Xonar Essence ST is the world’s first audio card to focus on precision clock tuning to minimize audio jitter. The result is extensive musical details & lively sound image presented for revolutionary experience.
Specification Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):124d B for Front-out, 117d B for Headphone-out (600ohms) d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 118 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0003% (-110d B) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100d B) for Headphone-out Input THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0002% (-113d B) for Line-in Frequency Response (-3d B, 24-bit/192k Hz input): <10 Hz to 90 K Hz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) PCI:PCI v 2.2 or above bus compatible Audio Processor:ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192 K Hz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120d B SNR, 100d B THD+N @ Vcc±12V, RL=600& Ugrave;, f=1k Hz) Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution:44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 4.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @16/24bit with very low latency 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): ux-In (4-pin header on the card) Digital S/PDIF Output: High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192 K Hz/24bit Front-Panel Header: Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out / Microphone in S/PDIF Header: Connects to compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output 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 Normalizer™: Smart Volume Normalizer™ Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level & also enhances your 3D sound listening range & advantages in gaming Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter: Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Karaoke Functions: Music Key-Shifting & Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine Flex Bass™: Professional Bass Management/ Enhancement system 3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: Direct Sound 3D GX 2.5, Direct Sound HW, Direct Sound SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: Direct Sound 2.5 SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability Vocal FX™: the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming & Vo IP, including: -Voice EX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games -Chat EX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online -Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/ Cartoon…) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online chatting