The Plugable USB Audio Adapter

Instant Audio for You r PC

The Plugable USB Audio Adapter (USB-AUDIO) is an easy way to instantly add a headphone and microphone jack to almost any USB-enabled PC or laptop. Compact and durable, the adapter installs without needing additional drivers. Simply plug the adapter in, set it as your default device, and listen to your favorite tunes and record with ease!

Compact and Durable


This Plugable USB-AUDIO is a great option if you have a system with broken audio jacks, where speakers aren’t available, or where a USB solution would be more convenient. The adapter is an affordable alternative to hiring a technician, replacing computer parts, or buying a new PC or laptop. A perfect companion for desktops and laptops, this USB audio adapter also shines with development boards like Raspberry Pi, and Beaglebone, where convenient audio access may be needed.

Simple Setup

This small and simple plug-and-play adapter adds audio to your computer right away, with no additional drivers necessary! After receiving the audio adapter, simply plug it into your desired system.

Then go to your Control Panel, Settings, or System Preferences and set the USB audio device as the default input and output device. You may also need to set the “Plugable USB Audio” as the default device in specific apps such as Discord, Skype, and Audacity.

Depending on your platform, this adapter can add audio output, but the microphone input may not work. Please note that cars and TVs are not compatible with this adapter, and that in some scenarios the USB-AUDIO can add audio output, but not audio input.

Features

  • 1x Standard USB 2.0 to computer
  • 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo output jack
  • 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo microphone input jack

Solid State System SSS1629 Chip for widest compatibility.

Leave connected to a USB hub or dock for easy access. USB bus powered, no external power needed.

Bypass a faulty sound card or audio port.

Adapter body is a compact, lightweight, and durable black anodized metal.

Microphone Compatibility

The adapter accepts TRS jacks commonly found in headsets and microphones.

A TS microphone requires a 3.5mm mono-to-stereo adapter to adapt the microphone from TS to TRS.

XLR based microphones, and 1/4” audio jacks from instruments will not work even if adapted to 3.5mm TRS.

Not compatible with lapel microphones.

System Compatibility

Compatible with any standard USB Audio Class enabled devices and operating systems, with no driver install needed, including:

  • Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP
  • macOS
  • Linux and Chrome OS
  • Many Android systems

USB-enable your wired 3.5mm audio headphones, headset, speakers, or microphone.

Compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS. A great fit for Raspberry Pi 5 setups, and other systems without 3.5mm audio jacks

Not compatible with car audio systems, TVs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Systems.