External USB Sound Card with SPDIF Output, 7.1 Channel, CMI6206 Chipset

This external USB sound card adds 7.1 channel audio and SPDIF output to a desktop or laptop PC, ideal for anyone wanting improved sound for music, recording or home studio use. It plugs in via USB and works alongside your existing internal sound hardware without needing to open the case.

• CMI6206 chipset with USB 2.0 full speed compliance
• 8 channel DAC output and 2 channel ADC input, both 16 bit resolution
• SPDIF digital audio output supporting Dolby Digital streaming
• Supports 48 KHz and 44.1 KHz sampling rates for playback and recording
• Headphone output with selectable source and phone jack sense
• Stereo microphone input with boost, plus Line-In and SPDIF recording source selection
• USB remote wake-up support and HID volume/mute buttons
• Includes C-Media driver software with 3D sound, AC-3 encoder, graphic equaliser and karaoke function (Windows/Vista only; Mac OS output works but driver cannot be installed on Mac)