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1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input) Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCIe Main Chipset Audio Processor Audio CODEC Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Other line-...
1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input) Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCIe Main Chipset Audio Processor Audio CODEC Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Other line-...
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... center/subwoofer input on 4/5.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. 5 Center/Subwoofer Out port Connects to a graphics card with HDMI support 4 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card This 4-pin header connects to the Analog Audio output of TV tuner cards or other line-level sound sources to this port connects to the front left/right input on the speakers...
... center/subwoofer input on 4/5.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. 5 Center/Subwoofer Out port Connects to a graphics card with HDMI support 4 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card This 4-pin header connects to the Analog Audio output of TV tuner cards or other line-level sound sources to this port connects to the front left/right input on the speakers...
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...sound cards, refer to a power outlet. 11. Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you disable your onboard audio device in place. 7. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCIe slot for the Xonar D-KARAX audio card. 6. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCIe slot until the card... Remove the metal bracket from your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-KARAX card 1. 3. Power ON the computer. 1 2 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 5 Secure the audio card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you...
...sound cards, refer to a power outlet. 11. Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you disable your onboard audio device in place. 7. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCIe slot for the Xonar D-KARAX audio card. 6. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCIe slot until the card... Remove the metal bracket from your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-KARAX card 1. 3. Power ON the computer. 1 2 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 5 Secure the audio card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you...
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... your PC will become even better than on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . 6 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-KARAX uses ADC recording to the Aux-In header of headphones. If you have a traditional PCI TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on...
... your PC will become even better than on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . 6 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-KARAX uses ADC recording to the Aux-In header of headphones. If you have a traditional PCI TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on...
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5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar D-KARAX makes surround sound playback through your PC audio sources to any of your home theater system possible. A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from ... Out No Item 1-2 Optical cable and S/ PDIF adapter Description Plug your decoder's S/PDIF optical cable into the S/PDIF-Out connector using the included S/PDIF adapter. 8 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar D-KARAX makes surround sound playback through your PC audio sources to any of your home theater system possible. A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from ... Out No Item 1-2 Optical cable and S/ PDIF adapter Description Plug your decoder's S/PDIF optical cable into the S/PDIF-Out connector using the included S/PDIF adapter. 8 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 CD Player Line In MP3 Player No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into the Line-In port for sound recording. 16 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 CD Player Line In MP3 Player No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into the Line-In port for sound recording. 16 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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... HD media may contain 192KHz highdefinition audio content 3 Analog Out The analog out setting defines your PC to mix sounds. DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. 20 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card MP3, WMA, AAC, CD, VCD, 2D games: 2-channel - Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are some typical suggestions...
... HD media may contain 192KHz highdefinition audio content 3 Analog Out The analog out setting defines your PC to mix sounds. DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. 20 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card MP3, WMA, AAC, CD, VCD, 2D games: 2-channel - Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are some typical suggestions...
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... that mimic different environments. No Item 1 Default environments 2 More options 3 Environment size Description There are available for each environment: Large, Medium, and Small. 24 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 6.5 Effects 6.5.1 Environment Effects Environment effects can be used to create realistic listening experiences that be can be applied to music and other 2D...
... that mimic different environments. No Item 1 Default environments 2 More options 3 Environment size Description There are available for each environment: Large, Medium, and Small. 24 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 6.5 Effects 6.5.1 Environment Effects Environment effects can be used to create realistic listening experiences that be can be applied to music and other 2D...
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... options 2 User Defined 3 Equalizer slider 4 Save name 5 Add / save 6 Delete Description There are 12 available equalizer patterns. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 25 Click the "+" button to add the defined parameters to audio playback. Click the "-" button to apply a selected User Defined ...setting. You can be used to compensate for your own "User Defined" equalizer setting in your speakers/sound system. Adjusts...
... options 2 User Defined 3 Equalizer slider 4 Save name 5 Add / save 6 Delete Description There are 12 available equalizer patterns. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 25 Click the "+" button to add the defined parameters to audio playback. Click the "-" button to apply a selected User Defined ...setting. You can be used to compensate for your own "User Defined" equalizer setting in your speakers/sound system. Adjusts...
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...speakers are identified by their colors: Orange: large speakers Green: small speakers (continued on the next page) 26 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 6.6 FlexBass FlexBass is an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism that can product low frequencies are categorized as large ... you to the subwoofer or large speakers. If your speaker vendor to the Xonar D-KARAX. FlexBass will filter out the bass signals and send them to select each satellite speaker's type for optimal sound performance. It comes with a subwoofer should be categorized as "Large." 3 No...
...speakers are identified by their colors: Orange: large speakers Green: small speakers (continued on the next page) 26 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 6.6 FlexBass FlexBass is an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism that can product low frequencies are categorized as large ... you to the subwoofer or large speakers. If your speaker vendor to the Xonar D-KARAX. FlexBass will filter out the bass signals and send them to select each satellite speaker's type for optimal sound performance. It comes with a subwoofer should be categorized as "Large." 3 No...
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... to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this checkbox to Manual Mode. No Item 1 Master Preset 2 Select all/Unselect all sound effects to select, save, or edit a master preset. Click this button to playback audio. Click dropdown box to select presets or switch to select all ... master preset lists multiple combinations of presets such as EQ, Compressor, Reverb, and so on. Click this dropdown box to compare audio before and after sound effects are applied. 28 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
... to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this checkbox to Manual Mode. No Item 1 Master Preset 2 Select all/Unselect all sound effects to select, save, or edit a master preset. Click this button to playback audio. Click dropdown box to select presets or switch to select all ... master preset lists multiple combinations of presets such as EQ, Compressor, Reverb, and so on. Click this dropdown box to compare audio before and after sound effects are applied. 28 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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... as sound reaches threshold. The reset option is only available under Manual Mode. 6.7.4 EQ 3 No Item 1 Preset 2 Frequency Band 3 Reset Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under Manual Mode. Indicates the strength of each frequency band. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 31...
... as sound reaches threshold. The reset option is only available under Manual Mode. 6.7.4 EQ 3 No Item 1 Preset 2 Frequency Band 3 Reset Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under Manual Mode. Indicates the strength of each frequency band. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 31...
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... delay time relative to change parameters under the Advanced Settings Panel. Modal density in late reverbation decay. Low diffusion represents irregular and grainy sound. Low density represents more natural sounding timber. High density represents more hollow or "colored" space like the bathroom. 6.7.5 Reverb No Item 1 Preset 2 Reverb 3 Reverb Delay 4 Reflections 5 ... delay time High frequency threshold reference point Echo density in late reverbation decay. Intensity level for room effect (continued on the next page) 32 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
... delay time relative to change parameters under the Advanced Settings Panel. Modal density in late reverbation decay. Low diffusion represents irregular and grainy sound. Low density represents more natural sounding timber. High density represents more hollow or "colored" space like the bathroom. 6.7.5 Reverb No Item 1 Preset 2 Reverb 3 Reverb Delay 4 Reflections 5 ... delay time High frequency threshold reference point Echo density in late reverbation decay. Intensity level for room effect (continued on the next page) 32 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
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...check if a multimedia audio device is detected, scan manually for hardware changes. 3. Q2. I cannot hear any sound from my analog speakers. 1. Locate the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center icon in Windows Control Panel to check if the playback default device is not set it 's recommended...bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Check that you reboot your motherboard. 2. Reboot Windows. 34 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Check that you have powered on the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. 3. Make sure you have connected the speakers properly and have installed the driver. 2....
...check if a multimedia audio device is detected, scan manually for hardware changes. 3. Q2. I cannot hear any sound from my analog speakers. 1. Locate the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center icon in Windows Control Panel to check if the playback default device is not set it 's recommended...bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Check that you reboot your motherboard. 2. Reboot Windows. 34 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card Check that you have powered on the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center. 3. Make sure you have connected the speakers properly and have installed the driver. 2....
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... the S/PDIF output. 1. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 35 Yes, the Xonar D-KARAX driver package does support Windows 8 / 7 / XP (32/64bit) with an analog audio output, connect the analog audio output to 192K sound sources. If you are using a TV tuner card with most key features available.... I cannot hear audio input (Mic, Line-in the Xonar D-KARAX currently supports standard 44.1K and 48KHz sound sources. Remember to mute and whether...
... the S/PDIF output. 1. ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card 35 Yes, the Xonar D-KARAX driver package does support Windows 8 / 7 / XP (32/64bit) with an analog audio output, connect the analog audio output to 192K sound sources. If you are using a TV tuner card with most key features available.... I cannot hear audio input (Mic, Line-in the Xonar D-KARAX currently supports standard 44.1K and 48KHz sound sources. Remember to mute and whether...
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Please note that the frequency meter on the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center will not take effect when the playback source is at a 96KHz or 192KHz sample rate to 48KHz. Vocal effects can still be applied by using commercial or free audio editing software to convert the sound files to prevent any processing distortion. 36 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card
Please note that the frequency meter on the Xonar D-KARAX Audio Center will not take effect when the playback source is at a 96KHz or 192KHz sample rate to 48KHz. Vocal effects can still be applied by using commercial or free audio editing software to convert the sound files to prevent any processing distortion. 36 ASUS Xonar D-KARAX PCIe 7.1 Karaoke Audio Card