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GWC AA1570 7.1 Channels 48KHz USB Interface External USB 7.1 Channel Sound Box
- 7.1 Channels
- 48KHz
- USB Interface
GWC AA1570 USB 7.1 channel external sound card is the easiest way to upgrade your 2 channel PC/Mac audio to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound! Only need one single USB cable connect to your PC/Mac, no driver installation necessary! Enjoy a high-definition surround sound experience with GWC USB 7.1 channel external sound card! GWC AA1570 can reproduce cinematic 5.1 and 7.1-channel surround sound from high-resolution DVD-Audio and movies as well as unparalleled realism from the hundreds of existing DirectSound 3D game titles. This amazing external sound card can also connect most popular audio gear such as microphones, home stereo and A/V receiver by 3.5mm audio cable or S/PDIF cable!
5.1 or 7.1 surround soundUpgrade your computer audio capability to 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound with the GWC AA1570 external sound card. With virtual speaker shifter support, the GWC AA1570 adds a real deep to the sound and it really feels like a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system. Just enjoy multi-channel music, games and DVDs on 7.1-channel speaker systems.
Versatile connectionsThis card not only offers full-duplex audio playback/recording but also allows the connection of most popular audio gear such as microphone, stereo, and other analog sources. The S/PDIF input supports recording of digital audio from external sources, while S/PDIF output allows pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTS DVD formats for pure digital quality surround sound on A/V receivers or digital speakers.
Easy to set up and controlThe GWC AA1570 enables plug-and-play operation with Windows OS/ Mac OS default drivers. Easy push button design ensures quick volume/mute control. This sound card also provides individual speaker volume control.
5.1 or 7.1 surround soundUpgrade your computer audio capability to 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound with the GWC AA1570 external sound card. With virtual speaker shifter support, the GWC AA1570 adds a real deep to the sound and it really feels like a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system. Just enjoy multi-channel music, games and DVDs on 7.1-channel speaker systems.
Versatile connectionsThis card not only offers full-duplex audio playback/recording but also allows the connection of most popular audio gear such as microphone, stereo, and other analog sources. The S/PDIF input supports recording of digital audio from external sources, while S/PDIF output allows pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTS DVD formats for pure digital quality surround sound on A/V receivers or digital speakers.
Easy to set up and controlThe GWC AA1570 enables plug-and-play operation with Windows OS/ Mac OS default drivers. Easy push button design ensures quick volume/mute control. This sound card also provides individual speaker volume control.Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Standard Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-800-699-1529
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Pros: Hardware setup: -Mac Mini, running OS X 10.7.4 -Windows 7 Professional PC -Xbox 360 Slim -Logitech Z-5300 5.1 surround speakers I wanted to be able to hook up all three devices to the same speaker set, and control the volume for each device from one source. The AA1570 allowed me to do that. The USB audio card is connected to my Windows 7 PC directly, the Xbox is connected via an SPDIF input cable, and the Mac Mini is using 3.5mm plug. All three devices can play audio through the USB card, and to my 5.1 Logitech speakers. I didn't have to load any driver software to get the card to work with my Mac or Windows PC
Cons: Although the USB audio card will work with OS X, the pass-through audio options seem to be limited by the Mac platform. This might seem like a minor gripe, but I had originally planned on connecting the AA1570 to my Mac. I found the pass-through audio options so much easier to manage in Windows 7, I revised my plans. So I can't recommend this to anybody using a Mac as their primary PC, if they want to daisy-chain other devices into their speaker setup. The sound quality is good, but when playing Batman: Arkham City on my Xbox, I have noticed some audio buzzing at low frequencies. I haven't determined what the root cause of the problem is, and it is not happening often enough to warrant returning the card yet. But that may be a sticking point for me if I continue to notice it. I have not heard any distortion while listening to music yet, or while watching movies.
Overall Review: Overall it seems to be a good product for the price. The manual contains typographical errors, from being translated into English. I think the Mac support is lacking (poor pass-through audio options in the OS itself, and the stated lack of SPDIF output for the card). If your setup involves multiple sources of audio, you're better off using a PC as the host machine. Faced with the alternative of buying a higher-end speaker set with multiple audio inputs, or investing in an amplifier that supports PC inputs, this fits my needs quite well and was attractive from a cost point of view.