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product_id: 1601398
title: "Vantec NBA-200U USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter (Black)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "Bs.545"
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reviews_count: 8
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# SPDIF optical input/output 7.1 channel surround sound USB 2.0 plug & play Vantec NBA-200U USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter (Black)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** Bs.545
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your ears deserve the VIP treatment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vantec NBA-200U USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter (Black) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.545 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1601398-vantec-nba-200u-usb-external-7-1-channel-audio-adapter)

## Best For

- vantec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vantec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optical Digital I/O:** SPDIF optical ports deliver crystal-clear digital audio to your high-end receiver or DAC.
- • **Dual Microphone Inputs:** Capture true stereo recordings with separate left and right mic inputs for professional-grade sound.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Experience cinema-grade audio clarity that transforms your workspace or home theater.
- • **High-Resolution Audio Support:** Supports 48/44.1 kHz sampling rates for pristine playback and recording quality.
- • **Seamless USB 2.0 Connectivity:** Plug-and-play simplicity with backward compatibility ensures instant setup on any device.

## Overview

The Vantec NBA-200U is a compact USB external audio adapter delivering true 7.1 channel surround sound with high-resolution 48/44.1 kHz playback and recording. Featuring plug-and-play USB 2.0 compatibility, SPDIF optical digital input/output, and separate stereo microphone inputs, it’s designed to upgrade any PC or laptop audio setup with professional-grade clarity and seamless integration.

## Description

The Vantec USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter is an amazing audio accessory for any computer or laptop. Simply connect this device to any USB port to enjoy true audio bliss with its amazing 7.1 channel audio technology. Sound will never be the same with full-duplex playback, giving you a cleaner and more dynamic sounding experience. Movies, music, and videos will sound surreal; supporting 48/44.1 KHz sampling rates for not only playbacks but recordings too. Combining high quality audio recording and playback capability, the Vantec USB External 7.1 Channel Audio Adapter is the ideal for anyone looking to take their audio experience to the next level.

Review: Cheap way to add a SPDIF output to a PC / HTPC - One year of use. - One year in. I use a desktop PC as a Home Theater PC (HTPC) that I have plugged into a Yamaha receiver. I was using a Sound Blaster sound card in it and the results were "ok" but not great - a distinct lack of silence when nothing was playing. The receiver has a built in DAC that is better than that on the sound blaster or the one built into the PC. I plugged this little dude into the USB port and connected it to my receiver with an optical cable and: IT WORKS! I'm using Linux and the operating system recognized the device immediately, as did the receiver. Whether I'm playing audio files or the sound from movies I'm watching from desertcart/Netflix/Hulu/etc, the sound is much better than from the SoundBlaster card or the onboard sound circuit in the PC. The biggest downside is that MP3s may sound worse as you can hear the imperfections of compression, so, if you are ripping CDs, make sure you use a lossless encoder like FLAC. There are much more expensive boards for this, but unless you have a dedicated room and VERY highend equipment on the other side of the cable, this is as good of a device as you need to get sound from a PC into a receiver and you can put your extra money toward other things that would give a greater improvement - like better speakers. My Yamaha has 3 digital inputs, and many others do as well. Using an outboard DAC is the best way to get sound out of a PC as the analog circuits are too exposed to electrical noise from the motherboard and accessories. By allowing (in my case) the receiver, which is designed to be as noiseless as possible, you greatly improve the sound quality. I've also noticed the CPU runs slightly less than with the sound blaster. FINAL NOTE: I would NOT buy this for the analog outputs and only bought this as a test in using a SPDIF to DAC on my receiver. I feel the analog ports are no better than the ports built in to the PC. They might come in handy if I needed to use it with the analog ports on a preamp that didn't have a DAC, AND needed to move it often - but there are probably better devices for that use.
Review: Great Product! - Using a USB switch to switch between a Mac and a PC. The PC has 5.1 surround speakers. Tried just doing 2.1 from Mac and 5.1 from PC with a 3.5 switch, but there was a quite a bit of line noise. Found this little device and hooked it up it works great. Whenever I switch computers on the USB switch the sound card comes with it. I've not heard any sound anomalies and high and low pitches sound great. The device is old. It doesn't even list Windows 10, let alone Windows 11. However, both the Windows 11 PC and the Mac Pro M4 recognize the device without drivers and output 5.1. Great solution for me.

## Features

- 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
- Simple USB 2.0 Connection (Backwards Compatible w/ USB 1.1)
- Support 48/44.1 KHz Sampling Rates For Both Playbacks and Recordings
- SPDIF Optical Digital Input And Output
- Separate Left And Right Microphone Inputs For True Stereo Recordings
- Set Vantec as Default Sound System, Refer User Guide and Manual Provided

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HXGJ3S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66 in External Sound Cards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (961) |
| Date First Available | October 15, 2010 |
| Department | accessories general |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item model number | NBA-200U |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.28 x 1.02 inches |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connector Type:** USB Type B
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.94 x 2.28 x 1.02 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: ouroboros**
A: The eternal cycle of destruction and new creation.

**Q: Can i input 7.1 or 5.1.2 (preferably via optical) into my pc for surround sound playback? i.e. through virtual surround sound?**
A: Thanks for asking.
If your input is 7.1 or 5.1.2, the answer is no.
If your input is stereo, the answer is yes.

First all optical (SPDIF) are two channel (stereo) period. All 5.1 or 7.1 sources thru optical are first compressed into 5.1 or 7.1 (encoded Dolby Digital/DTS) into 2 channel. It goes to a receiver with DTS or Dolby decoder back into 5.1 or 7.1 to the speakers.

Here is why the answer is no, if your input is in compress 5.1 or 7.1 (encoded), you need a decoder, the NBA-200U is not a decoder for Dolby Digital/DTS, for every audio encoder, there must be an audio decoder. If there is no decoder, when you playback, you will only hear buzzing noise.

If your input is stereo, it is not compressed and the NBA-200U will playback thru virtual Surround sound correctly.

**Q: Is there any way to get Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect to work on this device?  I can't get surround sound when I'm playing games on my laptop.**
A: Dolby Digital and DTS are compressed formats, this device does not support compressed formats.

**Q: Are there any special drivers required for windows home server OS?**
A: Not really sure what do you mean by home server. I use it with Windows 7 x64 and it does not need any 3rd party drivers. The OS recognizes the device automatically, hope it helps

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap way to add a SPDIF output to a PC / HTPC - One year of use.
*by D***S on February 10, 2025*

One year in. I use a desktop PC as a Home Theater PC (HTPC) that I have plugged into a Yamaha receiver. I was using a Sound Blaster sound card in it and the results were "ok" but not great - a distinct lack of silence when nothing was playing. The receiver has a built in DAC that is better than that on the sound blaster or the one built into the PC. I plugged this little dude into the USB port and connected it to my receiver with an optical cable and: IT WORKS! I'm using Linux and the operating system recognized the device immediately, as did the receiver. Whether I'm playing audio files or the sound from movies I'm watching from Amazon/Netflix/Hulu/etc, the sound is much better than from the SoundBlaster card or the onboard sound circuit in the PC. The biggest downside is that MP3s may sound worse as you can hear the imperfections of compression, so, if you are ripping CDs, make sure you use a lossless encoder like FLAC. There are much more expensive boards for this, but unless you have a dedicated room and VERY highend equipment on the other side of the cable, this is as good of a device as you need to get sound from a PC into a receiver and you can put your extra money toward other things that would give a greater improvement - like better speakers. My Yamaha has 3 digital inputs, and many others do as well. Using an outboard DAC is the best way to get sound out of a PC as the analog circuits are too exposed to electrical noise from the motherboard and accessories. By allowing (in my case) the receiver, which is designed to be as noiseless as possible, you greatly improve the sound quality. I've also noticed the CPU runs slightly less than with the sound blaster. FINAL NOTE: I would NOT buy this for the analog outputs and only bought this as a test in using a SPDIF to DAC on my receiver. I feel the analog ports are no better than the ports built in to the PC. They might come in handy if I needed to use it with the analog ports on a preamp that didn't have a DAC, AND needed to move it often - but there are probably better devices for that use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product!
*by R***. on September 5, 2025*

Using a USB switch to switch between a Mac and a PC. The PC has 5.1 surround speakers. Tried just doing 2.1 from Mac and 5.1 from PC with a 3.5 switch, but there was a quite a bit of line noise. Found this little device and hooked it up it works great. Whenever I switch computers on the USB switch the sound card comes with it. I've not heard any sound anomalies and high and low pitches sound great. The device is old. It doesn't even list Windows 10, let alone Windows 11. However, both the Windows 11 PC and the Mac Pro M4 recognize the device without drivers and output 5.1. Great solution for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7.1 Virtual Surround Sources Work Using Win. 10 PC Optical-Spdif Cable Connection To Old AVR!
*by D***E on October 3, 2022*

Needing clean pro audio to compose music using Reaper & Kontakt on my Win. 10 1903 Desktop PC, I got this USB 2.0 to 7.1 Channel Audio version Adapter due to my old internal Asus 7.1 soundcard causing big pops, a reported issue with all Win. 10 builds. I connected it from the desktop (see 1st pic) to my old Harman-Kardon wired 5.1 1700 AVR Receiver with an Optical-Spdif cable, then carefully followed the 2, below posted installation & setup guides by Amazon Users Jose_49, & GiGNet, respectively. I was initially stumped testing the Virtual Surround via the Win. 10 speaker setup, only getting left & right Stereo playback, until I chose to go online & play a YouTube video; THIS is where I & discovered what GIGNet was trying to explain, that Virtual ("fake") Surround only works with specific Surround sources, but as connected with a Digital Optical-Spdif cable using PCM Pass-Through, you'll only get 2 Stereo channels of "real" sound. So unless you configure any desktop software with surround or multiple outputs, L-R Stereo is all you will get offline. The GOOD NEWS is (depending on your Receiver), connected with Digital Optical-Spdif & using PCM (Pass Through), it CAN play: PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital 2.0 to 5.1, Dolby Digital EX 6.1, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, & DTS 96/24 (96kHz/24bit audio). It CANNOT play: 5.1/7.1 multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, or Auro 3D Audio. This is the MAIN thing PC users must get to avoid an exercise in futility, just carefully follow the below pasted Amazon user instructions I've mentioned for Win. 10, connect to your AVR Receiver with an Optical-Spdif cable (see 2nd pic for how I setup my Vantec C-Media Software Panel for PCM Pass Through with NO EFFECTS), & you're good to go! From Jose_49 "Here it goes: 1st. Download Driver From Vantec Site 2nd. Open it and extract its content anywhere, in the case of this example I'm going to open the file and copy and paste the folder "CM6206-1.08(QR)" into my desktop. There will be a bunch of folders in there. 3rd. DO NOT CLICK Setup.exe (I know you did it ! ) 4th. Go to the extracted folder and head into "WIN81(WHQL)", there you will see a "Setup.exe" and "Setup.ex_" file YES, with the underscore at the end. 5th. Rename "Setup.exe" to "Setup.exe_bak" (or whatever) 6th. Rename "Setup.ex_" to "Setup.exe" 7th. Run "Setup.exe" by double clicking or pressing enter. 8th. You will now see the "Installing USB Multi-Channel Audio Device". If it asks you to connect it, connect the device. 9th. Restart your PC. 10th. After restarting on the task bar at the right (system tray) you'll see a blue icon. Double click to configure. 11th. Enjoy! " --------------------------------------------- From GiGNet. "This device works exactly as advertised...if you know what you are doing. They key here is that this device is NOT a Dolby Digital/DTS Decoder. You need an optical connected device than can decode the uncompressed PCM stream. My use case was simple. I needed optical digital PCM pass through to my Logictech Z906 system for watching movies and listening to music in Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Here is the thing. To make this work you just have to a) set the Vantec software to PCM ON - the rest of the settings are analog related and don't mean anything in this case - Then, Windows 10 just sees the device as digital output via USB - nothing to do there. b) You must set whatever client you are using i.e. VLC, PLEX to NOT transcode the audio rather to pass it through. This is a super important step. If you don't do this you will get what sounds like a weird hybrid of stereo/surround that sounds terrible- remember SPDIF is really just two channels of audio - but when you pass PCM the assumption is that your connected device can decode the PCM stream - in this case Dolby, DTS, etc. Once you have made that settings change in your client the next thing is to make sure whatever movie or music file you are playing is in fact encoded for the expected format - playing a two channel AC3 movie or a stereo MP3 is not going to sound like you'd expect - remember, whatever you send to the SDPIF output it is going to expect to be decoded by the connected device. Story short, all you need to do is make sure your computer is outputting PCM (PCM is uncompressed data) and you will be loving your little Vantec device."

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