13 best pc sound cards

Product description

Meet the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx! This half-height sound card is powered by SBX Pro Studio Technology and instantly converts your system with 5.1 entertainment system that delivers cinematic surround sound - perfect for bringing out the best in your movies, music and games. Users can look forward to full audio customization with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, a downloadable PC software suite that allows users to control every aspect of SBX Pro Studio. The Audigy Fx further features 24-bit 192kHz digital-to-analog converter (Playback), 106dB SNR and a high-end 600 ohm headphone amplifier for studio grade monitoring. Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended, Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard, Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), 1 GB RAM, > 600 MB of free hard disk space, Available PCI Express 1x slot, Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Software includes: Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, Creative ALchemy, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Creative Host Open AL / EAX5.0 HD, Creative Diagnostics. Package contents include: Sound Blaster Audigy Fx card (with full height I/O bracket), Quick Start leaflet, Installation CD containing: Drivers for Windows 7 & 8 , Vista, Creative Software Suite, User's Guide PDF, Half-height I/O bracket. Supported Operating System - Microsoft Windows 10 (32/64-bit)

• Easily converts the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a compelling 5.1 surround sound
• Advanced Audio Processing with SBX Pro Studio, a suite of Sound Blaster audio processing technologies that let you bring out the best in your audio
• Includes the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, PC software that puts you in full control of the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies
• 600 ohm headphone amp for high performance, studio grade monitoring
• 106 SNR and 24-bit 192kHz DAC (Playback) and 96kHz ADC (Recording)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the optical out support 7.1 or do you have to use individual wires for each set of speakers
Answer:	For 4k, might want to get a 2070 super. But 1440 or less this will do the trick considering everything else in your system is grade A.
Question:	Does this have a front panel header
Answer:	of course. I use this with B360M bazooka
Question:	Will the software (Audigy Fx Control Panel) allow me to adjust right/left balance to compensate for my hearing loss
Answer:	Changing markets? Newegg is pretty consistent in pricing. Check it out there as well. The 5700 XT is also a good option.
Question:	does it have a AC97 header to plug in the computer case front headphone and mic
Answer:	This takes up two slots.

Product features

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is the perfect upgrade from basic motherboard audio to legendary Sound Blaster audio. Powered by SBX Pro Studio technology, it provides high-quality 5.1 cinematic sound for your movies, music and games. It comes with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, which puts you in full control of your SBX Pro Studio settings.

Enjoy multi-channel cinematic sound

The half-height PCIe sound card is just the perfect size for your home theatre PCs. You can now upgrade your cinematic experience with Sound Blaster audio fidelity. Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with 5.1 channel outputs so you can connect to your existing multi-channel speakers with ease.

Independent input sources

Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with independent line-in and microphone connectors, which allow you to plug in two different audio sources to your PC.

You can plug in your MP3 player and sing along, while recording your singing session for your friends to enjoy!

Product description

The ASUS Xonar SE delivers 5.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio with a 116dB signal-to-noise ratio and built-in 300ohm headphone amplifier providing rich, immersive sound with punchy, defined bass. Connect front panel audio to the onboard header for easy access. Exclusive Hyper Grounding technology ensures signal insulation to reduce distortion and interference.

• 5.1 channel, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio with a 300ohm headphone amp for detailed, immersive sound with punchy, defined bass
• Realtek ALC1220X codec delivers a crystal clear 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
• ASUS Hyper Grounding Technology ensures minimal audio distortion and interference
• Xonar Audio Center enables full audio control via an intuitive, spacious interface
• Included Low Profile Bracket allows the Xonar to fit perfectly into most systems

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this sound card work with XP
Answer:	I was able to google this for you.It appears there are driver packages from Windows XP all the way to Windows 10.https://www.asus.com/us/Sound-Cards/Xonar_DG/HelpDesk_Download/
Question:	Does this come with a bracket for low profile cases
Answer:	For those interested in the Xonar AE 7.1 Channel PCIe Card, it's a full-size card, so does not come with a bracket for low profile cases.
Question:	will it work with windows 8.1 and is software included
Answer:	Yes it will run on Windows 8.1 just fine. Just go to Asus's web page and download the latest set of software and drivers for Windows 8 64 bit and your set. At times I have been forced to re-install the application software and drivers for some strange reason. I have been a Computer Tech since back in 1995 and still can't figure out why this happens? It's probably just a bug within Win 8.1's startup sequence. It's not a problem that bothers me so much that I would switch sound cards. This is by far the best gaming and overall decent sounding sound card for the money available.I paid $40 including shipping and have had to return the first card as defective. It was the second card has had zero internal noise issues that the first card was having issues with. It even sounds great when used in analog with a cheap headphone amp like the Schiit's mangi that costs $109 on Amazon including shipping. You get a truly great sound with a Signal To Noise Ratio that exceeds 100 DB. If gaming is your thing a good pair of headphones along with a dedicated high output headphone amp really makes a huge difference. Schiit's also sells a USB DAC called modi for $109 here on Amazon that would eliminate the need for a sound card all together.For audio this is great. But if you still are looking for a good amount of gaming sound effects this Asus card plugged into a Schiits Mangi headphone amp will give you all you can possibly need. I'm not a huge fan of gaming thru speakers. I prefer using good headphones that allow you to hear everything! The Sennhiser 598's rated at 50 OHMs will give you the detailed sound for gaming and exceptional sound for home audio as well.They cost around $220 but are the best sub $400 headphones I have ever heard in my life and I tested about 6 different pairs before deciding on them including the much more expensive Sennhiser 600's. I choose the 598's due tot he lower impedance and since they sounded so close to the 600's that it did not justify the extra cost!This is the best sound card for the money as well. Sound Blaster cards are over rated and have horrible driver support. They are living off of there name at this point and I'll never buy a Sound Blaster card again! This Asus card uses the latest O2 chipset and performs very near the same as the $200 high end Asus and others at that price range. It lacks the shielding that some of the more expensive cards have. However, if your careful where you place the card (As high up near the GPU video card as possible) you will minimize any internal noise from the hard drives in your system. I use a Cool Master full tower that really helps eliminate internal noise as well!
Question:	The optical jack is listed with inputs. This cannot be configured as an output to run to a receiver im assuming
Answer:	Yes, I have it run to a Yamaha 5.1 receiver and unlike the other user "ML", it does allow full surround from multi-channel sources. Unfortunately, EQ, channel levels, environment effects and more seem only available when using the "Speakers" output.

Product features

ASUS XONAR SE 5.1 Channel 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res 116dB SNR PCIe Gaming Sound Card with Windows 10 Compatibility

Features:

• 192kHz/24-bit, 5.1-channel playback and 300ohm headphone amp for enhanced bass and clear, detailed sound
• Hi-fidelity, immersive sound with a 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
• Xonar Audio Center software provides a user-friendly experience via an inviting and intuitive interface
• Exclusive Hyper Grounding Technology ensures effective noise-blocking, and reduced audio distortion and cross-over interference

Sharpen your hearing;

Xonar SE is a PCIe gaming sound card built with high-quality components to satisfy gamers who demand exceptional sound for the best gaming and multimedia experiences. Xonar SE delivers 5.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit hi-res audio output with a high 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and comes with a built-in 300ohm headphone amplifier that provides rich, detailed sound and defined bass.

Take complete control with Xonar Audio Center:

Xonar SE features the Xonar Audio Center software suite for full control over every aspect of sound, from equalization (EQ) to 5.1-speaker level-balancing, and provides a user-friendly experience via an inviting and intuitive interface.

• SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
• POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
• PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
• RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
• INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets
Answer:	in this b460 chipset you cannot overclock, I recommend you go for a Z490 board if you want to overclock that i5 10600k
Question:	This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones
Answer:	You can use Two M.2s on this motherboard. The back on can only be a PCI-E. Although if you use a PCI-E M.2 it takes up the first sata plug. Found this out the hard way. Tried to install a SATA M.2 on the back and it was not recognized.
Question:	If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp
Answer:	If you plan to use an i7 10700k I recommend that you go for the Z490 chipset as it comes prepared to overclock the b460 chipset is for processors that are not of the (K) series
Question:	Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip
Answer:	the b460 chipset only supports the tenth generation of intel, if you plan to use a ninth generation processor I recommend that you use the chipset (z390, b365 and b360)

Product features

Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus – Now with Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for more surround sound delivery options!

Be one of the proud OPs showing off their gaming rigs on r/battlestations! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence between aesthetics and performance that features a SABRE32 ultra-class hi-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC with customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and comes with an included RGB LED strip. It also features our award-winning Xamp discrete headphone amp that utilizes a bi-amplification technology, as well as our full suite of industry-leading audio processing technologies including Surround Virtualization.

SABRE32 Ultra-class PCI-e DAC

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE32 Ultra-class PCI-e DAC which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback* with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.

*32-bit playback only available in Windows 10 or higher

Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software. The Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.

Incredible Processing

Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues—such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds—allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours!

Meanwhile, CrystalVoice technology enhances voice for clear recordings and in-game communications.

• Includes an external high quality dual-microphone array standard with card. Supported operating systems: windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
• Features Sound Core3D Audio Processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies
• SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
• Delivers 116dB SNR, plus audiophile-grade capacitors and gold-plated I/O connectivity and Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music pure and unprocessed at the amazing bit rate of 24-bit 192 kHz.
• Use the Sound Blaster Control Panel just toggle between you headphone and speakers system with a flip of a switch
• OS : windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

User questions & answers

Question:	So what's the difference with the sound blaster recon3d? i see the same "sound core3d" chip
Answer:	I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.
Question:	What is that circular window, is it some sort of interference shield
Answer:	i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio? If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones..., but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp.., Hard to say.
Question:	Does this sound card have Dolby Digital Live
Answer:	Outputting digital audio via S/PDIF means that its quality becomes dependent of the DAC built into your external amplifier or mixamp, rather than the output stages of the Sound Blasterx AE-5 as, optical signals are in PCM stereo format only. Also, the Sound BlasterX AE-5 does not have Dolby and DTS encoding for optical out.
Question:	Triple Question: Worth it for headphone user? Is card's mic detachable/able to be deactivated? Will it process mic audio from MoBo usb
Answer:	For me, the led on the card DOES NOT work without the molex. As I have no interest in attaching the LED strip or using molex, I don't know if it's by design or by fault.

Product features

Sound Blaster Z Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card with Beamforming Microphone

This Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-round solution for your PC gaming and entertainment needs. It comes complete with the Sound Blaster beamforming microphone for crystal clear voice communication.

Our Sound Blaster product philosophy comes from a total system approach. We've designed the Z series cards to give the best experience for not only those wishing to experience content, but those wanting to create it as well. This includes optimizations for voice chat and recording in addition to all of the amazing SBX Studio Pro audio output enhancements.

High-quality Connections

The Z card is equipped with gold plated connection points to ensure the card delivers the best possible audio signal.

3.5 mm gold plated headphone jack driven by the 600 ohm Maxim MAX97220 amp

• 3.5 mm gold plated microphone jack
• 3.5 mm gold plated 5.1 channel connections
• TOSLINK digital audio input and outputs

116 db Signal-to-noise Ratio

A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116 dB means your audio will be >99.99% pure audio which is 35.4 times better than motherboard audio.

SBX Studio Pro Technologies

Experience awe-inspiring audio with the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies that immerses you in your games and movies with amazing detail and a 360-degree true-to-life sound stage.

CrystalVoice Technologies

Experience crystal clear commmunication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.

Sound Core3D Audio Processor

The quad-core Sound Core3D audio processor is to designed to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.

Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone

When used with CrystalVoice's Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.

Sound Blaster Command Software

Access the full suite of Sound Blaster’s industry-leading audio processing technologies including Crystallizer that helps improve the dynamic range of audio, or Bass that provides bigger punch on the low end. All enhancements are fully customizable from the Sound Blaster Command software suite on PC.

Product description

USB external sound card can easily add a 3.5mm aux integrated TRRS port to your computer, which enables you to connect your existing headsets or microphones with 3.5mm 4 pole TRRS plug to your PC through a USB interface. Note: It does not work with headset with separated headphone and microphone 3.5mm audio port.

• 2 in 1 Essential: DuKabel USB to aux adapter supports listening + speaking, dual functions. Easily adds a 3.5mm TRRS aux port (integrated microphone-in and audio out interface) to your devices. This stereo to usb adapter can work for your PC, PS4, Laptop, Desktop, MacBook, and more. *DO NOT work for TV/Car/PS3/Truck etc.
• 0 to 1 Setup: The DuKabel USB audio adapter is super easy to setup. Simply plug and play. The USB port will be automatically recognized by system in seconds. No driver download required, no external power required.
• One for All Compatibility: Usb audio jack adapter support CTIA standards TRRS headsets and microphones. No system limitation. Support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, Linux, Google Chromebook, Windows Surface 3 pro, Raspberry Pi and PS4 etc.
• Smart Chip: The usb external sound card is built-in with DUKABEL's exclusive advanced chip for the better listening experience. Efficiently Decoding the signal of sound, and optimizely amplifying the analog signal to make a much clear sound. For optimize experience, we recommend to use with DuKabel cables.
• Compact yet Durable: Usb to microphone jack adapter with premium metal casing and cotton braided cord, ensuring a much longer lasting life. Much more durable than other plastic casing USB adapters. Comes with a 12-month free warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work with TVs
Answer:	You can use a Y-Splitter cable (sold separately)​​​​ for microphones​ that uses ​​3-pole analog connection;​ if you intend to connect just a microphone onto the Creative Sound BlasterX G1.
Question:	will this make my headphones listed as "line in" in the playback devices list for windows
Answer:	Creative Sound BlasterX G1 should work with the HyperX Cloud Stinger. The Creative Sound BlasterX G1 has 3.5mm 4-pole Headphone-Out with Mic jack for you to connect the headset. The Sound BlasterX G1 also supports 16 - 300 Ohms Headphone Impedance. HyperX Cloud Stinger looks like it has 30 Ohms, which is within the impedance range of the Sound BlasterX G1.
Question:	Does it work with telephone style handset with 3.5mm plug? i got one that works in cellphone but when i plug into pc can only hear, but not be heard
Answer:	Please ensure that the SoundBlasterX G1 is not running in PS4 profile via the X-Plus configurator. You need to configure this option using the X-Plus Configurator software. Choose and upload the "Generic" configuration. This setting applies whenever the Sound BlasterX G1 is only intended for normal usage on a PC/Mac.
Question:	Can we use this device to plug the 3.5mm male plug into a cd player and the usb into a usb port in the car to hear music
Answer:	The Sound BlasterX G1 outputs stereo audio when it is connected to the PS4.Virtual 7.1 surround is only available when the Sound BlasterX G1 is connected to a computer running Microsoft Windows with the BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro driver and software installed.

• PLUG & PLAY USB SOUND CARD: PHOINIKAS USB audio adapter can be used to replace a faulty sound card or audio port. Add a 3.5mm port to the computer through the USB port. You can connect devices with 3.5mm jacks /2.0 USB jacks through the USB interface: headphones, speakers, microphone or USB device. Plug and play, no driver required.
• COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with all common systems, including Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Mac IOS, etc. At the same time, you can connect multiple USB devices or 3.5mm interface devices to PC, laptop, PS4, Xbox One, etc., such as keyboard, mouse, card reader, webcam, MP3 player, earphone, microphone, etc.
• PERSONALIZED FUNCTION & 4 FEET CABLE: The sound card has a variety of sound effects, you can switch by "EQ", also has mini LED indicator, surround sound, unique volume control keys, microphone mute, speaker mute and volume up / down function keys, You can change traditional volume controls and increase the level of game audio. In addition, with a 4 feet cable, you can place your sound card anywhere.
• STEREO SOUND ADAPTER: The External sound card has 360 ° stereo sound surround to prevent electromagnetic interference, and has stable and best sound quality. Ideal for Skype / ICQ / Google Hangouts / Team Speak, it is also suitable for operating a second source of speakers and headphones simultaneously.
• MULTI-PORT SOUND CARD: PHOINIKAS external sound card is a sound card with audio chip, it has 6 ports, 3 of which are USB2.0 ports, and the other 3 are 3.5mm ports. Multiple ports can be plugged in at the same time, no additional adapters are required.

User questions & answers

Question:	does this provide 7.1 sound
Answer:	yes,it can work, you can contact with us for any problem We have the link : windows10 and Linux drivers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY6OuLImG-awZoHRSsPhue1LFIi9Z4bs/view MAC OS Catalina 10.15 and MAC OS Catalina 10.15.4 and more MAC OS version Drivers https://github.com/chris1111/Wireless-USB-Adapter/
Question:	Can a headset w/ mic be used in the 4 pin jack and a headphone and separate mic be plugged into the other 2 jacks so that two people to hear & talk
Answer:	You can go your order page on amazon, You can find: “Sold by nineplus99” on product order - Click“nineplus99” You can see-- ask a question;You can Click it and Contact with us. Or by our technical Support On user manual. You just need contact with us, 99% issue will be solved after contact with us.we do good services to customers for our wifi adapter 1200mpbs
Question:	Does a usb mic work on this HUB
Answer:	This system comes with 1 Year Mail-In Service warranty. You can upgrade the warranty after purchase to premium support if you need International support. ^KRN
Question:	Can i use two usb microphones on facebook live with this
Answer:	yes, you can see it clearly on the forth or sixth picture, the USB-C connector has no up or down orientation

Product features

T-10 MULTIFUNCTIONAL External Sound Card

The T-10 external sound card adopts a multi-channel design, provides a variety of rhythm modes and environmental modes, and brings you a "surround sound" experience. The box is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, high-end durable, and more advanced than plastic materials. Lightweight and portable size design. Mini LED and surround sound can improve the level of game audio.

Features:

• Support 3.5mm audio equipment such as ordinary speakers/headphones/microphones;
• International standard 2.0 USB interface, plug and play;
• Scope of application: No driver required, compatible with multiple systems, such as: Windows XP/Visa/7/8/10, Linus and Mac OS, etc;
• It can replace the damaged sound card that comes with the computer/notebook;

6-IN-1 USB HUB

This is a sound card with 6 interfaces as one, including 3 3.5mm interfaces and 4 USB interfaces. You can connect multiple USB ports at the same time, and insert a wireless mouse, mouse, keyboard, USB flash drive, speaker at the same time Wait, this is the "golden partner" of computers. In addition, the T10 external sound card also has the following functions:

1. Volume control;
2. Microphone on/off;
3. Sound switching (previous/next);
4. Pause/Play;
5. Switch sound effects (A. "alternative" sound effects; B. "Music" sound effect; C. "Movie" sound effect; D. "Game" sound effect;)

Product description

EVGA nu audio card, lifelike audio, PCIe, RGB LED, designed with audio note (UK)

• Audio-grade components deliver lifelike Audio
• Native DSD Audio support (up to x256)
• Engineered by EVGA and audio Note (UK), Ltd.
• Ambient RGB lighting, switchable op-amps

User questions & answers

Question:	Why doesn't evga use the superior cornell dubliner audio caps
Answer:	Sound Blaster Z has better Signal-to-Noise Ratio at 116db and better Bit-depth/sampling frequency for playback.
Question:	Does this support surround sound
Answer:	I think it's just a window for the red LED to make it look cool. But that's about the only cool thing about this sound card. I hear NO difference in sound quality from my old XFi Titanium. And there is definitely LESS software included with this adapter. I'd never have bought it if I'd known these things. This is a marketing gimmick directed at gamers. Don't waste your money.
Question:	Does this work with 2.1 setup with a subwoofer
Answer:	Yes, it does. With DTS connect or Dolby Live enabled, the Windows 10 volume control and keyboard media keys no longer work. There's a program called Volume2 that lets you remap the "What U Hear" volume control to the Windows system volume. Boom, problem solved.
Question:	Is this card powered by the pcie slot or does it require a direct connection to the power supply
Answer:	I have not been able to get it to work with inputs from MoBo plugs, I’m no genius though so I dunno if that is possible and I just haven’t been able to figure it out? It definitely is possible to not use mic but I find the mic works fine if close enough to have a conversation... I have my keyboard plugged into two USB ports in the back of the Computer wired directly into the MoBo, and my green headphone jack in the sound card’s headphone jack and pink mic jack in the sound card’s mic jack. I then plug in the beam forming mic to the keyboard’s mic jack and place it on the upper left corner of the keyboard. It is then close enough to function. I have my TV plugged into my computer as my primary display and sit on the couch some distance away. If the beam forming mic is physically on the computer‘s tower, then I find my interlocutor cannot hear me sufficiently, however, when located on the table or keyboard it is fine. The sound output is handled through optical audio cord from sound card to AVR. I find, no matter the output device, 5.2 HQ surround sound, 2.1 PC speakers or headphones, the difference in sound is perceptible, as in, it makes everything sound better. This is because the sound card is processing the sound before it reaches the output device, making the output clearer, richer, more detailed and deeper. Considering the price, I highly recommend it, I don’t see how I can hear it and other’s don’t but I was raised by an audiophile to listen for these differences so maybe I do hear what other’s don’t as my ear has been trained over decades?

Product description

The pocket-sized Sound Blaster G5 delivers massively superior gaming audio performance in a compellingly tiny form-factor. This virtual 7.1 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier delivers for the ultimate headphone gaming audio experience - whether it is for your PC or for your gaming console. Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X v10.8 and above.

• Native 7.1 Surround Sound Support
• Immersive 3D PC Gaming Audio
• Best-in-class Console Gaming Audio
• Blaster Acoustic Engine Pro
• Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier
• Built-in SB-Axx1 Audio Processor
• Backlit Volume Control with Illuminated Volume Indicator

User questions & answers

Question:	To all experts. would this fully use the sennheiser pc363d 7.1 surround? i'm looking to replace the usb dolby sound card that comes with it
Answer:	Hi there! Groove is able to playback audio up to 192kHz and 24 bit, however, it is not MQA compatible.
Question:	its work with android or ios
Answer:	The groove connects to the USB port of the computer, no sound card needed.
Question:	Is this also a DAC
Answer:	Please contact Apogee support at https://apogeedigital.com/support There is online Chat Support
Question:	Can this drive the Sennheiser HD
Answer:	J. Lee, who told you that USB 2 does not have the bandwidth to support 24-bit/192kHz? This information is totally wrong! USB 2 indeed has enough bandwidth to easily support 24-bit/192kHz and can even support 32-bit/192kHz.

Product features

Massive Audio Upgrade for your PC / MAC or PS4

The pocket-sized Sound BlasterX G5 delivers massively superior gaming audio performance in a compellingly tiny form-factor.

This virtual 7.1 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier delivers for the ultimate headphone gaming audio experience - whether it is for your PC or for your PS4 gaming console.

Immersive 3D PC Gaming Audio

The G5 is a high performance external sound card with built-in SB-Axx1 multi-core chipset for hardware accelerated audio. Even a basic motherboard stereo gets transformed into 3D virtual surround sound on your headset.

The G5 also supports multi-channel content, and 7.1 audio mixing for ultra-realistic surround sound into your headphones.

Best-in-Class Console Gaming Audio

Built with precision audiophile components, the G5 delivers a best-in-class stereo experience for you PS4 with high-resolution of 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC hardware driven audio playback that enables you to experience your gaming audio soundtrack in amazing detail. You'll be able to detect in real time where your enemy exactly is and get the winning edge every single time!

The G5 also connects to the Xbox One via the optical digital output port (voice communications not supported via optical link).

Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier

The G5 is not just a 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC. With a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier with a low output impedance of 2.2Ω, the G5 is capable of driving headphones of up to 600Ω impedance as well as sensitive in-ear monitors in the market today.

This pocket-sized external gaming sound card also supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit/192kHz, thanks to its Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC, which has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 120dB.

Built-in SB-Axx1 Audio Processor

Dedicated SBX Profile selection button and Scout Mode buttons on the G5 work with the built-in SB-Axx1 multi-core processor for instant hardware accelerated audio enhancements. Get the right setting and save time with storing up to three audio profiles on the G5. All it takes is a button, along with toggle controls to switch between the profiles to suit the nature of your gameplay.

BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro

Optimised for your gameplay and engineered to impress you with extraordinary sound, the G5 represents our true innovation in sound, beyond the realm of physical limitations through audio enhancements.

Available for Windows, the fully customisable BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro gives you unprecedented control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive audio effects that intelligently minimises distractions and enhances gameplay. From the whizz of bullets near your head to the terrifying roar of a troll, every detail of your game comes alive with our professionally tweaked audio enhancements.

Product description

If you want to download online drive cause don't have a CD driver, Please click this this link:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/otk84kq9m10eiiq/PCI&PCIe-CMI8738声卡.zip/file



or ---https://pan.baidu.com/s/1CYdb3VKiDT-bIhIYBQFp4Q



Attention: if the win10 driver can't make it work, please install the win8 driver , thanks



Interface:

1x MIC (Red)

1x LINE (Orange)

1x F-OUT (Green)

1x R-OUT (Blue)

1x BASS (Black)



NOTE:

If there is not voice form the pcie sound card, please disable your local sound device.

Specific steps are as follows：

1, Right click "computer".

2, click "manage".

3, click "device manage".

4, Right click your local device " Realtek High Definition Audio "

5, Click " disable device"



Package :

1x PCIe Sound Card

1x Low Profile Bracket

• PCIe sound card, 5.1 stereo audio card for pc window 10, Easily converts the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a 5.1 3D stereo surrounding sound .
• 16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder inside, Supports 32/64-bit audio processing, recording and playback
• With low profile bracket for 2U case, your best choice of sound card for PC desktop.
• Supports direct sound, A3D and EAX, HRTF 3D tone. Supports Windows XP / 7 8 10 32&64 bit,Vista 32&64 Bit. Driver Need to Download, thanks

User questions & answers

Question:	My motherboard audio is showing that headphones are detected but not playing any sound. Will this fix it
Answer:	Yes. As long as the 2.1 system connects via 3.5mm (1/8 inch stereo plug) or by red and white stereo RCA jacks.
Question:	what is the warranty on the Intefire sound card? furman smith
Answer:	The Nu Audio card does require external power via direct SATA power

• Plug & play usb sound card. It bypasses the faulty sound card or the broken audio jack of your computer to regain its audio function. Avoid the hassle or save the high cost of fixing your computer. No driver required & usb bus-powered
• Usb to 3.5mm aux adapter. It enables you to connect your existing phone/gaming headset (trrs plug), audio headphones or external microphone (trs plugs) to your laptop or ps4 through a usb 2.0 type a interface
• Durable metal housing. Made of premium aluminum alloy, it has superior build quality to other plastic usb audio adapters, and aesthetically matches the look of your old grey macbook pro
• Connector & ports: standard usb type a connector; Stereo audio output jack (green, trs); Microphone input jack (pink, trs); 3.5mm jack for phone/gaming headset w/ mic (black, trrs ctia)
• Compatibility. It can work with windows 10/8.1/8/7/vista/xp, mac os x 10.2 or above, ps4, linux, google chromebook, and windows surface 3 pro, and does not work with the usb port of your tv, amplifier or car

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i use this with a usb to usb-c adapter to connect to a android phone or a chromebook? both have usb-c port only
Answer:	Yes. Disable in onboard sound card and plug the new one in.
Question:	How many channels is this sound card? 2.1, 5.1, or
Answer:	You can return this card to Amazon for free within a reasonable trial period. The card performed as expected for me and, for the price, I wouldn't bother returning it.
Question:	Does this have the agc option in the "levels" tab of "microphone properties" in windows? or does it have "microphone boost", and if so what choices
Answer:	At this price ? Lol
Question:	Can this play sound to headphone and speakers at the same time
Answer:	While the NU Audio is designed for stereo you can achieve surround using the optical TOSLink port

Product features

Product Overview

Powered by C-Media HS-100B chipset, this little gadget can easily covert any existing USB port of your computer into one TRRS jack (black) & two TRS jacks (green & pink).

It helps to bypass a defective sound card or a broken headphone jack of your computer, and quickly regains the computer audio function for you. Avoid the hassle or save the high cost of fixing your computer!

USB bus-powered; no driver required. Simply plug and play!

Important Remarks:

• This USB audio adapter can NOT work with the USB port of your TV, amplifier, CD player, car or truck;
• The USB port on PS3 does not carry audio signal. Therefore this adapter cannot be used for PS3 game audio;
• Please adjust the volume on your computer, as the in-line volume control on your wired headphones will be disabled;
• Please do NOT insert the TRS plug into the black TRRS jack, which might disable the pink TRS microphone jack and greatly affect the sound quality through the green TRS jack;
• For some computers, you may need to manually select “USB audio device” as the default sound device. Same with some softwares, such as Skype. Please check the 5th & 6th product photos for more details.

Aluminum USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter

Unlike other USB audio adapters which only support one audio interface, TROND AC3-P innovatively packs THREE 3.5mm female audio jacks into one single device, and supports both TRS and TRRS audio interfaces.

With this unique design, it can offer wider compatibility for your phone headset, gaming headset, traditional headphones with two 3.5mm plugs, or external computer condensor microphones.

Durable Metal Housing

Made of premium aluminum alloy, it has superior build quality to other plastic audio adapters, and aesthetically matches the look of your grey Macbook.

Anti-Slip USB Connector

The USB 2.0 connector is also made of aluminum alloy, and features the anti-slip design on two sides.

Flexible Nylon-Braided Cable

The 10cm-long extended cable is covered by braided nylon jacket, tangle-free & flexible to be coiled

Block-Free Design

Measured at 1.34” x 0.71” (wide) x 0.28”, it can fit into your computer USB snugly, without blocking adjacent USB ports.

Dual Stereo Audio Outputs

Plug two headsets into the TRRS (black) and TRS (green) jacks, and share music, movie or game with your family or friends.

You can plug your TRRS phone headset to the green jack, not vice versa. The audio quality might be signficantly affected.

Dual Mono Mic Inputs

Both the TRS (pink) and TRRS (black) jacks can support the microphone input, such as podcasting, Youtube recording or Skype chatting,

Please first verify which plug type your mic supports, and then plug it to the right audio jack.

Compatible with PS4

Hate having a wire dangling from your PS4 wireless controller?

Simply plug this USB audio card to PS4 console, and get the audio out other than using HDMI.

Not Designed for TV or Car

This USB audio adapter can NOT work with the USB port of your TV, amplifier, car or truck.

Beware, and pease do not make the wrong purchase.

Product description

Tiamu is a registered brand. Only the seller who has been authorized by Tiamu can sell under Tiamu.Tiamu work to provide the best products and service to every customer. specification

Bus type: PCI Express Rev 1.1

Audio channel: 7.1 audio system, compatible with 2.1/5.1 stereo surround sound system equipment

Interface interface: LINE: linear input, MIC: Mark wind input, FRONT: front output,

REAR: rear surround sound output, C/SUB: center/subwoofer output, SIDE: side surround sound output

Features: rich input/output interfaces, ASIO driver and advanced intelligent software interface onboard high-fidelity audio (HDA) output (F_Audio)

colour:black

Material:PCB

size:112 x 80 x 10mm



Package Contents:

1 x sound card

1 x CD



Only the above package content, other products are not included.

Note: Light shooting and different displays may cause the color of the item in the picture a little different from the real thing. The measurement allowed error is +/- 1-3cm.

• Built-in audio chip supports 24bit, 192kHz sampling rate to achieve powerful and clear sound effects
• Total harmonic distortion (short THD) during playback (90 decibels) / recording (-85 decibels), signal-to-noise ratio 100dB
• High-quality audio data, low-latency ASIO driver (Audio System Input Output)
• Extended full-duplex mixing (such as recording and editing the file while playing the audio source; publishing in a music program or on the Internet, you can download from every source

Product description

Interface:

1x MIC (Red)

1x LINE (Orange)

1x F-OUT (Green)

1x R-OUT (Blue)

1x BASS (Black)

 NOTE:

If there is not voice form the pcie sound card, please disable your local sound device.

Specific steps are as follows： 

1, Right click "computer". 

2, click "manage". 

3, click "device manage".

4,  Right click your local device " Realtek High Definition Audio "

5, Click " disable device"

If you want to download online drive cause don't have a CD driver， 

Please click this this link: 

http://www.mediafire.com/file/jtqyck2x2gku6cn/asm1083.rar

Package List:

1x PCIe Sound Card

1x Low Profile Bracket

1x CD Drive

• PCIe sound card, 5.1 stereo audio card.
• Easily convert the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a 5.1 3D stereo surrounding sound.
• With low profile bracket for 2U case, your best choice of sound card for PC desktop.
• 16-bit multimedia digital signal editing decoder inside, Supports 32/64-bit audio processing, recording and playback.
• Supports direct sound, A3D and EAX, HRTF 3D tone. Supports Windows 2000 / NT / XP / 7 / 8 / 10..

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this provide phantom power to microphones
Answer:	Unlike other USB audio adapters which only support one audio interface, TROND AC3-P innovatively packs THREE 3.5mm female audio jacks into one single device, and supports both TRS and TRRS audio interfaces. With this unique design, it can offer wider compatibility for your phone headset, gaming headset, traditional headphones with two 3.5mm plugs, or external computer condensor microphones. Best regards, Bruce – TROND Customer Care
Question:	Will this **audio card work with a windows 7** intel -dh67cl motherboard** that has a **ac-kit-892hd realtek alc892 7.1 card
Answer:	The green jack is 2.1. The pink jack is mono input. The black jack is 2.1 in output and mono in the input. If any other question, please email us at [email protected] for further help. Regards, TROND Customer Care
Question:	Does this work on Windows Vista
Answer:	Yes, this audio adapter has "AGC" option for "microphone properties" in windows. It may not be in the "levels" tab, but in other tabs, like custom. If any other question, please email us at [email protected] for further help. Regards, TROND Customer Care
Question:	Would this card have a Linux driver
Answer:	You can plug your headphone and your speaker into the TRRS (black) and TRS (green) jacks, then they can play sound at the same time. If any other question, please feel free to contact us via email [email protected], and our customer service team would help you. Best regards, Bruce - TROND Customer Care

• 【Partner of Gaming Headset】1Mii Gaming USB Sound Card with 7.1 virtual surround sound .Enhance the sound of your gaming headset and make you quickly sense voice of directions ,footsteps . Every details clearly in games to win
• 【Plug and Play】Easy operation ,just plug and enjoy your tiebreaker
• 【Integrated controller】 1Mii considered and tested all the details of the gaming experience for PC gamer, dedicated to providing the most convenient and fast operation to support your game battle. By the sound card ,easy to active 7.1 surround sound , adjust the volume of your headset and microphone . Even one button to MUTE the MIC
• 【Compact and Portable】Durable ABS material, Designed gaming lights for 7.1 and Mic button ,with a 6FT low-loss tensile braided cable .Everything borned for gaming
• 【Compatibility】 Perfect compatibility with almost of ALL 3.5mm gaming headset .Low budget to bring you virtual 7.1 surround sound gaming experience INSTEAD OF changing your gaming headset. Our 1Mii after-sales team will accompany you to solve any problems during use

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I use this with my razer kraken
Answer:	This should work with any windows 7 system or comparable mother board, as stated in the cards description.
Question:	effect ? I'm looking for something to get 7.1 surround sound in game at a lower budget and no need to change my gaming headset
Answer:	I am using Win 10 and it works. It says for win7 so I would think Vista also
Question:	Should I install any drivers or software for PC
Answer:	I did not need to install drivers for mine. My distro recognized automatically.

Product features

1Mii USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for PC Gaming Headset

Thanks for 1Mii's professional engineer team ,from ID design, sound tuning , functional design and material selection . After millions of game tests, every detail is perfect born for PC gamers .

Compatible with almost all PC systems and 3.5mm gaming headset.

7.1 Virtual Surround Sound

One button to activate your 7.1 sound card. Easy to adjust the speaker and mic volume.

Enjoy the Impressive surround sound and accurate positioning during gaming ,drive any 3.5mm gaming headset excellently.

High Quality Brings You a Better Life

With 6FT extension low-loss tensile braided cable, no disturb its adjacent port and place as your habits, avoid falling out easily in the game due to short cable.

Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play

No drivers required.

Tips : For different PC system, please ensure to follow the easy configuration Instructions :

1.Right-click on the sound icon in the desktop

2. Select the speaker devices

3.Select the microphone devices