Product Overview
A compact USB sound card that is recognised as a standard USB audio device, adding stereo playback and recording to systems without a built-in audio interface — useful for voice assistants, robotics and media projects.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Plug and play | No drivers needed |
| Microphone in and speaker out | Record and play audio |
| Stereo playback and recording | Good sound for voice and media |
| 2.6 W per channel speaker output | Drives small speakers directly |
| USB-powered | No extra power supply |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Voice assistants | Wake-word and speech-to-text projects |
| Robotics | Talking robots and sound feedback |
| Media | Music players and internet radios |
| Recording | Voice notes and audio logging |
| Intercoms | Two-way audio projects |
Benefits
Instant audio
Recognised as a standard USB sound device on Raspberry Pi OS.
Speaker ready
Built-in amplifier drives small speakers directly.
Works on many hosts
Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, PCs and Android devices.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Power supply | 5 V (USB powered) |
| Codec | SSS1629A5 |
| Speaker output | 2.6 W per channel (4 Ω) |
| Speaker connector | PH2.0 header |
| Driver | None needed on Windows, Linux, macOS or Android |
Compatibility
- Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, PCs, Android devices and other USB hosts
Why Choose This Product?
It adds a microphone input and speaker output to any Raspberry Pi or PC over USB — the easy way to build voice and audio projects.
Beginner Use Cases
- Build a voice assistant
- Make an internet radio
- Record audio with a Raspberry Pi
- Add sound to a robot
Professional Use Cases
- Voice-controlled devices
- Audio test stations
- Intercom prototypes
- Kiosk audio output
Package Includes
- USB to audio module
- USB cable
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