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product_id: 4005077
title: "StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter, External Sound Card (ICUSBAUDIO7D) | External sound card for laptop/PC, up to 7.1 surround sound, Digital SPDIF, Analog 3.5mm"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "€ 72.69"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Star Tech.Com"
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/4005077-startech-7-1-usb-audio-adapter-external-sound-card-icusbaudio7d
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
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# Supports 44.1/48KHz sampling rates 7.1 surround sound channels USB 2.0 plug & play StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter, External Sound Card (ICUSBAUDIO7D) | External sound card for laptop/PC, up to 7.1 surround sound, Digital SPDIF, Analog 3.5mm

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** € 72.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your ears deserve the VIP treatment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter, External Sound Card (ICUSBAUDIO7D) | External sound card for laptop/PC, up to 7.1 surround sound, Digital SPDIF, Analog 3.5mm by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** € 72.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/4005077-startech-7-1-usb-audio-adapter-external-sound-card-icusbaudio7d)

## 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 Audio Quality:** Supports high-fidelity 44.1KHz and 48KHz sampling rates with a stellar 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
- • **Seamless USB Connectivity:** Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface means zero hassle and instant upgrade—no internal installation needed.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Transform your laptop or desktop audio into a cinematic experience with true 7.1 channel output.
- • **Versatile Audio Inputs & Outputs:** Multiple 3.5mm jacks plus SPDIF digital output for flexible analog and digital sound setups.
- • **Effortless Control & Compatibility:** Easy volume and mute buttons with broad Windows OS support for professional-grade sound management.

## Overview

The StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter is a compact external sound card that upgrades your PC or laptop audio to immersive 7.1 surround sound via a simple USB 2.0 connection. Supporting both analog and digital outputs with high-quality 44.1KHz and 48KHz sampling rates, it offers plug-and-play ease, versatile input/output options, and professional-grade audio fidelity, making it the perfect upgrade for gamers, multimedia pros, and home theater enthusiasts alike.

## Description

This 7.1 USB sound cards offers a high quality solution for upgrading desktop or laptop sound. Home Theater-Ready Audio Solution Providing a robust USB audio experience, the external sound card for your laptop or PC connects to a host computer through a single USB 2.0 connection, to deliver impressive external audio capability that can instantly be swapped between systems, without having to open the computer case for installation. Cost-Saving Solution Supporting analog and digital audio for 2 to 7.1 channel audio applications, the SPDIF output sound card provides a cost-saving upgrade from built-in/on-board sound that turns desktop/laptop sound into a home theater-ready audio solution. The audio to USB adapter features easy-to-use volume control and two external microphone inputs, for applications requiring high quality sound with multi-input capability with support for 44.1 KHz and 48 KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording or 48 KHz for SPDIF. Easy Setup A more than suitable solution for home theater, gaming or multi-media presentations, the External USB Sound Card is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. The USB stereo audio adapter is backed by our 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Note: The audio adapter’s SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio.

## Features

- 7.1 USB SOUND CARD: This External Sound Card adds up to 7.1 channels of audio through a single USB port to your computer; This sound card supports 7.1, 5.1 and 2 channel output using 3.5mm jacks, a headphone port, line-in and stereo microphone inputs
- UPGRADE YOUR PC SOUND: With support for analog and digital audio output for stereo to 7.1 channel audio applications, the bus-powered audio to USB adapter upgrades the existing integrated audio on a desktop or laptop computer; 1m USB Cable Included
- QUALITY AUDIO: Supports 44.1KHz and 48KHz sampling rates for analog playback and recording; SPDIF Digital output only supports 48KHz audio playback; SPDIF optical input passthrough supports up to two-channel audio at 48KHz
- EASY INSTALLATION: The digital audio adapter is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows 7/8.1/10; The external sound card features easy-to-use volume controls and mute buttons; The audio outputs are selectable via the included software

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LM0U2S |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Built-In Media | 1x external sound card, 1xUSB Cable, 1xInstallation CD,1xInstruction Manual |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,962 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030835466 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.9"L x 2.4"W x 1"H |
| Item Type Name | External Sound Box |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 48 KHz |
| Mfr Part Number | ICUSBAUDIO7D |
| Model Name | 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card |
| Model Number | ICUSBAUDIO7D |
| Platform | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 dB |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1 |
| UPC | 065030835466 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** StarTech.com
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Platform:** Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP

## Images

![StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter, External Sound Card (ICUSBAUDIO7D) | External sound card for laptop/PC, up to 7.1 surround sound, Digital SPDIF, Analog 3.5mm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616-h4ESzBL.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.

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*Store origin: ES*
*Last updated: 2026-07-14*