--- product_id: 5669504 title: "USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6\" x 1.8\"" brand: "startech.com" price: "MX$1955" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/5669504-usb-sound-card-w-spdif-digital-audio-and-stereo-mic store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # 96 kHz max sample rate SPDIF digital output w/ Dolby DTS External volume & EQ controls USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6" x 1.8" **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** MX$1955 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your audio game—because your sound deserves the spotlight. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6" x 1.8" by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** MX$1955 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/5669504-usb-sound-card-w-spdif-digital-audio-and-stereo-mic) ## Best For - startech.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Sound Control:** Fine-tune your audio effortlessly using external volume and EQ knobs—because your sound should be as unique as your workflow. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Mac, PC, headphones, speakers, and amplifiers—perfect for professionals who demand versatility. - • **Crystal-Clear 96kHz Audio:** Experience studio-grade sound quality with high-resolution 96 kHz sampling for every beat and whisper. - • **Plug-and-Play External Upgrade:** Instantly replace your laptop or PC’s internal sound card with this sleek, compact USB adapter—no hassle, just premium sound. - • **Dolby Digital & DTS Pass-Through:** Unlock immersive home-theater surround sound with SPDIF output supporting AC3 and DTS formats—your media’s new best friend. ## Overview The StarTech.com USB Sound Card ICUSBAUDIO2D is a compact external audio adapter designed to replace internal sound cards on laptops and PCs. Featuring a high-fidelity 96 kHz sample rate, SPDIF digital output with Dolby Digital and DTS pass-through, and user-friendly external volume and EQ controls, it delivers premium surround sound support and versatile compatibility across Mac and PC platforms. Ideal for professionals seeking enhanced audio clarity and control in a sleek, plug-and-play form factor. ## Description 96KHz / 24-bit Hi-Fi USB Audio S/PDIF digital output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS pass-through support 5.1 Surround Sound supported (Windows only) 4 position TRRS headset with Mic supported 3.5mm headphone/microphone ports Hardware volume knob and Bass/Treble boost EQ switch LED sample rate indicators 16in attached USB cable The ICUSBAUDIO2D External USB Sound Card lets you add an S/PDIF digital audio output and standard 3.5mm analog audio/microphone connections to your system through USB - a convenient way to bypass or replace an internal sound card without having to open the computer case. For home-theater quality sound, the USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) offers 96KHz / 24-bit sampling rates for both playback and recording, and a 3.5mm S/PDIF port with support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (AC3) and DTS pass-through (Note: 5.1 surround sound is supported in Windows only). This versatile USB audio adapter features an integrated 3.5mm 4-position TRRS connection for your headphones or combination headset/microphone. Also a convenient external volume control for quick adjustments, a hardware EQ switch for Bass or Treble boosting, and an LED status bar to display the current sampling rate. Please note that the microphone input is stereo only. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Connect your computer to a home theater audio receiver through S/PDIF, without opening the case Add digital audio support to an Ultrabook or small form factor system with no internal expansion options Replace or upgrade the integrated audio on a laptop or portable computer Add home-theater surround sound support with the integrated digital S/PDIF output Replace an internal sound card easily with a compact external USB device Adjust sound output easily with external volume and EQ controls Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 1 - Connector Type(s) 3.5mm Mini-Toslink (SPDIF, Optical) 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage Temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) Humidity 10~90% RH (Non-Condensing) Hardware Bus Type USB 2.0 Chipset ID Cmedia CM6533 Indicators 1 - LED Indicators Power 3 - LED Indicators Playback / Recording sample rate Packaging Information Package Height 1.3 in [32 mm] Package Length 5.6 in [14.3 cm] Shipping (Package) Weight 3.7 oz [106 g] Package Width 6.8 in [17.3 cm] Performance Audio Specifications 96 KHz / 24-bit Sample Rate Approx 91dB SNR (A-weighting) 16-100ohm Headphone Drive Ability Physical Characteristics Weight of Product 1.2 oz [33 g] Color Black Material Plastic Cable Length 16.0 in [406.5 mm] Product Length 1.9 in [47 mm] Product Width 1.8 in [46 mm] Product Height 0.6 in [1.6 cm] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.8 Note: DTS pass-through is supported in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 only Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements Available USB Port Note 5.1 surround sound output is supported in Windows only Microphone is stereo only. What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package USB Stereo Audio Adapter Software CD Instruction Manual. Review: Works great with my Sennheiser Momentum 2 headphones - I bought this to use with my travel headphones, Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wired headphones. The M2 headphones are very efficient, which means that I can hear even a little bit of noise. When I plugged them into my business laptop, I heard an annoying hiss. I tried a Creative E1 device and also heard an annoying hiss. With the ICUSBAUDIO2D device, I initially heard a loud hiss; but I turned the volume control dial down a bit, and very abruptly the hiss cut out. My music is still plenty loud enough. The left jack accepts the standard 4-ring plug for headphones + microphone all in one (common on mobile headphones). I was able to plug the M2 directly into that jack; headphones and microphone just worked. I use Linux, and the ICUSBAUDIO2D showed up in the Sound preferences as "USB Audio Device Analog Stereo". I had to adjust the amplification slider for the microphone all the way up or the M2's mic is too quiet, but after I did that it was just fine. Initially, bass sounded terrible. Anything with bass sounded muddy and smeared. But then I realized that the ICUSBAUDIO2D has a mini-equalizer feature: a 3-position sliding switch, with positions for Bass, Direct, and Treble. It defaults to "Bass" and it was applying some kind of bass boosting effect... and I didn't like what that effect was doing to my music. But no problem; once I figured it out, I switched it to "Direct" and I'll just leave it that way from now on. It sounds fine in "Direct" mode. Given how small and light this is, and given that my M2 headphones just plug right in and work with no adapter needed, I have found my new travel audio device. I'll just leave this in my laptop carrying bag all the time. EDIT: I have used this for about a month, and I am completely happy with it. You can get a better audio adapter but it will cost a lot more and probably need a separate power supply. Therefore I have upped my rating to 5 stars. It's the best in its class. Review: Solved a simple problem that much more expensive devices couldn't figure out - Incredibly this little cheap device does things that far more expensive devices cannot do which is to accept a 1/8 stereo headphone out, into the stereo mic in on this device and actually give me incredible stereo quality. I've wasted probably $1,000 and much more expensive, sound blaster or I-Rig and other devices only to waste my money. This thing solved the problem that other things couldn't do. Amazing ## Features - SPDIF OUTPUT: This external USB sound card is equipped with SPDIF digital output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS pass-through support. - EXTERNAL FEATURES: Use this USB external sound card audio adapter to easily adjust the sound output with its external volume and EQ controls. - SOUND CARD REPLACEMENT: This USB stereo audio adapter lets you replace an internal sound card on your laptop or PC with a small, compact device. - MULTI-USE SOUND CARD: This digital audio adapter with SPDIF can be used in a variety of applications, including home-theater surround sound support. - Add home-theater surround sound support with the integrated digital S/PDIF output - Replace an internal sound card easily with a compact external USB device - Adjust sound output easily with external volume and EQ controls ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00F7120TQ | | Audio Output Mode | 2.1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #39 in External Sound Cards | | Brand | StarTech.com | | Built-In Media | USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Mac, Headphone, Speaker, Amplifier | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030852296 | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.9"L x 1.8"W x 0.6"H | | Item Type Name | External Sound Box | | Item Weight | 0.03 kg | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Mfr Part Number | ICUSBAUDIO2D | | Model Name | USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card with SPDIF Digital Audio | | Model Number | ICUSBAUDIO2D | | Number of Items | 1 | | Platform | Mac OS X | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 91 db | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 | | UPC | 065030852296 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** 2.1 - **Brand:** StarTech.com - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Mac, Headphone, Speaker, Amplifier - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Platform:** Mac OS X ## Images ![USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6" x 1.8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QfNJQqmWL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does i work in ubuntu?** A: Yes it works with Linux including Ubuntu **Q: does this work with linux? Is there linux support from the open source community?** A: Yes it works with Linux. Tested with Ubuntu. Thanks to all of the open source free developers out there who developed a generic driver for USB audio devices. **Q: Is it compatible with windows 8 OS?** A: Yes, it is, just plug it in and Windows 10 or previous versions will install drivers for it. Best sound for me! If you wish you can install the drivers in Startech site and work flawlessly in Windows 10. Best sound with any Windows drivers, configure 5.1 in Control Panel and then double click on the icon/rigth click/enhancements and then speaker fill, you have 5.1 sound. **Q: Does this work in linux?** A: Yes, it did for me. I put it in a machine that was running Linux Mint. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with my Sennheiser Momentum 2 headphones *by S***S on May 12, 2015* I bought this to use with my travel headphones, Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 wired headphones. The M2 headphones are very efficient, which means that I can hear even a little bit of noise. When I plugged them into my business laptop, I heard an annoying hiss. I tried a Creative E1 device and also heard an annoying hiss. With the ICUSBAUDIO2D device, I initially heard a loud hiss; but I turned the volume control dial down a bit, and very abruptly the hiss cut out. My music is still plenty loud enough. The left jack accepts the standard 4-ring plug for headphones + microphone all in one (common on mobile headphones). I was able to plug the M2 directly into that jack; headphones and microphone just worked. I use Linux, and the ICUSBAUDIO2D showed up in the Sound preferences as "USB Audio Device Analog Stereo". I had to adjust the amplification slider for the microphone all the way up or the M2's mic is too quiet, but after I did that it was just fine. Initially, bass sounded terrible. Anything with bass sounded muddy and smeared. But then I realized that the ICUSBAUDIO2D has a mini-equalizer feature: a 3-position sliding switch, with positions for Bass, Direct, and Treble. It defaults to "Bass" and it was applying some kind of bass boosting effect... and I didn't like what that effect was doing to my music. But no problem; once I figured it out, I switched it to "Direct" and I'll just leave it that way from now on. It sounds fine in "Direct" mode. Given how small and light this is, and given that my M2 headphones just plug right in and work with no adapter needed, I have found my new travel audio device. I'll just leave this in my laptop carrying bag all the time. EDIT: I have used this for about a month, and I am completely happy with it. You can get a better audio adapter but it will cost a lot more and probably need a separate power supply. Therefore I have upped my rating to 5 stars. It's the best in its class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solved a simple problem that much more expensive devices couldn't figure out *by E***H on June 21, 2026* Incredibly this little cheap device does things that far more expensive devices cannot do which is to accept a 1/8 stereo headphone out, into the stereo mic in on this device and actually give me incredible stereo quality. I've wasted probably $1,000 and much more expensive, sound blaster or I-Rig and other devices only to waste my money. This thing solved the problem that other things couldn't do. Amazing ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with Ubuntu Linux! *by P***B on May 22, 2020* My previous sound interface broke (don't trip over plugged-in cords, mmmmkay?), so it was time for a replacement. I have lots of gear that I like to record, and so I needed a simple stereo input. This gizmo did the trick. NOTE: it took a few attempts to work out a strange bug/feature: the stereo inputs are NOT equal. One channel is MUCH louder than the other. I was able to fix this in Ubuntu Linux by using the Pulseaudio Control, and separating the channels for individual control. One channel is set to 25%, and the other at 125%, which leads to level inputs in Audacity. I'm pretty happy with this purchase. No extra drivers necessary: Ubuntu recognized it right out of the box. After a bit of tweaking, everything works as I want. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6" x 1.8" - 2 Pack AUX Cable, (6.6ft/2m, Hi-Fi Sound) 3.5mm TRS Auxiliary Audio Cable Nylon Braided Cord Compatible with Car,Home Stereos,Speaker,iPod iPad,Headphones,Sony,Echo Dot,Beats (Grey) - 3.5mm Stereo Jack to 3.5mm Stereo Jack Female to Female Adapter Connector Gold Plated (3 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/5669504-usb-sound-card-w-spdif-digital-audio-and-stereo-mic](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/5669504-usb-sound-card-w-spdif-digital-audio-and-stereo-mic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*