Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE-9
Features
- Hi-Res PCIe Sound Card and DAC
- Supports 5.1- & 7.1-Channel Surround
- ESS SABRE-Class 9038 DAC
- Playback: 32-Bit / 384 kHz PCM & DSD64
Item Description
Built with high-quality components to satisfy the most demanding audiophiles, the Sound Blaster AE-9 from Creative Labs delivers pristine and detailed sound. It is compatible with 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, and features an ESS SABRE-class 9038 DAC that delivers a 129 dB DNR at up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 playback, plus a low Total Harmonic Distortion of -120 dB (0.001%). 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, and up to 7.1-channel virtual surround.
Included with the AE-9 is an Audio Control Module, two stereo to RCA cables, and an optical TOSLINK cable.
- Host Interface: PCIe
- Ports: 1 x TOSLINK S/PDIF Input1 x TOSLINK S/PDIF Output2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Output1 x 2RCA Line Output1 x Proprietary Link Input/Output
- Channels: 7.1
- Impedance: 1 Ohm (Output)16 to 600 Ohms (Headphone)16 to 31 Ohms (IEM)32 to 149 Ohms (Normal)150 to 600 Ohms (High Gain)
- Max Sample Rate/Resolution: 384 kHz / 32-Bit
- THD: 0.0004%
- OS Compatibility: Windows 10Windows 8.1Windows 7
- Memory Requirement: 1 GB
- Storage Requirement: 600 MB
- Audio Controls: Yes
- Power Requirements: 2 x 6-Pin PCIe Power (500 W PSU)
- Dimensions: 7.01 x 5 x 0.87" / 178 x 127 x 22 mm (PCIe Card)5.91 x 5.04 x 2.56" / 150 x 128 x 65 mm (Module)
- Weight: 8.11 oz / 230 g (PCIe Card)16.9 oz / 480 g (Module)
- Package Weight: 2.8 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 8.5 x 7.8 x 4.7"
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