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Overview
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.
192kHz/24bit
Premium HD audio experience with all output channels
7.1 surround channel
Immersive your audio experience
Enjoy reduced latency with the support of Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) 2.2 drivers, making Xonar AE the perfect solution for high-quality, low-latency audio recordings.
Powerful headphone amplifier
Vivifies every sound detail with 32-150ohm headphones
Supports a wide range of compatible headphones, precisely position footsteps and gunfire sounds and get immersed with powerful bass!
Top-notch Component Selection on DAC | Digital to analog converter (DAC) on STRIX RAID DLX
A hi-fi-grade ESS ES9023 DAC delivers an exceptional, jitter-free audio signal with a 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
No Cross Over Rule:
Analog signal is separated from digital signal on different sections to avoid cross-over interferences
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.
Exclusive EMI back plate
Block out EMI inside the chassis for exceptionally clear sound
EMI line shielding
Only blocks EMI from the motherboard or add-ons, but can't block the radiation coming from VGA card or PSU.
Take complete control of your audio with Sonic Studio
Xonar AE features the latest Sonic Studio software suite, so you have full control over every audio technology ranging from equalization (EQ) to 7.1-speaker level-balancing.
Perfect Voice | Noise-free communications!
Perfect voice is an innovative noise cancellation technology. Through specialized algorithms, it precisely recognizes human voice and dynamically filters out environmental noise for clear 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.
Specifications
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 |
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) |
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 |
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)) |
Operating System | Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7, Please update your BIOS and drivers to the latest version to support Windows 7 |
Accessories | Quick start guide x 1, Driver CD x 1 |
Special Features | Sonic Studio |
Warranty & Returns
Return Period | 15 Days |
Defective Exchange Period | 30 Days |
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
Reviews
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