🔊 StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter — Technical Specifications
📡 Connectivity
Interface: USB 2.0 / 3.0 (Type-A)
Plug-and-play: Yes (no driver installation required for most OS)
Compatibility: Windows 10 / 11, macOS, Linux (startech.com)
🎧 Audio Support
Channels: 7.1 virtual surround sound
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth: 16‑bit PCM
Audio formats: Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS (virtual surround on headphones or speakers)
Output: 3.5 mm stereo / headphone jack, plus line out
Input: 3.5 mm microphone / line-in
🛠️ Features
External sound card: Adds high-quality audio to laptops/desktops without dedicated sound ports
Virtual 7.1 surround: Enhances gaming, movies, and music with spatial audio
Headset support: Compatible with gaming headsets with microphone
Compact design: Portable, lightweight, easy to carry
📏 Physical
Dimensions: ~60 × 20 × 15 mm (compact USB dongle form factor)
Weight: ~20–30 g
Cable/connector: USB-A plug with 3.5 mm audio ports
⚡ Use Cases
Upgrade laptops or desktops without 7.1 audio support
Plug-and-play solution for gaming headsets, external speakers, or microphones
Virtual surround audio for movies and music without a full sound card
✅ Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 / 3.0 |
| Channels | 7.1 virtual surround |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 16‑bit PCM |
| Inputs | 3.5 mm mic / line-in |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm stereo / headphone |
| OS compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Form factor | Compact USB dongle |
