SABRENT USB External Stereo Sound Adapter

This adapter works great on a Microsoft computer. I can confirm that it works as intended on windows 11, and when it is plugged in, the device will automatically show up as an audio source in the audio drop down menu of the taskbar, without having to install anything. Great for adding another way to plug in a headset/mic or a set of speakers with 3.5mm output. The audio quality is surprisingly good as well.

The Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter (AU-MMSA) is a compact and budget-friendly device that offers a straightforward solution for adding audio input and output capabilities to computers lacking a built-in sound card or with malfunctioning audio ports. Its plug-and-play functionality requires no additional drivers, making it compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux .​ In terms of performance, the adapter delivers satisfactory audio quality suitable for everyday tasks such as video conferencing, voice calls, and casual music listening. However, users seeking high-fidelity audio for professional applications may find its capabilities limited. Some users have reported occasional issues with USB connectivity, such as the device disconnecting or losing signal .​ Pros: Easy to install with no drivers required.​ Compatible with multiple operating systems.​ Compact and portable design.​ Affordable price point.​ Cons: Audio quality may not meet the standards of audiophiles or professional users.​ Potential for occasional USB connection issues.​ Conclusion: The Sabrent AU-MMSA is a practical choice for users needing a quick and inexpensive way to add or replace audio ports on their computers. While it may not satisfy the demands of high-end audio enthusiasts, it performs reliably for general use and offers excellent value for its price.

Practical device, nice presentation and foam protected. Installed as followed (Mac OSX) plug the device, select the USB Device in output options and that's it. My speakers received a full dose of audio volume and working very well. Attached some images of the device and how the Mac sees the device in the system report. Final words, good option and simple to install.

I bought this adapter specifically to use my Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment systems, and it works fine. (Note that you need the IFE Bridge iOS app). Because the input is a microphone input (instead of "line in") the input is mono, but the audio will still come out both earphones with IFE Bridge. My setup: I plug the airplane's 3.5mm headphone jack into this adapter (pink input), connect the adapter to my iPhone, and use the IFE Bridge app to route the audio to my AirPods. No more tangled airline headphones! What you should know: - Works perfectly with iPhone (USB-C) - Audio quality is good, though mono - Compact enough to keep in your carry-on - You need to get a cable with 3.5mm audio connectors on both ends If you're tired of using cheap airline headphones or carrying wired headphones just for flights or using a Bluetooth adapter (which has a battery that needs to be charged separately) this adapter solves the problem.

Purchased to adapt a cheap headset my son received as a gift. Worked great )Plug-n-play on Windows 11.

My son's gaming computer lost sound. Tried updating drivers and settings but nothing worked. Bought this and have sound. But you need to use back USB port not front end USB port. Inexpensive fix!

Final update: The problem I had was because the microphone input on this unit is extremely sensitive, apparently designed for a dynamic microphone. A signal input approaching line level seriously overdrives it. It also seems to have a very high input impedance, because a variable L-pad using a 10K potentiometer only allows control near the bottom of the range. So, for use with a real microphone input, it does what it was designed to do. Just don't try to use it with a headphone output jack or a line level signal. The unit I got only produces a loud sputtering static in the output. I took the audio record output from a PA system through the adapter to the USB C port of a phone, and the recording was indescribable. It sounded rather like what you would expect from a satanic voice. Even with no audio input it is loud static. Of course, when I looked up my order to enter the review, I see that I am a couple of days past the return deadline. I do not recommend this item. (EDIT) After further experimentation, I found that the problem occurs when applying an external audio source to the microphone input, and the USB-C connector is connected to my celphone. If I used a desk microphone, it recorded normally. It also functioned as expected when connected to the USB-C input of the computer, with headphones and microphone or headset. Unfortunately, my application required recording audio from a PA system to my phone. For this it did not work. Fortunately, I had another different adapter that will work as desired.

Connectivity is well instant feedback, device becomes apart of the headphones. it functions well in my desktop USB 2.0 port. The power use is minimal. Although the volume power depends on the headphone used it is quite good and if u play with windows setting u can beef up sound. The only software I noticed is the setup which was snappy. Simple plug and play. Try to use a headphones with long cable length as to not pull on the device. Cable length is fine at 2-4m. Overall it's nice to take a cheap headphones and make it multipurpose or to replace the audioports on ur pc..