Waveshare USB To Audio External Sound Card Module With Eight Ohm Five Watt Speaker And Onboard Microphone For Raspberry Pi And Jetson Nano
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Project Audio — Connects an external eight ohm five watt speaker alongside an onboard microphone for seamless sound input and output
- Hassle Free Setup — Utilizes a driver-free plug and play USB interface compatible with Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano
- Versatile Audio Control — Supports multiple standard sampling rates for both crisp microphone recording and high-fidelity stereo playback
- System Status Visibility — Features onboard power indicators to easily monitor device operation and connectivity during development
Product details
Description
The Waveshare USB to Audio External Sound Card is a compact, high-performance solution designed specifically for developer platforms like the Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano. This versatile module features an integrated SSS1629A5 audio encoder and decoder chip, providing high-quality stereo recording and playback capabilities across multiple sampling rates up to forty-eight kilohertz.
Equipped with an onboard microphone and a dedicated speaker header, this kit simplifies the process of adding vocal input and audio output to your electronic projects. It comes complete with a high-efficiency eight ohm five watt external speaker that easily connects to the module for instant sound delivery.
Perfect for makers, engineers, and hobbyists building smart assistants, robotics, or custom media systems, this hardware requires zero software installation thanks to its driver-free, plug-and-play architecture across modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Android.
How to use
- Connect the Waveshare USB Audio module to an open USB port on your Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, or personal computer.
- Plug the included eight ohm five watt speaker into the onboard speaker header terminal.
- Open your operating system audio settings or terminal window to verify recognition, and set the external USB sound card as your default input and output device for recording and playback.
Ingredients
Silicon printed circuit board, SSS1629A5 audio processor chipset, APA2068KAI amplifier component, copper wiring, neodymium magnet speaker driver assembly, metal USB connector housing, and plastic headers.
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Specifications
| Brand | waveshare |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
Does the Raspberry Pi have a sound card?
While the Raspberry Pi has HDMI and headphone jacks for audio output, it lacks an onboard hardware sound card for microphone recording or raw speaker connections. This external Waveshare USB audio module bridges that gap by adding dedicated sound processing hardware.
Does Linux support USB audio?
Yes, Linux fully supports USB audio interfaces natively. This module uses the standard USB audio class driver, meaning it is recognized instantly without requiring manual driver installation on standard Linux distributions.
What sampling rates are supported by this Waveshare audio module?
This hardware supports multiple recording and playback sampling rates including eight kilohertz, eleven point zero two five kilohertz, sixteen kilohertz, thirty-two kilohertz, forty-four point one kilohertz, and a default forty-eight kilohertz.
Is this Waveshare product an authentic import available in India?
Yes, this is an authentic product imported directly from global supply channels. Dropy India sources genuine international components and electronics to ensure Indian hobbyists and developers receive verified hardware.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.