2ASUS Xonar DX
1.3 Specications summary
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Description
Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
116 dB for Front-out
112dB for other channels
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
112dB
Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
0.00056% (-105dB) for Front-out
Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
0.0004% (-108dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format):
<10Hz to 48KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
Bus Compatibility
PCI Express
-PCI Express Rev.1.0a specification compatible
-Max. full 2.5Gbps bandwidth per direction and optimized
latency for high-definition audio processing
-Compatible with X1, X4, X8, X16 PCI Express slots
Main Chipset
Audio Processor
ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max.
192KHz/24bit)
24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources:
Cirrus-Logic CS4398*1 for Front-Out (120dB SNR, Max.
192kHz/24bit)
Cirrus-Logic CS4362A*1 for other 6 channels (114dB
SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs:
Cirrus-Logic CS5361* 1 (114dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
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, DTS
I/O Ports
Analog Output Jack:
3.50mm mini jack *4 (Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer/
Back)
Analog Input Jack:
3.50mm mini jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)
Other line-level analog input (for TV Tuner or CD-
ROM):
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
Digital S/PDIF Output
High-bandwidth TOS-Link optical transmitter (shared with
Line-In/Mic-In jack) supports 192KHz/24bit
Driver Features
Operation System
Windows Vista(32/64bit)/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005
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 IIx
Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to
process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into a
6.1- or 7.1- channel output, creating a seamless, natural
surround soundfield.
DirectSound3D Game EXtensions 2.0 & 1.0 (DS3D
GX 2.0)
-DS3D GX 2.0 supports EAX gaming sound effects and
DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more
games on Windows Vista & XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
-DS3D GX 2.0 adds latest VocalFX voice effects for online
gaming or chatting.
VocalFXTM
Xonar DX provides VocalFX, the latest vocal effect
technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
-VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for
your voice in EAX games
-ChatEX: 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
Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)
Provides advanced Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC,
eliminates up-to-40dB speaker echo return) and noise
suppression technologies for best voice communication
quality in VOIP applications or online gaming
Smart Volume NormalizerTM
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a
constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening
range and advantages in gaming
Karaoke Functions
Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects like
professional Karaoke machine
FlexBassTM
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
Xear 3DTM Virtual Speaker Shifter
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Other Effects
10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects
3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs
DirectSound3D GX 2.0 & 1.0, EAX2.0&1.0,
DirectSound HW, DirectSound SW, A3D1.0, OpenAL
generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
ASIO 2.0 Driver Support:
Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @16/24bit with very
low latency
Software Utility
Portable Music Processor Lite utility
Converts digital music content or CD audio into regular
MP3/WMA files with DolbyHeadphone, Dolby Virtual
Speaker (w/ Pro-Logic II), and Smart Volume
Normalization processing (Windows Media Player 10 or
above is required)
MCE Software Kit
Software kit with 10-ft GUI for Windows Media Center
Edition
RightMark Audio Analyzer 6.0.6
Easy but powerful software intended for testing the
quality of audio equipments