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GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audo Adapter AA1500 5.1 Channels USB Interface Sound Card - Retail

GWC USB 5.1 Channel Audo Adapter AA1500 Sound Card - Retail

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$21.99

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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 0 day

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Website: http://gwctech.com|
Support Phone Number: 1-800-699-1529
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Return for refund within: 30 days
Return for replacement within: 30 days
Restocking Fee: Yes

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.

Review Summary (read more reviews, write a review)

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Total Reviews:	123

Great

Reviewed By: on 1/21/2006

Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day

Pros: Great sound quality
Works on Linux
Cheap

Cons: NONE!!

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.

16 out of 17 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes

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

* Enter the following section:

pcm.!default {
type plug
slave.pcm "surround51"
slave.channels 6
route_policy duplicate
}

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Quick Specs (view all30)

Model	AA1500
Channels	5.1
Interface	USB

Review Summary (read all 123 Reviews, write a review)

52%

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Total Reviews:	123

this thing does exactly what i need it to

Reviewed By: on 11/20/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: no hiccups as of yet. it works fine. Makes my 4.1 Klipsch Surround system sound nice.

Cons: it doesn't look very cool but that doesn't really matter because it is tucked behind the docking station of my laptop at work all day anyway.

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IF YOU CARE ABOUT QUALITY, DONT BUY!!!

Reviewed By: FinalKonekt on 10/7/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: -Low Cost (probably could be lower since this thing is made up of such poor quality components)
-Works ok for the price (you get what you pay for)

Cons: - Cheap construction
- USB static/interference when transferring files
- Speakers cut out from time to time on 5.1 logitech system hooked up to hp laptop
- Provided software is horrible

Other Thoughts: Ive been dying to get rid of this thing!
I love music and movies and especially great sound quality.
This is not the adapter for excellent sound, its so so and very annoying at times.

Its definitely worth the extra $40 for the Sound Blaster adapter if you have a nice set of speakers.

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Reviewed By: Vampist on 9/11/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Works very nicely. Easy install.

Cons: Does not get very loud, with headphones.

Other Thoughts: I would only use this if you are going to send the sound to a receiver.

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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

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.