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GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audo Adapter AA1500 5.1 Channels USB Interface Sound Card - Retail
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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 0 day
Boost the audio performance from your laptop or desktop without installing new hardware. The GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter connects directly to an available USB port on your computer so you can start enjoying high-quality, multi-channel audio immediately. Analog audio outputs for up to 5.1-channel sound systems are built around the outside edge of the device for quick, hassle-free connections.
It's not just for audio output, either. The device has built-in microphone and line-in jacks for recording sound directly to your computer. There is support for one stereo and one mono analogline-level input.
Other Thoughts: Bought this after the onboard audio on my laptop had died. It works great. Even on Linux, the install was really easy. Would recommend to anyone with broken audio on their laptop.
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X61 + Ubuntu + 3 random speaker sets
Reviewed By: victor on 10/7/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Didnt plug and play with Ubuntu, BUT recompiling alsa to 1.01.5rc3 did the trick, Ive plugged in 3 random sets of old computer speakers to create a pseudo 5.1 setup and it sounds GREAT!
Cheapest way for me to get 5.1 out of my x61, and it really does sound quite good.
Cons: out of stock now??!
Other Thoughts: For 5.1 sound [from Ubuntu wiki] gksudo gedit ~/.asoundrc
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: cheap and worked great for the first 7 months when my laptop sound card went
Cons: now after about 7 months i have a very nasty feed back noise that is always there, after it was about 7 months old. i use the same plug to plug my ipod in or my sirius radio and i don't get the feedback. but then again you get what you pay for.
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Simple, Stupid, uses Default Windows Drivers
Reviewed By: on 1/10/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This sound device is stupid. What I mean by "stupid" is that it does one thing, and it does it well. I have had this for years, and it's just been there for when I need it.
Sound card not working? Plus this in, Windows detects it, and it simply works without having to download extra drivers. I use it when I'm making a build out of spare parts, and I need to check if the problem is the speakers, or the sound system.
Also, my PC doesn't have front inputs for a Microphone or a Line in, but it does have front USB ports. So, I plug the Line in or Microphone to this device, and then plug the device into the USB port. As another reviewer stated well, it's great for emergencies, like when your PC's sound output dies.
It also sounds fantastic. The audio gets decoded at the round puck, so you don't get electrical interference.
Cons: I think this device has a limit of 44.1 KHz, 16-bit.
Other Thoughts: This is simply a nice device in the geek toolbox. I love that default Windows drivers work with it, and there's just no hassle. It also worked with Windows 7 64-bit.
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Worked
Reviewed By: on 1/4/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Works as a good quick patch
Cons: feels cheap
Other Thoughts: great for emergency sound card. I love having it around, bought to temporarily replace bad sound card on laptop.
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Model
Brand
GWC
Series
USB 5.1 Channel Audo Adapter
Model
AA1500
Audio core
Channels
5.1
Ports
Line In
Yes
Line Out
Yes
MIC In
Yes
Spec
Interface
USB
Features
Features
Compliant with USB audio device class specification V1.0, Compliant with USB HID class specification V1.1, LED indicator for Power (always red)/Playback (flash), Supports Fixed 48KHz sampling rate in analog recording and playback , Supports 6 channels for analog playback in the analog playback mode, Transfer Rate: 1.5/12 Mbps
Packaging
Package Contents
USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter Application Software CD Quick Installation Guide
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Introduction
Boost the audio performance from your laptop or desktop without installing new hardware. The GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter connects directly to an available USB port on your computer so you can start enjoying high-quality, multi-channel audio immediately. Analog audio outputs for up to 5.1-channel sound systems are built around the outside edge of the device for quick, hassle-free connections.
It's not just for audio output, either. The device has built-in microphone and line-in jacks for recording sound directly to your computer. There is support for one stereo and one mono analogline-level input.
Highlights
USB Interface The USB interface makes installation of the GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audo Adapter AA1500 an extremely convenient process.
5.1 Surround Sound With 6 analog line output channels, enjoy multi-channel music, games and DVDs on 5.1-channel speaker systems.
Reviewed By: on 1/21/2006
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
