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| Author: | 29 July 2008 | Views: 271 |
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 Following the success of the award-winning PCI
express Xonar DX soundcard, ASUS, producer of top-notch audio devices,
has responded to audiophile requests for a PCI version with the same
exceptional features and value. Today, with the release of the ASUS
Xonar D1 PCI soundcard, users can enjoy the same rich gaming audio
effects and extensive Dolby Home Theater features as the Xonar DX, and
free up PCI express slots for other uses at the same time. This
iteration of the Xonar provides fine-tuned audio components that reach
a clear 116dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio); while the built-in DS3D GX
revives support for DirectSound HW multi-channel gaming audio and the
latest EAX (Environment Audio Extension) in PC games.
35 Times Cleaner Audio Quality over Most Motherboard Audio
Most
onboard audio can only provide 80-86 dB SNR. Consequently, background
noises are noticeable and can interfere with music and games. By
adopting a CirrusLogics CS4398 audio DAC (120dB SNR & 117dB THD+N),
noise levels on the Xonar D1 soundcard are only 1/35 (2.8%) of the
noise levels when compared to motherboard audio. Additionally, the
Xonar D1 also produces as little as 1/32 (-105dB) of the total
harmonics distortion present in motherboard audio (-75dB).
Supports the Latest DS3D GX 2.0 for Gaming on Vista & XP
The
Xonar D1 also comes equipped with the renowned DS3D GX 2.0, which
revives EAX HD 5.0 DirectSound HW effects in games for both Windows XP
and Vista. DS3D GX 2.0 automatically enables the latest EAX and
DirectSound HW after installation, with no additional driver patches,
game modifications, or OpenAL required; while extending MMOG EAX to
online chat, allowing users to place their voice into the game's
environment with ease.
S/PDIF Header Easily Combines Audio and Video through a VGA Card's HDMI Output
The
new S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supported VGA cards, and
facilitates merged outputs of audio and video through a VGA card's HDMI
port. This provides a clean, simple solution for Home Theater PC
builders.
Innovative VocalFX Makes Gaming and Online Chat Lively and Attractive
VocalFX
is an innovative voice processing technology that places the user's
voice into the realistic game landscape (VoiceEX) or emulates
background scenes in online chat (ChatEX). It is also able to change
the voice pitch to disguise identities (Magic Voice) – dramatically
increasing the fun for voice communication in PC games.
Dolby Sound Technologies for Ultimate High Quality Audio
Besides
delivering impressive audio quality, the Xonar D1, like other members
of the Xonar family of audio devices, is also packed with multiple
sound technologies from Dolby to deliver outstanding entertainment
experiences. These include Dolby Digital Live, which converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time; Dolby Headphone, which creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones; Dolby Virtual Speaker, which delivers a vibrant surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers and Dolby Pro Logic® IIx, which creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources.
Specifications
| Audio Performance |
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Output SNR (A-Weighted): |
116 dB for Front-out
112dB for other channels |
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Input SNR (A-Weighted): |
112dB |
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Output THD+N at 1kHz (-3dB): |
0.00056% (-105dB) for Front-out |
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Input THD+N at 1kHz (-3dB): |
0.0004% (-108dB) for Line-in |
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Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format): |
<10Hz to 48KHz |
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Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage |
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) |
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Main Chipset |
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Audio Processor |
ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit) |
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Sample Rate and Resolution |
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Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution |
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit |
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Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution |
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit |
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S/PDIF Digital Output |
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS |
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I/O Ports |
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Analog Output Jack: |
mini jack *4 (Front / Side / Center-Subwoofer / Back) |
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Analog Input Jack: |
mini jack *1 (Shared by Line-In / Mic-In) |
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Front-panel Header |
-Works with both Intel HD Audio and AC97 standard front-panels (2x5 pins) |
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S/PDIF out Header |
-Connects supported VGA cards for A/V HDMI output |
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Other line-level analog input (for TV Tuner or CD-ROM): |
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) |
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Digital Optical SPDIF Output |
High-bandwidth TOS-Link optical transmitter (shared with Line-In / Mic-In jack) supports 192KHz/24bit |
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Driver Features |
Complete Dolby HomeTheater Technologies
DS3D GX 2.0 / VocalFX / ASIO 2.0 |
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Software Utility |
RightMark Audio Analyzer 6.0.6 |
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Promenade Concert - Iimori
Stravinsky: The Firebird - Iimori
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Petrushka - Iimori
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HAYDN: String Quartet in D Minor Op. 76 No. 2 (Fifths); String Quartet in C Major Op. 76 No. 3 (Emperor); String Quartet in B Major Op. 76 No. 4 (Sunrise) Gewandhaus-Quartett NCA
HAYDN: String Quartet in D Minor Op. 76 No. 2 (Fifths); String Quartet in C Major Op. 76 No. 3 (Emperor); String Quartet in B Major Op. 76 No. 4 (Sunrise) Gewandhaus-Quartett NCA multichannel SACD ...
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BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Choral - Christiane Oelze, soprano/Petra Lang, alto/Klaus Florian Vogt, tenor/Matthias Goerne, baritone/Deutsche Kammerchor/The Deutschephilharmonie Bremen/Paavo Jarvi - RCA
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BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (First Version, 1887) Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra/ Simone Young Oehms Classics
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