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Black rectangular USB sound card with volume knob EQ switch LED bar 3.5mm jacks SPDIF port

StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO2D USB Sound Card with SPDIF 96 KHz 24-bit Black

SKU CH-5R61-YETVG

Adds 96 KHz 24-bit SPDIF digital output and 3.5 mm analog audio through USB

  • Specifications96 KHz, 2.1, 5.1, usb, Personal Computer, Laptop, Mac, Headp
  • Features2.1, usb, 96 KHz, 5.1, USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sou
  • Package ContentsUSB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digi
  • Add SPDIF digital output via USB for home-theatre surround sound
  • 96 KHz 24-bit DAC delivers studio-grade playback and recording
  • External volume knob and hardware EQ switch give instant tone control
  • Compact 3.2 × 14.3 × 17.3 cm design replaces an internal sound card without opening the case
  • 5 mm TRRS jack plus separate mic port support headsets and microphones

Compact USB Audio Upgrade

The StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO2D adds a 3.5 mm analogue headphone jack, a 3.5 mm microphone input and an optical S/PDIF output to any laptop or desktop through a single USB port. It supports 96 KHz 24-bit stereo playback and recording, plus Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS pass-through on the digital output. The adapter draws power from USB and requires no internal installation.

Hardware Controls Replace Software Menus

A built-in rotary volume knob and a three-position EQ switch for flat, bass boost or treble boost let you adjust monitoring levels and tone instantly without opening a control panel. An LED bar indicates the active sample rate so you can confirm 96 KHz operation at a glance. The 4-pole TRRS connector accepts a combined headset, reducing cable clutter.

Check Ports and OS Before Buying

Verify your system has a free USB-A port; the cable is fixed and quite short at 0.6 m. The 5.1 surround pass-through functions only in Windows, so macOS or Linux users will receive stereo only. No driver disc is included; the device uses standard USB audio class drivers supplied by the operating system.

Highlights

  • Add SPDIF digital output via USB for home-theatre surround sound
  • 96 KHz 24-bit DAC delivers studio-grade playback and recording
  • External volume knob and hardware EQ switch give instant tone control
  • Compact 3.2 × 14.3 × 17.3 cm design replaces an internal sound card without opening the case
  • 5 mm TRRS jack plus separate mic port support headsets and microphones

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelICUSBAUDIO2D
Part NumberICUSBAUDIO2D
Specifications96 KHz, 2.1, 5.1, usb, Personal Computer, Laptop, Mac, Headphone, Speaker, Amplifier, 3.2 L x 14.3 W x 17.3 H centimeters, 0.08 kilograms, false
Features2.1, usb, 96 KHz, 5.1, USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio, false
Package ContentsUSB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio

Questions about this item

How often will I need to replace the USB sound card itself?

The ICUSBAUDIO2D is a solid-state USB audio adapter with no moving parts or consumable components, so it does not require scheduled replacement under normal use.

What limits sustained recording sessions at 96 KHz 24-bit?

Continuous operation is constrained by the host computer's USB power delivery and thermal management, not by the adapter's own 0.08 kg passive design.

Does the external volume knob or EQ switch add audible noise during all-day playback?

The hardware volume control and Bass/Treble EQ switch are analog circuits that introduce no digital noise floor, and the unit has no fan to generate heat or sound.

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