- 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.
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.
Sonic Studio includes controls for Perfect Voice, noise-cancellation
technology that eliminates noises for clear in-game communications.
Specs
- 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
- 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 × 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out /Front out/Side
out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)
- Analog Input : 1 × 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Line-in/ Mic-in combo)
- Digital: 1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Optical (Toslink))
- Special Features
- 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
