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VocalFX voice processing technologies
Delivers ~35 times cleaner audio quality
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The ASUS Xonar DX is a PCI-E sound card with a 116 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which provides audio that is 35 times cleaner than onboard audio. With the support of Dolby technologies and GX2.5, the Xonar DX provides rich audio effects in games and theater quality audio in movies.
Dolby is globally recognized for their innovations in audio for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, and games. With Dolby technologies, your PC is upgraded to surround sound and transformed into an immersive digital entertainment center. These include Dolby Digital Live (Real-time 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound encoding), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Converts stereo or 5.1 sounds to a seamless 7.1 surround sound field), Dolby Headphone (Delivers a realistic and spacious 2-to-5.1 surround or 3D positional sound field over any set of stereo headphones), and Dolby Virtual Speaker which simulates a highly realistic 5.1 speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as 2 speakers.
ASUS designed GX2.5 to simulate EAX game effects and makes them available on Windows Vista/7 PCs. GX2.5 will automatically emulate the latest EAX technologies without additional software.
The ASUS Xonar DX is a PCI-E sound card with a 116 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which provides audio that is 35 times cleaner than onboard audio. With the support of Dolby technologies and GX2.5, the Xonar DX provides rich audio effects in games and theater quality audio in movies.
Dolby is globally recognized for their innovations in audio for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, and games. With Dolby technologies, your PC is upgraded to surround sound and transformed into an immersive digital entertainment center. These include Dolby Digital Live (Real-time 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound encoding), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Converts stereo or 5.1 sounds to a seamless 7.1 surround sound field), Dolby Headphone (Delivers a realistic and spacious 2-to-5.1 surround or 3D positional sound field over any set of stereo headphones), and Dolby Virtual Speaker which simulates a highly realistic 5.1 speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as 2 speakers.
ASUS designed GX2.5 to simulate EAX game effects and makes them available on Windows Vista/7 PCs. GX2.5 will automatically emulate the latest EAX technologies without additional software.
High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)A high SNR rating means less unwanted noise. Therefore the audio is cleaner which translates to better sound quality. The Xonar DX achieves a 116 dB SNR rating for clear audio in games, movies, and music.
Dolby TechnologiesA rich Dolby feature set is supported in order to enhance PC audio with surround sound. A surround sound experience can be achieved with as little as two speakers or even headphones.
GX2.5GX2.5 automatically emulates the latest EAX technology – up to EAX5.0, to offer advanced environmental audio effects. While enhancing the feeling of actually being in the game, GX2.5 also improves on directional audio information.
Low ProfileThe Xonar DX is bundled with a low profile bracket for compatibility with HTPC cases.
VocalFXVocalFX is an innovative voice processing technology to let your voice get into the realistic game landscape (VoiceEX) or to emulate the background scenes in online chat (ChatEX). It also allows you to change your voice pitch to disguise who you are (Magic Voice).
Learn more about the ASUS Xonar DX
Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
Xonar DX
Audio core
Audio Chipset
ASUS AV100
Channels
7.1
Sample Rate
192KHz
Digital Audio
24-bit
SNR
116dB
Ports
Line In
1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (shared with Mic-in)
Line Out
4 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Front out/Side out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)
SPDIF Out
1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Optical (Toslink)/(combo with analog in))
MIC In
1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (shared with Line-in)
CD/Aux In
1 x 4-pin header
Other Ports
1 x Front-Panel Header
Details
Interface
PCI Express x1
Operating Systems Supported
Microsoft Windows Vista(32/64bit)/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005
System Requirements
One PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card One available 4-pin power cable from PC's power supply unit Intel Pentium4 1.4GHz or AMD Athlon 1400 CPU or faster CPU >256 MB DRAM system memory >60 MB available HDD space for driver installation package CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity sounds of the card
Features
Features
Powered by complete Dolby Home Theater technologies
Supports latest DS3D GX 2.0 for gaming on Vista & XP
VocalFX voice processing technologies to make gaming and online chat more lively and attractive
Delivers ~35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than most motherboard audio (85dB SNR)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
1.4
Package Contents
Package Contents
XonarTM DX 7.1 Channel PCI Express Audio Card Driver CD (including Portable Music ProcessorTM Lite and RMAA V6.0.6 utilities) S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptors Quick Start Guide