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Newbie looking for Budget External Sound Card/DAC with mic input (self.budgetaudiophile)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by pathief to c/budgetaudiophile

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I'm looking for a budget (< 100 euros) USB sound card. I was told several times that I should look for a DAC instead but I honestly don´t know the difference. All I want is to plugin my existing headset (headphones + microphone), listen to music and chat on Discord.

Not sure if it matters but I have the Beyerdynamic Custom Studio headphones and the Beyerdynamic Custom headset Gear microphone (it plugs directly into the headphones, making them an headset). The headset has 1x 3.5mm jack with a splitter into 2x 3.5mm jack.

I was recommended the Focusrite Scarlett Solo but I don´t think it has a "normal" microphone input? I don´t mind getting 1/4 inch adapters but doesn´t seem like it would work. I don´t play any instrument so it really doesn´t feel like the right tool for the job.

Thanks!

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[–] apochryphal_triptych 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe something like the Syba Sonic? I know it has both a mic and line inputs, plus a serviceable DAC. I found it on Amazon for $37 USD.

[–] pathief 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

140 euros in Spain, WTH :|