Sound Card - Showing 193 - 216 of 569 Products

Filter (0)
V8 Live Sound Card, Audio Mixer USB External Sound Card Headset Microphone Sound Card ...
$29 .99
Free Shipping
PCI Express 6 Channel 5.1 CMI8738 Audio Sound Card PC Computer Compatible For Windows ...
$50 .89
Free Shipping
USB 2.0 3D External 7.1 Channel Virtual 12Mbps Audio Sound Card Adapter Newest
$36 .89
Free Shipping
Professional Live Sound Card Reverb Effect Condenser Live Stream Sound Card Set Studio ...
$83 .47
Free Shipping
Interface V8 Usb Sound Card Microphone Webcast Live Sound Card External Usb Bluetooth ...
$51 .78
Free Shipping
PCI Surround Sound Card 5.1CH Channel 8738 Chipset Digital Desktop Plug-In Board ...
$31 .79
Free Shipping
PC Audio USB Headset Microphone Webcast Entertainment Streamer Sound Card for twitch ...
$56 .59
Free Shipping
6-Channel 5.1 Audio USB Sound Card Adapter For Portable Computer Supports 4-Channel ...
$38 .39
Free Shipping
PCI Surround Sound Card 5.1CH Channel 8738 Chipset Digital Desktop Board
$35 .42
Free Shipping
Card 5.1-Channel USB Audio Interface External 3.5mm Microphone Audio Adapter card for ...
$29 .89
Free Shipping
Professional External USB Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 7.1 Optical Audio Card Adapter for PC ...
$28 .26
Free Shipping
Audio USB Headset Microphone Webcast Live Sound Card for Youtuber 18 Sound Effects 6 ...
$43 .86
Free Shipping
JVFYI SE-PCIE-SC-10 High Quality PCIe 7.1 Channel Sound card ( Chip set : CM8828 + ...
$79 .19
Free Shipping
$79 .19
Sold by: Nexbyte
Sound Card 6 Channel 5.1 / 7.1 Surround Optical External Audio Card Converter CM6206 ...
$30 .69
Free Shipping
Andrea Communications C1-1021450-100 USB-SA External Digital USB Sound Card with ...
$72 .33
Free Shipping
F998 Live Sound Card Audio Mixer, Podcast Audio Interface with DJ Mixer Effects, Voice ...
$56 .97
Free Shipping
Card Audio External USB Headset Microphone Live Broadcast For BM 800 Mobile Phone ...
$47 .79
Free Shipping
Live Sound Card Voice Changer, Portable I9 Live Sound Card Set Mini Gaming Voice Plug and ...
$40 .97
Free Shipping
Fesjoy Live Sound Card R8 Live Sound Card with Audio Cable USB Cable Sound Effects Dodge ...
$114 .99
Free Shipping

Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Sound Card

Introduction

Though motherboards sometimes have built-in audio capabilities, there are advantages to using a dedicated sound card. For users that require more than basic audio playback functionality, integrated sound cards sometimes lack beneficial features and have lower specifications. To help guide you through the technical details, NeweggBusiness answers several common questions about sound cards below.

What is signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR)?

SNR is a measurement used to determine sound clarity and is usually given in decibels (dB). The higher the SNR is, the less background noise there will be during audio playback. Compared to onboard audio devices, dedicated sound cards typically have higher SNR ratings.

Some sound cards have different SNR ratings for various input and output ports, so it is important to examine the SNR specifications for all ports. For example, a sound card may have a SNR of 110 for its head phone output, 120 for its auxiliary input, and 130 for its rear output.

What do I need to output surround sound?

To output surround sound from a computer system, there are two common methods. One is to use a sound card with a separate analog output for each surround channel. Another is to use a sound card with a digital output such as TOSLINK or S/PDIF.

If you plan to have the computer output the audio to an A/V receiver, then you will want a sound card equipped with either TOSLINK or S/PDIF output. However, if you want to output audio directly to the speakers and not use a receiver, you can use a sound card equipped with separate analog outputs for each channel.

What type of motherboard interface do sound cards typically use?

The three most common types of interfaces for sound cards are PCI, PCI Express®, and USB. From a performance standpoint, PCI Express and USB 3.0 are capable of faster data transfer rates than PCI. However, a sound card will rarely use the maximum data bandwidth of the PCI standard.

When adding a sound card to a desktop PC, you should consider which expansion slots are available and if they will be used in the future. For laptops, USB is the only option if you wish to add a discrete sound card.

What does sample rate mean?

Sample rate is a measure of the number of audio samples taken per second and is commonly rated in either hertz (Hz) or kilohertz (kHz). A higher sample rate means more audio detail can be played or stored. For example, a sound card that can output 192 kHz is capable of better sound reproduction than one that outputs 96 kHz. If the computer will be used for tasks that require very accurate audio reproduction, you should choose a sound card capable of high sample rates.