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product_id: 312836962
title: "USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Optical S/PDIF Audio Sound Card Adapter for PC Laptop Recording Compatible with Windows 10/8 / 7/ XP"
brand: "valinks"
price: "31897 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 5
category: "V Alinks"
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# Supports 32/44.1/48 kHz Sampling Rates 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound USB 2.0 Plug & Play USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Optical S/PDIF Audio Sound Card Adapter for PC Laptop Recording Compatible with Windows 10/8 / 7/ XP

**Brand:** valinks
**Price:** 31897 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game — don’t just hear it, live it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB 2.0 External Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 Surround Optical S/PDIF Audio Sound Card Adapter for PC Laptop Recording Compatible with Windows 10/8 / 7/ XP by valinks
- **How much does it cost?** 31897 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/312836962-usb-2-0-external-sound-card-6-channel-5-1)

## Best For

- valinks enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted valinks brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Sound Control:** Driver-based mixer and EQ interface let you fine-tune audio levels for perfect clarity and balance.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Sleek, portable form factor (136g) fits effortlessly into any professional setup or on-the-go workstation.
- • **Immersive 5.1 Surround Audio:** Experience rich, multi-dimensional sound with true 6-channel output for gaming, movies, and music.
- • **Seamless USB 2.0 Connectivity:** Plug & play compatibility with Windows 10/8/7/XP ensures instant upgrade without hassle.
- • **Versatile Digital & Analog Support:** Record and playback with high fidelity across SPDIF, line-in, and mic inputs at multiple sampling rates.

## Overview

The VAlinks USB 2.0 External Sound Card delivers professional-grade 6-channel 5.1 surround sound via a compact, plug-and-play USB adapter. Compatible with a wide range of Windows OS versions, it supports multiple sampling rates (32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz) for both digital and analog audio recording and playback. Ideal for upgrading laptops or PCs lacking advanced sound cards, it features SPDIF input/output, line-in, and mic support, plus a driver-enabled mixer for precise audio control. Lightweight and easy to install, it’s a cost-effective solution for immersive audio experiences in gaming, media, and recording.

## Description

External Sound Card USB 6 Channel 5.1 Audio This external sound card offers a quality solution for upgrading your PC or laptop audio. This device supports 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz and 48 KHz sampling rate in digital and analog recording, and in digital/analog audio playback. In digital playback mode, it receives an audio stream from the PC via a USB interface and transmits audio data according to AES/EBU, IEC60958, S/PDIF consumer 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 S/PDIF 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 is supported by analog audio recording. Specifications: External 6 channel (5.1) sound card. Easy to install. Inputs: SPDIF in, Line in, Mic in. Outputs: SPDIF out, Front out, Rear out, Cen/Bass out. Supports 32KHz, 44.1KHz and 48KHz sampling rate in digital and analog recording. Contents: 1 x USB 2.0 sound card 1 x Driver CD 1 x USB cable NOTE: If you need to download the driver, please feel free to clik the link: http://www.drivers-download.com/Drv/C-Media/CM6206/Xear_3D_7.1.zip

Review: Though the package is generic and mentions a top end of XP, this thing runs great on Windows 10, plug and play installed the driver. There is a tiny CD that requires and old ATA IDE DVD drive capable of playing a tiny disc with a small center hole, and no web site listed, and the CD is hand made. China knock off? Who knows and who cares? desertcart backs up their stuff. However, a couple of tips to avoid frustration: If your speakers are plugged into your laptop with a mini jack, the plug needs to be transferred to the like-colored outlet on the External Sound Card. Volume control is now via a driver provided mixer. Right-click on the Win 10 little volume icon in the task bar and select Playback Devices. Select the Levels tab. Now you can mute and change the level each of the Speaker Out, Line In and Mic In inputs to the external card box. Right-click on the volume icon in the task bar and select Open Volume Mixer and you can adjust the Mixer combined output. Under Speakers in the Mixer, select Speakers USB Sound Device so that the External Card takes over duties from the internal sound card. Voila. Sound. Left-click on the task bar's volume icon and the Mixer will pop up where you last had it. Close the Mixer window, and clicking on the volume icon in the task bar will pop up the normal Windows 10 level control. I place the Speaker/Line In/Mic In window at the lower right above the task bar, along with the Mixer window, so that I can right-click the volume icon and choose either the Volume Mixer or Playback Devices (Speaker Out/Line In/Min In in Levels tab) and get whatever volume control or mixer control I may need at the time. Great little unit. Great price.
Review: I upgraded my old computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10. When I did that, my sound blaster audigy sound card stopped working and there were no available drivers for windows 10. So I came across this and was a little worried about using USB for audio. But when it arrived and I plugged it in, installed the drivers, it worked great. It has it's own setting and EQ interface which makes things easier to control sound levels. I haven't had a chance to test it for recording sound. Usually there is latency with usb so hopefully it is not too bad. It is very light and small and super easy to set up. Very happy with this.

## Features

- USB 6 Channel 5.1 External Sound Audio Card for PC Laptop OS support: win 10/ 9/ 8 / XP / 2000 / Vista. 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 32KHz, 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.
- 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 | B075F5VYG7 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #102,884 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #221 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | VAlinks |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (405) |
| Date First Available | 13 December 2017 |
| Hardware Platform | Laptops, Personal Computer |
| Item Weight | 136 g |
| Item model number | VA312 |
| Manufacturer | VAlinks |
| Operating System | windows 10, windows xp |
| Product Dimensions | 20.07 x 6.35 x 15.75 cm; 136 g |
| Series | External Sound Card |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** VAlinks
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop
- **Hardware interface:** USB 2.0
- **Platform:** Windows 10

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How can I get the rear boxes to produce sound?**
A: Assuming you are using Windows (works as of Oct. 2021): 
Go to the Sound Control Panel, Accessible through sound settings
Right click on the device (something like Speakers, USB audio device) and select 'Configure Speakers'
Follow the prompts to configure as desired.  The 'drivers' on the disk are not needed, and are C-medias little sound applet.  There is no reason I could find to install it.

**Q: I don't want to use this with my pc. I want to use the digital input from my tv and output to my pc speakers. Will that setup work?**
A: You'd need something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Digital-Converter-Channel-Decoder-Optical/dp/B07X94PF4D

**Q: Would this work with audicity and the line in? i want to upload some cassette recordings from a old school cass deck.  thanks.**
A: I am not exactly sure what happens but as well as this unit works, certain software doesn't use it...Sonar X2, Reason 5 has a little issue but I didn't use it to record vocals, and I found it made a lot of "White Noise" in recording through the mic input...But the overall sound quality was great for output...It will definitely cancel out the onboard sound device...I am now seeking a Soundblaster Soundcard to mount to the mother-board, and simplify the process...Hope this helps and answers your question.

**Q: I use my laptop to play MP3/karaoke. I connect by headphone jack to a mixer. I get a impedance. Will this help? is this all I need? Anything else?**
A: This might help a bit, but it really depends on your laptop and the quality of your mixer. I've had no problem with past connecting (low end) laptops directly to my Mackie mixer with 1/8" stereo out of laptop to dual 1/4" left & right into mixer.  I use this sound card for hooking surround sound speakers in my office to my new laptop - sounds great for me.  With that said, this is a very low-risk item to try at less than $17.UPDATE -- you might try hooking an mp3 player up instead of the laptop and see how that sounds. If it still sounds bad you might look at the cable you're using or the sound equipment playing the music

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 28 August 2017*

Though the package is generic and mentions a top end of XP, this thing runs great on Windows 10, plug and play installed the driver. There is a tiny CD that requires and old ATA IDE DVD drive capable of playing a tiny disc with a small center hole, and no web site listed, and the CD is hand made. China knock off? Who knows and who cares? Amazon backs up their stuff. However, a couple of tips to avoid frustration: If your speakers are plugged into your laptop with a mini jack, the plug needs to be transferred to the like-colored outlet on the External Sound Card. Volume control is now via a driver provided mixer. Right-click on the Win 10 little volume icon in the task bar and select Playback Devices. Select the Levels tab. Now you can mute and change the level each of the Speaker Out, Line In and Mic In inputs to the external card box. Right-click on the volume icon in the task bar and select Open Volume Mixer and you can adjust the Mixer combined output. Under Speakers in the Mixer, select Speakers USB Sound Device so that the External Card takes over duties from the internal sound card. Voila. Sound. Left-click on the task bar's volume icon and the Mixer will pop up where you last had it. Close the Mixer window, and clicking on the volume icon in the task bar will pop up the normal Windows 10 level control. I place the Speaker/Line In/Mic In window at the lower right above the task bar, along with the Mixer window, so that I can right-click the volume icon and choose either the Volume Mixer or Playback Devices (Speaker Out/Line In/Min In in Levels tab) and get whatever volume control or mixer control I may need at the time. Great little unit. Great price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***M on 30 March 2019*

I upgraded my old computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10. When I did that, my sound blaster audigy sound card stopped working and there were no available drivers for windows 10. So I came across this and was a little worried about using USB for audio. But when it arrived and I plugged it in, installed the drivers, it worked great. It has it's own setting and EQ interface which makes things easier to control sound levels. I haven't had a chance to test it for recording sound. Usually there is latency with usb so hopefully it is not too bad. It is very light and small and super easy to set up. Very happy with this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***S on 7 April 2022*

The only way I could achieve 5.1 sound from my laptop was to send it over the Display Link cable to my monitor which had 5.1 out ports that were connected to my sound system. This worked fine until my monitor gave it up, and in my search for a new one found that audio throughput was something of a rare novelty without paying a fortune. Instead, I bought a standard display only monitor and this product to output my 5.1 sound. No, my audio outputs via USB straight through this to my sound system. It just works!

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