UGREEN 80864 USB-A to 3.5mm TRRS Sound Card
Overview
What it does well.
Key features
What it does. a compact USB-A external sound card that adds one 3.5mm CTIA TRRS headset connection for stereo playback and compatible microphone input.
Signal path. USB-A connects to the computer or supported console host. Digital playback is converted to analogue stereo at the 3.5mm jack, while a compatible TRRS headset microphone is converted back to USB input. The single socket is a combo headset port.
Conversion boundary. UGREEN evidence specifies playback output up to 24-bit/96kHz and microphone input up to 16-bit/48kHz using the ALC4030 chipset. The OS, console and application may negotiate lower settings.
Power design. USB bus-powered with no battery or external supply. It is not a charging adapter and does not power passive speakers.
Signal direction and connector roles
USB-A connects to the computer or supported console host. Digital playback is converted to analogue stereo at the 3.5mm jack, while a compatible TRRS headset microphone is converted back to USB input. The single socket is a combo headset port.
Connector rule: an output must feed the matching input. Physical fit does not prove electrical role, microphone wiring, charging protocol or signal level.
Safe start: lower volume or gain, check labels and connect one complete path before adding any charger, second endpoint or application.
Conversion, sample rates and sound behaviour
Microphone, calls and controls
Microphone / call path. The microphone input requires a CTIA TRRS headset or TRRS microphone connection. Standalone TS/TRS microphones are explicitly not supported. Console voice-chat also depends on console, game and account settings.
Controls. No onboard buttons. Choose the USB device as playback and recording device in system settings; control volume and microphone level from the operating system, application or compatible headset.
Use scenarios
Scenario 1. Replacing a damaged laptop combo audio jack.
Scenario 2. Adding headset audio and mic to a desktop USB port.
Scenario 3. Video calls with a CTIA wired headset.
Scenario 4. PS5/PS4 listening and supported voice chat.
Scenario 5. Compact travel sound-card use with a laptop.
Setup and usability guidance
Usability tip: test playback and microphone or charging separately before relying on simultaneous operation.
- Step 1: Connect a CTIA TRRS headset fully to the 3.5mm socket.
- Step 2: Insert the sound card into a working USB-A host port.
- Step 3: Select the UGREEN/USB audio device for both playback and recording.
- Step 4: Set a low playback level and test left/right audio.
- Step 5: Test the microphone in system settings before opening the game or meeting app.
Compatible devices and systems
USB-A hosts with standard USB audio support, including listed Windows and macOS computers, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi and PS5/PS4. Linux may require additional configuration or driver support. Not for TV, car audio, Xbox, PS3, Wii or Wii U.
- Match the connector role and wiring standard.
- Check host operating-system audio settings and app permissions.
- For USB audio, confirm the port supports data/audio rather than charging only.
- For analogue audio, confirm input versus output and headset TRRS versus stereo TRS.
- For XLR, confirm signal level, balanced wiring and phantom-power requirements.
What this product does
- a compact USB-A external sound card that adds one 3.5mm CTIA TRRS headset connection for stereo playback and compatible microphone input.
- USB-A connects to the computer or supported console host. Digital playback is converted to analogue stereo at the 3.5mm jack, while a compatible TRRS headset microphone is converted back to USB input. The single socket is a combo headset port.
- UGREEN evidence specifies playback output up to 24-bit/96kHz and microphone input up to 16-bit/48kHz using the ALC4030 chipset. The OS, console and application may negotiate lower settings.
- The microphone input requires a CTIA TRRS headset or TRRS microphone connection. Standalone TS/TRS microphones are explicitly not supported. Console voice-chat also depends on console, game and account settings.
- USB bus-powered with no battery or external supply. It is not a charging adapter and does not power passive speakers.
What this product does not do
- not for TS/TRS microphones, TV, car USB, Xbox, PS3, Wii/Wii U, passive speakers, analogue-only USB charging ports or guaranteed surround processing; USB-C hosts need a suitable OTG adapter not included.
- Do not force a connector, bend it under side load or continue using damaged pins, plugs, insulation or housings.
- Do not infer microphone, charging, data, phantom-power or console-chat support merely from a connector fitting.
- Do not connect wet equipment or leave cables where they create a trip, snag or vehicle-control hazard.
- Do not use consumer/headset audio connectors with mains, speaker-level or unknown industrial signals.
What to do
Confirm SKU. Check 80864 on the product or package before relying on these specifications.
Start at low level. Lower headphone volume, speaker level, microphone gain or channel fader before connection.
Test one path. Verify one source, adapter/cable and destination before adding more equipment.
Keep ports clean and dry. Disconnect power, remove lint without metal tools and allow complete drying before reuse.
Use system settings. Select the intended playback and recording devices; physical connection alone may not change routing.
Store without stress. Coil cables loosely and protect exposed plugs, pins and adapter housings.
What not to do
Do not force a fit. Stop if alignment, case clearance, pins or latch do not match.
Do not guess direction. Inputs and outputs can share the same connector shape.
Do not overstate formats. Use only the sample-rate or signal claim listed for this SKU.
Do not use at unsafe volume. High playback levels can injure hearing and overload equipment.
Do not patch live phantom power. For XLR, mute and disable phantom power before changing connections.
Do not create hazards. Keep leads away from pedals, controls, doors, wheels, children and walkways.
Power, charging and operating conditions
Power behaviour: USB bus-powered with no battery or external supply. It is not a charging adapter and does not power passive speakers.
- Use only compliant, undamaged hosts, chargers and cables.
- Disconnect for unusual heat, smell, intermittent power, corrosion or visible damage.
- Do not cover adapters during charging or operation.
- Keep all contacts dry and free of conductive debris.
- No product in this batch should be treated as weather-resistant unless an IP rating is published.
Warnings and limitations
- Hearing: begin at low volume, limit exposure and stop if you notice discomfort or ringing.
- Electrical: never connect audio pins to mains, unknown industrial wiring or incompatible high-power outputs.
- Microphones: mute channels before plugging; for XLR, switch phantom power only when the connected microphone requires it.
- Driving: connect and configure vehicle audio while parked; do not route cables across pedals, steering or airbags.
- Water and heat: keep connectors dry and away from hot dashboards, heaters and direct sun.
- Mechanical: do not pull by the cable, close doors on leads or leave adapters protruding where they can be struck.
Troubleshooting
No playback. Check source output selection, destination input, mute state, volume and full connector seating.
No microphone. Confirm an mic-return path, correct TRRS/XLR wiring, recording-device selection and app permission.
Charging absent or slow. Confirm that this SKU supports charging, then test a compatible charger/cable and inspect host limits.
Noise or hum. Separate signal leads from power bricks, test another port/path and verify balanced grounding or AUX input role.
One channel missing. Reinsert the plug fully, inspect contacts and test each device with a known-good cable or headset.
USB device not recognised. Try a direct data-capable USB port, reboot audio services and check operating-system support.
At a glance.
- Product
- USB external sound card with combo headset jack
- SKU
- 80864
- USB interface
- USB-A / USB 2.0
- Audio socket
- 3.5mm CTIA TRRS female
- Playback output
- Up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Microphone input
- Up to 16-bit/48kHz
- Chipset
- ALC4030 in official evidence
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Up to 110dB stated
- Microphone plug requirement
- TRRS; TS/TRS microphones not supported
- Host power
- USB bus-powered; no battery
- Housing width
- Approximately 18mm shown
- Unsupported classes
- TV, car, Xbox, PS3, Wii/Wii U
- In the box
- Confirm this SKU and connector gender.
Confirm input/output direction and TRS/TRRS/XLR wiring.
Confirm microphone, inline-control, charging or phantom-power needs separately.
Check operating-system and console limitations.
Confirm that every extra cable, charger, headset or adapter you need is actually included.
Format figures are device ceilings or stated maxima under suitable conditions; compatible equipment may negotiate or operate at lower values.
Included: one UGREEN 80864 USB-A sound card; headset, USB-C OTG adapter and extension cable are not included.
Questions buyers ask.
What exactly is UGREEN 80864?
It is a compact USB-A external sound card that adds one 3.5mm CTIA TRRS headset connection for stereo playback and compatible microphone input.
What does this add to a USB-A host?
a compact USB-A external sound card that adds one 3.5mm CTIA TRRS headset connection for stereo playback and compatible microphone input.
What playback and microphone formats are specified?
UGREEN evidence specifies playback output up to 24-bit/96kHz and microphone input up to 16-bit/48kHz using the ALC4030 chipset. The OS, console and application may negotiate lower settings.
Which microphone plug works?
The microphone input requires a CTIA TRRS headset or TRRS microphone connection. Standalone TS/TRS microphones are explicitly not supported. Console voice-chat also depends on console, game and account settings.
Does it need a separate power supply?
USB bus-powered with no battery or external supply. It is not a charging adapter and does not power passive speakers.
Which consoles are excluded?
not for TS/TRS microphones, TV, car USB, Xbox, PS3, Wii/Wii U, passive speakers, analogue-only USB charging ports or guaranteed surround processing; USB-C hosts need a suitable OTG adapter not included.
Which devices are the right match?
USB-A hosts with standard USB audio support, including listed Windows and macOS computers, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi and PS5/PS4. Linux may require additional configuration or driver support. Not for TV, car audio, Xbox, PS3, Wii or Wii U.
What is the safest first setup?
Connect a CTIA TRRS headset fully to the 3.5mm socket. Insert the sound card into a working USB-A host port. Select the UGREEN/USB audio device for both playback and recording.
What should I check if there is no sound or signal?
Confirm connector role and seating, system input/output selection, volume/gain, app permissions and one known-good source/destination before changing multiple variables.
What is included in the package?
one UGREEN 80864 USB-A sound card; headset, USB-C OTG adapter and extension cable are not included.
What should this product not be used for?
not for TS/TRS microphones, TV, car USB, Xbox, PS3, Wii/Wii U, passive speakers, analogue-only USB charging ports or guaranteed surround processing; USB-C hosts need a suitable OTG adapter not included.