#410 Zalman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card (ZM-RSSC)

[iankovd]

I like the quality of sound, but there's almost no settings, only volume control for each chanel. Also i dont like it turns off by it self. When you dont play any sound on your computer, sound card can turns off. It shows like it's working in system, but it does not produce any sound, so you have to replug it to usb again. Sometimes i have to replug this device 10 times per day, pretty annoying, didn't find any solution. Software can be installed on windows 7 in compatibility mode with xp.

[Kevbready1]

Does NOT work with Windows 7 !!!!!!

[WOAHFOX]

Okay, I have a question. Last night I was djing a show at our local venue and I hooked up my computer via auxillary to the amp. It started giving background noise (sounded like white noise, or a humming sound)

My friend said that it was the computer itself because when I'd unplug the wire, the noise would stop. And when plugged into other peoples computers, it also didn't make the noise. Would this card on my laptop get rid of the noise?

[Jeffr33dom]

@WOAHFOX A good soundcard would solve your problem ( A Xonar or X-FI based model ), this one actually have some background noise that you notice while using Headphones.

And people, it DOES work on Windows 7, in fact I'm using it with my copy of Windows 7 x64 right now... it's plug'n play so you don't need to install any driver.

[WOAHFOX]

@Jeffr33dom Does it give the noise when plugged in an amp? I'mn assuming yes since it would be the same connection. :s

[Jeffr33dom]

@WOAHFOX I can't say because I never used with a amp but it's not the kind of sound card you will want on your side for anything but home use. Sometimes it's just stop to work when left idle for a couple of minutes and it gets a lot of interference when you put it too close of other electronic devices ( even your own computer )...

[WOAHFOX]

@Jeffr33dom Thanks for the info. I think i'm going to buy a soundblaster x-fi!

[darkprince216]

You should do voice overs for cartoons lmao

[johnartmaster]

will this work with windows 7 ??????????????

[viper1001001]

is that compatible with windows 7?

[TehRealOG]

will this work with an imac?

[charmeni]

can this replace the actual sound card in the PC?.....if i was to take out the sound card out of the computer....will this work instead?...I know stupid question...but i got to ask it!:)))

[Jeffr33dom]

@charmeni Yes, you can have both soundcards installed or just the ZM-RSSC.

[Jeffr33dom]

The soundcard itself support 24-bits / 96 KHz playback. But in order to achieve that you must use XP (X86 or X64).

Why? The original ZM-RSSC uses a driver called WDMA_USB in order to work, it's already come with Windows. When Microsoft launches Vista / 7, this driver was updated and then limited in order to work with a higher range of hardwares that uses this generic driver, so it's16-bits / 48 KHz when using Vista / 7... and since Zalman has discontinued support for this soundcard, well...

[armymanhaha]

this is just 16/48. not 24/96.

[AquaCarb]

I bought one and it picks up radio waves. While it plays it is ok but stop the sound and you can hear a radio station faintly.

[flyliketails]

People, you have to buy a sound card to hear what it sounds like.

[romantiqpoem]

thanx for useful review. Everything is clear but if we could hear some music from that sound car that would be great

[shadjieva]

i don;t know what channel external sound my sound card is. And i have some stereo which is 5.1. Any help how can i see what channel my card is? PLeasee Help!!

[martre09]

I have a DJ system that works through my USB. I need a sound card to hook my headphones up to it. Will this sound card work?

[alexzhu1]

@martre09 i don't own this but chances are it will.

[PermaSpinCD]

you suck in 3D! I don't care how the damn think works. I want to know how it SOUNDS! duh!

[Crymouth]

@PermaSpinCD I agree 100% with you bro - we don't want to now HOW it works but how WELL it works....this vid was completely FAIL and I still dont know whether it is a good sound card or not.....

[McMIxTER]

@PermaSpinCD it depends on your speakers dumbass

[Tech4U247]

love your videos , you do great revies by the way does this work with the mac

[aznzakum1699]

CAN THIS WORK WITH THE MAC?

[1337BananaL33TVostok]

@aznzakum1699 dont think so

[weirdmage]

Can this work with a 2.1 Headset?

[kingobnoxious]

Creative Labs SB1090 USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 for around $50 is worth a look. Has excellent reviews.

[kingobnoxious]

sorry DTS-610 not even USB. :(

[markelwynnclaud]

This plug and play??

[kingobnoxious]

yep

[markelwynnclaud]

will this work for Vista?

[talesofabrain]

Will this work for 4.1 channel sound? I have a Cambridge Soundworks system with 4 speakers and a subwoofer. If not, do you know of a possible external soundcard for me?

[1miracle2]

nice

[giorginho7]

Just got this card and I'm totally disappointed!

There's too much sound distortion at medium-high volume so I'm returning this one for an x-fi which I HOPE will do better...

My verdict: 2/10

[markelwynnclaud]

@giorginho7 how much you bought it? well, i think it is in your speaker system that has the problem... idk, never had this one yet..

[giorginho7]

Well I have to admit that after trying and trying for hours I got the card to deliver better sound quality, but still with a bit of a distortion when turning the volume up.

I significantly reduced the volume on the volume controllers on the sound card (I've got them on 4/10 now) so my speaker system now amplifies the sound (or something like that)...

I'm also MAD and furious at the software as the 5.1 output shows me 2 SIDE (instead of REAR) speakers!!

I'll change my rating from 2/10 to 5/10.

[markelwynnclaud]

@giorginho7 so do you have any other external soundcard? what would you recommend? kuz im planning to buy z5500 by Logitech this week, and my system only supports 2channel. damn.... so i have to check out other external sound cards via usb....

[giorginho7]

I haven't yet tried this with my zalman, but I would suggest buying any external card with OPTICAL output (SPDIF or COAXIAL) and connect the Z-5500's that way!!

IT'S FAR BETTER THAN ANYTHING ELSE!

I have my Z-5500 connected to the spdif output of my laptop, but I needed this zalman card to be able to deliver 5.1 sound via 3 stereo analog outputs because my other system (Creative T5400) only has analog 5.1 input.

So for the Z-5500's: USE SPDIF!!!

[outlander131]

isn't this more useful for laptop usage ??

[pausbacardi]

question???????

Do you need an external soundcard to split 2 sound like a dj

on a standard computer?????

[acenutts]

you do need a external card but the zalman would be a bad choice. i was useing virtual dj with the zalman and me, or the program had a hard time setting up the channels. i went with a cheaper card from steelseries.

[alibabaG420]

does it wrk on mac

[Dave200692]

yes it does...

[JoeMaurone]

Does this work for Mac in true surround sound or is it simulated? I'm looking for an alternative to the discontinued Griffin Firewave. Thanks.

[acenutts]

This is great if you have XP but i have Vista and they say that you need extra special RAM for around 100 bucks, its fucking bullshit!!

[MinDV1RU5]

Extra RAM? Like how much does it want?

[acenutts]

I dot think it was a size thing, it was the brand that makes it work. i went for a cheap ass 7.1 and it works 10 times better.... (for Vista)

[gangas159]

hos the soung quility is it good?

[Hitman2205875]

my pc sound card is sick & motherboard builten sound is dead if i buy this usb card i could hear sound?

plz tell me

[feverofhell2]

i have a damaged headphone socket in my laptop so could i get one of these connect it via usb and listen through it instead of the onboard sound?

[kingobnoxious]

Ive just plugged in my head phones to the front channel output and can hear sound, plus I adjusted the volume levels on the zalman to a very loud output, it sounds good but my notebook harmon/kardon 3.5mm output is better for headphone sound quality. In my opinion the Zalman should work in your case as should any usb or express card, sound card.

[stevedude45]

so could this be used to like play music over air for better quialty. cuz i have a desktop that can play over air threw soundcard. but my laptop dont. so would this work for broadcasting over air..like a chat room or something?

[cyfer911]

nice but nothing about aplifier ir has

[TotalHalibut]

If you want something for broadcasting, don't buy something that only accepts 3.5mil jacks. Look into the Alesis Multi-mix, ART USB preamps or Creative E-MUs for broadcast, since they will take XLR inputs.

[nikebo1]

looking for a good sound card for vista...does this work well with vista? (vista 32 bit if that matters)

[demented01]

my card was working fine but then i had to disconnect it from the laptop to take it smwhr else. when i reconnected it, it doesn't switch on/the red light doesn't come on the card. what's wrong with it?

[eshhy101]

lol doesnt help me ive got a mac :(

iv tryed using the coaxial/optical 3.5 to 3.5mm from my macbook pro to the external sound card but its stil doesnt work. ( the power light does flash and no sound). if any1 can help, PLEASE take a minute out of ur time to msg me. Thanks in advance

[kingobnoxious]

I use the Zalman for my laptop, with the digital optical out which sends the raw digital signal via (optical cable) to my Home Audio reciever. I can watch movies in Dolby Digital 5.1, listen to music in pure digital, without the loss you get when using the 3.5mm anlalogue jacks from your mp3 ipod or laptop. I havn't tryed the 5.1 via the 3.5mm jacks for computer speakers so I cant comment but the way I have it set up really does produce a fantastic sound quality even after 2 years use.

[markelwynnclaud]

wit no distortions at all? even if it switch to full volume? tell me. planning to buy this one

[kingobnoxious]

You will get some distortion at full volume, but this little device is the best value at this price (around $20- $25). One thing I can say is Ive had it for close to 4 years now and its still going. For around $40 you can get the creative external, Home Theater Connect DTS-610. Havnt tested it but would be worth a look IMO.

[janderson505]

this is nothing much of a sound card..go in for the creative audigy 2nx.its far better

[markwiese]

That's so not true... I bought an Audigy 2 NX a bit over a year ago, and it was always locking up, and causing popping in the sound. It just died so basically I spent $190 for 16 months of digital audio... useless. Go for anything other than Creative! Most of their products are duds and I've experienced LOTS as I run a computer business.

[TheVirtuoso]

Can i record bands better if i conect this one to my lap?