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Blue USB 2.0 external sound card with 5.1 surround adapter

Thinkstar

Thinkstar USB 2.0 External Sound Card 5.1 Blue

SKU CH-PYFV-2KJYP

USB 2.0 external sound card adds 5.1 surround audio with S/PDIF output and supports 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates

  • USB 2.0 connection adds 5.1 surround sound instantly
  • 48 kHz sampling rate captures clear digital audio
  • Optical S/PDIF output sends multi-channel signal to decoder
  • Compatible with Windows 98 through Windows 8
  • Three 3.5 mm ports connect analogue 5.1 speaker sets

USB 2.0 External Audio Adapter

The Thinkstar USB 2.0 External Sound Card adds 5.1 surround audio to a PC or laptop through a single USB 2.0 connection. It is aimed at users who need multi-channel output on systems lacking an internal sound card or available expansion slots. The blue enclosure houses a USB audio controller that supports 6-channel analog playback and S/PDIF digital output.

Sampling Rate and Source Constraints

The adapter handles 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates for digital recording and analog playback. Fiber output only delivers 5.1 channels when the source material is already encoded as DTS 5.1, such as certain games or HD movies; standard stereo files remain two-channel. An external AC3 or DTS decoder is required downstream of the S/PDIF port for multi-channel speaker systems.

Driver Setup and Common Issues

Windows 98 through Windows 8 are supported, though 32 and 44.1 kHz rates may need specific driver or application support to activate. Installation typically involves installing the driver, then configuring the playback software to route audio through the S/PDIF output. A frequent pitfall is forgetting to enable "Stereo Mix" in the mixer when recording karaoke, which leaves the input silent.

Highlights

  • USB 2.0 connection adds 5.1 surround sound instantly
  • 48 kHz sampling rate captures clear digital audio
  • Optical S/PDIF output sends multi-channel signal to decoder
  • Compatible with Windows 98 through Windows 8
  • Three 3.5 mm ports connect analogue 5.1 speaker sets

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this sound card come in other channel configurations or colours besides 5.1 and blue?

The product is listed as a 5.1-channel USB 2.0 external sound card in blue; no other versions or capacities are mentioned in the specifications.

What do the 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates mean for everyday playback and recording?

The adapter supports digital recording and playback at 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz; 48 kHz is used for both digital recording and analogue playback, while the lower rates require driver or application support.

How does the USB 2.0 interface and S/PDIF output limit the surround sound I actually hear?

USB 2.0 carries the audio stream to the PC, but 5.1-channel output over the optical S/PDIF port only works when the source material is already encoded as DTS or AC3 5.1; standard stereo files stay stereo.

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