Before I start pouring a ton of information on you, let's understand with you - a standard sound card that is planted on your motherboard is only a stub. That is, it transmits the sound, you can play games, listen to music and watch movies, but the quality is the very lowest. You yourself should understand this, because the chip on the board takes a couple of square centimeters and this is the whole sound system. In decent sound cards from ASUS, such chip takes only a tenth share of the entire printed circuit board. So if you have a desire to enjoy a more or less high-quality sound in games, when listening to music or watch movies, then without a sound card you can not do. Even the cheapest card of rubles for 300 will be better than that it is originally in your motherboard. For this reason, we decided to start another selection cycle and tell you about those sound cards that can be purchased and getting a lot of pleasure from them. Today, the conversation will go about inexpensive external sound cards, that is, disassemble the computer and something is not necessary somewhere. This is a plus, because not everyone knows how to do it, and even if your computer is purchased and under warranty, then it is impossible to print its body.
ASUS Xonar U3.
ASUS Xonar U3 sound card is the cheapest of everything we could advise you. Yes, there are cheaper options on the market, and if you order from China, then there can be ordered in thirty rubles at all. This product is very compact and occupies the same place as the usual flash drive. ASUS Xonar U3 is connected to a computer via a USB connector that on one side is good, because you do not need to throw additional cables and everything in such a spirit, but also there are available - on budget motherboards and so few USB connectors. The maximum frequency of the DAC here is 48 kHz, the discharge of the DAC 16 bits. Despite its tiny size and pretty simple characteristics, already on such a sound map you will hear the differences from the built-in chip. True, there will be no improved positioning in games or something like that. The sound became cleaner, some frequencies began to listen, although they were not before, and all on it. Distinctive quality is the ability to connect a map to MAC computers, in order to then connect playing headphones with two plugs. The cost of the simplest and very relevant at the time of the crisis card is 2100 rubles. We recommend it novice "listeners."
HIFIMAN EXPRESS HM-101
Most likely, you never heard about the sound card Hifiman Express HM-101, as the manufacturer is not the most popular in the CIS. Nevertheless, we have long understood that it is not necessary to look at the logos, but on the possibility of the product. So now, the sound card immediately repeats the characteristics of a competitor from Asus, and the price is approximately the same. Here, the maximum frequency of the DAC is 48 kHz, and the discharge of 16 bits. The sound card is also connected via USB, but if the ASUS Xonar U3 is connected directly to the computer or laptop, then the card is connected to a corporate cable, where at one end the USB connector, and on the second - microUSB. As for me, it is a bit more convenient only if you use a card with a laptop or tablet - the neighboring slots will not be overlapped. On the opposite side of the map there are two connectors for connecting headphones and a microphone, which, again, will be the ideal for laptops with a combined 3.5-mm entrance, where ordinary two jacks headphones simply do not stick. The cost of a more convenient option is 2800 rubles, but I do not see the point of overpaying - the sound quality is the same.
Creative Sound Blaster E1
Many users are used to that a cool sound card must be hefty, with a bunch of connectors, sliders and switches. However, we look at the Creative Sound Blaster E1 and understand that the size of the sound card is not an indicator and even more than one - we consider it the best in your segment. Just imagine, absolutely everything can be connected to this sound card! Smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop, game headphones with microphone, stationary microphone for voice recording, microphone for singing in karaoke, home audio system. It seems to me that in the world just no more options somehow give the sound. In terms of sound, we really liked the card that while listening to music, which is in games. The corporate software allows you to customize the surround sound and it significantly improves the quality of the game, especially in shooters, and the equalizer is absolutely everything with the ability to configure everything, makes any tracks clearer and bright. If you wish, you can connect two headphones to the sound card and watch the movie, for example, together. The cost of the best in our opinion of the external sound card in the segment to 4 thousand is 3690 rubles.
ASUS Xonar U5.
The ASUS Xonar U5 sound card for incomprehensible reasons to me is purely gaming, although it has excellent potential both in music and in films. The sound quality of this product is an order of magnitude higher asus Xonar U3 and Hifiman Express HM-101, and I would even say a little better positioning compared to Creative Sound Blaster E1. In principle, it is according to the characteristics noticeable - here the DAC compartment is already 24 bits, the maximum frequency of the DAC reaches 192 kHz, and not 48, as in previous applicants. USB connector is used to supply power and connect to a computer or laptop. Analog outputs and inputs for connecting audio systems, gaming headphones, all sorts of speakers and subwoofers are also located on the back. Thanks to branded software, you can customize the sound of the map so in detail that positioning in the same CS GO simply makes itching the jaw. Here you can already hear where the enemy is toggle from where they shoot and fly grenades, you can understand which side to you in the Division. With listening to music, too, there are no problems, the equalizer is very flexible. The cost of such a miracle reaches 4,400 rubles.
Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1
I personally like this sound card personally in the way of connection and its appearance, but in terms of the sound, it loses a little Xonar U5. Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 map You put on your table, connect usb to a computer or laptop and get real 5.1 sound. This means a better viewing of movies, where there is a sound positioning in scenes, more pleasure from games (especially this is noticeable in shooters, where the steps and small sounds solve the outcome of the battle), as well as excellent quality of music. That is, on the one hand, this product is better than Xonar U5 due to better surround sound, but, on the other hand, the cleanliness of sound and tops with nizami are not so pronounced here. It is also worth noting the possibility of adjusting the volume with the class switch. I would advise this sound card to those who listen to music on their ultrabook. You get excellent sound, you can enjoy good music and films. For toys, it seems to me, the option from ASUS comes up slightly more, as it originally been developed for this. The cost is 5,400 rubles.
2 199 rub.
ASUS Xonar DG RTL Sound Map
Signal ratio / noise ADC 104 dB. With the ability to output multichannel sound. ASIO support - 2.0. Connection type - PCI. Output analog connectors - 3. . The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. With digital optical input S / PDIF. Type - internal. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. EAX version - 2. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. Output Analog Channels - 6. Jack 3.5 mm Input Controls - 3. Microphone Inputs - 1. Signal / noise ratio of DAC 104 dB. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Input analog channels - 2.
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2 205 rub.
ASUS Xonar DG Sound Map (PCI) - PCI 2.2
The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the ADC 104 dB. 3.5 mm input jack index 3. EAX - 2 version. . With input analog channels 2. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. With output analog channels 6. Connection type - PCI. Independent headphones 1. Support ASIO - 2.0. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. The ability to output multichannel sound. With the signal / noise ratio of the DAC 104 dB. Type - internal. With output analog connectors 3. Digital optical input S / PDIF. With microphone inputs 1.
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2 340 rub.
Sound card PCI ASUS Xonar (Xonar DG) Xonar DG
With digital optical input S / PDIF. The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. Output analog channels - 6. With the ability to output multichannel sound. With digital optical output S / PDIF. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. Output analog connectors - 3. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. Microphone inputs - 1. Input analog channels - 2. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. 3.5 mm Input Jack Input Couplings - 3. Type - internal. Connection type - PCI. Signal ratio / noise DAC 104 dB. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. Signal ratio / noise ADC 104 dB. ASIO support - 2.0. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. EAX - 2 version.
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4 189 rub.
Sound card Creative SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro V3 70SB109500008
Remote Control. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. Connection type - USB. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With microphone inputs 1. The maximum frequency of the DAC 96 kHz multichannel. Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. With output analog channels 6. Type - external. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. With output analog connectors 4. With input analog channels 2. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. Jack 3.5 mm input jack 1. The ability to output multichannel sound. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits.
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3,475 rub.
ASUS Xonar AE Sound Map (PCI-E X1)
Signal ratio / noise ADC 110 dB. Connection type - PCI-E. With digital optical output S / PDIF. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz stereo. Input analog channels - 2. The maximum frequency of the ADC is 192 kHz. Type - internal. Microphone inputs - 1. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz multichannel DAC. Output analog channels - 8. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Signal ratio / noise of 110 dB. Output analog connectors - 4. With the ability to output multichannel sound.
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4 220 rub.
Sound card Creative X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro V3 70SB109500008
With input analog channels 3. EAX version - 4. with output analog channels 6. with output analog connectors 4. Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. Type - external. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Openal support. The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the DAC 100 dB. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. Connection type - USB. Remote Control. With microphone inputs 1. The ability to output multichannel sound.
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5 969 rub.
Creative Sound Blaster Z PCI-EX INT sound card. Retail 70SB150000001.
Connection type - PCI-E. Type - internal. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Independent headphones - 1. Signal / noise ratio 116 dB. EAX version 5. With digital optical output S / PDIF. Microphone inputs - 1. Maximum frequency of ADC - 192 kHz. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz multichannel DAC. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz stereo. With the ability to output multichannel sound. Input analog channels - 2. Signal ratio / noise ADC 116 dB. With digital optical input S / PDIF. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. Output analog channels - 6. Output analog connectors - 3. Support ASIO - 2.0.
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6 135 rub.
Sound card Creative X-FI HD 70SB124000005
Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. Digital optical input S / PDIF. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the ADC 114 dB. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. 3.5 mm Input Jack Input Couplings 1. With Output Analog Connectors 2. Type - external. With output analog channels 2. Openal support. With THD ADP 0.005000%. Connection type - USB. With THD DAC 0.004000%. With input analog channels 2. With the number of RCA input connectors 2. EAX version - 4. With a signal-to-noise ratio of the MAC 114 dB. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With microphone inputs 1.
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5 150 rub.
Sound Map Creative SB Omni Surround 5.1 (SB1560) Retail
The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Output analog channels - 6. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. With digital optical output S / PDIF. Type - external. Microphone inputs - 1. The number of Input connectors RCA - 2. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. With the ability to output multichannel sound. Input analog channels - 2. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. With digital optical input S / PDIF. Signal ratio / noise DAC 100 dB. Signal ratio / noise ADC 100 dB. Connection type - USB. Output analog connectors - 5.
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6 134 rub.
Sound Map Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD 70SB124000005
The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. With THD DAC 0.004000%. Digital optical input S / PDIF. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With the number of RCA 2 input connectors. Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. With microphone inputs 1. Connection type - USB. Openal support. With input analog channels 2. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the DC 114 dB. With THD ADP 0.005000%. With output analog channels 2. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the ADC 114 dB. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. Type - external. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. 3.5 mm input jack input 1. with output analog connectors 2. EAX - 4 version.
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8 855 rub.
Creative Sound Blaster ZX SB1506 Sound Map
With digital optical input S / PDIF. Connection type - PCI-E. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. Input analog channels - 2. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. With digital optical output S / PDIF. With the ability to output multichannel sound. The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. Output analog channels - 6. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Signal ratio / noise DAC 116 dB. Input jack plugs 6.3 mm - 1. Microphone inputs - 1. Type - internal with add. block. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. Jack 3.5 mm input jacks - 1. Output analog connectors - 3. Signal ratio / noise ADC 116 dB.
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6 050 rub.
Sound Map PCI Creative Sound Blaster Z (SB1500) RTL
The maximum frequency of the ADC is 192 kHz. Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz multichannel DAC. Connection type - PCI-E. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the ADC 116 dB. ASIO support - 2.0. Type - internal. With output analog connectors 3. EAX version - 5. The ability to output multichannel sound. With input analog channels 2. Digital optical input S / PDIF. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. With the signal-to-noise ratio of the DAC 116 dB. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz stereo. With output analog channels 6. With microphone inputs 1.
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Sound card Creative Sound Blaster ZX PCI-E SB1506 70SB150600001
The maximum frequency of the 96 kHz multi-channel DAC. With digital optical input S / PDIF. Connection type - PCI-E. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. With digital optical output S / PDIF. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Output analog channels - 6. Signal ratio / noise DAC 116 dB. Input Jack 6.3 mm - 1. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. Microphone inputs - 1. With the ability to output multichannel sound. Type - internal with add. block. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. Jack 3.5 mm input jacks - 1. Output analog connectors - 3. Input analog channels - 2. Signal ratio / noise ADC 116 dB.
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9 945 rub.
Sound card Creative Sound Blasterx G5 70SB170000000
Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits.
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6 760 rub.
Sound card Creative X-FI HD (SB1240) Retail
THD ADC 0.005000%. With digital optical input S / PDIF. THD DAC 0.004000%. Type - external. Signal ratio / noise ADC 114 dB. Output analog channels - 2. With digital optical output S / PDIF. The maximum frequency of ADC is 96 kHz. The discharge of ADC 24 bits. The discharge of the DAC 24 bits. Maximum frequency of 96 kHz stereo. With Openal support. Signal ratio / noise DAC 114 dB. Connection type - USB. Microphone inputs - 1. Number of RCA input connectors - 2. Independent outputs for headphones - 1. Output analog connectors - 2. Jack 3.5 mm input jacks - 2. EAX - 4 input channels.
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Sound Map Creative Sound Blaster X G5 USB 3.0 Retail 70SB170000000
Input jack plugs 6.3 mm 2. With a signal-to-noise ratio of DAC 120 dB. The maximum frequency of the ADC is 192 kHz. Digital Optical Outcoming S / PDIF. With the discharge of ADC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz multichannel DAC. Type - external. With output analog connectors 1. With output analog channels 8. The ability to output multichannel sound. Connection type - USB. With input analog channels 2. Digital optical input S / PDIF. Independent outputs for headphones 1. With the discharge of the DAC 24 bits. The maximum frequency of the 192 kHz stereo. With the signal-to-noise ratio of ADC 120 dB. With microphone inputs 1.
in online store Player.ru.Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Introduction
The sound card X-Fi Surround 5.1 is riveted into a black cute compact case with a large turning handle, and there is a lot of interesting inside inside. There should be no lack of control keys to be scared, because the package includes a very functional remote control, which we will talk about later. Connecting to a PC is carried out through the classic USB 2.0 interface, so you can guarantee compatibility with all modern computers. Of course, taking into account the rather high requirements for the computer, especially under Vista.
| Manufacturer | Creative. |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Sampling frequency | 96 kHz |
| Bigness | 24 bits |
| Inputs | |
| On the map | Linear, microphone |
| Outputs | |
| On the map | 2 "Tulips" + 2 mini Jack (5.1), 1 S / PDIF optical, 1 headphones |
| DVD and cinema | |
| Standards | S / PDIF output, Power DVD support |
| Configuration | Up to 5.1 |
| 3D sound in games | |
| Standards | EAX 4.0, Openal, Creative Alchemy |
| Configuration | 2 and 5.1 |
| Midi. | |
| Synthesizer | Not |
| Minimum configuration | |
| Windows XP SP2. | Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+, 512 MB of Memory |
| Windows Vista. | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core or Equivalent, 1 GB of Memory |
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Inputs and outputs
Sound card Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 is clearly aimed at digital entertainment, namely listening to music and watch movies, so you have to be content with the necessary inputs and outputs for these areas. The weak point is that the inputs are limited by the usual 3.5mm mini jacks for the microphone and linear input. There is no digital entrance. The outputs are richer, there is an output 5.1, where the left and right front speakers are connected via "tulips", which will delight Hi-Fi lovers. There is a 3.5-mm mini jack adapter, which should satisfy all. And the rear speakers and the center / subwoofer are connected through the usual 3.5-mm mini-jackie. There is a digital optical output of S / P DIF, which allows you to connect a receiver or home cinema.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Drivers and Po
The kit with Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 includes software that is well known to the owners of X-Fi cards and other Creative products. There is nothing new in this regard, except that some HIGH-END capabilities X-Fi sound cards are not available. So, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 works only in "Entertainment / Entertainment" mode, game modes and creating music are not available. However, such sound processing features are available as X-Fi Crystalizer or the CMS3D volume sound, which can be controlled using the remote control.
A sound card mixer is very trimmed, you can only adjust the level.
We found an ordinary X-Fi card panel with access to different sound processing systems.
For the remote control, several options are also available.
To configure, you can use the Audio Console in the Windows Control Panel.
Access to many Creative software feature is provided through the volume icon in the tray.
Interface is available in the media center style, but it is not interested.
Following the traditions of the latest Creative products, you can download PowerDVD player for free, which will allow Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. For gamers, Vista Creative has attached the Alchemy program, which will allow you to enjoy sound effects, despite changing the audio processing subsystem in Windows. However, X-Fi 5.1 Surround, like all USB cards, is not aimed at gamers.
It should be noted that the sound card, like many new models, is capable of working under Windows XP or Vista without installing drivers. If you can be content with the simplest functions, you can connect a sound card, without changing the system. Of course, if you want to squeeze from Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Maximum, you will have to install drivers and software.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Test configuration
Test configuration.
- Processor: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz;
- memory: 1 GB DDR;
- video card: NVIDIA GeForce TI 4200;
- hard disk: 80 GB 7 200 rpm;
- optical drive DVD LG 16 / 48X;
- OS: XP SP3;
- dIRECTX version: 9.0c.
Speakers.
- Creative GigaWorks S750, Logitech Z2200.
Video playback.
- Power DVD.
Measurements.
- Right Mark Audio Analyser 6.0.6;
- daas sound measurement system.
Tests were conducted via recording / playback (input and output were connected), while it was quite possible to expect that the recording system is less high-quality than the playback system. Therefore, we spent separately and playback tests, where a professional sound card E-MU 1616M was used for recording.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Test results: 16 bits, 44.1 kHz
The unevenness of ACH: Almost an ideal feature for these parameters.
Noise level: Very low, close to theoretical maximum that can be expected in these settings.
Nonlinear distortion: Extremely low, so there will be no problems.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Test results: 24 bits, 48 \u200b\u200bkHz
The unevenness of ACH: Frequency response takes up to 24 kHz without much attenuation. It is unlikely that you can desire more.
Noise level: The frequency band is wider, the noise is felt stronger, but remains on a very low level.
Nonlinear distortion: Distortions are still very low.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Test results: 24 bits, 96 kHz
The unevenness of ACH: We get 30 kHz at -0.5 dB and 40 kHz on -2 dB! It is unlikely that you can desire more ...
Noise level: Noise level is still very low.
Nonlinear distortion: Distortion in practice is very low.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Test results: 24 bits, 96 kHz (playback)
The unevenness of ACH: The frequency response reaches 20 kHz with very weak attenuation.
Noise level: Noise level does not exceed 100 dB, which is just great for sound card for such a price.
Nonlinear distortion: Distortions are very low.
As tests showed, the sound card quality is very good, without weak points. It is impossible to say that it does not happen better, but X-Fi Surround 5.1 gives quite enough quality for all targeted use scenarios: if the quality is unsatisfactory, then there will be other elements in the playback chain. In practice, we were quite satisfied with our test equipment for listening. The quality did not cause complaints, the X-FI processing made it possible to improve the sound from most sources.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 | Conclusion
The X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card is for sale at a very affordable price of 70 euros (at the time of publication it has not yet arrived in Russia). At the same time, it provides unassuming, but high-quality volumetric sound, both on a laptop and on a desktop PC. Taking into account the fact that laptops are often equipped with not the highest quality integrated sound, we have a very interesting option. However, the main obstacle will be high system requirements, especially under Vista.
Benefits.
- Very good sound quality;
- works in basic mode without installing drivers;
- powerDVD player complied with.
disadvantages.
- High system requirements.
USB 5.1 Sound card on CMEDIA CM106 chip. Description Next
The sound card was bought for a laptop, for use with an acoustic system 5.1. Came packed in blister pack included with a USB cable and disk. 
USB length cable is about 1 meter, at one end miniusb on another USB, respectively. When the connection is defined as the audio device and the principle works without drivers, but only in 2xhang. The disk which was included in the kit did not read in any seed, so I had to find the driver on the Internet.
Initially, I wanted to take 5.1 Sound on optics with a TV LCD and distribute analogue, but as it turned out the card can only accept the 2.0 PCM sound. (Only 2 channels can be transmitted), and when you try to send it 5.1. . Moreover, the card does not know how to reproduce the sound accepted by optics, but only allows you to write it down. Most likely this is the problem of flawed software. Therefore, the idea of \u200b\u200busing optical connectors dropped.
I decided to use it in direct appointment, and there was no problems with this. The card safely produces all 6 channels, but I use only 2 front and 2 rear, and in addition to this, I take the sound from the TV on analogue to a linear input to the sound from all sources to one acoustics. 
In general, the card gives the sound better than the built-in laptop card, fully utilizes all modes. It has a linear input and input of the microphone, as well as 3 outputs (front, rear, center + subwoofer). All settings are located in the standard C-MEDIA -V mixer. You can buy if there is no particular need for optical inputs / outputs.
