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ASUS Releases STRIX Series Sound Cards
Shown at Computex, and now available are ASUS STRIX Series Sound Cards in the flavors Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro, and Strix Soar, gaming sound cardswith high-definition 192kHz/24-bit audio, 7.1-channel surround-sound, and .Voice noise-cancellation.
Strix Raid DLX is a premium soundcard built with high-end components to satisfy gamers who demand the ultimate audio performance. Strix Raid DLX features an ESS SABRE9016 digital-to-analog converter (DAC) - the world's highest performance 32-bit and 24-bit audio DAC - to deliver rich, immersive, and clear sound with an incredible 124dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Designed for enthusiast gamers, Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar come with the high-performance ESS SABRE9006A DAC for pure, full-sounding audio with an impressive 116dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Low-dropout (LDO) regulators and Hi-Fi-grade Nichicon FineGold, Nichicon Muse, and German WIMA capacitors ensure optimized power delivery.
Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro, and Strix Soar each have a built-in 600-ohm headphone amplifier to drive a wide range of headphones and deliver clear, detailed sound with deep, tight bass.
Instant in-game audio adjustment with Raid Mode
Strix Raid Mode lets gamers with Strix Raid DLX and Strix Raid Pro sound cards save their favorite audio adjustments into custom presets that they can instantly turn on or off with the dedicated Raid button on the included soundcard audio control box. This powerful feature ensures gamers will never miss a single moment of gaming action by having to pause their game and open software to adjust their audio settings. The audio control box also has a convenient control knob that lets users adjust the volume and the Raid Mode intensity level, while also doubling as an output-selector button to switch between headphones and speakers.
Simple audio configuration with Sonic Studio
Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro, and Strix Soar sound cards come with Sonic Studio, the next-generation sound utility from ASUS that provides gamers complete control over their sound card's audio features. It features a beautiful, intuitive interface that groups a wide range of audio-adjustment functions together logically, making Sonic Studio both powerful and easy to use. Unlike typical audio utilities with multi-screen interfaces that make configuration complicated and time-consuming, Sonic Studio has an elegant all-in-one view that puts all the necessary controls on a single screen to make adjustments fast and easy for users.
The Sonic Studio interface groups key audio controls together based on function, making features easy to find and configuration error-free. The Audio Enhancement group features tools for fine-grained audio control, including an equalizer for adjusting the gain of specific frequencies, Bass Boost for deeper, more pronounced bass, Voice Clarity for making speech stand out more prominently in games and movies, and Compressor to adjust audio dynamic range. The Tuning group lets headphone listeners enable virtual surround-sound and configure the spaciousness of the effect using virtual adjustments of speaker placement and reverb. Finally, the Mic tuning group contains microphone configuration tools and features the Perfect Voice control. Designed for multiplayer gaming where communicating with teammates is especially important, Perfect Voice reduces background noise - such as keyboard and mouse clicks as well as people talking nearby - in speech signals to ensure clear, in-game voice communication.
Sonic Studio also includes controls for Sonic Radar Pro, a unique feature that precisely maps in-game sounds - such as footsteps and gunshots - and displays them on an on-screen overlay, so gamers can pinpoint their enemies for a competitive advantage in first-person shooters.
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#5156919 Posted on: 09/10/2015 05:31 PM
Really curious whether the software support/control app is gonna be as poor as for Xonar Essence STX II. Great hardware, but customers have to rely on 3rd party drivers...C'mon ASUS, take the finger out finally !!!
Really curious whether the software support/control app is gonna be as poor as for Xonar Essence STX II. Great hardware, but customers have to rely on 3rd party drivers...C'mon ASUS, take the finger out finally !!!
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#5156924 Posted on: 09/10/2015 05:41 PM
Think it will have a Windows 10 driver?
Think it will have a Windows 10 driver?
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#5156926 Posted on: 09/10/2015 05:46 PM
I wonder if an external sound card would make any difference in my case?
I use built-in sound card in my Asrock Z77 Pro4.
I use earphones for gaming: Sennheiser pc 360 game.
Unless you are a dog or cat using headphones... otherwise no.
I wonder if an external sound card would make any difference in my case?
I use built-in sound card in my Asrock Z77 Pro4.
I use earphones for gaming: Sennheiser pc 360 game.
Unless you are a dog or cat using headphones... otherwise no.
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#5156931 Posted on: 09/10/2015 05:51 PM
I wonder if an external sound card would make any difference in my case?
I use built-in sound card in my Asrock Z77 Pro4.
I use earphones for gaming: Sennheiser pc 360 game.
External Dac/Amp will sound better then a Realtek.
I wonder if an external sound card would make any difference in my case?
I use built-in sound card in my Asrock Z77 Pro4.
I use earphones for gaming: Sennheiser pc 360 game.
External Dac/Amp will sound better then a Realtek.
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#5156936 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:01 PM
Sure...the same one that came out for STX I years ago
Think it will have a Windows 10 driver?
Sure...the same one that came out for STX I years ago
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#5156941 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:13 PM
only if you have trained ears, very good speakers(/headphones) and don't live in 2x2m room. and even then it would be tricky
realtek itself has come a long way and is pretty much transparent nowadays, ofc. dependant on particular implementation
typically ppl would be better off getting better speakers or treating their room, than buying new sound card
External Dac/Amp will sound better then a Realtek.
only if you have trained ears, very good speakers(/headphones) and don't live in 2x2m room. and even then it would be tricky
realtek itself has come a long way and is pretty much transparent nowadays, ofc. dependant on particular implementation
typically ppl would be better off getting better speakers or treating their room, than buying new sound card
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#5156942 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:14 PM
Maybe the day when the Phoebus gets one....
Kinda ironic that ASUS releases a new soundcard and still doesn't manage to give proper driver support to their most recent ones.
Think it will have a Windows 10 driver?
Maybe the day when the Phoebus gets one....
Kinda ironic that ASUS releases a new soundcard and still doesn't manage to give proper driver support to their most recent ones.
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#5156947 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:25 PM
Not sure what you guys are on about drivers. My Asus D2X works fine using Windows 10...
Not sure what you guys are on about drivers. My Asus D2X works fine using Windows 10...
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#5156950 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:26 PM
My Phoebus works fine in 10, just using the toslink connection to my dac with it.
My Phoebus works fine in 10, just using the toslink connection to my dac with it.
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#5156953 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:33 PM
only if you have trained ears, very good speakers(/headphones) and don't live in 2x2m room. and even then it would be tricky
realtek itself has come a long way and is pretty much transparent nowadays, ofc. dependant on particular implementation
typically ppl would be better off getting better speakers or treating their room, than buying new sound card
I notice a difference, not so much in games, but when I play FLACs etc.
only if you have trained ears, very good speakers(/headphones) and don't live in 2x2m room. and even then it would be tricky
realtek itself has come a long way and is pretty much transparent nowadays, ofc. dependant on particular implementation
typically ppl would be better off getting better speakers or treating their room, than buying new sound card
I notice a difference, not so much in games, but when I play FLACs etc.
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#5156960 Posted on: 09/10/2015 06:47 PM
How big is the market for sound cards anymore? I remember when onboard was junk and most gamers bought a sound card. I was amazed at the difference my X-Fi made 10 years ago, but now onboard has caught way up. Maybe a big audiophile will want one, but if your rig is current I doubt you would hear a difference in most cases.
How big is the market for sound cards anymore? I remember when onboard was junk and most gamers bought a sound card. I was amazed at the difference my X-Fi made 10 years ago, but now onboard has caught way up. Maybe a big audiophile will want one, but if your rig is current I doubt you would hear a difference in most cases.
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#5156986 Posted on: 09/10/2015 07:30 PM
I really don't understand people. Onboard is still junk. There is a market for sound cards. I just don't think some people care how their games sound. I might buy the new Asus card. I'd never use onboard..
I really don't understand people. Onboard is still junk. There is a market for sound cards. I just don't think some people care how their games sound. I might buy the new Asus card. I'd never use onboard..
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#5157005 Posted on: 09/10/2015 08:04 PM
The difference is actually more noticeable on high end gear with music tbh, not gaming.
I really don't understand people. Onboard is still junk. There is a market for sound cards. I just don't think some people care how their games sound. I might buy the new Asus card. I'd never use onboard..
The difference is actually more noticeable on high end gear with music tbh, not gaming.
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#5157011 Posted on: 09/10/2015 08:16 PM
My Gigabyte G1 Z97 Gaming has a nice isolated Creative Labs onboard sound section. You can also upgrade the op-amp. It also has an isolated USB port specifically for DAC's.....
I really don't understand people. Onboard is still junk. There is a market for sound cards. I just don't think some people care how their games sound. I might buy the new Asus card. I'd never use onboard..
My Gigabyte G1 Z97 Gaming has a nice isolated Creative Labs onboard sound section. You can also upgrade the op-amp. It also has an isolated USB port specifically for DAC's.....
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I wonder if an external sound card would make any difference in my case?
I use built-in sound card in my Asrock Z77 Pro4.
I use earphones for gaming: Sennheiser pc 360 game.