ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Audio Card
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Reviews(155)
- Optical Output that doesn't interfere with my primary speaker setup
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Works in Win 7 64-bit
- Great price for a Card with DTS Encoding
- Lack of Dolby Digital output (not an issue for me, but might be for some)
My computer is upstairs in my Den with a 2.1 channel speaker set and also connected to my HT downstairs with a set of z-5500's. Quick change in the Xonar software and I can swap on the fly between the two outputs.
Ran a 25' Optical Cable to the HT, set the Xonar Audio Center to SPDIF - DTS Interactive 6-channel with HiFi enabled. Works perfect. Just make sure that the audio playback device is the Xonar speakers and not SPDIF output or it will only transmit 2 channels.
Tested a few AVIs/MKVs and Games. Everything seems to be separated into the proper speaker channels.
Just wanted to help out anyone installing this card in Windows 7.
1) Download the latest drivers from Asus' website--do not use the driver CD!
2) Use a program like 7-zip/Winrar to extract the rar file.
3) When I ran the setup it didn't install correctly. Just sat there for 30 min or so and said the card was not detected. So instead of running setup, try this:
4) My Computer, right click->Properties->Device Manager->Sound, video, and game controllers.
5) Right click on Asus Xonar DS->Update Driver Software->Browse my computer for driver software.
6) Point it to the ASUS download directory and let it find the driver.
7) Enjoy your new sound card.
Driver software didn't install correctly.
None
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Manufacturer Contact Info
Website: https://www.asus.com/us/
Support Phone: 1-510-739-3777
Features & Details
- 7.1 Channels
- 24-bit 192KHz
- PCI Interface
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
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| Model | Xonar DS |
| Audio Chipset | ASUS AV200 |
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| Channels | 7.1 |
| Sample Rate | 192KHz |
| Digital Audio | 24-bit |
| SNR | Up to 107dB |
| Hardware Decode | DTS |
| Line In | Yes |
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| Line Out | Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer/Back |
| SPDIF Out | Yes |
| MIC In | Yes |
| CD/Aux In | Yes |
| Interface | PCI |
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| Operating Systems Supported | Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 |
| Features | DTS Technologies: DTS Connect (DTS Interactive Encoder and DTS Neo:PC) for both XP and Vista DTS Interactive encodes any 3D gaming audio into true-to-live 5.1 DTS Digital Surround sound experience DTS Neo:PC could expand any stereo music to 7.1 surround sounds Smart Volume Normalizer: Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming Xear 3D Virtual Speaker Shifter: Adjustable virtual 7.1-speaker positioning Karaoke Functions: Music Pitch-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone Echo effects with Stereo Mix recording (Wave and Mic-in) for online Karaoke or online DJ applications FlexBass: Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system Other Effects: 10-band Equalier/27 Environment Effects 3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: DirectSound3D GX 2.5, EAX 2.0&1.0, DirectSound HW, DirectSound SW, A3D1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: DirectSound3D GX 2.5, EAX 2.0&1.0, DirectSound HW, DirectSound SW, A3D 1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability 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 |
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| First Listed on Newegg | December 02, 2009 |
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