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Creative Labs 229166 He 70sb178000000 Sound Blaster Ae-9 Metallic Grey Retail

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This item is brand-new, factory sealed.

As the best PCI-e sound card we have ever made, the Sound Blaster AE-9 boasts incredible audio quality, with a 129dB DNR from its hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9038 DAC, 32-bit 384kHz playback, and Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification. The Sound Blaster AE-9 also features a whole range of processing technologies such as Sound Blasters own Acoustic Engine, Dolby Digital Live, and DTS Connect Encoding as well as a convenient and powerful Audio Control Module.


HI-RES AUDIO ENJOYMENT | Audiophile-grade components and specifications provide the best audio quality: ESS SABRE-class 9038 reference DAC with 129dB DNR, 32-Bit 384kHz and DSD playback, -120dB (0.0001%) Total Harmonic Distortion, Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors, and swappable op-amps satisfy the most demanding needs of pro-audio users who prefer to listen to music in its original form, appreciating it the way its originator/creator intended it to be.

PRISTINE HEADPHONE AUDIO | Sound quality over headphones is assured. The award-winning Xamp, a custom-designed, proprietary, fully discrete headphone bi-amplifier with push-pull design amplifies each audio channel individually to deliver audio in a pristine form. The ultra-low 1 ? headphone output impedance ensures that sensitive in-ear monitors or headphones are sufficiently damped and yet powerful enough to drive studio grade headphones up to 600?. Interface
PCIe DAC Specs
Dynamic Range (Stereo) : 129dB
THD+N (Stereo) : 0.0001% ADC Specs
Dynamic Range (Stereo) : 123dB
THD+N (Stereo) : 0.0004% DSP Mode
Playback Resolution (Stereo and amp Surround 5.1)
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz
32-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz Recording Resolution
Mic In
16-bit / 16.0, 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz
32-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz
Aux In
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
Optical In
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
What U Hear
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0kHz
32-bit / 44.1, 48.0kHz Headphone Amp
Output Impedance: 1OHM
Supported Headphone Impedance: 16 - 600 OHM
IEM: 16 - 31OHM (1.5Vrms, -8dB)
Normal: 32 - 149OHM (3Vrms, -1.8dB)
High Gain: 150 - 600OHM (5.6Vrms, +3.6dB) Direct Mode
Playback Resolution (Stereo)
PCM 16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0, 384kHz
PCM 24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0, 384kHz
PCM 32-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0, 384kHz
DSD 64 (2.8MHz)
Playback Resolution (Optical Out)
16-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
24-bit / 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 192.0kHz
Playback Resolution (Surround 5.1)
PCM 16-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0kHz
PCM 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0kHz Connectivity
Main Card
1 x ACM Link
2 x RCA (L/R) Front Out
1 x 1/8" Rear Out
1 x 1/8" Center/Sub Out
1 x TOSLINK Optical Out
1 x TOSLINK Optical In
1 x 6-pin PCI Express (PCIe) Power Header (required for ACM)
Audio Control Module (ACM)
1 x 1/8" Mic In (Mono)
1 x 1/8" HP Out
1 x 1/4" HP Out
2 x RCA (L/R) Line In Power
PCIe bus power
+12V for ACM (requires 6-pin PCI Express power connector from PC power supply) Minimum System Requirement
Intel CoreTM i3 AMD equivalent processor
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit
1GB RAM
>600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCIe slot
Available PCI Express Power Connector for Audio Control Unit
PC Power Supply Unit must be 80Plus Bronze Certified with minimum 500Watt power output and 2 x 6Pin PCI Express power connector Software (Downloadable from Creative website) For Windows
Software Driver Package
Sound Blaster AE-9 Drivers with ASIO 2.3 support
Creative Online Registration
Creative Uninstaller
Sound Blaster Command
Creative Host OpenAL
Creative ALchemy Package Content
Sound Blaster AE-9 (main card)
Audio Control Module
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Leaflets
2 x Stereo to RCA cables
1 x Optical TOSLINK cableItem Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
9 x 5 x 8

Weight
3.00lb

Warranty Information
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty

Package Contents:
  • Sound Blaster AE-9 Sound Board
  • Audio Control Module
  • Quick Start Leaflet
  • Warranty Leaflets
  • 2 x Stereo to RCA Cables
  • 1 x Optical TOSLINK Cable

Features

Package Contents:   
  • Sound Blaster AE-9 Sound Board
  • Audio Control Module
  • Quick Start Leaflet
  • Warranty Leaflets
  • 2 x Stereo to RCA Cables
  • 1 x Optical TOSLINK Cable

 

Country of Origin:   
China

 

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Form FactorInternal
Weight (Approximate)8.11 oz
Warranty
Limited Warranty1 Year
Interfaces/Ports
S/PDIF InYes
Number of Digital Audio Optical Output1
S/PDIF OutYes
Number of Digital Audio Optical Input1
Number of Audio Line Out2
General Information
Brand NameCreative
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.creative.com
Marketing InformationAt the intersection where today's cutting-edge audiophile technology meets 30 years of Sound Blaster processing experience, we set out to
redefine the best of PC audio
. Paying homage to our audio enhancement legacy and our never-waning thirst to explore the possibilities of audio, the Sound Blaster AE-9 is quite simply the best PCI-e sound card we have ever made.
Marrying the best of hardware with a 129 dB DNR and 32-bit / 384 kHz playback from the hi-res ESS SABRE-class reference DAC and our very own Xamp fully Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier, together with our critically-acclaimed Sound Blaster audio processing technology that has been refined and perfected over the last 3 decades, the AE-9 can be described with a single word -
pristine
.
And it's not just specifications. We have put in thought into every single aspect of the product, including the launch of a brand-new feature - the CleanLine Technology, engineered from ground up to eliminate voltage rail issues and isolate noise along the mic path for crystal clear voice communications.
AUDIO QUALITY
|
A Feast for Your Ears
The Sound Blaster AE-9 is built with the absolute best components to deliver pristine, detailed audio quality that would satisfy even the most demanding audiophile.
The core of the Sound Blaster AE-9 is the flagship audiophile-grade hi-res ESS SABRE-class 9038 DAC. It delivers an ultra-high DNR of 129 dB, 32-bit 384 kHz playback over PCM, DSD64, and an incredibly low Total Harmonic Distortion of -120 dB (0.0001%).
CLEANLINE TECHNOLOGY
Our newest innovation - CleanLine Technology - is set to overthrow the need of an external desktop mixer that takes up the desktop's valuable real estate.
The CleanLine Technology is designed to filter and isolate noise along the mic path so you can truly enjoy crystal clear and uncompromised voice communications even while your GPU is pushing its limits.
High-performance GPUs pack heavy workload onto their boards, causing power supply ripple noise that manifests into audible noise and distortion when the microphone signal is amplified.
The AE-9's CleanLine technology features a specially designed circuitry and components that eliminates voltage rail issues and isolates noise along the microphone path that typically plagues internal audio cards. In addition, we utilize a differential drive for the mic signal to reduce the common mode noise that may be induced by other electronic sources.
XAMP HEADPHONE BI-AMP
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Terrific for Headphones
The Sound Blaster AE-9 is designed to bring out the best in any headphone.
It boasts the fully discrete Xamp Headphone Bi-amplifier that amplifies each audio channel individually, delivering pristine audio in an unaltered lossless mode to each earcup regardless of demand.
The Sound Blaster AE-9 works with all kinds of headphones, driving audiophile-grade headphones up to 600Ω, all the way to sensitive in-ear monitors with its ultra-low 1Ω headphone output impedance.
The Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier
The Xamp discrete headphone amplifier uses a dual-amp design to amplify each audio channel individually for pristine, uncompromised audio. It utilizes a push-pull output stage design to achieve good amplification.
Each audio channel (Left and Right) goes through 3 stages of separate amplification circuits:
1.
Voltage Amplification Stage
The differential signal from the DAC is fed into a Low Pass Filter comprising of WIMA film/foil capacitors, followed by a single-ended amplifier to condition the signal for 2nd stage processing.
Product TypeSound Board
Product NameSound Blaster AE-9 Sound Board
ManufacturerCreative Technology, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number70SB178000000
Product ModelAE-9
Product LineSound Blaster
Technical Information
Host InterfacePCI Express
Audio Processor ManufacturerCreative
Audio Processor ModelSound Core3D
Maximum Playback Sampling Rate4 Byte 384 kHz
Sound Channels7.1
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)129 dB

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