Asus Introduces Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar 7.1 Gaming Audio Cards

ASUS has unveiled Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro, and Strix Soar 7.1, new gaming audio cards that deliver 192 kHz / 24-bit, 7.1-channel high-definition sound and Perfect Voice ambient noise cancellation technology to enjoy a high definition gaming experience.

The Strix Raid DLX, top-of-the-range model, incorporates components of the highest quality, such as ESS SABRE9016, the DA converter with the best 24 and 32 bit performance that exists on the market today. The result is a sound full of detail and realism with an incredible signal-to-noise ratio of 124 dB (SNR).

Built for enthusiastic gamers, the Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar models mount DA ESS SABER9006A converters, LDO regulators, and WIMA, Nichicon FineGold, and Nichicon Muse Hi-Fi grade capacitors.

The new Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar 7.1 mount a headphone amplifier that supports up to 600 ohms impedance that delivers clear, powerful sound and bass with expanded response.

Raid mode for immediate adjustments during games

Available on the Strix Raid DLX and Strix Raid Pro cards, the Raid Strix Mode allows gamers to save their favorite sound settings and toggle them on or off whenever they like using the Raid button on the control unit. This powerful feature avoids having to stop the game to adjust sound settings. The control unit also has a convenient control for adjusting the volume and intensity of the Raid Mode that also allows you to change the audio output from headphones to speakers.

Sonic Studio for simpler sound setup

The new Strix Raid DLX, Strix Raid Pro and Strix Soar 7.1 incorporate the Sonic Studio utility, which provides exhaustive control of the card functions. With an intuitive and elegant interface that groups the functionalities in a very logical way, Sonic Studio is a very powerful and easy-to-use tool that provides all the functionalities on the same screen, allowing modifications to be carried out faster and more easily. efficient as possible.

The Audio Enhancent feature group includes the following tools: Equalizer, Bass Enhancer, Vocal Range Enhancer, and Compressor. The Tunning function group allows you to activate virtual surround sound for headphones and configure its parameters. Finally, the Mic Tunning feature group includes microphone tools and features as well as Voice Control, a feature that reduces ambient communications noise, especially suited for team games.

Sonic Studio also includes Sonic Radar Pro's own controls, a unique function that through an overlay , allows gamers to see where game sounds such as footsteps and shots come from, something that is a clear competitive advantage in FPS games.

SPECS
Strix Raid DLX
Audio performance
Signal-to-noise ratio (output)	Line out: 124dB Headphones: 124dB Line input: 117dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise (output)	Line out: 0.0009% (-107dB) Headphones: 0.0009% (-107dB)
Frequency response	<10Hz to 48kHz
Full scale output voltage	2Vrms (5.65Vp-p)
Components
Audio processor	C-Media USB 2.0 HD (Max 384KHz / 24-bit) CM6632AX
DA converter	ESS SABER9016 Premier 8 channels audio
AD converter	Cirrus Logic CS5381 * 1 (114dB DNR, max 192KHz / 24 bit)
Headphone Amplifier	IT LME49600
Sample rate and resolution
Analog playback	44.1K / 48K / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits on all channels
Analog recording	44.1K / 48K / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits on all channels
S / PDIF out	44.1K / 48K / 96 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits
ASIO 2.0 driver support	44.1K / 48K / 96 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits
Connectivity
Departures	4 x 3.5mm Jack (front / side / rear / center) 1 x Jack 3.5mm earphones 1 x Control center connection 1 x Coaxial S / PDIF Out (Shared with Side Out)
Strix Raid Pro / Strix Soar
Audio performance
Signal-to-noise ratio (output)	Line out: 116dB Headphones: 110dB Line input: 110dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise (output)	Line out: 0.001% (-100dB) Headphones: 0.003% (-90dB)
Frequency response	<10Hz to 48kHz
Full scale output voltage	2Vrms (5.65Vp-p)
Sample rate and resolution	44.1K / 48K / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits
Components
Audio processor	C-Media USB 2.0 HD (max. 384KHz / 24-bit) CM6632AX
DA converter	ESS SABER9006A Premier 8 audio channels
AD converter	Cirrus Logic CS5361 * 1 (114dB DNR, max 192KHz / 24 bit)
Headphone Amplifier	TI TPA6120
Sample rate and resolution
Analog playback	44.1K / 48K / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits on all channels
Analog recording	44.1K / 48K / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits on all channels
S / PDIF out	44.1K / 48K / 96 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits
ASIO 2.0 driver support	44.1K / 48K / 96 / 192KHz @ 16/24 bits
Connectivity
Exit	4 x 3.5mm Jack (front / side / rear / center) 1 x Jack 3.5mm earphones 1 x control center connection 1 x Coaxial S / PDIF Out (Shared with Side Out)
Entry	1 x Jack 3.5mm (microphone / line)

PVP:

Strix Raid DLX: € 199

Strix Raid pro: € 139

Strix Soar: € 89

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