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

This adapter works great on a Microsoft computer. I can confirm that it works as intended on windows 11, and when it is plugged in, the device will automatically show up as an audio source in the audio drop down menu of the taskbar, without having to install anything. Great for adding another way to plug in a headset/mic or a set of speakers with 3.5mm output. The audio quality is surprisingly good as well.

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.

Practical device, nice presentation and foam protected. Installed as followed (Mac OSX) plug the device, select the USB Device in output options and that's it. My speakers received a full dose of audio volume and working very well. Attached some images of the device and how the Mac sees the device in the system report. Final words, good option and simple to install.

I bought this adapter specifically to use my Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment systems, and it works fine. (Note that you need the IFE Bridge iOS app). Because the input is a microphone input (instead of "line in") the input is mono, but the audio will still come out both earphones with IFE Bridge. My setup: I plug the airplane's 3.5mm headphone jack into this adapter (pink input), connect the adapter to my iPhone, and use the IFE Bridge app to route the audio to my AirPods. No more tangled airline headphones! What you should know: - Works perfectly with iPhone (USB-C) - Audio quality is good, though mono - Compact enough to keep in your carry-on - You need to get a cable with 3.5mm audio connectors on both ends If you're tired of using cheap airline headphones or carrying wired headphones just for flights or using a Bluetooth adapter (which has a battery that needs to be charged separately) this adapter solves the problem.

I love these things. I have a few of them.. this particular one and a few older ones. They work great, sound ok, especially for the price, and are plug and play anywhere.

My son's gaming computer lost sound. Tried updating drivers and settings but nothing worked. Bought this and have sound. But you need to use back USB port not front end USB port. Inexpensive fix!

When it is in use, it works great. When volume on audio device driver is set to mute, it makes loud pops when there would be sound. Example: First, turn audio to a reasonable volume and start a video on YouTube. Sound is great. Now set device volume to mute in the audio settings next to the clock in Windows. Open a webpage like Yahoo or others and scroll down until an ad with sound starts. You will get a loud pops from the speakers. When the ad stops, it makes another pop. If volume is not muted there is no pop.

I bought this for my son's HyperX Cloud Alpha headset which uses the 3.5mm connectors, and we're preferring to use the USB port on his computers since he takes it back and forth all the time from notebook to desktop and the desktop has difficult to reach audio ports. Sound quality with that headset is excellent. The volume is good and it sounds great. We compared to direct analog connection through the 3.5mm ports and there wasn't much difference. Also, it seems to be coming through in full stereo as it should. No issue here with it playing in mono as some have noted. I suspect that YMMV and that all of these things will depend on the headset you're using with it. Seems like a bit of a gamble still, though, if there is a chance you could buy this interface and have only mono sound or low volume or whatever. We had good luck for it to work with this headset. I cannot deduct a star for what "might" happen with others because I didn't experience that. Had I, though, I would have rated it poorly as others have done. My one complaint, which is why I deducted a star, is that he's only used the headset for 3 months and the adapter has already broken. When he's using the notebook, he's often reclining on a bed with the computer on his lap, and no doubt there is tension being put on the adapter from the blanket underneath or whatever, because some bending right where the metal sleeve that goes into the USB port meets the plastic body of the adapter is what broke it. You can see that the metal part is angled relative to the plastic, and it's worked itself to be quite loose. Electronics inside must have also been stressed. While some might say "be more careful and don't put stress on the plug", I would suggest that it isn't impossible to build a connector like this so that this potential stress point is reinforced better and resistant to that kind of stress, so it certainly could be built to prevent that from happening. Could we expect such a higher quality construction from an $8 piece, though, when a lot of the others cost more than $8? Probably not. That's why I only docked it a single star instead of knocking off 2 or 3 stars. It is hard to expect a highly durable high quality part for the $8. Still, I do expect at least more durability than to get only 3 months out of it. I have bought a replacement but if the replacement also only lasts a few months, I suppose I'll spend more on the next one and try another brand. I don't intend to buy another of these every few months.