Asus Xonar D1 - Manual (Page 71)

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Q3: Why is Xonar D1 the best audio card for HTPC and multi-channel
speakers?
Answer:
The Xonar D1 supports Dolby Digital Live, which allow a single digital connection
to your AV receiver to carry Dolby Digtial audio. In addition, Xonar D1 also provides
Dolby Pro-Logic IIx to upmix TV and other music to multi-channel surround
sound in Home Theater environments. Xonar D1 also has Ultra High Fidelity
SNR at 19K/4bit, 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.
Q4: Does the Xonar D1 support EAX on Vista?
Answer:
Yes, Xonar D1 can support EAX.0 not only on Windows XP but also on Vista
through innovative DirectSoundD Game EXtensions v1.0 (DSD GX 1.0)
technology.
Q5: Why do I need Dolby for PC games?
Answer:
1. Dolby Digital, Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS are available on the latest game
consoles, like XBOX60, PS, and Wii. Dolby and DTS can provide the
best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home theater or TV
systems.
. Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker are the best D sound
positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for
regular stereo headphones and speakers.
Q6: What’s the most important benefit of the Xonar D1 for musicians?
Answer:
1. Ultimate Fidelity: Xonar D1 has the highest quality of audio in/out for the
cleanest sound production
2. Duplex HD: Supports audio sampling rates up to 24bit/192KHz for all inputs
and outputs
. ASIO .0: Xonar D1 includes an ASIO .0 driver for low-latency, low-distortion
music creation application
4. Xonar D1 contains the Portable Music Processor Lite, to convert and process
regular music with Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Smart
Volume Normalization effects.