Newbie Question on Selecting USB Output


My main system is non-computer based, but I'm thinking of connecting a relatively inexpensive USB-DAC and comparable speakers to an office computer. My question is, does merely connecting the USB-DAC to the USB output jack on the computer cause the computer generated signal to go to the USB port or do I have to change computer settings to bypass the computer's sound card? And if I have to change a setting, does it involve merely clicking on a different choice or will I have to install something?

I'm using a Dell PC running Windows 7.

Thanks for any help you can provide.
dougmc

Showing 2 responses by zd542

You have to tell the PC to use USB for audio out, but its very simple.

You may have to install drivers, but it depends on the DAC. Some you do, some you don't.
Why not just have a look at the manufacturers web site and see. If you do need a driver, they probably have the newest version for download.