All stock codes associated to this product
XONARAE, XONAR AE, 3722420, XONAR-AE, SOAXONARAE, SOA-XONAR-AE, 4712900633603
Asus Xonar AE 7.1 PCIe Gaming Sound Card - PCI-E
7.1 PCIe gaming sound card with 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio quality, 150ohm
headphone amp, high-quality DAC, and exclusive EMI back plate
![](https://www.asus.com/websites/global/products/fS9hNFSsuUJ8Gj5k/img/XonarAE_banner.jpg)
- 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio and 7.1-channel, 150ohm headphone amp
- High-quality ESS DAC with 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
- Exclusive EMI back plate provides noise shielding for exceptionally clear
audio
- Sonic Studio enables full audio control via an intuitive, one-page
interface
- Perfect Voice technology eliminates background noise for clear in-game
communication
Xonar AE is a PCIe gaming sound card built with high-quality components to
satisfy gamers who demand exceptional sound for the best gaming and multimedia
experiences. Xonar AE delivers 7.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio output
with a high 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and comes with a built-in 150ohm
headphone amplifier that provides rich, detailed sound and defined bass. An
exclusive EMI back plate shields static noise for incredibly clear audio.
Immersive audio optimized for gaming
Enjoy 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio in cinematic, 7.1-channel
surround
With up to 7.1-channel output and support for 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res audio,
Xonar AE lets you enjoy truly cinematic sound while gaming, watching movies, and
listening to music.
Swappable operational amplifiers — Level-up your audio
experience
Xonar AE features a swappable operational amplifier (op-amp), allowing you to
customize your listening experience easily — no soldering required!
110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
A hi-fi-grade ESS 9023P DAC delivers an exceptional, jitter-free audio signal
with a 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for 12-times greater clarity than
average onboard audio chips.
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Integrated headphone amplifier reveals every sound
detail
Since many gamers choose to play wearing headphones, Xonar AE features a
high-quality, 150ohm headphone amplifier that delivers detailed, immersive sound
with punchy, defined bass.
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ASUS-exclusive sound-insulation technology
Hyper Grounding technology
Exclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding PCB fabrication ensures strong signal
insulation to reduce distortion and interference, also known as component
crosstalk.
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Exclusive EMI back plate
Xonar AE is built with an ASUS-exclusive EMI back plate that blocks static
noise to provide you with the purest audio experiences.
![](https://www.asus.com/websites/global/products/fS9hNFSsuUJ8Gj5k/img/Xonar-AE-gaming-sound-card400_B.png)
Total Audio Control
Take complete control with Sonic Studio
Xonar AE features the latest Sonic Studio software suite for full control
over every sound technology, from equalization (EQ) to 7.1-speaker
level-balancing. Sonic Studio has a single navigation page that puts everything
in front of you, with an intuitive point-and-click interface that allows you to
pre-set audio profiles to suit different audio requirements.
Perfect Voice Technology
Sonic Studio includes controls for Perfect Voice, noise-cancellation
technology that eliminates noises for clear in-game communications.
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Works perfectly with Windows 10
Xonar AE is fully compatible with Windows 10 and features Windows Hardware
Quality Labs (WHQL) support, ensuring a great audio experience with minimal
setup hassles.
Specifications
- Audio Interface
PCI Express
- Audio Performance
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out)
:
110 dB
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)
(Headphone-out) :
108 dB
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(A-Weighted) :
103 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out)
:
<0.00158 %(-96 dB)
Input THD+N at 1kHz
:
<0.0022 %(-93 dB)
Frequency Response (-3dB,
24bit/192KHz input) :
10 Hz to 65 KHz
Output/Input
Full-Scale Voltage :
- Chipset
Audio Processor :C-Media USB2.0 6632AE High-Definition
Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
- Digital-to-analog Converter(DAC)
ESS ES9023P*1 (112dB DNR, Max. 192KHz/24bit)
Cirrus Logic CS4245*1
(104dB DNR, Max. 192KHz/24bit)
Cirrus Logic CS4361*1 (103dB DNR, Max.
192KHz/24bit)
- Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution
:
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @
16bit/24bit
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution
:
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96KHz @ 16bit/24bit
S/PDIF Digital
Output :
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @
16bit/24bit
ASIO 2.2 Driver Support
:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 24bit/32bit
- Connectivity
Analog Output
5 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out
/Front out/Side out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)
Analog
Input
1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Line-in/ Mic-in
combo)
Digital
1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Optical
(Toslink))
- Special Features
Sonic Studio
- Operating System
Windows 10 , 32bit/64bit
Windows 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
Windows 7 ,
32bit/64bit
Please update your BIOS and drivers to the latest version to
support Windows 7
- Accessories
S/PDIF optical adaptors x 1
Driver CD x 1
Quick start guide x
1