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Clint-2

USB Sound Adapter

I found an adaptor based on the VIA Envy VT1620A . ( http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp )

It is on eBay for $14.00! : http://www.ebay.com/itm/plug-into-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-Easily-Fix-Upgrade-Computer-Sound-System-/310401470794?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1535698449564030522%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26

Now lets see if it works. Should get a chance to try next week. Grandkids first, then home and play with K3...

Clint
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wb4jfi

Re: USB Sound Adapter

Weird. The ebay item write-up says mono-mic input at one point, but it also
talks about two ADCs. Which is it?

Thanks for the info, please keep us informed.
73, Terry, WB4JFI

-----Original Message-----
From: Clint
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 3:45 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adapter

I found an adaptor based on the VIA Envy VT1620A . (
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp )

It is on eBay for $14.00! :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/plug-into-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-Easily-Fix-Upgrade-Computer-Sound-System-/310401470794?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1535698449564030522%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26

Now lets see if it works. Should get a chance to try next week. Grandkids
first, then home and play with K3...

Clint
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ve3dvy

Re: USB Sound Adapter

In reply to this post by Clint-2

This dongle looks identical to many being sold for less that $2.00 free
shipping that advertize as 7.1 with only stereo connections. If
anyone orders this Id be curious if its opened up as to what chip is
really in it.

On 8/23/2012 3:45 PM, Clint wrote:

> I found an adaptor based on the VIA Envy VT1620A . ( http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp )
>
> It is on eBay for $14.00! : http://www.ebay.com/itm/plug-into-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-Easily-Fix-Upgrade-Computer-Sound-System-/310401470794?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1535698449564030522%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26
>
> Now lets see if it works. Should get a chance to try next week. Grandkids first, then home and play with K3...
>
> Clint
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Jim Campbell

Re: USB Sound Adapter

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I purchased this item on a whim. It arrived Monday. I plugged it in and
installed the drivers that were included on an accompanying CD. After I
had installed the drivers I unplugged the device and found the USB end
of the device to be hot to the touch. I don't know what is going on but
am uncomfortable having a device plugged into my laptop that is getting
this hot.

I plugged the device in again just now and opened the accompanying audio
control panel. It showed two slider bars for the microphone input. I get
the impression that the builders of this device provided a stereo input
but didn't expect anyone to use stereo microphones with such an
inexpensive item.

I don't plan to use this item because of the heat problem. I would like
to hear of the experience of others.

73,

Jim - W4BQP

On 8/23/2012 5:07 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> Weird. The ebay item write-up says mono-mic input at one point, but it also
> talks about two ADCs. Which is it?
>
> Thanks for the info, please keep us informed.
> 73, Terry, WB4JFI
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clint
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 3:45 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adapter
>
> I found an adaptor based on the VIA Envy VT1620A . (
> http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp )
>
> It is on eBay for $14.00! :
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/plug-into-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-Easily-Fix-Upgrade-Computer-Sound-System-/310401470794?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1535698449564030522%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26
>
> Now lets see if it works. Should get a chance to try next week. Grandkids
> first, then home and play with K3...
>
> Clint
> KI6SSN
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Jim Campbell

Re: USB Sound Adapter

I complained to the seller that my adapter was getting too hot to touch
in a little over a minute and the seller offered to refund what I paid,
including shipping. I accepted his offer.

Jim - W4BQP

On 8/29/2012 2:14 PM, Jim Campbell wrote:

> I purchased this item on a whim. It arrived Monday. I plugged it in and
> installed the drivers that were included on an accompanying CD. After I
> had installed the drivers I unplugged the device and found the USB end
> of the device to be hot to the touch. I don't know what is going on but
> am uncomfortable having a device plugged into my laptop that is getting
> this hot.
>
> I plugged the device in again just now and opened the accompanying audio
> control panel. It showed two slider bars for the microphone input. I get
> the impression that the builders of this device provided a stereo input
> but didn't expect anyone to use stereo microphones with such an
> inexpensive item.
>
> I don't plan to use this item because of the heat problem. I would like
> to hear of the experience of others.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim - W4BQP
>
> On 8/23/2012 5:07 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> Weird. The ebay item write-up says mono-mic input at one point, but it also
>> talks about two ADCs. Which is it?
>>
>> Thanks for the info, please keep us informed.
>> 73, Terry, WB4JFI
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Clint
>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 3:45 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adapter
>>
>> I found an adaptor based on the VIA Envy VT1620A . (
>> http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp )
>>
>> It is on eBay for $14.00! :
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/plug-into-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-Easily-Fix-Upgrade-Computer-Sound-System-/310401470794?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1535698449564030522%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26
>>
>> Now lets see if it works. Should get a chance to try next week. Grandkids
>> first, then home and play with K3...
>>
>> Clint
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David Cutter

Re: USB Sound Adapter

Typical! Low cost items are often only batch tested and the customer does
the final test.
A second one might have worked perfectly well. It's all about
probabilities.

A cheap device like this is ideal for long term noise monitoring.

David
G3UNA

>I complained to the seller that my adapter was getting too hot to touch
> in a little over a minute and the seller offered to refund what I paid,
> including shipping. I accepted his offer.
>
> Jim - W4BQP
>
> On 8/29/2012 2:14 PM, Jim Campbell wrote:
>> I purchased this item on a whim. It arrived Monday. I plugged it in and
>> installed the drivers that were included on an accompanying CD. After I
>> had installed the drivers I unplugged the device and found the USB end
>> of the device to be hot to the touch. I don't know what is going on but
>> am uncomfortable having a device plugged into my laptop that is getting
>> this hot.
>>
>> I plugged the device in again just now and opened the accompanying audio
>> control panel. It showed two slider bars for the microphone input. I get
>> the impression that the builders of this device provided a stereo input
>> but didn't expect anyone to use stereo microphones with such an
>> inexpensive item.
>>
>> I don't plan to use this item because of the heat problem. I would like
>> to hear of the experience of others.
>>
>> 73,
>>