$49.95

USB 5.1 External Sound Card for reliable desk, studio and technical workflows.

Add analogue and optical audio connections to a compatible USB computer using an external multi-channel sound interface. It is suited to desktop speaker, headset and digital-audio connection workflows.

Key benefits

  • Multiple colour-coded 3.5 mm audio connections
  • Optical input and output on the selected configuration
  • Advertised multi-channel playback support on compatible systems

Technical specifications

LINEIN reference LINEIN-CT-033
Computer connection USB-A
Analogue audio Multiple 3.5 mm input/output sockets
Digital audio Optical input and output
Advertised channels Up to compatible 5.1-channel playback
Drivers May require model-specific operating-system driver
Power USB bus-powered
Decode capability Does not automatically decode every Dolby or DTS format

Setup and use

  1. Connect the sound card to a compatible USB port and install the required driver if prompted.
  2. Connect speakers, headset or optical equipment to the correctly labelled sockets.
  3. Select the device and required channel layout in the operating-system sound settings.

Compatibility and safety checklist

  • 5.1 output requires compatible drivers, source content and speaker configuration.
  • Optical input/output modes and supported sample formats vary by operating system and model.
  • Check current driver availability for the intended computer before purchase.

Package contents

  • 1 × external USB sound card with attached or supplied USB connection

Not included: Optical cable, analogue audio cables, speakers and headset are not included.

Before ordering

Check the ports, protocols, operating-system support and complete system requirements against your equipment. Performance figures are advertised maximums for a compatible configuration and are not guaranteed in every installation.