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StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB 2 Channels USB Interface Black Audio Adapter

StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB Black Audio Adapter

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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): Lifetime
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime

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Return for refund within: 30 days
Return for replacement within: 30 days
Restocking Fee: Yes

This StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB USB Audio adapter converts a USB port to an audio port, allowing you to add headsets and microphones to your computer without the need to unplug other devices!

Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB audio device specification 1.0, the USB audio adapter couldn't be any simpler to install...it's as easy as connecting the adapter to an available USB 2.0 port, then connecting your audio devices to the provided 3.5mm audio ports as needed.

The adapter integrates into most computer environments including Windows and Mac OS 9 and later, providing superb sound quality and convenience that can't be matched.

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79%

Product Rating:
Total Reviews:	56

got sound back for $13

Reviewed By: Piggidy on 8/11/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: My sound card went out on my Latitude D600, which is now my backup laptop. The StarTech Audio Adapter gave me back the sound on my laptop for $13, which was my goal when purchasing this product. People who do not like the sound quality on this product should recognize its purpose, which in my opinion, is just to provide any sound at all. At such a low price, you can't expect too much. Just my opinion. I hope this helps!

Cons: Nope!

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$$ Saver

Reviewed By: Sms on 9/17/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Excellent value for the price as it solved the problem of having a 3.5mm based headset and needing to use it on a Macbook Pro. Good sound quality and the sound options in Snow Leopard recognized it immediately. Another bonus was the packaging was very easy to open.. I didn't need to take a pair of pliers and an army knife to it to get it open.

Cons: Initial unit is kind of wide but it comes with a slim usb extension that handles the problem.

Other Thoughts: Anyone who purchased a high-end set of headphones only to realize that on a MBP the voice input is insufficient needs to get this to solve the problem.

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Worked Great in Windows 7

Reviewed By: cephlon on 6/9/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: My built in Soundcard would not work with Windows 7. This card worked great.

Cons: None so far

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes

Quick Specs (view all30)

Model	ICUSBAUDIOB
Audio Chipset	C-Media CM108
Channels	2
Sample Rate
Digital Audio

Review Summary (read all 56 Reviews, write a review)

79%

Product Rating:
Total Reviews:	56

Great audio device

Reviewed By: WildBTK on 7/16/2010

Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: I bought this adapter as a replacement to my work laptop's very noisy audio adapter. I would hear the whining of the CPU fan and other system board noise coming through my headphones. It is true that using a USB-based adapter will eliminate this problem and was proven by this adapter -- no more whining sound! :-)

This product was immediately recognized by my system (Windows XP SP3) without any driver installation, though this unit does come with a CD driver disk.

5 eggs for a good product at an excellent price.

Cons: Nothing so far

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Works on server 2008 64 bit

Reviewed By: jpyeron on 7/10/2010

Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Worked out of the box, and windows installed it with out asking for dirvers.

Cons: none found

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Good performance if not too loud

Reviewed By: Kurtis on 7/4/2010

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

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: It does exactly what it's intended to do. It adds an extra audio device where needed and is plug-and-play.

Cons: As others have said, it's a bit loud. 3% volume according to Windows 7's volume control applet was about equal to 100% using the on-board sound card on one of my PCs. Using this at 100% volume turned my headphones into a pair of speakers. I would have rated this device five eggs, but this volume issue knocked an egg off my rating.

Other Thoughts: Overall, this thing beat my expectations for a little USB audio device this size and price. I'm planning on purchasing a spare since my original purchase got put into permanent use on a nettop.

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Model
Brand	StarTech
Model	ICUSBAUDIOB
Audio core
Audio Chipset	C-Media CM108
Channels	2
Ports
Line In	Yes
Line Out	Yes
Spec
Interface	USB
Features
Features	Compliant with USB audio device class specification 1.0 USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compliant
Physical Spec
Dimensions	0.59" x 3.15" x 1.57"
Weight	1.89 oz.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts	Lifetime limited
Labor	Lifetime limited

Introduction

Highlights

	USB to Audio Running out of audio jacks? Now, with StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB, you can add headsets and microphones to your computer without the need to unplug other devices!
	USB Port The StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB adapter allows you to link your sound to a PC or MAC through the USB port instead of a sound card. Just plug in your headphones or speakers into the adapter and plug the adapter into a USB port.