The 7.1-Channel 24-bit 192 kHz PCIe Sound Card from StarTech is designed to fit in low-profile computers, making it suitable for home theatre personal computers (HTPC). This card allows you to output digital audio to your optical receiver or DAC, or analog audio to your sound system. It offers SPDIF input and output ports which deliver crystal-clear digital optical audio. With up to 24-bit and 192 kHz playback and recording, this 7.1 surround sound adapter card delivers HD audio for optimum sound quality. For added scalability, you can quickly connect a microphone or other recording devices to your computer through two 3.5mm stereo or SPDIF digital audio input jacks. The card can be configured with standard profile brackets and includes low-profile (half-height) brackets.

• High-resolution 7.1 digital surround sound
• Full duplex support
• Multiple ports across the main card plus a separate header bracket
• Supports digital optical or analog audio devices through SPDIF or 3.5mm jacks
• All ports fit in standard or small form-factor computers (low-profile brackets included), using the main card plus header bracket
• Supports HD audio, with up to 24-bit and 192 kHz playback and recording
• Stereo microphone, line, and SPDIF inputs
• Approximately 92 dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) at front output
• Three internal auxiliary inputs (2x CD/DVD-IN and 1x Intel HD front panel audio)
• Supports ASIO and WASAPI

• Build a home theater PC or turn your existing desktop into a media center
• Provide additional inputs and outputs for multiple audio sources or destinations
• Upgrade stereo-only onboard audio in your computer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I connect to a stereo amp?

A: The output of the Apogee Groove features a stereo 1/8 headphone output that can be connected to a an amplifier using the proper cable.

Q: 2. how do you connect this to speakers?

A: Connect to external speakers through 3.5mm mini-jacks or optical S/PDIF.

Q: 3. How long is the USB cable included and is it USB-C?

A: The cable is about 12 inches long and compatible with any USB port, including USB-C.

Q: 4. Can I connect to an audio mixer from the groove's headphone output? And will it maintain the high quality sound?

A: Yes you can although it is an 8th inch stereo out, however it sounds fantastic and functions fine as a line level out. So if the 8th inch connector doesn't bother you go for it.

Q: 5. It says here that it works on Mac but in StarTech web page there are no drives or especification that it works with OSX.Do you think it will work on a Macbook Pro 2013 with OSX 10.10?

A: The answer to your question is a resounding yes. It is fully compatible w/ OSX, I have used it for some time on multiple versions of OSX. I can not however tell you definitively if OSX 10.10 will be an issue. But from my experience w/ this device I highly doubt there will be an issue.Runs great, the only issue I have w/ this device is optical input outputs, not inherently being routable. You may use a 3rd party software i.e. Audio Hijack to accomplish this. Hope this gives you peace of mind. I would highly recommend this device.

Q: 6. Does this one work with logitech z5500 5.1

A: Yes, I am using the same speakers right now

Q: 7. Does this work with self-powered microphones? or only with cheaper plug-in power ones (like headset mics). I want to use it with a semi-pro Sony ECM-MS957 which has a stereo 1/8 plug (I can buy an adapter to split to two mono 1/8 plugs). Some interfaces have a capacitor or something inside that charges up and mutes the mic after a minute or so if it's not the plug-in-power type.

A: The StarTech USB Audio Adapter would be compatible with the Sony ECM-MS957 - Stereo Condenser Microphone.

Q: 8. Is your "StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7D" accept USB input? I want to use it for my laptop, to connect to a Z506 Logitech speakers (5.1)

A: No, the StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card BH #STICUSBAUD7D only accepts speakers with 3.5mm or SPDIF connections.

Q: 9. Will this work with Windows 10?

A: Yes, the StarTech 7.1 USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card B&H # STICUSBAUD7D is compatible with:Windows 10 (32/64), 8/8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000Windows Server 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64)

Q: 10. Does this come with a power adapter?

A: No