SABRENTUSB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA)

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.

I bought this after a junk Cudy Bluetooth/WiFi card (also reviewed - would not buy THAT again) caused serious noise and feedback issues between wifi and audio on my gaming PC. Troubleshooting had revealed that the RealTek driver required for certain functions was also exacerbating the issue, for those with the same problem. This item installed in seconds with no drivers required, though I recommend a USB extension cable to prevent the pull of gravity from excessively heavy audio cables damaging your USB ports or motherboard.NOTE: My audio runs through the GPU HDMI out to a TV, then from a TV back to the sound card. Output is split to a home theater system and a Bluetooth transmitter box (also reviewed here, couldn't be happier with it) for my headset. I had huge issues with a buzzing noise that came and went with varying intensity that is now gone on my headset, and all but gone on the home theater system.One difference here is that while I used Line In on the onboard sound, this has only a Mic input, which requires a bit of finesse to properly set levels without distortion. And the Mic input does indeed work, I am not sure what others are complaining about. I have noticed that with my usage, I don't need the gain up as much for what I am doing with it. AND I am running Win10, so it's clearly not a Win10 issue.Right out of the box, I was fairly impressed. The noise was all but gone, and after adjusting the more obvious sound levels and enabling some enhancements, it wasn't even noticeable anymore for the most part. Then I discovered that I could separately adjust sound levels and enhancements for the HDMI out the same way, and voila -- the noise is all but gone, and almost seems to have better sound than the factory onboard audio embedded in my Bazooka B450M Gaming motherboard. The fine-tuning, by the way, can be accessed by right-clicking the taskbar sound icon, clicking Open Volume Mixer, then select your HDMI monitor speakers or Speakers (this item will show up simply as "Speakers (USB Audio Device)"). You can then double-click its icon in the Volume Mixer, which will open another dialog box with tabs for Enhancements, Levels, etc.What I found to work best is as follows:For monitor pass-through back to this item, I set monitor volume to 100% and enabled Loudness equalization ONLY. I then switched to the USB audio mixer settings, setting mic input gain to 30% and enabling Bass Boost and Virtual Surround ONLY.After the above adjustments and fine-tuning, the aforementioned noise is still VERY faintly there in games, but it is now unnoticeable in other functions. I want to be clear that the noise is NOT a fault of this product, it is an annoying pre-existing issue that I bought this to solve, and it has helped greatly in minimizing it. It's not perfect, but has made huge improvements in noise reduction, which is, of course, the whole reason I bought it -- and there has been no noticeable sacrifice in sound quality.Side note here -- I believe an old friend used this exact item to run karaoke shows from his laptop, which speaks volumes for the quality. I couldn't tell the difference between the CD+Gs when he ran entirely from disc and the MP3+G files he played through this item.It's been less than six hours since install, but I am blown away by how good this thing sounds, considering it is truly plug and play and fits in the palm of your hand. You really can't beat this thing for the price, and if you're experiencing noise and feedback from your wifi with onboard audio - this will indeed solve the problem with a few adjustments. Order with confidence - this thing does what it claims to do and more.

Works for a pc which motherboard doesn’t seem to like your headset and microphone. I had trouble connecting my audio with my motherboard, so I bought this, plugged it in to the usb in the front, and voila. The sound quality sounds exactly as it should, for reference I have a logitech headset for gaming.

ProsWorks as advertised with Windows 11.Did not require loading drivers.Simple to install and use.ConsI originally installed this on a USB 3.0 port of a USB C docking adapter. It showed as working, but did not produce sounds. I switched to a USB 2.0 port on the same adapter and it worked as expected. I tried it on a direct USB 2.0 port and it also worked. The USB 3.0 problem may have been in the adapter, but switching to a USB 2.0 was easier than investigating further.Note: I purchased this unit because every time that Windows updated, it disabled the internal sound card on my HP laptop. I still can't use the internal headphone jack, speakers and mic, but at least can use my desk based sound equipment and a headset.

Absolutely love this product! The quality is top-notch, and it feels like it’s built to last. It’s proven extremely reliable so far, running smoothly without any hiccups. It also looks great—sleek and well-designed, definitely a nice addition to my setup. I've experienced a zero crash rate, which is impressive and speaks to the stability of the product. Every function works exactly as expected, and it delivers on all its promises. Best of all, the installation was a breeze—super straightforward with clear instructions. Easily a 5-star purchase!

Worked as advertised. Plug and play, PC instantly recognized my inputs.

The item works just fine and was new but the volume is a little low.

This thing just works!I originally purchased this for a small NUC computer that did not have direct audio output. It works so well I purchased two more.I have plugged in several of my other machinesAnd windows immediately recognizes it and activates it, and that is on every windows OS from Win95 to Windows 11.this thing rocks!