Sound BlasterX AE-5 PCI-E
Manufacturer | CREATIVE |
Model | Sound BlasterX AE-5 |
Surround Type | 5.1/7.1 Virtual |
Resolution | 32-Bit/384kHz |
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 122db |
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra Class Hi-Resolution PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Xamp, a brand new discrete headphone amp utilizing bi-amplification technology. It delivers astonishingly pristine audio, and also shows off the Aurora Reactive Lighting System with 16.8 million customizable colors.
Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is the first sound card to feature Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand. The ultra-low 1Ω output impedance drives 16-600Ω headphones perfectly.
Specifications
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Interface/Power
- PCI-e bus power, +5V for Aurora lighting (requires 4-pin molex peripheral connector from PC power supply)
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Audio Technology
- Sound Core3D
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Dynamic Range (DNR)
- 122dB
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Connectivity Options (Main)
- 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic In/Line In, 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Headset Out, 1 x 1/8" Front Out, 1 x 1/8" Rear Out, 1 x 1/8" Center/Sub Out, 1 x Front Panel Header
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Headphone Amp
- Supported Headphone Impedance:
16 - 600 Ω
Output Impedance: 1Ω
Low Gain: 16 - 149 Ω (+0dB)
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Audio Technologies
- CrystalVoice
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Supported Operating Systems
- Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
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Dimensions
- 145 x 20 x 128 mm
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ASIO
- Playback & Recording
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Platform
- PCI-e
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Recommended Usage
- Gaming
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DAC
- Dynamic Range: 122dB, THD+N (DAC): 0.00032[%]