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Creative Labs SO 70SB196000000 Sound Blaster AE-X Retail

Mfg Part Number:  70SB196000000  
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Sound Blaster AE-X

Hi-res PCIe DAC with Discrete Headphone Amp

The Sound Blaster AE-X delivers a clear step up from onboard audio for serious builds.

  • Reference-Grade Fidelity
  • Hi-Res Playback
  • Power for Demanding Headphones
  • Advanced Playback and ASIO Support
  • Desktop-ready Connectivity
  • Parametric EQ and customisation via app

High-Fidelity Audio

Powered by theESS ES9039Q2MDAC, it delivers exceptional clarity with a130 dBdynamic range. Enjoy pristine 32-bit/384 kHz playback that uncovers deeper layers of detail, bringing music, movies, and games vividly to life as intended.

Powerful Performance

Its built-in high-performance headphone amplifier delivers up to350 mW @ 32Ω; far surpassing standard onboard audio to effortlessly drive studio-grade headphones. With DSD256 and ASIO 2.3 support, it ensures a clean, low-latency, bit-perfect audio path for truly immersive listening.

Immersive Surround Sound

Experience sound that surrounds you with 7.1 virtual surround, delivering a wider, more immersive soundstage for movies, games, and music.

Precision Sound Personalization

Fine-tune your sound precisely with the new Parametric EQ and Acoustic Engine, tailored to your exact preferences.

Use AutoEq to match the frequency response of supported headphones for accurate, balanced listening. Easily save, import, and share profiles to personalize audio across scenarios.

Desktop-ready Connectivity

Designed for seamless integration, the Sound Blaster AE-X offers coaxial output and optical input for flexible connections across your desktop audio ecosystem.

Easily connect headphones, microphones, external DACs, speakers, TVs, and gaming consoles with a full range of analog and digital I/O for maximum versatility.

More from the Manufacturer

Main Specification
General Information
Manufacturer Creative Technology, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number 70SB196000000
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.creative.com
Brand Name Sound Blaster
Product Name Sound Board
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Type Sound Board
Technical Information
Maximum Playback Sampling Rate 4 Byte 384 kHz
Interfaces/Ports
USB Yes
Number of Microphone Ports 1
Number of Headphone Ports 1
Operating System
Operating System Supported Windows 10
Operating System Supported Windows 11
Physical Characteristics
Height 7"
Width 5"
Length 0.7"
Weight (Approximate) 9.28 oz
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • Sound Board
  • 1 x 3.5 mm CTIA TRRS to Dual TRS Headset Splitter Cable
  • 1 x Quick start guide & Compliance information & Warranty Leaflet
Warranty
Limited Warranty 1 Year
WARNING:: The plastic used in cable products can expose you to lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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