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product_id: 53394632
title: "StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D)"
brand: "startech"
price: "$403715"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Star Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/53394632-startech-com-7-1-usb-sound-card-external-sound-card
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
---

# SPDIF digital audio output 7.1 surround sound channels USB plug-and-play connectivity StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** $403715
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card for Laptop with SPDIF Digital Audio - Sound Card for PC - Silver (ICUSBAUDIO7D) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** $403715 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/53394632-startech-com-7-1-usb-sound-card-external-sound-card)

## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Audio I/O:** Multiple 3.5mm jacks plus SPDIF digital output for headphones, mics, and line-in—perfect for gaming, streaming, and presentations.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Effortless installation with Windows compatibility—no internal hardware hassle or driver hunting required.
- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Lightweight and sleek silver finish fits seamlessly on any desk setup or on-the-go workstation.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Transform your laptop or PC audio with rich, multi-channel surround sound via a single USB port.
- • **Trusted Reliability & Support:** Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support, ensuring your audio upgrade stays worry-free.

## Overview

The StarTech.com 7.1 USB External Sound Card delivers a powerful audio upgrade for laptops and PCs, offering true 7.1 channel surround sound through a single USB connection. Supporting both analog and SPDIF digital outputs, it’s a plug-and-play solution compatible with Windows systems, featuring multiple input/output ports for versatile use. Compact, bus-powered, and backed by a 2-year warranty with lifetime support, it’s the perfect no-fuss upgrade for professionals seeking immersive audio without opening their device.

## Description

Upgrade your PC's audio with this 7.1 USB sound card. Supports analog and digital output for stereo to 7.1 channel audio. Bus-powered adapter for easy installation.

Review: Fantastic value, 100% recommend... - For the price, thought it's bound to be an awkward product to use or will have mess around to get it working. I was so wrong, it installed within minutes, found drivers and correct software and worked immediately. Only issue was that optical isn't enabled from standard and seemed like it didn't work however to enable you need to right click the source then enable and that's it. Well worth the money and has tons of connectivity, spec for the price was even better than the Creative external soundcards with optical out... Defo buy it, great product... One other thing though is that the usb cable is only about a metre long so if desktop on the floor you'll likely need a USB extention cable so not the end of the world.
Review: Plug-and-Play Surround Without Opening Your Case - Boosting your laptop or desktop audio to 7.1 channels without cracking open the case? That’s exactly what this external USB sound card delivers. It supports up to 7.1 analog outputs via 3.5 mm jacks, plus a headphone port, line-in, and two mic inputs. You even get SPDIF digital output (though limited to stereo at 48 kHz) for cleaner audio when you need it Installation is the kind of plug-and-play we actually appreciate: Windows detects it, and the included software—or CD if you’re living in 2012—lets you toggle outputs, adjust volume, and mute as needed. Sampling rates are basic but sufficient—44.1 kHz and 48 kHz analog, and 48 kHz for SPDIF It’s a compact, portable solution so you can ditch onboard audio and still sound decent. Useful for home theaters, gaming, presentations—you pick. Reviews hover around 4 out of 5 stars, with over 1,800 ratings, so it’s not a flash-in-the-pan gadget desertcart. Pros • Up to 7.1 analog output without internal installation • SPDIF digital output option (2-channel) • Plenty of I/O: headphone, line-in, dual mics • Plug-and-play on Windows; basic external controls • Compact and portable Cons • SPDIF output only delivers stereo (not full surround) • Older install method includes a CD—may be annoying if your laptop lacks a drive • No top-tier audio fidelity, but good enough for non-pro audio tasks Verdict If you want a no-hassle way to get multi-channel audio or an external sound upgrade, this does exactly that—nothing fancy, but dependable. Four stars: delivers what it promises, with a few minor caveats.

## 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
- RELIABLE SUPPORT: Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty, this 7.1 USB External Sound Card also comes with free lifetime technical support and online FAQs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LM0U2S |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,528 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 15 in External Sound Cards |
| Box Contents | External Sound Box |
| Brand | StarTech |
| Brand Name | StarTech |
| Compatible Devices | standard |
| Compatible devices | standard |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 2,579 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030835466 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Personal Computer |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Hardware platform | Personal Computer |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.9L x 6.1W x 2.5H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | External Sound Box |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Startech |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 48 KHz |
| 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, Windows XP |
| Product Warranty | 2 Year |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 120 dB |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 7.1 |
| UPC | 065030835466 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Compatible devices:** standard
- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Platform:** Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this work with Linux (Ubuntu)?**
A: This isn't the adapter I own, and I don't use Linux, but I'm pretty sure it will

**Q: How long is the USB cable?**
A: The ICUSBAUDIO7D comes with a USB cable that's 1041mm (41") long.
Matt, StarTech.com Support

**Q: how is the device powered?**
A: Powered by usb And works Great i have been using it for months Because Realtech stoped working

**Q: Can i connect it to my tv? I have creative 7.1 speakers**
A: So can you use it to get 7.1 sound from your TV? I'm afraid not. This device is for PCs and requires a software driver which your TV won't have. Nice idea though! You need a proper AV amplifier and a set of surround speakers to achieve what you are looking for - the Startech item is not a cheap way to achieve the same thing.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic value, 100% recommend...
*by D***. on 18 September 2021*

For the price, thought it's bound to be an awkward product to use or will have mess around to get it working. I was so wrong, it installed within minutes, found drivers and correct software and worked immediately. Only issue was that optical isn't enabled from standard and seemed like it didn't work however to enable you need to right click the source then enable and that's it. Well worth the money and has tons of connectivity, spec for the price was even better than the Creative external soundcards with optical out... Defo buy it, great product... One other thing though is that the usb cable is only about a metre long so if desktop on the floor you'll likely need a USB extention cable so not the end of the world.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug-and-Play Surround Without Opening Your Case
*by R***. on 24 August 2025*

Boosting your laptop or desktop audio to 7.1 channels without cracking open the case? That’s exactly what this external USB sound card delivers. It supports up to 7.1 analog outputs via 3.5 mm jacks, plus a headphone port, line-in, and two mic inputs. You even get SPDIF digital output (though limited to stereo at 48 kHz) for cleaner audio when you need it Installation is the kind of plug-and-play we actually appreciate: Windows detects it, and the included software—or CD if you’re living in 2012—lets you toggle outputs, adjust volume, and mute as needed. Sampling rates are basic but sufficient—44.1 kHz and 48 kHz analog, and 48 kHz for SPDIF It’s a compact, portable solution so you can ditch onboard audio and still sound decent. Useful for home theaters, gaming, presentations—you pick. Reviews hover around 4 out of 5 stars, with over 1,800 ratings, so it’s not a flash-in-the-pan gadget Amazon. Pros • Up to 7.1 analog output without internal installation • SPDIF digital output option (2-channel) • Plenty of I/O: headphone, line-in, dual mics • Plug-and-play on Windows; basic external controls • Compact and portable Cons • SPDIF output only delivers stereo (not full surround) • Older install method includes a CD—may be annoying if your laptop lacks a drive • No top-tier audio fidelity, but good enough for non-pro audio tasks Verdict If you want a no-hassle way to get multi-channel audio or an external sound upgrade, this does exactly that—nothing fancy, but dependable. Four stars: delivers what it promises, with a few minor caveats.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Startech usb Sound Card - has transformed the audio capability of my Sony Vaio
*by U***E on 16 October 2014*

I installed Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software to speed up my work - the headphones and mic that they supplied with the software were simple jack type and worked off the sound card in the computer. The software was not satisfactory and when I looked into it I was told that I ideally needed a usb mic and headphone set as voice recognition software never works well with bullt in sound cards. I looked at the price of a good usb mic head set and found they were very expensive - then a little bird tapped on my window and told me about external usb sound cards and how good the star tech external sound card was - after reading rave reviews I bought one - and WOW! what a difference - Dragon Naturally speaking is working like a dream and I now finish my work several hours earlier! and the sound output and quality of the computer using the star tech card is unrecognizably better ( and my laptop is a high quality Sony Viao in the first place!!) I would recommend this to anyone - my husband and son have now ordered one each - the difference in performance between the laptop without the star tech usb external sound card and the laptop with the startech usb external sound card is truly amazing!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*