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    USB audio interface

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pilgrimtoheaven, Nov 12, 2011.

  1. pilgrimtoheaven

    pilgrimtoheaven Newbie

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    Hello. My husband broke the headphone jack on his Gateway laptop. I'm wondering if a Behringer (usb) audio interface Model: U-PHONO UFO202 would allow him to use his headphones with the laptop again? He isn't wanting to spend a lot of money and this seemed reasonably priced. Is there a better brand? Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks!
     
    pilgrimtoheaven, Nov 12, 2011
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yup! That will work. Something like this will do the job too if you don't want something that looks overly complicated.
     
    Johnny T, Nov 12, 2011
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  3. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    That turtle beach is a good product, and the company has good customer service. I broke one of mine in half and they replaced it for free.
     
    Syndrome, Nov 13, 2011
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  4. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    lol a little too good customer service then.

    Are there any expresscard or PCMCIA audio cards that have audio jacks built in and sit flush with the laptop?
     
    niffcreature, Nov 13, 2011
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  5. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    No. All of the Expresscard or PCMCIA sound cards I have seen either stick out, or use a dongle. Those cards are hard to find (because they are obsolete standards). And when you do find them, they will be expensive, since they tend to be higher-end "gaming" sound cards.

    If it were me, I'd recommend getting some inexpensive and simple USB audio adapter (like the one Johnny T suggested), and be done with it.
     
    kent1146, Nov 14, 2011
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