ASUS introduces the new ASUS Xonar AE gaming sound card with PCI Express® PCIe® . The novelty provides playback of 7.1-channel high definition sound 192 kHz/24-bit . High-quality built-in amplifier allows you to connect to the ASUS Xonar AE headphones with impedance up to 150 ohms, which guarantees high-detail sound in games.
Thanks to the digital-to-analog converter ESS 9023P DAC , the new sound card ASUS Xonar AE has a high signal-to-noise ratio 110dB , providing ultra-clean sound. This sound card also uses a special shield to prevent electromagnetic interference and a PCB with the exclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding technology, which also reduces susceptibility to interference. This achieves the highest signal quality.
For users who want full control over the sound, sound card ASUS Xonar AE equipped with a removable operational amplifier, which can easily be replaced without soldering.
The compact ASUS Xonar AE sound card comes with the latest Sonic Studio software, which gives you the flexibility to customize all the nuances of the sound. It incorporates tools like equalizer, channel balancing, and more. Unlike the usual multi-screen utilities that make tweaking sound time-consuming, Sonic Studio has a simple look and puts all the audio controls you need on one screen, making setup fast and easy.
Sonic Studio software also includes Sonic’s proprietary Perfect Voice noise-canceling technology. The result is a clear voice transmission, even in a very noisy room, which will be appreciated by professional gamers.
ASUS Xonar AE sound card is tested by Windows Hardware Quality Labs WHQL for full Windows 10 compatibility.
Specifications
| Connection Interface | PCI Express® PCIe® |
| Sound | Signal to Noise Ratio output: 110dB Input Signal to Noise Ratio: 103dB Harmonic coefficient + output noise 1 kHz : <0.0018 %(-95 db Harmonic Factor + Input Noise 1kHz : <0.0022 %(-93 db Frequency Range -3 dB, 24-bit 96 kHz : 10Hz to 67kHz Input/output signal swing: 1 V rms 3 V between peaks |
| Chipset | C-Media CM6632AE high-performance sound processor max. 192 kHz/24-bit |
| Sample Rate and Resolution | Sampling rate and resolution for analog playback: 44.1/48/96/192 kHz, 16-bit/24-bit Sampling rate and resolution in analog recording: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16-bit/24-bit S/PDIF digital output: 44.1/48/96/192kHz, 16-bit/24-bit |
| OS | Windows 10 32-bit/64-bit Windows 8.1 32-bit/64-bit versions Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit versions |
| Accessories | The driver on the CD User manual |
| Dimensions | 153mm x 127.62mm |
Is the Xonar AE sound card from ASUS specifically designed for gaming purposes, or can it also enhance the audio experience for other entertainment activities such as movies or music?