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ASUS Xonar Essence STX
Items
Description
Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
124dB for Front-out
110dB for Headphone-out
110dB for Headphone-out
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
118dB
Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
(-3dB) :
0.0003% (-110dB) for Front-out
0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
(-3dB) :
0.0002% (-113dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format):
<10Hz to 80KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
Headphone Impedance
Optimized for 32~600
Ω
Bus Compatibility
PCI Express
-PCI Express Rev.1.0a specification compatible
-Max. full 2.5Gbps bandwidth per direction and optimized
-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)
192KHz/24bit)
24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources:
Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out
(
127dB
SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier
Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120dB SNR, 100dB THD
+N @ Vcc±12V, R
+N @ Vcc±12V, R
L
=600Ω, f=1kHz)
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
I/O Ports
Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L)
6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
Analog Input Jack:
6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)
Digital S/PDIF Output:
High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports
192KHz/24bit
192KHz/24bit
Other line-level analog input (for TV Tuner or CD-
ROM):
ROM):
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
Front Panel:
Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out /
Microphone in
Microphone in
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
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.
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.
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 a 6.1
channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround
soundfield.
process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into a 6.1
channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround
soundfield.
DirectSound3D Game EXtensions 2.0 & 1.0 (DS3D
GX 2.0)
GX 2.0)
-DS3D GX 2.5 supports EAX gaming sound effects and
DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more
games on Windows Vista & XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
-DS3D GX 2.5 adds latest VocalFX voice effects for online
gaming or chatting.
DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more
games on Windows Vista & XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
-DS3D GX 2.5 adds latest VocalFX voice effects for online
gaming or chatting.
VocalFX
TM
Xonar Essence STX provides VocalFX, the latest vocal
effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
-VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for
effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
-VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for
your voice to others in EAX games
-Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to hear the vivid
environmental reverberation by your speakers
-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
for fun in online chatting
Smart Volume Normalizer
TM
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a
constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening
range and advantages in gaming
constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening
range and advantages in gaming
Karaoke Functions
Music Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone
Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
FlexBass
TM
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
Xear 3D
TM
Virtual Speaker Shifter
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Other Effects
10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects
3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs
DirectSound3D
GX 2.5 & 1.0, EAX
2.0&1.0,
DirectSound
HW, DirectSound SW, 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
low latency
1.3
Specifications summary
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Items
Description
Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
124dB for Front-out
110dB for Headphone-out
110dB for Headphone-out
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
118dB
Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
(-3dB) :
0.0003% (-110dB) for Front-out
0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz
(-3dB) :
(-3dB) :
0.0002% (-113dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format):
<10Hz to 80KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
Headphone Impedance
Optimized for 32~600
Ω
Bus Compatibility
PCI Express
-PCI Express Rev.1.0a specification compatible
-Max. full 2.5Gbps bandwidth per direction and optimized
-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)
192KHz/24bit)
24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources:
Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out
(
127dB
SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier
Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120dB SNR, 100dB THD
+N @ Vcc±12V, R
+N @ Vcc±12V, R
L
=600Ω, f=1kHz)
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
I/O Ports
Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L)
6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
Analog Input Jack:
6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)
Digital S/PDIF Output:
High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports
192KHz/24bit
192KHz/24bit
Other line-level analog input (for TV Tuner or CD-
ROM):
ROM):
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
Front Panel:
Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out /
Microphone in
Microphone in
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
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.
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.
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 a 6.1
channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround
soundfield.
process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into a 6.1
channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround
soundfield.
DirectSound3D Game EXtensions 2.0 & 1.0 (DS3D
GX 2.0)
GX 2.0)
-DS3D GX 2.5 supports EAX gaming sound effects and
DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more
games on Windows Vista & XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
-DS3D GX 2.5 adds latest VocalFX voice effects for online
gaming or chatting.
DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more
games on Windows Vista & XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
-DS3D GX 2.5 adds latest VocalFX voice effects for online
gaming or chatting.
VocalFX
TM
Xonar Essence STX provides VocalFX, the latest vocal
effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
-VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for
effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
-VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for
your voice to others in EAX games
-Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to hear the vivid
environmental reverberation by your speakers
-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
for fun in online chatting
Smart Volume Normalizer
TM
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a
constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening
range and advantages in gaming
constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening
range and advantages in gaming
Karaoke Functions
Music Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone
Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
FlexBass
TM
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
Xear 3D
TM
Virtual Speaker Shifter
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Other Effects
10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects
3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs
DirectSound3D
GX 2.5 & 1.0, EAX
2.0&1.0,
DirectSound
HW, DirectSound SW, 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
low latency