Asus Xonar AE 7.1 PCIe Gaming Sound Card

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Product Features
  • 7.1 PCIe gaming sound card with:
  • 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio quality
  • 150ohm headphone amp
  • high-quality DAC
  • and exclusive EMI back plate

    • Product Details

    Xonar AE is a PCIe gaming sound card built with high-quality components to satisfy gamers who demand exceptional sound for the best gaming and multimedia experiences. Xonar AE delivers 7.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio output with a high 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and comes with a built-in 150ohm headphone amplifier that provides rich, detailed sound and defined bass. An exclusive EMI back plate shields static noise for incredibly clear audio.

    192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio and 7.1-channel, 150ohm headphone amp
    High-quality ESS DAC with 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
    Exclusive EMI back plate provides noise shielding for exceptionally clear audio
    Sonic Studio enables full audio control via an intuitive, one-page interface
    Perfect Voice technology eliminates background noise for clear in-game communication

    Immersive audio optimized for gaming

    Enjoy 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio in cinematic, 7.1-channel surround

    With up to 7.1-channel output and support for 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio, Xonar AE lets you enjoy truly cinematic sound while gaming, watching movies, and listening to music.

    Swappable operational amplifiers — Level-up your audio experience

    Xonar AE features a swappable operational amplifier (op-amp), allowing you to customize your listening experience easily — no soldering required!

    110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

    A hi-fi-grade ESS 9023P DAC delivers an exceptional, jitter-free audio signal with a 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for 12-times greater clarity than average onboard audio chips.

    Integrated headphone amplifier reveals every sound detail

    Since many gamers choose to play wearing headphones, Xonar AE features a high-quality, 150ohm headphone amplifier that delivers detailed, immersive sound with punchy, defined bass.

    ASUS-exclusive sound-insulation technology

    Hyper Grounding technology

    Exclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding PCB fabrication ensures strong signal insulation to reduce distortion and interference, also known as component crosstalk.

    Exclusive EMI back plate

    Xonar AE is built with an ASUS-exclusive EMI back plate that blocks static noise to provide you with the purest audio experiences.

    Total Audio Control

    Take complete control with Sonic Studio

    Xonar AE features the latest Sonic Studio software suite for full control over every sound technology, from equalization (EQ) to 7.1-speaker level-balancing. Sonic Studio has a single navigation page that puts everything in front of you, with an intuitive point-and-click interface that allows you to pre-set audio profiles to suit different audio requirements.

    Perfect Voice Technology

    Sonic Studio includes controls for Perfect Voice, noise-cancellation technology that eliminates noises for clear in-game communications.

    Works perfectly with Windows 10

    Xonar AE is fully compatible with Windows 10 and features Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) support, ensuring a great audio experience with minimal setup hassles.

    Specification

    Audio Interface
    PCI Express
    Audio Performance
    Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out) :
    110 dB
    Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Headphone-out) :
    108 dB
    Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) :
    103 dB
    Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out) :
    <0.00158 %(-96 dB)
    Input THD+N at 1kHz :
    <0.0022 %(-93 dB)
    Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/192KHz input) :
    10 Hz to 65 KHz
    Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage :
    Chipset
    Audio Processor :C-Media USB2.0 6632AE High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
    Digital-to-analog Converter(DAC)
    ESS ES9023P*1 (112dB DNR, Max. 192KHz/24bit)
    Cirrus Logic CS4245*1 (104dB DNR, Max. 192KHz/24bit)
    Cirrus Logic CS4361*1 (103dB DNR, Max. 192KHz/24bit)
    Sample Rate and Resolution
    Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution :
    44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution :
    44.1K/48K/88.2K/96KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    S/PDIF Digital Output :
    44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    ASIO 2.2 Driver Support :
    44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 24bit/32bit
    Connectivity
    Analog Output
    5 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out /Front out/Side out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)
    Analog Input
    1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Line-in/ Mic-in combo)
    Digital
    1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Optical (Toslink))
    Special Features
    Sonic Studio
    Operating System
    Windows® 10 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
    Please update your BIOS and drivers to the latest version to support Windows 7
    Accessories
    S/PDIF optical adaptors x 1
    Driver CD x 1
    Quick start guide x 1

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