Introduction of Sweex SC016 USB Sound Card

Introducing the Sweex USB Sound Card, a high-quality audio solution for your computer. This external sound card offers superior sound quality, making it perfect for gaming, music production, and video editing. The Sweex SC016 is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and is expected to launch in early 2023 with an estimated price of $30.

Do not expose the Sweex 7.1 external USB sound card to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.
Do not use Sweex 7.1 external USB sound card in extremely moist or dusty surroundings.
Protect the device against powerful shocks and falls – they may damage the internal electronics.
Never attempt to open the device yourself, there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening the device will cause the warranty to lapse.

Detailed Specifications

The SC016 USB Sound Card boasts the following key features

USB 2.0 interface for quick and easy setup
5.1 channel surround sound support
Sampling rate of up to 96 kHz and bit depth of up to 24 bits
Headphone output with a maximum power of 30 mW
Built-in microphone input with a sensitivity of -60 dB

Package contents

In this package you will find

7.1 USB Sound Card
USB A – B cable (100 cm)
CD with software, drivers and this manual

If you find that any of the package contents are missing, please return the package to the sales point where it was bought.

Connections

On the sound card you will find the following connections

Headphones: Connect your headphones to this output
Line-IN: This input is for recording from stereo line-level sources
Front: Connect your 2.0 or 2.1 speaker set to this output. In surround sound configurations, connect the front speakers to this output.
Surround: In 5.1 speaker configurations, connect the rear speakers to this output. For 7.1, connect the side speakers to this output.
Center / Bass: For 5.1 and 7.1 configurations, connect the center/bass channel to this output.
Back: In 7.1 configurations, connect the rear speakers to this output. This output is not used for 5.1

S/PDIF IN: You can connect a S/PDIF source to this input for recording. Please note that it is not possible to use the soundcard as receiver, you cannot connect your DVD player, Xbox® or other device to the card and play it’s sound back on the speakers
S/PDIF OUT: This is the S/PDIF output, during operation, you will see a red light shine through. If you have trouble getting 5.1 / 7.1 surround sound from the S/PDIF OUT, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
USB: Connect the USB port of your sound card to your computer using the included cable.

Power LED: This light indicates that the card receives power from the computer.
Mic mute LED: This light indicates that the microphone inputs are muted
Volume up: Press this button to increase volume
Volume down: Press this button to decrease volume
Mic mute: This button mutes/unmutes the microphone inputs
Vol mute: This button mutes/unmutes all outputs

Mic 2: This is the secondary microphone input, in stereo it is mapped to the left channel.
Mic 1: This is the primary microphone input, used for mono recording and the right channel in stereo.

Software Installation

Connect the sound card to an USB port of your computer. Windows will automatically recognise the device and display the following message:
Windows XP

Note: The card is not yet ready to use! You still need to install the drivers and software, the drivers and software included with Windows XP will not work.
Vista

You can safely ignore this message.
Put the Sweex CD-ROM in your drive. The CD-ROM will start automatically. Click “Drivers and Software for XP and Vista” to start the installation.

Follow the instructions on screen to install the driver. After driver installation is complete, you must restart your computer.

Usage

When installation is succesful and after a reboot of the computer you will see the “USB Multi-Channel Audio Device” icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen

Double-click the icon to start the software for configuring the sound card
Windows XP

Windows Vista

The sound card will automatically adapt it’s settings to the speakers you have connected (headphones / 2.0 or 2.1 / 5.1 / 7.1), in most cases you will not need to adjust any settings. If you notice that the card does not detect all speakers, you can change the “Analog Output” to manually select the right number of speakers.
Note: In Windows Vista, you also have to change the “System Input” to the number of speakers you have. In Windows XP, this can be done through Start – Control Panel – Sound, Speech and Audio devices – Change the speaker settings – Advanced button

Uninstall

The software can be uninstalled through the “Add or remove Programs” icon from the Windows XP control panel, or the “Programs” icon in Vista’s control panel.
Description of Sweex SC016

The Sweex Sound Card is a compact and portable audio solution for your computer. Its USB 2.0 interface allows for quick and easy setup, and its 5.1 channel surround sound support provides an immersive audio experience. The sound card also features a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz and bit depth of up to 24 bits, ensuring high-quality audio for all your needs. The built-in microphone input and headphone output make it a versatile choice for gaming, music production, and video editing. The sound card is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, making it a great choice for users of all platforms.

Troubleshooting OF Sweex USB Sound Card

I have 5.1 or 7.1 speakers and my center / bass channels are not working or give very distorted sound.
In this case the center / bass channels may be swapped to fix, open the sound card’s software, you will see a small icon next to your speaker settings in the Analog Output section. Click it, check the “Swap center / bass output” checkbox
and click OK.
I cannot get more than 2 channels to play over the S/PDIF output
S/PDIF does not support more than 2 channels for normal uncompressed audio. This is not a limitation of the soundcard, but of S/PDIF itself. It is however possible to output already compressed 5.1 / 7.1 audio from a DVD through the S/PDIF output. To enable this, search for “S/PDIF Passthrough” in your DVD player software’s settings and enable it.
My sound stutters
This can happen when there is not enough USB bandwidth available for the sound card. Try to connect it to a different USB port, or through a USB 2.0 hub, or try disconnecting other USB devices.

Warranty Of Sweex SC016

Thank you for purchasing this Sweex product. Sweex devotes ample attention and care to the quality, reliability, functionality, durability, and user-friendliness of all its products. In this way, Sweex distinguishes itself in the market and can we convince you as a buyer to continue purchasing products of the Sweex brand. We wish you a lot of pleasure with your purchase. An important extra advantage for you is the possibility of product registration. After the registration of your product, Sweex offers you a number of important yet equally useful advantages. The warranty on the product is extended by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty (see the applicable conditions on this website). This is in addition to the statutory 2-year warranty which is already available for the product. In total, the warranty period will therefore amount to 12 years.

Pros & Cons of USB Sound Card

Pros

Compact and portable design
5.1 channel surround sound support
High-quality audio with a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz and bit depth of up to 24 bits
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
Affordable price point

Cons

No optical or digital audio output
No battery power option, it requires an external power source
No driver support for older operating systems

Customer Reviews of Sweex SC016 USB Sound Card

Customers have praised the SC016 USB Sound Card for its high-quality audio and compact design. Many have noted that it is a great value for the price. However, some have expressed disappointment with the lack of optical or digital audio output and the need for an external power source. Some users have also reported difficulty with driver support for older operating systems.

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