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Small USB audio board with built-in microphone and separate 5W speaker, green PCB, silver USB plug

Waveshare USB Sound Card with 8 5W Speaker

SKU CH-7X42-JX0AX

USB sound card with onboard microphone and 8 Ω 5 W speaker, driver-free for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Windows, Linux, Android and macOS

  • SpecificationsStereo, 5 1, usb, Personal Computer, Laptop, Smartphone, Tab
  • FeaturesStereo, usb, 5 1, false
  • Driver-free plug-and-play works instantly on Windows, Linux, Android and macOS
  • Records and plays audio with sampling rates up to 48 kHz
  • Onboard microphone and speaker header enable two-way voice communication
  • Includes an 8 Ω 5 W speaker driven at 2.6 W per channel
  • Compact USB 2.0 module with power indicator fits portable setups

USB audio kit for embedded projects

This USB sound card bundle adds stereo recording and playback to Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android devices without driver installation. It connects through a standard USB 2.0 port and includes an 8 5W speaker that plugs into the onboard PH2.0 header. The SSS1629A5 codec handles multiple sample rates from 8K up to 48K Hz. Makers and developers who need a compact, driver-free audio interface for voice or alert projects will find it ready to use.

Passive cooling and bus power only

The module draws 5 V directly from the USB bus and runs the speaker at 2.6 W per channel in BTL configuration, so no external power supply is required. With no fan or moving parts the board stays silent during operation, and the onboard PWR LED gives a quick visual status check. Heat output is negligible in normal use, making it suitable for enclosed enclosures or portable battery-powered rigs.

Speaker and cable included for immediate setup

The package supplies the USB TO AUDIO board, an 8 5W speaker and a USB cable, so audio output works the moment the board is plugged in. The onboard microphone header and speaker header give separate paths for capture and playback without extra wiring. A linked user manual covers wiring and sample-rate selection for custom applications. Users who need higher output power, digital audio outputs or multi-channel surround will need a different solution.

Highlights

  • Driver-free plug-and-play works instantly on Windows, Linux, Android and macOS
  • Records and plays audio with sampling rates up to 48 kHz
  • Onboard microphone and speaker header enable two-way voice communication
  • Includes an 8 Ω 5 W speaker driven at 2.6 W per channel
  • Compact USB 2.0 module with power indicator fits portable setups

Specifications

Brandwaveshare
SpecificationsStereo, 5 1, usb, Personal Computer, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Gaming Console, 3 L x 2 W x 1 H inches, 0.2 pounds, false
FeaturesStereo, usb, 5 1, false

Questions about this item

How do I connect the included 8 5W speaker to the PH2.0 header on this USB sound card?

Plug the speaker cable into the PH2.0 audio port on the board, then insert the USB 2.0 connector into a 5 V host port; the SSS1629A5 codec handles driver-free playback and recording at up to 48 kHz.

Will the onboard microphone or speaker header need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The microphone is surface-mounted and the PH2.0 header is a passive connector; neither has a service interval, so no scheduled maintenance or part replacement is required.

At what output level does the 2.6 W per channel BTL amplifier begin to clip during continuous playback?

Each channel delivers up to 2.6 W into the 8 5W speaker before clipping, so sustained full-volume use hits that 2.6 W limit first.

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