ASUS Xonar U5 Review

👤by Tony Le Bourne Comments 📅22-10-14
Specifications & Features
Audio Interface: USB

Audio Performance

Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out): 104 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out): >0.005 %(-86 dB)
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/96KHz input): 10 Hz to 44 KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage :
Line output (RCA, 3.5) : 1 Vrms (2.828 Vp-p)
Headphone output : 1.3 Vrms (3.677 Vp-p)

Chipset
Audio Processor :C-Media CM6631A High-Definition Sound Processor

Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution :
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit

Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution :
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit

S/PDIF Digital Output :
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit

ASIO Driver Support :
44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit

Connectivity
Analog Output
4 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out /Front out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out)

Analog Input
1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Line-in/ Mic-in combo)

Digital
1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Coaxial)

Special Features
Sonic Studio

Operating System
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Mac OS X *

Accessories
S/PDIF adapter x 1
USB cable x 1
Driver CD x 1
User manual x 1

Dimensions
130 x 80 x 25 mm ( L x W x H )

Note
* Xonar U5 playback under OS X without any driver needed.


- True 5.1-channel HD (192kHz/24-bit) surround sound from a compact USB-powered device
- 104dB signal-to-analog ratio (SNR) ensures pure sound
- Sonic Studio provides complete control over loads of sound technologies
- Perfect Voice technology eliminates noises for clear in-game communications
- Independent mic and master-volume controls for instant in-game adjustments
- Integrated headphone amplifier provides clear, detailed sound for an immersive audio experience

A compact audio solution for incredible sound
Xonar U5 is a compact 5.1-channel USB sound card designed to provide PC gamers with high quality audio for games, music and movies. It follows in the footsteps of the award-winning Xonar U7 – providing you with strong and clear sound via headphones, and producing more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware. The Xonar U5 has no standalone power supply and connects to your PC via USB, allowing you to instantly plug-in without having to open the PC case.

Take complete control of your audio with Sonic Studio
Xonar U5 features the latest Sonic Studio software suite, so you have full control over every audio setting ranging from equalization (EQ) to 5.1-speaker level-balancing. Sonic Studio has a single navigation page that puts everything in front of you, with an intuitive point-and-click interface that allows you to pre-set audio profiles to suit different audio requirements.

Incredible input-noise reduction from Perfect Voice
Unlike noise-reduction technologies that rely on inverse phase noise cancellation, Xonar U5's Perfect Voice technology uses advanced algorithms to separate ambient noise from speech. The result is crystal clear in-game voice communication, so you can be heard even in noisy gaming environments like LAN parties.


Enjoy powerful audio quality from a compact and portable device
The compact and lightweight Xonar U5 features 192KHz/24-bit audio quality, a 104dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and true 5.1-channel surround sound for true high-definition output and consistent quality across all surround channels. Go big on audio with a sound card this small!

Pumps up every sound detail with the integrated headphone amplifier!
Xonar U5 includes a headphone amplifier that supports headphones all the way up to 150ohm impedance — so you can plug in some seriously powerful gaming headsets to hear every in-game detail!

Dedicated microphone and master volume controls
Dedicated controls let you tweak audio settings without interrupting your game – you can quickly adjust master and microphone volumes without pausing or entering menus.The master volume controls even doubles as an instant switch for selecting between headphone output and speakers with just a simple click.


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