Q4: Does the Xonar Essence STX support EAX on Vista?Answer:
Yes, Xonar Essence STX can support EAX2.0 not only on Windows XP but also on Vista through innovative DirectSound3D Game EXtensions v1.0 (DS3D GX 1.0) technology.
Q5: Why do I need Dolby for PC games?Answer:
1.Dolby Digital and Pro-Logic IIx are available on the latest game consoles, like XBOX360, PS3, and Wii. Dolby can provide the best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home theater or TV systems.
2.Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker are the best 3D sound positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones and speakersreo headphones and speakers
Q6: What is the most important benefit of the Xonar Essence STX for musicians?Answer:
1.Ultimate Fidelity: Xonar Essence STX has the highest quality of audio in/out for the cleanest sound production.
2.Duplex HD: Supports audio sampling rates up to 24bit/192KHz for all inputs and outputs.
3.ASIO 2.0: Xonar Essence STX includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for low-latency, low-distortion music creation application.
Q7: Will PCM sound output through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with different analog output channels?
Answer:
The S/PDIF protocol specification (IEC-60958) can only carry 2-channel PCM data or non-PCM AC3/DTS data. So, when a user selects PCM output for S/PDIF, the Xonar sound card will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through the S/PDIF output port. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can select Dolby Digital Live encoding output from the S/PDIF out menu, which will allow the Xonar Essence STX to deliver 5.1 surround sound for DVD movies, and even stereo music.