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... serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS Essence 3 ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND...
... serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS Essence 3 ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND...
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......1-10 Driver installation...1-10 Functionality...1-11 Hardware features...1-11 Front Panel...1-11 Rear Panel...1-12 Remote Control...1-13 Connectivity options...1-14 Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB...1-14 Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup...1-14 Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA 1-15 Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN 1-15 Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver...1-16 Connecting high-end headphones / headset...1-16 Connecting an active speaker set directly...1-16 Specifications...1-17 ASUS Essence 3
......1-10 Driver installation...1-10 Functionality...1-11 Hardware features...1-11 Front Panel...1-11 Rear Panel...1-12 Remote Control...1-13 Connectivity options...1-14 Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB...1-14 Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup...1-14 Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA 1-15 Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN 1-15 Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver...1-16 Connecting high-end headphones / headset...1-16 Connecting an active speaker set directly...1-16 Specifications...1-17 ASUS Essence 3
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... heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is 250V/1A. ASUS Essence 3 The wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. The instructions provided will help you get the best performance from the apparatus. 11. The fuse holder is located next to the main power supply. Do not use this device and prolong the...
... heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is 250V/1A. ASUS Essence 3 The wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. The instructions provided will help you get the best performance from the apparatus. 11. The fuse holder is located next to the main power supply. Do not use this device and prolong the...
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... external device rather than over-dominating, composed yet powerful. Hence having an independent volume control for audiophiles' smooth volume switching experience becomes crucial. Made for You Across all attributed to Essence One being in recent years, and have been able to expand our audio product range into the Hi-Fi/audiophile market. Philosophy We at ASUS, recognizing that computers and digital devices...
... external device rather than over-dominating, composed yet powerful. Hence having an independent volume control for audiophiles' smooth volume switching experience becomes crucial. Made for You Across all attributed to Essence One being in recent years, and have been able to expand our audio product range into the Hi-Fi/audiophile market. Philosophy We at ASUS, recognizing that computers and digital devices...
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... for non-pros to -analog converter) chip for volume calibration that the left and right channels. It also supports up to single end and back (a true balanced signal), providing best signal clarity and minimized noise interference. Hassle-free left/right balance calibration via exclusive software • Essence 3 comes with an exclusive software for both left and right channels power sources are minimized and contained within an area to modeling their favorite headphones without...
... for non-pros to -analog converter) chip for volume calibration that the left and right channels. It also supports up to single end and back (a true balanced signal), providing best signal clarity and minimized noise interference. Hassle-free left/right balance calibration via exclusive software • Essence 3 comes with an exclusive software for both left and right channels power sources are minimized and contained within an area to modeling their favorite headphones without...
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... Clean Power Onboard Power Switching Power linear power supply Dedicated linear power supply Dedicated linear power supply power supply with fully independent noise-free left/right channel power delivery Selectable DC servo headphone output minimizes unwanted pop 8X Upsampling 8X Upsampling to 384kHz to 384kHz 8X Hassle-free left/right Upsampling to get explore different high fidelity and customize high fidelity with new standards, Key Focus the best audio headphones music on both sound based music with constantly on the quality...
... Clean Power Onboard Power Switching Power linear power supply Dedicated linear power supply Dedicated linear power supply power supply with fully independent noise-free left/right channel power delivery Selectable DC servo headphone output minimizes unwanted pop 8X Upsampling 8X Upsampling to 384kHz to 384kHz 8X Hassle-free left/right Upsampling to get explore different high fidelity and customize high fidelity with new standards, Key Focus the best audio headphones music on both sound based music with constantly on the quality...
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... minimize jitter and support more stable local clock signals. • Total Ground Isolation with 40-pin digital parallel cable The 40-pin cable is also used for ground, and hence the left and right channels separation would be 6 times more detail with less listening fatigue. • TCXO Clock Source Clock generators are susceptive to heat/temperature changes, which causes jitter. ASUS Essence 3 copper for...
... minimize jitter and support more stable local clock signals. • Total Ground Isolation with 40-pin digital parallel cable The 40-pin cable is also used for ground, and hence the left and right channels separation would be 6 times more detail with less listening fatigue. • TCXO Clock Source Clock generators are susceptive to heat/temperature changes, which causes jitter. ASUS Essence 3 copper for...
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... control and supports better THD+N. • JRC Muse02: high-purity oxygen free copper for USB 2.0. • Bit Perfect Mode Bit-perfect mode allows the use & Customization • Precision Matched, Remote Controllable 24-Step Attenuator 0.1% tolerance, high accuracy in volume adjustments. Ease of use of ASIO or similar function while doing audio playback, avoiding any sample rate conversion being played as its original sample rate without any potential quality loss during sample rate conversion. ASUS Essence...
... control and supports better THD+N. • JRC Muse02: high-purity oxygen free copper for USB 2.0. • Bit Perfect Mode Bit-perfect mode allows the use & Customization • Precision Matched, Remote Controllable 24-Step Attenuator 0.1% tolerance, high accuracy in volume adjustments. Ease of use of ASIO or similar function while doing audio playback, avoiding any sample rate conversion being played as its original sample rate without any potential quality loss during sample rate conversion. ASUS Essence...
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... space for driver installation • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers Driver installation After connecting the ASUS Essence 3 to your Windows desktop, launch File Explorer. • Windows® 7 SP1 Click Start then Computer. • Windows® 8 Click + E 3. In File Explorer, double-click the optical drive icon. 4. Double-click Setup.exe. 5. Follow the on your optical drive. When driver installation is not enabled on your computer. 10 ASUS Essence 3 Package...
... space for driver installation • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers Driver installation After connecting the ASUS Essence 3 to your Windows desktop, launch File Explorer. • Windows® 7 SP1 Click Start then Computer. • Windows® 8 Click + E 3. In File Explorer, double-click the optical drive icon. 4. Double-click Setup.exe. 5. Follow the on your optical drive. When driver installation is not enabled on your computer. 10 ASUS Essence 3 Package...
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Speakers and amplifiers iPhone / iPad / iPod Edit Hardware features Front Panel High-end Headphones and Headsets 5 6 78 9 ASUS Essence 3 11 Desktops Standalone Digital-to -Analog Converter - DVD Players - AV Receivers - Home Theatre Systems - Laptops - Functionality USB Digital-to -Analog Converter -
Speakers and amplifiers iPhone / iPad / iPod Edit Hardware features Front Panel High-end Headphones and Headsets 5 6 78 9 ASUS Essence 3 11 Desktops Standalone Digital-to -Analog Converter - DVD Players - AV Receivers - Home Theatre Systems - Laptops - Functionality USB Digital-to -Analog Converter -
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... AC IN 12 12 ASUS Essence 3 Headphone output (Single End) Connect your high-quality headphones/headsets with a 6.3mm connector. 1. Power On/Off Press to show which audio source has been selected. 5. Headphone output (Balanced) 9 Connect your high-quality headphones/headsets with mini-XLR left and right connectors (The left and right channels are labelled in the right diagram). 8. Speaker volume control The volume control adjusts the output level of the headphone jack. 7. Output selection Press to remotely adjust input and volume. Rear Panel 11 on off VR...
... AC IN 12 12 ASUS Essence 3 Headphone output (Single End) Connect your high-quality headphones/headsets with a 6.3mm connector. 1. Power On/Off Press to show which audio source has been selected. 5. Headphone output (Balanced) 9 Connect your high-quality headphones/headsets with mini-XLR left and right connectors (The left and right channels are labelled in the right diagram). 8. Speaker volume control The volume control adjusts the output level of the headphone jack. 7. Output selection Press to remotely adjust input and volume. Rear Panel 11 on off VR...
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...Plug-and-Play on Essence 3. USB port This USB port can be used for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems, AV receivers, and TV sets. 7. XLR VR Calibration (R1, R2, R5) Turn to the remote control. 5. ASUS Essence 3 13 Set USB audio to support TOSLINK input audio sources. 8. TOSLINK Optical Input This port is for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater sets, and AV receivers for connection to Type A USB cable. 10. USB Audio 1.0/2.0 Use this button to calibrate RCA volume control. 15. AUX Input...
...Plug-and-Play on Essence 3. USB port This USB port can be used for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems, AV receivers, and TV sets. 7. XLR VR Calibration (R1, R2, R5) Turn to the remote control. 5. ASUS Essence 3 13 Set USB audio to support TOSLINK input audio sources. 8. TOSLINK Optical Input This port is for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater sets, and AV receivers for connection to Type A USB cable. 10. USB Audio 1.0/2.0 Use this button to calibrate RCA volume control. 15. AUX Input...
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... ASUS Essence 3 Install device drivers from the support CD. Connect the amplifer to the Essence 3 using either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono) or balanced (XLR) output connectors. 2. Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup Option #1: RCA connection on the Essence 3 and select USB input using the front panel or remote control. Ensure that the USB LED is on the desktop PC or laptop. 2. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Essence 3's rear USB connector to the section Driver Installation. Connectivity options Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB on...
... ASUS Essence 3 Install device drivers from the support CD. Connect the amplifer to the Essence 3 using either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono) or balanced (XLR) output connectors. 2. Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup Option #1: RCA connection on the Essence 3 and select USB input using the front panel or remote control. Ensure that the USB LED is on the desktop PC or laptop. 2. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Essence 3's rear USB connector to the section Driver Installation. Connectivity options Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB on...
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Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA Option3 on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Option2 Option1 Digital Outputs Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN iPhone / iPad / iPod on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN ASUS Essence 3 15
Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA Option3 on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Option2 Option1 Digital Outputs Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN iPhone / iPad / iPod on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN ASUS Essence 3 15
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Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver IR Receiver on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Connecting high-end headphones / headset High-end headphones/headsets Option #1 Left and right mini-XLR connector Option #2 6.3mm connector Connecting an active speaker set directly on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Active Speaker System 16 ASUS Essence 3
Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver IR Receiver on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Connecting high-end headphones / headset High-end headphones/headsets Option #1 Left and right mini-XLR connector Option #2 6.3mm connector Connecting an active speaker set directly on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE AC IN Active Speaker System 16 ASUS Essence 3
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Headphone: 7Vrms Specifications Items Description Audio Performance Output Signal-to -105dB, 0.005% Noise at 1kHz@-3dB (A-Weighted): Balanced Output: 4Vrm Output Full-Scale Voltage Unbalanced Output: 2Vrms Balanced Output Headphone: 7Vrms Frequency Response (-3dB, 24- up to -117dB Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + up to -Noise Ratio (A-
Headphone: 7Vrms Specifications Items Description Audio Performance Output Signal-to -105dB, 0.005% Noise at 1kHz@-3dB (A-Weighted): Balanced Output: 4Vrm Output Full-Scale Voltage Unbalanced Output: 2Vrms Balanced Output Headphone: 7Vrms Frequency Response (-3dB, 24- up to -117dB Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + up to -Noise Ratio (A-
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Specifications LED Indicator One color LED Button Push Button Accessories Accessories OS Support White color LED 2-pin Tact switch Driver CD x 1 Remote control x 1 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter x 1 Audio Precision (AP) test report x 1 USB cable x 1 Power cord x 1 Mini XLR to XLR x 2 XLR to RCA x 1 RCA to RCA x 1 The Essence One supports Mac OS X 10.8 or later version without any driver needed. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 18 ASUS Essence 3
Specifications LED Indicator One color LED Button Push Button Accessories Accessories OS Support White color LED 2-pin Tact switch Driver CD x 1 Remote control x 1 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter x 1 Audio Precision (AP) test report x 1 USB cable x 1 Power cord x 1 Mini XLR to XLR x 2 XLR to RCA x 1 RCA to RCA x 1 The Essence One supports Mac OS X 10.8 or later version without any driver needed. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 18 ASUS Essence 3