External, Stereo, USB interface
portable home-theater audio simulator that creates an immersive listening experience on any PC or Laptop. A realistic 5.1 surround-sound listening environment is created on standard headphones from stereo music or multi channel DVD movies. Other audio enhancements include a multi-band graphic equalizer, ambience effects and a digital S/PDIF interface for connecting a PC or Laptop to digital speaker systems of home theater AV receivers.
Price Range: $27 - $30
Epinions Rating: 
(5 Reviews)
MPN: TBS-1120-01
Card Interface: USB
Output Mode: Stereo
Form Factor: External
External Hub Connectors: 1 x Headphone Out, 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out
Audio Amplifier: Integrated
Release Date: 2004
Package Qty: 1
UPC: 731855011209
Product ID: 22502606
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good sound, entertaining software, small size.
Cons: It isn't designed to accommodate a full set of surround sound speakers.
The Bottom Line: The performance of the Turtle Beach micro exceeds its size. It is a very inexpensive way to transport your laptop into a portable stereo/music library. I recommend it.
Review: Times have changed since a cassette player with detachable speakers and a box of tapes provided the only way to get portable music. It's hard to imagine how many boxes of music are now stored on my hard drive. You still have to get them out, and the... Read Full Review by dadatwork657, Mar 13, 2008
Good thing do come in small packages
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, portable, and affordable
Cons: Requires a reboot if you switch USB ports after installation.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased this Micro USB audio card as a secondary sound source for both my desktop PC and laptop for use with PCDJ software. I use the internal soundcard as a monitor and the Micro as a main hooked up to amp. I also found that this USB audio card has... Read Full Review by bizman_1, Apr 26, 2007
Works great! Better than built-in laptop audio!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Higher output than many USB adapters, well-made, easy installation of software/drivers.
Cons: You MAY have to reboot or reinstall if you change USB ports...so don't.
The Bottom Line: Very good alternative to laptop repairs and to cheap internal audio.
Review: Not really sure why another reviewer was having problems with this unit, but I have none at all. It's true that you have to reinstall or reboot if you relocate it from one USB port to another, but this is true of many USB devices (including a couple... Read Full Review by excaliburn, Feb 22, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Well, I couldn't think of any.
Cons: unacceptably choppy sound. To change USB ports, you have to reboot.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought to have spdif output. Both with spdif and analog, choppy sound occurs. as suggestd, it is plugged directly into USB port with nothing else major running on system, and in"no accelleration"mode. The support site often blames Windows for... Read Full Review by jeffab, Oct 30, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: great size, great sound quality, easy setup
Cons: No input for sound, but that's not the intent for this item
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My sound on my laptop was on it's last leg (noise and distortion coming from mini jack). I had long debated getting the Audigy PCMCIA card from Sound Blaster, but finally came upon this little gem. To put it simply, this item performs exactly as you'd... Read Full Review by mooresites, Aug 29, 2006
