The Zalman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card is a small, compact, and easy-to-connect Plug-n-Play USB Interface. It supports both optical and coaxial types of digital outputs along with analog 5.1 channel outputs.
This product features three volume controls to provide independent level adjustments for the front, rear, and center/subwoofer output channels.
(For digital output, the volume can be controlled by a volume control on a speaker.)
The Zalman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card also features a built-in amplifier which results in full sound and ease of use.
Specifications
Model |
ZM-RSSC |
| Input |
1 USB Connection Port(USB 1.1 / 2.0 Compatible) |
| Output |
3.5mm Stereo Jack x3(Front, Rear, Center/Subwoofer)
0.6W per channel, 1 Digital Port (Both Optical & Coaxial, capable of outputting 5.1 channels) |
| Chipset |
Sonix 5.1 Sound |
| Sampling Rate |
24bit 96KHz D/A & A/D Converter |
| Size(WxHxD) |
80x15x108mm |
| Power Consumption |
Minimum 3.3V, 150mA (Standard 5V, 500mA) |
Components
- (1) Sound Card Main Board
- (1) USB Cable
- (1) Utility Installation CD
- (1) User's Manual (including a Warranty)
System Requirements
| Software |
Operating System |
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
| Hardware |
Notebook |
Pentium III 700 MHz or higher (1GHz or higher recommended) |
| Desktop |
Pentium III 600 MHz or higher (800MHz or higher recommended) or Celeron 1GHz or higher |
| Memory |
256MB or more |
| Extra USB port (compatible with USB 1.1/2.0) |
How to Connect Speakers or Headphones to the Sound Card:
Multi-channel headphones
5.1 Channel Speaker System
* A 3.5mm stereo cable is a speaker accessory or a separately purchased item. Speakers are not included with the sound card. Either a speaker system or headphones must be purchased separately from this card. Stereo-3.5mm cables must also be purchased separately.
* The specifications of any product may change without prior notice to improve the performance thereof.
Product Reviews
"The ZM-RSSC from Zalman is a great card for playback of any audio type. The ability to squeeze 5.1 surround out of your laptop or add 5.1 to your desktop without cracking open the case is a huge benefit to the USB interface." - 3dVelocity.com Review