InLine USB 2.0 SoundBox 7.1 48KHz / 16-bit

The InLine USB SoundBox 7.1 (48KHz / 16-bit) is an external USB 2.0 audio interface that provides 7.1-channel analog output and stereo inputs for microphone and line-level sources. It supports simultaneous 7.1 playback/recording at 48 kHz/16-bit, and stereo-only operation at up to 96 kHz/24-bit. The device is bus-powered via USB and includes a 6.3 mm and a 3.5 mm headphone output, Toslink and coaxial digital I/O, and physical buttons for volume and mute functions.

Advantages

The SoundBox delivers clear audio with a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 90 dB on the front output and offers AC3 pass-through for digital surround formats. Compact and USB-powered, it requires no external power supply and ships with a mini-USB cable and driver CD for straightforward setup. Multiple analog and digital outputs and inputs make it suitable for a range of desktop audio applications.

Suitable for

• Desktop computers that need an external 7.1 audio output
• Home theater setups requiring AC3 pass-through
• Recording or playback of stereo sources at high resolution (up to 96 kHz/24-bit)
• Using headphones via 6.3 mm or 3.5 mm jacks
• Connecting digital audio devices via Toslink or coaxial I/O

Key specifications

• Sampling/bit depth: 48 kHz / 16-bit for simultaneous 7.1 playback and recording; up to 96 kHz / 24-bit for stereo-only operation
• SNR: >90 dB (front output)
• Outputs: 7.1-channel analog output; Toslink and coaxial digital I/O; 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm headphone outputs
• Inputs: Stereo microphone input and line-in
• Interfaces: USB 2.0 / 1.1, USB bus-powered
• Controls and indicators: volume up/down buttons; mute-play and mute-record buttons; LED indicators for mute-record and status
• Includes: mini-USB cable, driver CD, user manual

How to use

Connect the SoundBox to a computer using the supplied mini-USB cable. Install drivers from the included CD or download the latest drivers from the manufacturer if required. Select the device as the audio input/output in the operating system or application settings. Use the hardware buttons to adjust volume or mute playback/recording, and connect speakers or headphones to the appropriate analog outputs. For digital connections, use Toslink or coaxial cables and enable AC3 pass-through in the software if needed.

Recommendations

For best performance, use the device with a USB 2.0 port and updated drivers. When recording multichannel audio, set the sample rate to 48 kHz/16-bit; for high-resolution stereo work, switch to stereo mode at up to 96 kHz/24-bit. Keep firmware and software drivers current to ensure compatibility with your operating system.