Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card

Designed for gaming, the creative Sound Blaster AE-7 delivers high audio fidelity and processing. Backed by a dedicated quad-core processor, the AE-7 handles audio processing without relying on your system's CPU, which leaves your system with more available resources for other tasks. It is compatible with 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, and features an ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers a 127 dB DNR at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 playback. It also features a 1 Ohm headphone output impedance that can drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600 Ohms, 5.1-channel discrete surround for speakers, 7.1-channel virtual surround for speakers and headphones, and more.

Included with the AE-7 is an Audio Control Module, which has been built with an integrated microphone array, 1/4" and 1/8" input and output connectors for microphones and headphones, and a volume knob.

Key Features of the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card

• Hi-Res PCIe DAC and Amp
• Supports 5.1- & 7.1-Channel Surround
• ESS SABRE-Class 9018 DAC
• Playback: 32-Bit / 384 kHz PCM & DSD64
• Dynamic Range: 127 dB
• Output Impedance: 1 Ohm
• Supports PCM and DSD Audio Formats
• Dolby Digital Live / DTS Encoding
• PCIe Bus Powered
• Windows Compatible

DAC

Hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9018 with an incredibly clean 127 dB DNR audio stream.

THD + N

Up to -120 dB, 0.0001%.

Playback Capability

Clear audio at 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback.

Headphone Amp

Low 1 Ohm headphone output impedance, supports 16 Ohms to studio-grade headphones of up to 600 Ohms, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones.

Surround Sound and Encoding

5.1 discrete surround for speakers, 7.1 virtual surrounds for headphones, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect Encoding, and Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization

Convenience

Audio Control Module provides quick access to volume control knob, 6.3mm and 3.5mm mic and headphones I/O connectors. Also fitted with a built-in mic array for easy 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 useful.

Customization

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 Windows rig means you're adding a dedicated quad-core processor designed to deliver pristine and enhanced sound 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, no punches are pulled. The AE-7 features an ESS SABRE-class 9018 DAC that delivers a clean 127 dB DNR audio stream at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 Playback.

Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-Amplifier

Audiophile and theatre-grade components deserve an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier. The AE-7 features a 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 results in your ears are 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 music in its original form, and appreciate music the way it is intended to be.

It also features a low 1 Ohm headphone output impedance that can drive studio-grade headphones of up to 600 Ohms, 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