Specifications
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Audio Performance |
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
124dB for Front-out,110dB for Headphone-out dB
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
118 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz:
0.0003% (-110dB) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
Input THD+N at 1kHz:
0.0002% (-113dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input):
<10Hz to 90KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
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Bus Compatibility |
PCI Express:
-PCI Express Rev. specification compatible
-Compatible with X1, X4, X8, X16 PCI Express slots
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Main Chipset |
Audio Processor:
ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier:
Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120dB SNR, 100dB THD+N @ Vcc±12V,
RL=600Ω, f=1kHz) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources:
Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127dB SNR, Max.
192kHz/24bit)
24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs:
Cirrus-Logic CS5361* 1 (114dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
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Sample Rate and Resolution |
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
S/PDIF Digital Output:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital
ASIO 2.0 Driver Support:
Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @16/24bit with very low latency |
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I/O Ports |
Front-Panel Header
Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out /
Microphone in S/PDIF
Header: Connects to
compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
Analog Input Jack:
6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)
Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner):
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
Digital S/PDIF Output:
High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192KHz/24bit
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Driver Features |
Operation System:
Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005
Dolby® Technologies:
Dolby® Digital Live
Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to
Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater
environment through one single S/PDIF connection
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch
movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or
realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic
5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two
speakers.
Dolby® Pro-Logic II
Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any
native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output,
creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield.
Smart Volume NormalizerT:
Smart Volume NormalizerT
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and
also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
Xear 3DT Virtual Speaker Shifter:
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Karaoke Functions:
Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects like professional
Karaoke machine
FlexBassT:
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
3D Sound Engines/APIs:
Vista: DirectSound3D® GX 2.5, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound SW,
A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
XP: DirectSound2.5 SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds
processing capability
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Bundled Software Utility |
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Accessories |
1 x 3.5mm-to-RCA adaptor cable (8ch)
1 x S/PDIF optical adaptors |
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