DriverGenius External 7.1/5.1USB Sound Card, with 3.5mm MIC and 2.1 SPDIF - Compatible for Windows 11 & Mac (U2AUDIO7-1)

With the deadline for supporting Windows 7 looming, I know I either needed to upgrade to Windows 10 (a daunting measure for a 12-year old Dell. I did it anyway, what the heck. The only thing that did not work is the audio (old Sound Blaster audio card that came with computer). This USB audio external card fit the bill. It does come with a driver disk, but none was needed. My computer recognized the device and worked perfectly. I can now use this computer for several more years (until Bill Gates stops support for Windows 10). Life saver.

I bought this item because the original sound went bad on my motherboard the onboard sound stop working this was easy to hook up and sounds great back it was better than my onboard sound Lovitt well worth the money I do not play games on my computer so I don't know how it works with gaming everything else is wonderful

Pros: Windows 10, Version 10.0.19042, Build 19042, recognizes the device. Cons: Will not perform duplex function. The main purpose was to connect SPDIF to my laptop, so that I can record the material (using dedicated software) i.e. I was not able to hear/monitor the sound from the VTOP headphone connection while I fed a signal (SPDIF input) to the VTOP. - Allegedly supports 44.1 and 48 KHz sampling rates for recording with SPDIF, however, after confirming both sampling rates on the VTOP and setting my recording software to match the same samples, the recorded audio would sound sped up and slightly higher-pitched. I know if the system was set to a sample rate of 48kHz and I used a 44.1 kHz audio file, the system would read the samples faster than it should. The inverse happens if the system sample rate is on the 44.1kHz scale and the audio files are on the 48kHz scale; audio sounds slowed down and slightly lower-pitched. Even after adjusting the VTOP to 48kHz and my recording software to a LOWER sampling rate, the recorded audio would sound sped up and slightly higher-pitched, which makes me wonder if the option to choose between 44.1 or 48kHz on the VTOP is even functioning or is just there for "cosmetic" reasons. After several tests, I gave up. I can overlook the lack of duplex function, thanks to the real-time meters on the recording software but when the recorded material sounds sped up and at a higher pitch, that's the deal breaker. Going to dig up my Windows 7 laptop (internet disabled) and attempt to re-use a name brand sound card, only this time use the SPDIF interface. Fingers crossed.

I have always had internal Pcie PC sound cards, such as the sound blaster, or the sonar card from Asus. Most of these cards are adequate when it comes down to sound quality for every day use, as well as gaming. If you want to listen to loud music full of bass, then you will have to buy an external DAC or amplifier. Internal sound cards are not good enough. You will also need a superb headset. The V moda crossfades, comes to mind. Recently my sound blaster card has been giving me grief. The sound cuts in and out in certain video games, and I cannot find the cause. It could also be the game itself (pubg and the like). Could also be driver related, who knows? I bought this external gadget, and the sound is comparable to a Sound blaster audigy card. Windows sees this as "speakers, USB sound device" It's plug and play. (No drivers needed). The sockets and where to plug in your headset are quite confusing. The green 3.5mm audio plug on your headset has to go into the hole labelled "front". The pink "Mic" has to go into the hole labeled "stereo" on the short side of this box. Both sound and mic do work, but it's a non obvious layout.

I bought this so I could control my 5.1 sound system, which was originally hooked up to a desktop computer that let the smoke out of the box. I am using my Microsoft Surface Book now as my main computer. The device was immediately recognized, and the proper drivers installed in Windows 10. Sound quality is excellent. Very happy with this purchase.

Bought the device due to my laptop having a broken audio jack. Items works well with analog audio output and provides decent surround sound for the Logitech THX 5.1 surround speakers. However, I was expecting that the digital output would provide the same quality sound and take advantage of the surround sound features of the item. It does not, READ THE FINE PRINT BEFORE BUYING! "Supports 44.1 and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF 【The audio adapter's SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio.】 "

Works perfectly straight out of the box! True plug’n’play...no drivers necessary. Windows 10 automatically detected this sound card upon connecting it to my PC. In the settings, you can choose from 3.1 up to 7.1 surround. I used this as a secondary sound card for my sim rig when using my transducers. The buttons have a very solid click when pressed. Doesn’t feel cheap at all. It comes with a usb cable and driver cd. Excellent product!

Had a sound card that worked in Windows, but not in Linux. This one works perfectly in both operating systems, just plugged it in and it worked. I'm no audiophile but it sounds great in games, definitely better than my onboard sound and I can't tell the difference from my previous sound card (Asus Strix Soar).

日本語取説はありませんでしたが、USBオーディオソフトをダウンロードしてインストールして、USB接続と光端子接続でホームシアター用のオーディオスピーカーから音が出せました。

But I haven't fully tested it. It may lack features that their Windows driver may have but I haven't tested it thourroughly

I had a great experience with this USB external audio adapter, It has a lovely audio manager to use and works on Windows 10 32/64 bit systems, the drivers and software came on the cd rom disc and installed with out any glitches, I had it up and running in less than 5 minutes, I really like the look and use of this product, couldn't be any happier.