StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO2D - USB Sound Card Audio Adapter w/ SPDIF
Features
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.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- 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
Technical Specifications
| Bus Type | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Chipset ID | VIA - VT1630A |
| Audio Specifications | 96 KHz / 24-bit Sample RateApprox 91dB SNR (A-weighting)16-100ohm Headphone Drive Ability |
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) Female1 - 3.5mm Mini-Toslink (SPDIF, Optical) Female1 - USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Male |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.8 |
| LED Indicators | 1 - Power3 - Playback / Recording sample rate |
| Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Included in Package | 1 - USB Stereo Audio Adapter1 - Software CD1 - Instruction Manual |
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Headphones & Audio > DACs, Amps & Sound Cards |
| Weight | 0.041 kg |
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Note:
Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return








