DeLOCK External USB Sound Card USB-A male to 2 x 3.5 mm Stereo

The DeLOCK External USB Sound Card is a compact USB audio adapter that adds an external sound card to a computer, laptop or tablet. It provides two 3.5 mm stereo jacks — one for headphones or speakers and one for a microphone — and connects via a USB-A male plug. The adapter is grey and designed for straightforward plug & play operation without driver installation.

Advantages

This external USB sound card delivers compact stereo audio with a maximum sampling rate of 16 bit / 48 kHz for playback and recording. The separate 3.5 mm microphone input enables high-quality audio capture suitable for voice chats, streaming and gaming. The USB-A connection supports immediate use on a wide range of systems and the small grey housing is easy to carry and integrate into existing setups.

Suitable for

• Adding an external sound card to a desktop PC
• Replacing or supplementing a laptop’s broken or missing audio jacks
• Connecting a headset or speakers with 3.5 mm plugs
• Connecting an external microphone for calls, streaming or recordings

Key specifications

• Connector: USB 2.0 Type-A male
• Audio outputs: 2 × 3.5 mm stereo jacks (headphone/speaker and microphone)
• Sampling rate: up to 16 bit / 48 kHz (playback and recording)
• Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Android (Plug & Play)
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Plug the DeLOCK External USB Sound Card into a free USB-A port on your computer, laptop or tablet. Connect headphones or external speakers to the 3.5 mm output and a microphone to the 3.5 mm input. The device is recognized automatically by the operating system so no driver installation is required; select the adapter as the audio input/output device in your system or application settings.

Recommendations

For best results, use standard 3.5 mm TRS headphones or microphones and ensure the USB port provides stable power. When using on laptops with multiple audio devices, confirm the DeLOCK adapter is set as the active device in sound settings to route audio through the external sound card.