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    Zalman External 5.1 Channel USB Soundcard ???

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by wild05kid05, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    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 Z alman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card also features a built-in amplifier which results in full sound and ease of use.

    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)
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    Has anyone used this ? Does it have any delays during movie session and music ?
    I'm thinking of getting this for my Creative 5.1 speakers as it's ultra portable for a dell studio 1555
     
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    [​IMG]This is actually some old tech zalman is using unless they updated I actually. purchased the set amp and headphones. I was not impressed ended up selling them and went with some shienser (something like that untill I broke the mic). Now I have the 30 dollar set from newegg creative fatality now those are great.
    That's actually a 3-4 yrs old picture.... look for something better, that I will suggest.
    http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL779/2873426/5793094/74366330.jpg
     
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    Aw man,really it that sucks ? how about creative x-fi notebook
     
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    yeah they suck and if remember correctly, my wife made fun of me all the time for wearing those headphones too..... now that's bad.
     
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    Hahaah,I considered getting Soundblaster X-fi Surround 5.1,i think its not bad, it has a sleak design among other external soundcards
     
    wild05kid05, Oct 17, 2009
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