Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard
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Mfr part code: Xonar D2X
- PCI-Express connection
- 7.1 Surround Sound
- Dolby Digital Live: Converts PC or game audio
- Dolby Virtual Speaker for a vibrant surround sound
- 3.5mm and Optical outputs
Product Description
Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard
Introducing the Asus Xonar D2X - Masterpiece Audio Card for Home Theater & Gaming in your PCI Express Slot
Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118dB. Asus Xonar D2X
provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice
communication quality, the Asus Xonar D2X will undoubtedly provide the best gaming experience ever.
ASUS Xonar D2X -Solution to Windows Vista Gaming Audio Problems
With the introduction of Windows Vista, the whole audio architecture landscaped has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment. To circumvent this problem, the ASUS Xonar family of audio cards utilizes an ASUS exclusive technology - the new DS3D GX extension in the Asus Xonar D2X driver; to provide full support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like OpenAL requires special installation and game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy DirectX gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound and EAX effects automatically and immediately after installation.
Cleanest Voice in Online or LAN Game Chatting
The Asus Xonar D2X also includes the innovative "Acoustics Echo Cancellation" (AEC) technology to facilitate the best online voice communication quality. AEC can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return and suppress noises that would otherwise enter the users' microphone - making the Xonar D2X the best audio card choice for online chatting in VOIP applications (Skype, MSN, Google, QQ, etc.) or online gaming.
Unparalleled Sound Clarity
The ASUS Xonar D2X also features a signal- to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out - reaching the maximum limit of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Asus Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels.
Dolby and DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience
Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Asus Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby and DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences. These include
Dolby Digital Live: Converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time
Dolby Headphone: Creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones
Dolby Virtual Speaker: Delivers a vibrant surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers
Dolby Pro Logic® IIx: C reates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources
DTS Connect: Includes DTS Interactive and DTS NEO:PC
DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and
DTS NEO: PC stereo to multi-channel expander
Asus Xonar D2X is the world's first PCI-E interface high end audio card featuring SNR up to 118dB. Asus Xonar D2X
provides intuitive DS3D GX to solve Vista gaming audio issues, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice
communication quality, the Asus Xonar D2X will undoubtedly provide the best gaming experience ever.
ASUS Xonar D2X -Solution to Windows Vista Gaming Audio Problems
With the introduction of Windows Vista, the whole audio architecture landscaped has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment. To circumvent this problem, the ASUS Xonar family of audio cards utilizes an ASUS exclusive technology - the new DS3D GX extension in the Asus Xonar D2X driver; to provide full support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. While other solutions like OpenAL requires special installation and game support, DS3D GX doesn't. Gamers can enjoy DirectX gaming with hardware enhanced surround sound and EAX effects automatically and immediately after installation.
Cleanest Voice in Online or LAN Game Chatting
The Asus Xonar D2X also includes the innovative "Acoustics Echo Cancellation" (AEC) technology to facilitate the best online voice communication quality. AEC can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return and suppress noises that would otherwise enter the users' microphone - making the Xonar D2X the best audio card choice for online chatting in VOIP applications (Skype, MSN, Google, QQ, etc.) or online gaming.
Unparalleled Sound Clarity
The ASUS Xonar D2X also features a signal- to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out - reaching the maximum limit of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Asus Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels.
Dolby and DTS for Complete Digital Home Experience
Besides delivering impressive audio quality, the Asus Xonar D2X is also packed with multiple sound technologies from Dolby and DTS to deliver outstanding entertainment experiences. These include
Dolby Digital Live: Converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time
Dolby Headphone: Creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones
Dolby Virtual Speaker: Delivers a vibrant surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers
Dolby Pro Logic® IIx: C reates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources
DTS Connect: Includes DTS Interactive and DTS NEO:PC
DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and
DTS NEO: PC stereo to multi-channel expander
Technical Specification
Asus Xonar D2X Soundcard
Software / System Requirements |
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|---|---|
| Peripheral / Interface Devices | CD-ROM |
| System Requirements Details | 1.4 GHz - RAM 256 MB - HD 60 MB |
| Software | Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink PowerDVD 7, Cakewalk SONAR LE, Cakewalk Project5 LE, Cakewalk Dimension LE, Ableton Live Lite 6, RightMark Audio Analyzer 6.0.5 |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) |
| Additional Requirements | CD-ROM |
Audio Output |
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| Audio Modes | Record: 24-bit 192 kHz ¦ Playback: 24-bit 192 kHz |
| Sound Output Mode | 7.1 channel surround |
| DAC Resolution | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz (min) - 192 kHz (max) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 118 dB |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 46000 Hz |
| Hardware Controls And Indicators | 10 band EQ |
| Features | Echo cancellation |
| Compliant Standards | DirectSound, DirectSound3D, EAX 2.0, EAX 1.0, A3D 1.0, OpenAL, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:PC |
Expansion / Connectivity |
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| Interfaces | 1 x speakers (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x speakers (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x speakers (center/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x speakers (back surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 2 x audio line-in - 4 pin MPC ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - TOSLINK ¦ 1 x SPDIF input - TOSLINK ¦ 1 x MIDI - 4 pin MPC |
General |
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| Device Type | Sound card |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Interface Type | PCI Express x1 |
Processor / Memory |
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| Signal Processor | ASUS AV200 |
Miscellaneous |
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| Cables Included | 2 x audio (optical) adapter ¦ 1 x audio (optical) cable ¦ 4 x audio cable ¦ 1 x MIDI adapter cable ¦ 1 x MIDI panel |
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