
Rikkr says:
Pros: No drivers needed; instant recognition in XP; great sound.Cons: None; it just works.No drivers needed; instant recognition in XP; great sound. None; it just works. The headphone jack on my laptop broke and cannot be repaired with a new mobo. This usb sound card is the perfect replacement, and it sounds tons better than internal sound.