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C-Media 6632A - At the heart of the Xonar U7 is a C-Media 6632A Sound Processor. Inside Look Component Layoutĭetail of all components used inside the deviceġ. To the right of the Speaker outputs and left of the USB connector is an SPDIF output. The three 3.5 mm jacks are in order from left to right, Side, Center, and Rear. The red and white RCA jacks are for front channel in 5.1/7.1 setups and L/R in 2 channel setups. On the rear panel starting from the five jacks on the left are for speakers. On the front panel you will find a dedicated headphone 3.5mm jack, the microphone / line-in jack, and the microphone volume up & down buttons.
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Full functionality is enabled in USB 2.0 mode and USB 1.0 mode limits the sound card to playback only. Xonar U7 supports USB 1.0 and 2.0 with a selection switch at the bottom of the device.
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You can select these modes by pressing down the volume controller.Ĭonnecting up the Xonar U7 requires a free USB port. On top the device there is a stylish volume controller and three LEDs which indicate whether the audio output is set to the speakers, dedicated headphone output, or the SPDIF port. The Xonar U7 hardware device is a smart, compact black box with gold accent.
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Combined with its compact dimensions, these turn Xonar U7 into a highly portable audio-enhancer that can be easily carried and placed anywhere. It also gets power directly from the USB port, removing the need for a power adapter. The master volume control doubles as a clickable switch for selecting between headphone input (front panel) and speakers (back panel).
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Since many gamers choose to refrain from disturbing others while insisting on the best sound quality, Xonar teams integrate a headphone amplifier on Xonar U7 to boost immersive headphone output.ĭedicated controls allow gamers to quickly adjust master and microphone volume without pausing games or going into software menus, ensuring uninterrupted action. Integrated headphone amplifier pumps up every sound detail High quality Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) brings clarity with excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and low total harmonic distortion (THD) Up to 16X audio clarity compared with the SNR ratios of average onboard audio.Įxclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding PCB fabrication ensures strong signal insulation to reduce distortion and interference, also known as component crosstalk. Sound processing uses 192kHz/24-bit fidelity for true high definition output, maintaining consistent quality across all surround channels. Xonar U7 engineering overcomes the space and power supply limitations of other external USB-based audio devices to offer precise and immersive 7.1-channel surround.
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Powerful sound from a compact and portable device
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Connecting via USB, it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open the PC case. Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware.
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You get a Quick Start Guide, driver CD, USB 2.0 cable, and an S/PDIF - TOSLINK adapter. The accessories which accompany the Xonar U7 are rather simple. Technical and System requirements are on the sides. The back has all the features in detail with some graphs showing audio performance details.
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The front of the box has all the stuff you want to know, headphone amp, microphone input, 114dB SNR, 24-bit/192KHz sampling rate, and Dolby software. Xonar U7 comes in a very attractive looking black cardboard box that does well to show off the product. With Xonar U7 Asus is providing an audiophile-grade 7.1 sound system with premium connectivity for your Notebook or PC. Today we are reviewing ASUS Xonar U7, a 7.1 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier. The Xonar soundcard line started with the early D series card, with their contributions being the premium STX and PCI 7.1 version, the ST Deluxe. For past few years Xonar Soundcards has become quite the diverse player in the audio world and ASUS audio products have been seen everywhere from the high end external market, HTPC world to the entry level price conscience segment.