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CableCreation USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card with 3.5mm Jack and Mic
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CableCreation USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card with 3.5mm Jack and Mic

Bottom line: The CableCreation USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card ($15.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Two separate ports: pink mono mic-in plus black stereo line-out over one USB 2.0 connection.

$15.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two separate ports: pink mono mic-in plus black stereo line-out over one USB 2.0 connection
  • ✓ HS-100B chip runs 48K/44.1KHz sampling on both playback and recording
  • ✓ Bus-powered and driver-free; no external power brick or install step
  • ✓ Works with TRRS headsets with mics and plain TRS headphones alike

Cons

  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Connectivity: CableCreation USB audio adapter adds a mono microphone-in (Pink one) and a stereo audio-out (Black one) port to your computer through a USB port, enabling you to connect your existing headphones, headset, speakers, or microphone with a 3.5mm jack to your PC, laptop, through a USB interface. High-Quality Sound: Built-in with HS-100B chip, 48K / 44.1KHz sampling rate for both Playback and Recording, Skype / Hangout / Live Games / TeamSpeak; protects against electromagnetic interference and enjoys the stable and best sound quality. Audio Interface: Provides an alternative solution…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CableCreation USB Audio Adapter External Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. CableCreation's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Connectivity: CableCreation USB audio adapter adds a mono microphone-in (Pink one) and a stereo audio-out (Black one) port to your computer through a USB port, enabling you to connect your existing headphones, headset, speakers, or microphone with a 3.5mm jack to your PC, laptop, through a USB interface.
  • High-Quality Sound: Built-in with HS-100B chip, 48K / 44.1KHz sampling rate for both Playback and Recording, Skype / Hangout / Live Games / TeamSpeak; protects against electromagnetic interference and enjoys the stable and best sound quality.
  • Audio Interface: Provides an alternative solution to a damaged sound card, allows you to get access to plug-n-play sound with your headphones; and supports single-pin TRRS earphones (with microphone) and TRS earphones (without microphone). NOTES: 1. EarPods were tested not to support mic input with this adapter, however audio output functions and allows you to enjoy music, movies,etc; 2. Not working on most Car system or smart TV.
  • Wide Compatibility: Support USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps) Specification, compatible with PS4, Surface Pro, MacBook Pro; Windows 7/8/8.1 /10 /XP/Vista, Mac OS X 8.6 or above, macOS, Linux, and other mainstream systems. NOT WORKING ON PS3.
  • Plug and play; USB bus-powered, no external power required. CableCreation provides a 24-month product warranty and lifetime technical support backed by 24/7 friendly customer service.

Full Specifications

Size1-Pack
BrandCableCreation
ColorBlack USB 2.0
Model2724571569947
Warranty2 years warrenty
UnitCount1
ManufacturerCableCreation
ItemPartNumber2724571569947

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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