{"product_id":"usb-sound-card-adapter-with-volume-control","title":"USB External Sound Card Audio Adapter Virtual 7.1 Channel USB to 3.5mm Headphone Mic Jack with Volume Control Mute Buttons for PC Mac Laptop Desktop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e⚠️ Important Notice: Dual 3.5mm Jacks \u0026amp; Microphone Wiring Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Dedicated Audio Jacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e This external sound card features two separate 3.5mm ports: one stereo audio\/headphone output jack (green) and one dedicated microphone input jack (yellow). It is NOT a single 4-pole combo jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone TRS Connector Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3.5mm microphone input jack strictly requires a standard 3-pole (TRS) microphone connector. It does not support 4-pole (TRRS) single-plug headsets directly or 2-pole (TS) microphones. To use a single-plug gaming headset with a mic, a 3.5mm TRRS female to dual TRS male splitter cable (not included) is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Driverless Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard stereo audio playback, microphone recording, and hardware volume\/mute buttons operate plug-and-play across modern operating systems. Virtual 7.1 channel simulation effects depend on host OS settings or audio simulation software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A Host Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a standard USB 2.0 Type-A male plug. Connecting to USB-C-only laptops requires a USB-A to USB-C adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact USB external sound card provides an instant plug-and-play audio upgrade for desktop, notebook, and PC systems. Designed to bypass damaged motherboard audio jacks or add high-quality sound to computers lacking audio ports, it delivers clean stereo playback and microphone input through any standard USB port. Equipped with physical volume up\/down buttons, instant microphone and speaker mute switches, and real-time LED status indicators, it offers effortless desktop audio control without requiring external power or drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 3.5mm Audio \u0026amp; Mic Jacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides independent 3.5mm stereo headphone\/speaker output and 3.5mm mono microphone input for headsets, desktop speakers, and dynamic mics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Hardware Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-board push buttons provide immediate access to volume up, volume down, microphone mute, and headphone mute without navigating computer software menus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time LED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a red LED indicator for microphone mute status and a green LED indicator for active audio playback and operational status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtual 7.1 Surround Sound Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports multi-channel 3D audio and virtual 7.1 surround sound simulation to create an immersive listening environment for gaming, movies, and music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Bus-Powered Portability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws power directly from your computer USB port without cumbersome power adapters or extra cables. Compact pocket size of 58 x 25 x 14 mm makes it ideal for travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Driver-Free Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant with USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12Mbps), USB Audio Device Class 1.0, and USB HID Class 1.1 specifications for seamless plug-and-play use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputers \u0026amp; Laptops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop PCs, laptops, notebooks, and netbooks equipped with standard USB 2.0 \/ USB 3.0 Type-A ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE) and macOS \/ Mac OS X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 3.5mm stereo headphones, desktop speakers, and 3-pole TRS external microphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This compatibility list is not exhaustive. Compatible with other host computers supporting USB Audio Device Class specifications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Daily Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypassing Broken Sound Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e An economical and instant replacement for failed internal audio jacks, buzzing ports, or malfunctioning motherboard sound cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork \u0026amp; Video Conferencing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convenient desktop control for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype meetings with one-touch physical microphone muting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaming Audio Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick volume adjustments and microphone toggling during PC gaming sessions without minimizing your game window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; Remote Learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect headsets and microphones to school or office computers with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 External Sound Card Audio Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Standard Type-A Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack (Green, TRS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone Input Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 3.5mm Mono Microphone Jack (Yellow, 3-Pole TRS Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Up, Volume Down, Microphone Mute, Speaker Mute Buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed (Microphone Mute), Green (Audio Activity \/ Power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo Output with Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound Simulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Audio Device Class 1.0, USB HID Class 1.1, USB 2.0 (12 Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Bus-Powered (No external power required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable ABS Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 x 25 x 14 mm (2.28 x 0.98 x 0.55 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 16g (0.035 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x USB External Sound Card with Volume \u0026amp; Mute Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I plug a single-plug smartphone headset (with built-in mic) directly into this adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Smartphone headsets typically use a single 4-pole (TRRS) plug. 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