StarTech.com 7.1 Channel Sound Card - PCI Express, 24-bit, 192KHz

SKU
PEXSOUND7CH
£54.85 £45.71
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StarTech.com 7.1 Channel Sound Card - PCI Express - 24-bit - 192KHz - SPDIF Digital Optical and 3.5mm Analog Audio
More Information
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Internal Yes
Host interface PCI-E x1
SKU PEXSOUND7CH
EAN 0065030860376
Manufacturer StarTech.com
Availability Y
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Add digital optical surround sound to your computer through PCIe

With this 7.1-channel PCIe sound card, you can create a high-quality home theatre sound system. It offers SPDIF input and output ports which deliver crystal-clear digital optical audio, for the ultimate listening experience.

Versatile performance

The versatile sound card can be used with a variety of audio devices. And with SPDIF digital optical or 3.5mm analog output, you don’t need to worry about the connection types on your devices. You can output digital audio to your optical receiver or DAC, or analog audio to your sound system.

With up to 24-bit and 192KHz playback and recording, this 7.1 surround sound adapter card delivers high-definition audio for superb sound quality.

Simple installation

Unlike typical sound cards, this card is designed to fit in low-profile computers, making it ideal for home theatre personal computers (HTPC). It spans the multiple ports across a main card plus an innovative separate header bracket. The card is configured with standard profile brackets and includes low-profile (half-height) brackets.

The 7.1 channel surround sound card is easy to install. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a simple solution to upgrade their listening experience, such as music enthusiasts or mixing professionals.

Multiple input options

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 PEXSOUND7CH is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Superb audio quality, with high-resolution 7.1 surround sound
- 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
Audio
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)92 dB
InternalYes
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Audio quality24 bit
Ports & interfaces
Analog audio output4
Host interfacePCI-E x1
Line-inYes
S/PDIF in portYes
S/PDIF out portYes
Microphone inYes
CD/AUX audio inYes
Audio (L/R) out1
Features
ChipsetC-Media CM8828
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Technical details
ChipsetC-Media CM8828
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight & dimensions
Weight99 g
Width18 mm
Package width175 mm
Package weight190 g
Depth109 mm
Package depth143 mm
Height120 mm
Package height32 mm
Packaging data
Package width175 mm
Package weight190 g
Package depth143 mm
Package height32 mm
Packaging content
Quick start guideYes
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS
Other features
Quick start guideYes
Analog audio output4
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020

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Add digital optical surround sound to your computer through PCIe

With this 7.1-channel PCIe sound card, you can create a high-quality home theatre sound system. It offers SPDIF input and output ports which deliver crystal-clear digital optical audio, for the ultimate listening experience.

Versatile performance

The versatile sound card can be used with a variety of audio devices. And with SPDIF digital optical or 3.5mm analog output, you don’t need to worry about the connection types on your devices. You can output digital audio to your optical receiver or DAC, or analog audio to your sound system.

With up to 24-bit and 192KHz playback and recording, this 7.1 surround sound adapter card delivers high-definition audio for superb sound quality.

Simple installation

Unlike typical sound cards, this card is designed to fit in low-profile computers, making it ideal for home theatre personal computers (HTPC). It spans the multiple ports across a main card plus an innovative separate header bracket. The card is configured with standard profile brackets and includes low-profile (half-height) brackets.

The 7.1 channel surround sound card is easy to install. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a simple solution to upgrade their listening experience, such as music enthusiasts or mixing professionals.

Multiple input options

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 PEXSOUND7CH is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

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- Supports digital optical or analog audio devices through SPDIF or 3.5mm jacks
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