--- product_id: 10343287 title: "USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Adapter Audio S/PDIF for PC -Blue" brand: "optimal shop" price: "S/.120" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Optimal Shop" url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/10343287-usb-2-0-external-sound-card-6-channel-5-1 store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 48kHz High-Quality Sampling 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound USB 2.0 Plug & Play USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Adapter Audio S/PDIF for PC -Blue **Brand:** optimal shop **Price:** S/.120 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your setup deserves surround that stands out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Adapter Audio S/PDIF for PC -Blue by optimal shop - **How much does it cost?** S/.120 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/10343287-usb-2-0-external-sound-card-6-channel-5-1) ## Best For - optimal shop enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted optimal shop brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Sleek 3.46" x 2.36" footprint fits anywhere on your desk or in your tech bag for on-the-go audio enhancement. - • **Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound:** Experience cinematic audio with true 6-channel output for your PC or laptop setup. - • **Effortless USB 2.0 Connectivity:** Plug-and-play design ensures instant audio upgrade without driver hassles, perfect for locked-down systems. - • **Universal Windows Compatibility:** Supports legacy to modern Windows OS (Win98 through Win11), making it a timeless addition to your audio arsenal. - • **Versatile Digital & Analog Support:** Seamlessly record and playback both digital S/PDIF and analog audio streams with professional-grade fidelity. ## Overview The Optimal Shop USB 2.0 External Sound Card delivers true 5.1 channel surround sound with 48kHz sampling, supporting both digital S/PDIF and analog audio. Its plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface works seamlessly across Windows platforms without driver installation, making it ideal for professionals needing versatile, high-quality audio on multiple devices. Compact and lightweight, it’s a perfect upgrade for immersive gaming, streaming, or multi-device audio management. ## Description desertcart.com: Optimal Shop USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Adapter Audio S/PDIF for PC -Blue : Electronics Review: It JUST WORKED. Perfect solution. - My use case: I have a KVM to share all of my inputs and outputs between my home desktop computer and my work computer's Thunderbolt dock. Unfortunately my gaming desktop's sound system is a multiple 3.5mm 5.1 setup, which even if the KVM accommodated audio at all (which it doesn't, apart from via DisplayPort), KVMs that do share sound usually have just one 3.5mm jack. This external sound card was the right solution. It has inputs for exactly what I need plus additional possibilities that I don't have but someone else might. On Windows 10 and 11 at least, just plugging it into a USB port immediately makes it into either THE audio output or a selectable option with no driver installation necessary. That was critical because the work computer is completely locked down and won't allow installation of drivers or other software. I just needed to see that this is the default audio device, and from then on, it's all good to go. When I dock the laptop, Windows 11 sees the docking arrangement and automatically reconfigures everything to default to it while on the dock. Both computers see it as the full 5.1 setup that I have and it works exactly that way. Sound quality seems at least as good as the on-board Realtek audio that my desktop computer has, though my 52 year old ears are much less sharp than my 25 year old ears were and I'm less apt to notice subtle sound quality differences, plus my 10 year old mid-level Logitech speaker setup never was audiophile quality. I'd guess if you have higher end speakers and are used to a high quality dedicated add-on sound card, this will probably not be an equivalent. For the rest of us, it works great. The price was very good for what I got, especially considering how few of this kind of device showed up when I was looking. There were lots of them for regular 2 channel sound but were quite scarce for more complex inputs. I've had it for a few months now and it's still working flawlessly. As an alternative to using a second switchbox just for the audio, I enjoy the ability to have this as just another item on the USB that is handled by the KVM and a single KVM button switching everything from one system to the other. I do recommend this if your needs are similar to mine. Review: Be patient with the install for GREAT results. - This small sound card is being used to stream a commercial radio station. We use it from a tuner in the Manager's office to feed a small compact computer dedicated to sending our audio out to the server which handles our streaming. The install was not the easiest, in fact we did not end up using the software supplied. Windows had enough settings (in 7 anyway) to make it work in full stereo powering Rocket encoding software. We have had listeners online swear they can hear the minute clicks and pops in some of the music we have dubbed into our system now, over when we used the "pro" sound card in another machine, both of which were much older. It CAN BE used in strictly stereo mode, so don't be afraid to buy it if you are not in the market for surround sound. We are using analog in to USB, and it's functioning well with no issues since install. If we can stream a terrestrial station with it, (WION, Ionia MI) you can make it work. Hear it on our website if you like. Good product, inexpensive, still allows "stereo" in a surround sound world. ## Features - USB 6 Channel 5.1 External Sound Audio Card for PC Laptop OS support: win98 / XP / 2000 / Vista / Win7/8.External sound card USB 6 channel 5.1 audio. Record & play back digital and analog audio without sound card in your computer. - USB sound is and USB audio controller. It supports 32KBz, 44.1khz. (which two need driver or application software support) and 48Khz sampling rate in digital recording, 48KHz sampling in digital nalog audio playback.In digital playback mode, itreceives audio stream form PC via USB interface and transmits audio data according to the AESEBU, IEC60958, SPDIF cnsumer interface standards. Only R L channel PCM audio in 5.1 channel can be conveyed in digital playback mode. - In analog playback mode, it supports 6 channels codec for analog playback In digital recording mode, it receives SPDIF digital audio input and sends back to PC through USB. Three sampling rates, includes 32KHz,44.1KHz are automatically locked internally. In analog recording mode, fixed 48KHz sampling rate issupportedby analog audio recording. - If you want the fiber output to support 5.1-channel output, you must have the following conditions:1.The sound source must be DTS 5.1 channels, such as 3D games, HD movies. If it is a general MP3 or general 2-channel video, you can only have 2-channel effect. - 2.The player settings are important: if it is set up with PowerDVD software from the fiber output "Passthrough" through. Meaning that the sound card is only responsible for the fiber signal output, not decoding. Dispensers strongly recommend KMP this player, the function is very powerful。3. After the fiber output must be AC3 / DTS decoder, or built-in AC3 / DTS decoder amplifier and the like。 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00Q4WQ7XW | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #66 in External Sound Cards | | Brand | Optimal Shop | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 591 Reviews | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Laptops, PC, Speakers | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.46"L x 2.36"W x 0.79"H | | Item Weight | 4 ounces | | Manufacturer | Optimal Shop | | Maximum Sample Rate | 48 KHz | | Mfr Part Number | Optimal Shop | | Model Number | 6478484 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Platform | Windows 7, Windows 98 | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 db | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 | | UPC | 799637908796 | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** Optimal Shop - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Platform:** Windows 7, Windows 98 ## Images ![USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Adapter Audio S/PDIF for PC -Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81raK6WKnTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work with linux? specifically the raspberry pi.** A: I bought this as a cheapo capture line-in for my Raspberry Pi 3b running Raspbian. This device is only 16-bit, and I was unable to get anything but mic-in working, but that's okay, it's acting as line in. I also had to use alsamixer, chose capture, and then the mic input. It still captures stereo and gain can be adjusted with your alsamixer, but you'll probably have to create a boot script to make those settings permanent. I'm not replying to the original question, just adding info based on my experience. Still, did the job I needed.. would like 24-bit, but oh well. **Q: Did everything right but can't get front lt an rt speakers to work i know set up is right cause they worked once. Any suggestions?** A: 1-Test outputs with a set of headphones or speakers that you know work maybe test them with your phone, ipod, etc.2- Restart computer, make sure a working usb cable is connected on both ends same goes for headphone cables , may sound a little condescending but its happened to the best of us. 3- Make sure drivers are installed (the folder on disc called something like CM6206-LX you can download from http://www.cmedia.com.tw/EN/DownloadCenter_Detail2.html you will have to register by putting a user name and password i had to enable pop ups for the website to be able to download)4- Check if the device is set as default "PLAYBACK DEVICE" by right clicking on the speaker icon in the on the lower right corner of your desktop next to clock and selecting "PLAYBACK DEVICES" (you will have 3 to 4 options) and select something like "USB multi channel audio device", im sorry but i dont have it in front of me, but i will tell you that the device will give you two options one analog and one digital which is for the optical out (the one with the plastic plug), you want to select the ANALOG for the standard headphone plugs.5- If this doesn't work you may have a faulty device **Q: i want to save two different sound simultaneously can i use this card?(i want two sound desperately not mixed- for DJ things)** A: I doubt it. The inputs are probably only used to mix a signal to the USB output which is then connected to your computer for recording. Your best bet is to record the two different sounds separately if you can separate them before they enter this unit. **Q: Clairify please. does the "driver" for this chipset support "stereo mix"? stereo mix captures audio and pipes it to supported applications. (audacity)** A: Stereo mix is supported, at least under Windows 7!In case you have a device without this capability, you can always install a virtual audio cable driver: http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/ ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It JUST WORKED. Perfect solution. *by C***S on November 28, 2022* My use case: I have a KVM to share all of my inputs and outputs between my home desktop computer and my work computer's Thunderbolt dock. Unfortunately my gaming desktop's sound system is a multiple 3.5mm 5.1 setup, which even if the KVM accommodated audio at all (which it doesn't, apart from via DisplayPort), KVMs that do share sound usually have just one 3.5mm jack. This external sound card was the right solution. It has inputs for exactly what I need plus additional possibilities that I don't have but someone else might. On Windows 10 and 11 at least, just plugging it into a USB port immediately makes it into either THE audio output or a selectable option with no driver installation necessary. That was critical because the work computer is completely locked down and won't allow installation of drivers or other software. I just needed to see that this is the default audio device, and from then on, it's all good to go. When I dock the laptop, Windows 11 sees the docking arrangement and automatically reconfigures everything to default to it while on the dock. Both computers see it as the full 5.1 setup that I have and it works exactly that way. Sound quality seems at least as good as the on-board Realtek audio that my desktop computer has, though my 52 year old ears are much less sharp than my 25 year old ears were and I'm less apt to notice subtle sound quality differences, plus my 10 year old mid-level Logitech speaker setup never was audiophile quality. I'd guess if you have higher end speakers and are used to a high quality dedicated add-on sound card, this will probably not be an equivalent. For the rest of us, it works great. The price was very good for what I got, especially considering how few of this kind of device showed up when I was looking. There were lots of them for regular 2 channel sound but were quite scarce for more complex inputs. I've had it for a few months now and it's still working flawlessly. As an alternative to using a second switchbox just for the audio, I enjoy the ability to have this as just another item on the USB that is handled by the KVM and a single KVM button switching everything from one system to the other. I do recommend this if your needs are similar to mine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be patient with the install for GREAT results. *by W***O on April 24, 2022* This small sound card is being used to stream a commercial radio station. We use it from a tuner in the Manager's office to feed a small compact computer dedicated to sending our audio out to the server which handles our streaming. The install was not the easiest, in fact we did not end up using the software supplied. Windows had enough settings (in 7 anyway) to make it work in full stereo powering Rocket encoding software. We have had listeners online swear they can hear the minute clicks and pops in some of the music we have dubbed into our system now, over when we used the "pro" sound card in another machine, both of which were much older. It CAN BE used in strictly stereo mode, so don't be afraid to buy it if you are not in the market for surround sound. We are using analog in to USB, and it's functioning well with no issues since install. If we can stream a terrestrial station with it, (WION, Ionia MI) you can make it work. Hear it on our website if you like. Good product, inexpensive, still allows "stereo" in a surround sound world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SPDIF out works great for dolby digital but it doesn't come with the correct drivers *by A***C on March 29, 2024* I read a lot of comments for this device. It does work as expected, and really well, better than my motherboards spdif because of the 5.1 channel output with dolby digital. Do NOT install the software this comes with from the CD, it is the wrong driver! Also the driver doesn't auto install, it uses some generic driver for USB audio. To get the full potential of this device you must download CM6206 LX driver. I found this driver from Softpedia. The CD comes with the non-LX driver that doesn't work properly. I would have gave this 5 stars if it did. I went to device manager in windows and found the USB sound device under the Sound, video and game controllers. I right clicked it from here then went to properties and then drivers and update drivers. The zip file I got from softpedia I extracted to a folder and this is the folder I have selected for the driver. It should say C-MEDIA ELECTRONICS INC. as the digital signer. Important note is that I didn't run the software installation setup this zip file came with due to potential compatibility issues with windows 11, since the software was made for windows 8. 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