ASUS STRIX SOAR 7.1 PCIe Gaming Sound Card

The ASUS STRIX SOAR delivers professional-grade audio performance for competitive gaming. This PCIe sound card features an ESS SABRE9006A audiophile-grade DAC with 116dB signal-to-noise ratio, providing 32 times greater clarity than standard onboard audio solutions.

High-Fidelity Audio Performance

Built around the C-Media USB2.0 6632AX High-Definition Sound Processor, the STRIX SOAR supports up to 384KHz/24bit audio processing. The integrated TI-TPA6120 headphone amplifier drives headphones up to 600ohms, ensuring deep bass response and detailed sound reproduction across all frequencies. Output signal-to-noise ratios reach 116dB on front outputs and 110dB on headphone outputs, with input SNR at 110dB.

Sonic Radar Pro Technology

Gain a competitive advantage with Sonic Radar Pro, ASUS's exclusive audio visualization technology. This heads-up display plots in-game sounds on a 360-degree radar, pinpointing enemy footsteps, gunshots, and other critical audio cues even through walls. Customize the HUD position and appearance to match your gaming setup, with multiple radar-enhancers for specific sound types.

Sonic Studio Control Suite

The Sonic Studio software provides complete audio management through a single-page interface. Adjust equalization, configure 7.1-speaker level balancing, and create custom audio profiles for different games or applications. All sound technologies are accessible via an intuitive point-and-click system.

Advanced Engineering

Hyper Grounding Technology utilizes a noise-blocking multi-layer PCB design developed from decades of ASUS audio engineering expertise. This construction minimizes electromagnetic interference for pristine audio reproduction. The sound card features illuminated owl-eye design elements that activate in low-light conditions.

Connectivity and Specifications

The STRIX SOAR provides comprehensive connectivity with 5x 3.5mm analog outputs for 7.1 surround sound, 1x 3.5mm analog input, and 1x S/PDIF optical output. Supports analog playback and recording from 44.1KHz to 192KHz at 16/24-bit resolution, with ASIO 2.0 driver compatibility. Frequency response spans 10Hz to 48KHz at 24-bit/96KHz input.

Description

Specification

• Internal/External: Internal
• Interface: PCI Express
• Channels: 7.1
• Inputs/Outputs: Analog Output:
  5 x 3.5 mm jack
  
  Analog Input:
  1 x 3.5 mm jack
  
  Digital:
  1 x S/PDIF out
• Chipset: C-Media USB2.0 6632AX High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 384KHz / 24bit)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Output (Front-out): 116 dB
  Output (Headphone-out): 110 dB
  Input: 110 dB
• Frequency Response: "10 Hz to 48 KHz (-3dB, 24bit/96KHz input)"
• Sample Rate and Resolution: Analog Playback:
  44.1K-192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
  Analog Recording:
  44.1K-192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
  S/PDIF Digital Output:
  44.1K-192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
  ASIO 2.0 Driver Support:
  44.1K-192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
• Additional Features: See Overview
• Software: Sonic Studio
• Accessories: S/PDIF optical adaptors x 1
  Driver CD x 1
  Quick start guide x 1
• Weight/Dimensions: 190 x 130 x 22 mm (L x W x H)
• Package Type: Retail
• Package Weight: 0.7770 kg
• Warranty: 2 Years