Asus Xonar Essence STX User Manual

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ASUS Xonar Essence STX

I found no sound effects when playing 96K or 192KHz sound sources.
Instructions:
1.

Currently Xonar Essence STX effects including Dolby supports common
44.1K, 48KHz sound sources processing and will assure high-definition audio
(96K/192KHz) in hi-fidelity playback. This is also usually the behavior that
professional audiophiles and musicians prefer.

If you still want to have the effects, you can use some editing software
(Ableton Live, Cakewalk, CoolEdit, Soundforge, etc.) to convert the sounds
into 48KHz files.

Note that the frequency meter on Xonar Essence STX Audio Center panel
will not take effect either when the playback source is 96KHz or 192KHz
sample rate to prevent any processing distortion.

[FAQ]

Q1: Does the Xonar Essence STX support Windows Vista?
Answer:
Yes, the Xonar ESSENCE STX driver package does support Windows Vista 32/64
bit and most key features are available. In addition, Xonar Essence STX supports
unique DS3D GX on Windows Vista, which can recover DirectSound 3D hardware
and EAX gaming sound effects on Vista for a lot of existing DirectX games.

Q2: Why does the Xonar Essence STX support Dolby technology?
Answer:
Dolby is the ONLY brand and technology recognized by the CE industry and
available on a wide range of audio equipment. Xonar includes these features to
make your PC a powerful media and entertainment center.

Q3: Why is Xonar Essence STX the best audio card for HTPC and multi-

channel speakers?
Answer:
The Xonar Essence STX supports Dolby Digital Live, which allow a single digital
connection to your AV receiver to carry Dolby Digtial audio. In addition, Xonar
Essence STX also provides Dolby Pro-Logic IIx to upmix TV and other music to
multi-channel surround sound in Home Theater environments. Xonar Essence STX
also has Ultra High Fidelity SNR at 192K/24bit, which is the high quality consumer
audio card in the world. Therefore, it’s also the best card to deliver the high quality
audio through an analog connection to your home theater system or high-end
multi-channel speakers.