USBGear External USB 2.0 Audio Adapter with Mic and Line-in | Simple Plug & Play Solution for PC Audio Issues | Works with Windows 11 and Prior, Linux & MacOS

I have returned 2 or 3 other USB "line input" devices already because each one had problems with noise entering into the computer sound system. One time it was a white noise hissing sound, and 2 other times it was static coming in from other electronic devices in the room. I did some research and found out this is a common issue with USB "line input" devices because they do not have enough "shielding" on their cable (the USB cable that connects to the computer). I saw this device and the obvious quality of the cable shielding, and decided to give it a try (I did not want to install a sound card, too much trouble). Bingo! This device has the necessary shielding to prevent crackling and static from entering the system. Worth every penny. There was a hissing (white noise) sound on all but one "Sound Device" properties setting at high volumes. Turns out the DVD quality setting had the least amount of hiss and when the default level setting of 3 is maintained you cannot hear it at all. And believe me, the default level of 3 is exactly where you want the setting anyway. It is LOUD and very clean at that level. This is the best device I have found to feed by Echo and Amazon Unlimited music services into my computer for playback in my office.

My on board sound card failed, I had a USB sound card (line out only & 14 years old), And a new internal card would no work. I bought this one and it has a poor line out, line in is still a question mark. Windows 11 sound adjust is what I base this on (0 to 100). All settings the same. On board card would be at 18 when it worked, 14 year old USB card would be at 22, The USBG-AUD2 CARD (THIS CARD) is 100 to get the same level of sound, using a sound meter. When I get a chance I hope the line in works better.

I plug this into my desktop USB port, the 3 lights come on, the line input (the one I want to use) is red, the other 2 are green. Nothing comes up on my computer (Windows 10) to tell me to configure this. It looks like Windows knows it's there as it recognizes a generic USB device, but no configuration instructions, printed or available on the web. Will be returning.

My work laptop lacked a line in port I could use. This did the trick! I can now pipe audio through my work computer and listen though my USB head set.

The "USBGear USB 2.0 Audio Adapter Box with Line Input and Mic Input" worked fine for getting a balanced output from a Yamaha LS9 mixer into Audiology on a new Win10 laptop through USB. However, no information comes with the item, and online info is for a previous model, and mostly useless. Is the central LED supposed to be red all the time? When the line and/or mic input green LED's blink, is that good or bad? Should I expect the line output to work with standard headphones? It would be nice to know, rather than have to puzzle everything out. It is a pretty simple device, so it's hard to go wrong just plugging into it and hoping for the best. A little online write-up telling about line vs mic input, and what you can expect to use with the line output would be nice--not everyone who might use this is a professional sound engineer.

If you plan on using this for a MAC, you have another thing comin'! This works best on Windows. For some reasons, Windows recognizes the line input as a 2nd mic input for some reasons but still functions fine. There are other solutions out there but this one is ok for Windows.

I wish I liked this, but it really didn't work well. The computer frequently wouldn't have audio input or output available. I tried multiple USB ports on the computer, and it made no difference. I'd have to go through the process of rebooting, troubleshooting audio issues, or reinstalling the drivers every 3-4 days (if not more frequently). When I did have audio it was very thin and there was a bit of "digital mud" present in all audio that went through this device. I swapped this with the Sabrent USB External Sound Adapter (item # B00IRVQ0F8) and the audio input/output is clear, stable, and I have had no need to troubleshoot audio issues or reinstall audio drivers. The one downside is that means I only have mono input, but for my use, it's not going to be an issue.

Works as advertised. Great for connecting large room audio system to laptop for hybrid Zoom meeting.