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USB Audio Codec for Jetson Nano, USB Sound Card, Driver-Free, Plug and Play, Support Recording and Playback, Built-in Microphone and Speaker Header
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waveshare USB Audio Codec for Jetson Nano

Bottom line: The waveshare USB Audio Codec for Jetson Nano is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by waveshare's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

USB audio codec designed for Jetson Nano, USB sound card, driver-free, plug and play. Recording And Playback Support, Built-In Microphone And Speaker Header. Demo codes for speech synthesis, speech dictation, speech wake-up, and speech dialog.Features1. for Jetson NanoThis is a USB sound card, supports recording and playback, stereo codec, built-in microphone, and speaker. It is suitable for Jetson Nano, incorporates SSS1629 audio chip, using USB bus, driver-free, plug and play. Compatible with multi systems2. What can it do?As we know, there's no audio output from the Jetson Nano Developer…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored waveshare USB Audio Codec for Jetson Nano using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. waveshare'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

  • for Jetson Nano--- This is a USB sound card, supports recording and playback, stereo codec, built-in microphone, and speaker. It is suitable for Jetson Nano. driver-free, plug, and play. Compatible with multi systems
  • What can it do--- as we know, there's no audio output from the Jetson Nano Developer Kit, and this module is designed to fit the puzzle with capabilities like sound collection, music playback, speech recognition, robot dialog, and so on.
  • More than a sound card--- Incorporate Snowboy hotword detection engine and Google Assistant Service. Providing detailed example for speech dialog.
  • MEMS mic & earphone/speaker connector--- Onboard quality MEMS si-microphone, 3.5mm audio jack, and speaker header (comes with 8Ω 5W stereo speaker)
  • Providing demo codes for speech synthesis, speech dictation, speech wake-up, and speech dialog

Full Specifications

Brandwaveshare
PlatformLinux
ConnectivityUSB
Audio Output ModeStereo
Hardware PlatformJetson Nano
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Hardware ConnectivityUSB
Surround Sound Channel Configuration2 1
Full listing titleUSB Audio Codec for Jetson Nano, USB Sound Card, Driver-Free, Plug and Play, Support Recording and Playback, Built-in Microphone and Speaker Header

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