All stock codes associated to this product
70SB180000000, 90028885
Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card
Overview
Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card with Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp and
Audio Control Module.
Features
Featuring pristine audio fidelity alongside Sound Blaster's audio processing
legacy, the AE-7 takes the audio game up a notch and will awe you with its
audiophile-grade components with playback exceeding massively popular desktop
amps and DACs.
DAC
Hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9018 with incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio
stream
THD + N
Up to -120 dB, 0.0001%
Playback Capability
Clear, pristine audio at 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64
Playback
Headphone Amp
Ultra-low 1 headphone output impedance, supports 16 to studio-grade
headphones of up to 600, including high-end planar-magnetic
headphones
Surround Sound and Encoding
5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surround for headphones,
Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding, and Sound Blaster Surround
Virtualization
Convenience
Audio Control Module - perfect for quick access to volume control knob, 6.3
mm and 3.5 mm mic and headphones I/O connectors. Also fitted with a built-in mic
array for hassle-free communications
Audio Enhancements
Full suite of audio enhancements including customizable EQs and Sound
Profiles, Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog Plus that
further boosts your audio. For gamers, Scout Mode is a feature not to be
missed!
Customization
New and improved Sound Blaster Command software for further audio
customization, with a quick on and off toggle switch to activate or deactivate
audio processing effects
Hardware Accelerated Audio
The addition of AE-7 to your PC rig basically means one thing you're adding
in a dedicated quad-core processor designed with one goal in mind to deliver
incredibly pristine and enhanced sound on your PC without overstressing your
CPU. Sound Blaster handles audio processing on the card itself, freeing up your
CPU to handle other tasks.
Clean and Crisp Audio Clarity
Enhanced audio is only going to sound as good as the components delivering
it, and with the AE-7, we're not pulling any punches. The AE-7 features an ESS
SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers an incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream
at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback. If pristine is at the core of
your demand, the AE-7 is going to blow past your expectations.
Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier
Audiophile and theater-grade components deserve an audiophile-grade headphone
amplifier. The AE-7 features our custom Xamp bi-amplified headphone amp in which
each earcup gets its own power from the first stage of amplification all the way
through delivery.
The end result in your ears is silky smooth audio regardless of how dynamic
or demanding the current audio scene may be. For the pro-audio users, the Xamp
Discrete Headphone Bi-amp satisfies even the most demanding needs of audiophiles
seeking for music in its original form, and appreciate music the way it is
intended to be.
It also features an ultra-low 1 headphone output impedance that can drive
studio-grade headphones of up to 600, including high-end planar-magnetic
headphones.
Theatrical-Grade Discreet and Virtual
Surround
Whether you are outputting to headphones or speakers, the AE-7 is able to
take stereo or multi-stream sources and transform them into immersive,
theatrical audio. It supports discrete 5.1 on speakers, and up to 7.1 virtual
surround on speakers and headphones. You can even switch effortlessly between
headphones and your speakers for those times you want to pump the bass or go
stealthier with your headphones.
There's also Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect Encoding for even more
delivery options to your external audio devices.
Incredible Processing
And that's not all! Having been in the audio processing game for 30 years,
the Sound Blaster AE-7 comes with Sound Blaster's full suite of audio
enhancements. You can enjoy Surround for an incredible immersion, Crystallizer
that helps to improve the dynamic range of audio, or Bass that provides bigger
punch on the low end. Meanwhile, CrystalVoice technology enhances voice for
clear recordings and in-game communications.
AE-7 also supports our proprietary Scout Mode for the distinct tactical
advantage that enhances important in-game audio cues so you can emerge
victorious!
Take Full Command of Your Audio Setup
All thanks to our users and community, the newly designed Sound Blaster
Command software suite has been improved based on their feedback! It's now
easier than ever to customize your audio quickly for your specific
needs.
Do you prefer pure audio with no effects or processing while listening to
music? Or do you prefer to push your audio immersion to the limits by putting
the Sound Core3D enhanced audio effects to work while gaming? The ability to
save and switch to multiple profiles with a simple click expands your options
when it comes to changing between music, gaming, or movies.
Audio Control Module
Take easy control with the ACM that is incorporated with a built-in
microphone array, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm connectors for mic and headphones input and
output connections. You can conveniently adjust the volume with the knob on the
ACM - all within your fingertips.
Specifications
Specifications |
|
Weight |
Main Card: 215g / 7.58
oz, Audio Control Unit (ACM): 284g / 10.02 oz |
Dimensions |
Main Card: 145 x 20 x
128 mm / 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches, Audio Control Module (ACM): 100 x 92 x
70 mm / 3.94 x 3.62 x 2.76 inches |
Headphone
Amp |
Output Impedance: 1,
Supported Headphone Impedance: 16600, IEM: 1631 (1.9V RMS), Normal: 32149
(3V Rms), High Gain: 150600 (5.6V Rms) |
Audio
Technology |
Sound
Core3D |
Direct
Mode |
Playback Resolution
(Stereo): PCM 16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0, 384 kHz, PCM 24-bit
/ 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0, 384 kHz, PCM 32-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2,
96.0, 192.0, 384 kHz, DSD64 (2.8 MHz) |
|
Playback Resolution
(Optical Out): 16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 kHz, 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0,
88.2, 96.0 kHz |
Recording
Resolution |
Mic-in: 16-bit / 16.0,
44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 kHz, 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 kHz, 32-bit /
44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 kHz |
|
AUX-in: 16-bit / 44.1,
48.0, 88.2, 96.0 kHz, 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0
kHz |
|
What-U-Hear: 16-bit /
44.1, 48.0 kHz, 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0 kHz, 32-bit / 44.1, 48.0
kHz |
DSP
Mode |
|
Playback Resolution
(Stereo &Surround 5.1) |
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0,
88.2, 96.0kHz, 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz, 32-bit / 44.1, 48.0,
88.2, 96.0kHz |
Connectivity Options
(Main) |
1 x TOSLINK Optical
Out, 1 x Rear Out, 1 x Center / Sub Out, 1 x Mic-in / Line-in (Software
selectable, default as Mic-in), 1 x Headphone / Headset Out (default as
Headphone), 1 x Front-out |
Connectivity Options
(Accessory) |
1 x Mic-in (Mono), 1 x
HP Out (3-pole), 1 x HP Out (3-pole), 1 x Mic-in
(Mono) |
Headphone
Amp |
Output Impedance: 1,
Supported Headphone Impedance: 16600, IEM: 1631 (1.9V RMS), Normal: 32149
(3V Rms), High Gain: 150600 (5.6V Rms) |
DAC |
THD+N (Stereo) :
0.0001%, Dynamic Range (Stereo): 127 dB |
Power |
PCI-e bus
power |
Recommended
Usage |
Gaming |
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS |
|
For Windows
OS |
Intel Core i3 AMD
equivalent processor |
|
Intel, AMD, or 100%
compatible motherboard |
|
Microsoft Windows 10 32
/ 64-bit, Windows 8.1 / 8.0 32 / 64-bit, Windows 7 32 /
64-bit |
|
1 GB
RAM |
|
>600 MB of free hard
disk space |
|
Available PCI-e
slot |
PACKAGE
CONTENTS |
Sound Blaster AE-7
(Main Card) |
|
Audio Control
Module |
|
Quick Start
Leaflet |
|
Warranty
Leaflets |
WARRANTY |
1-year Limited Hardware
Warranty |