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... information vi Trademarks vi License...vi About this guide vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Package contents 1 System requirements 1 Specifications summary 2 Xonar Essence ST card layout 5 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you proceed 7 Installing the audio card 7 Connecting to a TV tuner card 8 Installing... headphones 11 Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 12 Connecting a microphone 13 Connecting Line-In audio sources 14 Chapter 4: Xonar Audio Center Xonar Audio Center 15 Main Setting 17 Mixer/Volume 25 Effects 28 Karaoke 30 FlexBass 31 Smart Volume Normalization 32 DS3D...
... information vi Trademarks vi License...vi About this guide vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Package contents 1 System requirements 1 Specifications summary 2 Xonar Essence ST card layout 5 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you proceed 7 Installing the audio card 7 Connecting to a TV tuner card 8 Installing... headphones 11 Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 12 Connecting a microphone 13 Connecting Line-In audio sources 14 Chapter 4: Xonar Audio Center Xonar Audio Center 15 Main Setting 17 Mixer/Volume 25 Effects 28 Karaoke 30 FlexBass 31 Smart Volume Normalization 32 DS3D...
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... CD • Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1 Product introduction Package contents • ASUS Xonar Essence ST PCI audio card • 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1 • 3.5mm-to enjoy ultra-high fidelity sound...
... CD • Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1 Product introduction Package contents • ASUS Xonar Essence ST PCI audio card • 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1 • 3.5mm-to enjoy ultra-high fidelity sound...
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Specifications summary ITEM DESCRIPTION Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/ 96kHz format): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Headphone Impedance Main Chipset Audio Processor 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample ...
Specifications summary ITEM DESCRIPTION Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/ 96kHz format): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Headphone Impedance Main Chipset Audio Processor 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample ...
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... I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Digital S/PDIF Output: Other line-level analog input (for online gaming or chatting. (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Essence ST Dolby® Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround...
... I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Digital S/PDIF Output: Other line-level analog input (for online gaming or chatting. (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Essence ST Dolby® Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround...
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...; Smart Volume Normalizer™ Karaoke Functions FlexBass™ Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter Other Effects 3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs ASIO 2.0 Driver Support DESCRIPTION Xonar Essence ST provides VocalFX, the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including: • VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice to others in gaming... into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in EAX games. • Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
...; Smart Volume Normalizer™ Karaoke Functions FlexBass™ Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter Other Effects 3D Gaming Sound Engines/APIs ASIO 2.0 Driver Support DESCRIPTION Xonar Essence ST provides VocalFX, the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including: • VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice to others in gaming... into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in EAX games. • Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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... speakers. 3 Headphone Out port Connect your headphones to this port. • DO NOT connect your speakers to the headphone out port. ASUS Xonar Essence ST This is to prevent damage to match your headphone impedance. The possible high driving power may cause damage to your speakers. •... Before connecting your headphone, adjust the headphone impedance settings in the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to your headphone. For multi-channel speaker systems, connect to the Front Left In port on the powered speakers. 2 ...
... speakers. 3 Headphone Out port Connect your headphones to this port. • DO NOT connect your speakers to the headphone out port. ASUS Xonar Essence ST This is to prevent damage to match your headphone impedance. The possible high driving power may cause damage to your speakers. •... Before connecting your headphone, adjust the headphone impedance settings in the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to your headphone. For multi-channel speaker systems, connect to the Front Left In port on the powered speakers. 2 ...
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...WMA-Pro. 6 Front panel audio header Connect one end of the front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar Essence ST card, with the other end to the chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. 7 Aux Input Header Usually connects to the power ... synthesizers, and other sound source inside your computer. It has a built-in the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center's recording mixer. 8 Power connector Connects to the Analog Audio output of your power supply unit. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 4 Microphone In port Connect your external PC microphone to this 6.3mm port for audio...
...WMA-Pro. 6 Front panel audio header Connect one end of the front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar Essence ST card, with the other end to the chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. 7 Aux Input Header Usually connects to the power ... synthesizers, and other sound source inside your computer. It has a built-in the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center's recording mixer. 8 Power connector Connects to the Analog Audio output of your power supply unit. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 4 Microphone In port Connect your external PC microphone to this 6.3mm port for audio...
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...; For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your motherboard and sound cards. • Turn off your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Chapter 2 Getting started Before you proceed Read the following notes and precautions before you removed from the power outlet. • To avoid static electricity, use...
...; For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your motherboard and sound cards. • Turn off your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Chapter 2 Getting started Before you proceed Read the following notes and precautions before you removed from the power outlet. • To avoid static electricity, use...
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... the Aux-In header of your power supply unit (PSU) to the audio output. Turn on sound effects such as the recording source in the Xonar Essence ST Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you a better TV audio quality on your computer, you may need to...gives you can even turn on your PC speakers. Ensure that of the audio card. Using this signal to the power connector of your TV. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to a TV tuner card: 1. Connect the power cable of the audio card. 5.
... the Aux-In header of your power supply unit (PSU) to the audio output. Turn on sound effects such as the recording source in the Xonar Essence ST Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you a better TV audio quality on your computer, you may need to...gives you can even turn on your PC speakers. Ensure that of the audio card. Using this signal to the power connector of your TV. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to a TV tuner card: 1. Connect the power cable of the audio card. 5.
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...® automatically detects the HDAV card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. If Autorun is complete, you have installed the Xonar Essence ST card, turn on your system, the setup starts automatically. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Follow the onscreen instructions to restart my computer now or No, I want to complete the installation. 4. When prompted for device...
...® automatically detects the HDAV card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. If Autorun is complete, you have installed the Xonar Essence ST card, turn on your system, the setup starts automatically. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Follow the onscreen instructions to restart my computer now or No, I want to complete the installation. 4. When prompted for device...
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...connect the other end into industry-standard Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround bit-streams. This makes playback through your decoder. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 11 You can carry high-quality Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 digital audio from any of your PC audio sources to ... immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. Chapter 3 Connecting speakers and peripherals Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar Essence ST supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive technologies, which transcode any digital speakers or AV Receivers with the TOSLINK optical cable....
...connect the other end into industry-standard Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround bit-streams. This makes playback through your decoder. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 11 You can carry high-quality Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 digital audio from any of your PC audio sources to ... immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. Chapter 3 Connecting speakers and peripherals Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar Essence ST supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive technologies, which transcode any digital speakers or AV Receivers with the TOSLINK optical cable....
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Connecting stereo headphones Headphone Out The Headphone Out port has a built-in high-quality amplifier for headphones. Connect your stereo headphones to the headphone output ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 12 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
Connecting stereo headphones Headphone Out The Headphone Out port has a built-in high-quality amplifier for headphones. Connect your stereo headphones to the headphone output ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 12 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out 1 Front Left/Right Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 13 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones.
Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out 1 Front Left/Right Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 13 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones.
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Connecting a microphone 1 2 2 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out Mic In 2 1 Front Left/Right Out port/Headphone port Connect the headphone's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to-3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 2 Microphone Input port Connect your external PC microphone to this port by using the bundled 6.3mmto-3.5mm adapter for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 14 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
Connecting a microphone 1 2 2 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out Mic In 2 1 Front Left/Right Out port/Headphone port Connect the headphone's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to-3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 2 Microphone Input port Connect your external PC microphone to this port by using the bundled 6.3mmto-3.5mm adapter for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 14 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST 15 Refer to -3.5mm adapter for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path. Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In 1 Line Input Jack Connect the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources to this Line-In port by using the bundled 6.3mm-to the Mixer section of the driver's user manual.
ASUS Xonar Essence ST 15 Refer to -3.5mm adapter for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path. Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In 1 Line Input Jack Connect the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources to this Line-In port by using the bundled 6.3mm-to the Mixer section of the driver's user manual.
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... Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar Essence ST Audio > Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to launch the Xonar Audio Center. 4 Minimize button 1 Close button 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 1 Support link Click this button to go to control the functions and features of the Xonar Essence ST. If the icon is not shown on the taskbar. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 17 Chapter 4 Xonar Audio Center Xonar Audio Center The Xonar Audio Center, the graphic...
... Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar Essence ST Audio > Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to launch the Xonar Audio Center. 4 Minimize button 1 Close button 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 1 Support link Click this button to go to control the functions and features of the Xonar Essence ST. If the icon is not shown on the taskbar. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 17 Chapter 4 Xonar Audio Center Xonar Audio Center The Xonar Audio Center, the graphic...
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... VocalFX. 4 Information icon Click this icon to launch the driver information window. 5 Menu Open/Close Click this area just displays information, but is OFF. 18 ASUS Xonar Essence ST Drag the small circle inside it to change the volume level. 7 Mute Button Click this button to display more settings. 6 Master Volume This rotary knob...
... VocalFX. 4 Information icon Click this icon to launch the driver information window. 5 Menu Open/Close Click this area just displays information, but is OFF. 18 ASUS Xonar Essence ST Drag the small circle inside it to change the volume level. 7 Mute Button Click this button to display more settings. 6 Master Volume This rotary knob...
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Typical values: • Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are 44.1KHz; ASUS Xonar Essence ST 19 The Xonar Essence ST card can reduce total harmonic distortion (THD+N) by -140dB. 1 1 Sample Rate Select the sample rate that corresponds to (or exceeds that the Digital-to-...per second that of DVD-Video is 48KHz; • DVD-Audio or other HD media may contain 96KHz or 192KHz high-definition audio content. The Xonar Essence ST card supports sample rates up to 192KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96K, 192KHz). DVD-Video uses 48KHz; Select the corresponding sample rate for optimal audio ...
Typical values: • Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are 44.1KHz; ASUS Xonar Essence ST 19 The Xonar Essence ST card can reduce total harmonic distortion (THD+N) by -140dB. 1 1 Sample Rate Select the sample rate that corresponds to (or exceeds that the Digital-to-...per second that of DVD-Video is 48KHz; • DVD-Audio or other HD media may contain 96KHz or 192KHz high-definition audio content. The Xonar Essence ST card supports sample rates up to 192KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96K, 192KHz). DVD-Video uses 48KHz; Select the corresponding sample rate for optimal audio ...
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The setting is also available for your headphone impedance. Select the correct speaker type for FP Headphone. 20 ASUS Xonar Essence ST Click the Play button to test each speaker one by one or click each speaker manually to test. 3 HP Advanced Setting Click this button to ... and 2/2.1 speakers. Analog Out mode 1 2 3 1 Analog Out The Analog Out settings are used adjust audio to show the speaker test window in the right pane. Xonar Essence ST will play the channels and process the 3D/Dolby sound accordingly.
The setting is also available for your headphone impedance. Select the correct speaker type for FP Headphone. 20 ASUS Xonar Essence ST Click the Play button to test each speaker one by one or click each speaker manually to test. 3 HP Advanced Setting Click this button to ... and 2/2.1 speakers. Analog Out mode 1 2 3 1 Analog Out The Analog Out settings are used adjust audio to show the speaker test window in the right pane. Xonar Essence ST will play the channels and process the 3D/Dolby sound accordingly.
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST 21 SPDIF Out/DDL Xonar Essence ST is capable of these formats: • PCM (Pulse Code Modulation, which is ideal for playback through a home theater system, creating an impressive cinema surround sound ...
ASUS Xonar Essence ST 21 SPDIF Out/DDL Xonar Essence ST is capable of these formats: • PCM (Pulse Code Modulation, which is ideal for playback through a home theater system, creating an impressive cinema surround sound ...