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Syba external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with 3.5mm Audio Mic Jack C-Media Chipset
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| Brand | Syba |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Audio Output Mode | 2.0 |
| Platform | Linux |
| Hardware Platform | Headphones, PC, Laptops |
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- Compliant with USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps) Specification
- Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0, Compliant with USB HID Class Specification 1.1
- USB Bus-powered Mode, No External Power Required, Near full 5V power ouput to Microphone
- Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack
- LED indicators: Microphone-Mute Status, Activity FG-UAUDV1-C119
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| Item Dimensions | 6.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches | 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.9 inches | 6.89 x 1.34 x 0.59 inches | 1.97 x 1.18 x 1.97 inches | 5.43 x 0.87 x 0.37 inches | 1.02 x 1.73 x 0.39 inches |
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Color:Black| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches |
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| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| ASIN | B001MSS6CS |
| Item model number | SD-CM-UAUD |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#36 in External Sound Cards
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| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 19, 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Syba |
| Country of Origin | China |
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SYBA SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter Works with PC and Mac System. C-Media Chipset, RoHS. Upgrade, replace, or fix desktop/laptop sound in a minute. which can be used with either laptop, desktop or RaspberryPi system. No driver required, plug-and-play for instant audio playing and compliant with all mainstream operation systems. Simply Plug the Sound Adapter into your USB port, and then plug your headphones into the Adapter.
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Pros:
+Cheap
+Outputs audio
Cons:
-Cheaply made
-Poor Microphone quality
-blocks adjacent USB ports.
I had been using a SignaLink USB which worked exquisitely, but is pricey at over $120. This thing cost less than $10, but of course, does not contain anything to assert PTT (cause the radio to go in and out of transmit), The SignaLink did not have to worry about additional PTT because it is included inside the SignaLink box (it actually uses a high quality fast acting VOX....but you pay for the privilege and quality of the sound card)
Suffice it to say the SignaLink is an EXCELLENT product and I'm still using it on another computer and radio with Ubuntu distro.
The amazing thing about this Syba USB USB Audio Adapter is that it works with a high demand program like Direwolf (which is doing some incredibly complicated things to decode and encode data, not something simple like playing music). Inherent distortion in the sound card or a poor noise floor would cause this unit to be useless for Direwolf. The software actually measures how well the sound card is performing and the Syba is working every bit as well as the very expensive SignaLink. What is most impressive is that it is doing this at a cost of $8.50 or so!
Pros:
1. Raspbian (Wheezy) on the Pi2 recognizes it upon install. Simply power down the RPi2 , insert into an open USB port and start it up.
2. It even works on a USB hub (which is not recommended by the Direwolf author, but it works with the Plugable 4 Port Powered USB Hub)
3. Performs every bit as well as the high-end SignaLink external USB sound card.
4. Works with either stereo or mono 3.5 mm input and output plugs.
5. Extremely small footprint.
Cons:
1. You still have to wire up cable(s) to go to the radio for PTT and also get audio from and to the radio.
2. Not that something that is wrong with the Syba itself, but rather that it requires additional hardware of some sort to assert PTT in this application. The Syba is not supposed to do this, so it is not a "fault" or "deficiency", it does, however require one to look for one more thing to have a complete solution for using the Ham Radio program Direwolf to encode/decode data and send/receive said data to a radio for transmission and reception.
Solving the PTT Issue:
1. The cheapest: Use one of the many available GPIO pins on the RPi2. This works well, but should not be used directly, a buffer circuit should be used. This further complicates the project. It is not expensive to do this, but it is "another" step. Not using a buffer circuit exposes the RPi's output to be destroyed, which can kill the RPi altogether.
2. Build up your own VOX (voice operated transmission) unit. Very inexpensive,but it is not as "fast" in terms of turnaround between transmit and receive as hardwired PTT (push to talk).
3. Use a USB to RS232 Pre-Built Interface by Easy Digi. Google search for Easy Digi USB and you will find it on eBay for $42.00. Many radio amateurs have purchased these interfaces and they come highly recommended.
This is the solution I use, as the $42 bucks covers some very important issues
a. The interface box includes input and output jacks (standard 3.5 mm mono) for audio to and from the computer sound card (Syba)
b. The interface also includes either a mike or data cable to connect to the radio for PTT (mike) or both PTT and Audio To/From (data cable) radio.
The radio you use will dictate whether you need a mike and audio cable or just a data cable that has both (like the Kenwood G707 and D700)
c. Complete ISOLATION of the Computer Sound Card and PTT (DTR and RTS) from the Radio. This is done by using audio transformers on the audio output and input lines to/from the Sound card and using an Opto-Isolator between interface's DTR and RTS lines (used for PTT) and the Radio itself.
Special Considerations Required by the Operating System: (and the Direwolf program)
The Syba Sound Card being reviewed must be configured for Raspbian (RPi) or Ubuntu or whatever Operating System you elect to use.
This requires telling the O/s to use the Syba USB Sound Card as the audio device and not the one internal to the computer.
The Easy Digi USB interface also has to be "bound" to the O/S. It is recognized automatically, but must be "bound" to ttyUSB0
If you need help, join the Digiwolf user list on Yahoo, and certainly read the Direwolf 1.2 User Guide (*.pdf).
Summary;
This is a Superb solution for a sound card for Ham Radio software/projects either in Windows or Linux. The price is amazing and the quality is perfectly acceptable. It is supported without special drivers in Linux (and probably in Windows, but I haven't tested it yet). There is a support group on line that is familiar with the Syba and can help with your project.
73, N0AN
My laptop 3.5 earphone jack was part of the Motherboard....along with all of the other ports. Cost to fix my bent, snapped, broken (who knows?) earphone jack was to buy another motherboard. $170. They knew on one item that changed digital to wave for audiophiles to listen to music with enhanced performance on their expensive earphones. Cost $100.
This came today. I put it in a usb port, plugged in my external speakers and without even anything to do on the screen, they worked! $7.70 delivered in 2 days. Buy it. This is a quick and expensive fix to no sound or even just getting one of two stereo sides of a sound track. 10 stars
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I am very happy with this, I do not have my headphones and microphone both plugged in but for just my microphone it is certainly making my voice louder, reducing my background noise and giving better quality due to the USB interface allowing more power to be delivered to the microphone. Very good product, if you want a more in depth review of this watch "Podcastage" on YouTube, he has the best reviews of these interfaces!
I bought this after my Zonar DX sound card began to add a horrible droning noise to my microphone whenever the graphics card I recently installed was under load - must've been some interference from the graphics card. This alleviates the issue completely, and produces very clear audio input, so I can be heard without static or gain or interference or any other such thing.
The product feels pretty cheap, and is priced low, but it performs exceptionally.
Firstly, the mic input was terrible, with lots of white noise. I tried it with AGC on and off, at a variety of recording levels, but couldn't get rid of the interference. It isn't the mic that's faulty, as I tried it with the PCs onboard mic input.
Secondly, the headphone volume is just far too loud. The sound quality is alright, but it's ridiculously loud - if I set the windows volume higher than 4%, it's too loud listen to.
I tried the adapter on two different PCs and got exactly the same results.





















