Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118d B. Xonar D2 provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, & Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice communication quality, the Xonar D2X will undoubtedly provide the best gaming experience ever. ASUS Xonar D2X -Solution to Windows Vista Gaming Audio Problems With the introduction of Windows Vista, the whole audio architecture landscaped has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers
- with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct 3D & EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment. To circumvent this problem, the ASUS Xonar family of audio cards utilizes an ASUS exclusive technology
- the new DS3D GX extension in the Xonar D2X driver; to provide full support for surround sound & hardware accelerated features by translating Direct X to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like Open AL requires special installation & game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy Direct X gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound & EAX effects automatically & immediately after installation. Cleanest Voice in Online or LAN Game Chatting The Xonar D2X also
Includes:: the innovative " Acoustics Echo Cancellation" (AEC) technology to facilitate the best online voice communication quality. AEC can eliminate up-to-40d B speaker echo return & suppress noises that would otherwise enter the users' microphone – making the Xonar D2X the best audio card choice for online chatting in VOIP applications (Skype, MSN, Google, QQ, etc.) or online gaming. Unparalleled Sound Clarity The ASUS Xonar D2X also features a signal- to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 d B for both audio in & out
- reaching the maximum limit of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 d B quality audio for all 7.1 channels. Dolby & DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby & DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences. These include Dolby Digital Live: Converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time Dolby Headphone: Creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones Dolby Virtual Speaker: Delivers a vibrant surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers Dolby Pro Logic IIx: C reates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources DTS Connect:
Includes:: DTS Interactive & DTS NEO:PC DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding & DTS NEO: PC stereo to multi-channel expander