HDMI Soundcard Unlocks Premium High Definition Multimedia

ASUS has launched its HDMI 1.3a compliant audio/video enhancement combo card-–the Xonar HDAV1.3. The Xonar HDAV1.3 also enhances video with an onboard Splendid HD processor – providing the ultimate multimedia enjoyment. The Xonar HDAV1.3 features Protected Audio Playback Systems (PAPS) and Advanced Access Content System (AACS) certification. The Xonar HDAV1.3 is capable of decoding Blu-ray movies and takes full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio for professional, sounds at 24bit, 96-192Khz. The PCI Express based Xonar HDAV1.3 is designed from the ground for home theater PCs (HTPC); and is equipped with the proprietary AV200 audio processor and HDMI1.3a certified Splendid HD video processor – making it capable of delivering the highest quality 7.1 channel 192K linear pulse code modulation (LPCM) audio and high definition video through the HDMI port.



With Hyper Grounding circuit design, the sound cards further reduce EMI noise inside modern PCs, providing clean 120 dB SNR and peerless 0.0004% low distortion. The Xonar HDAV1.3 delivers 120 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. The Xonar HDAV1.3 also comes with the renowned DS3D GX 2.0, which revives EAX 5.0 and 3D gaming audio in Vista. The DS3D GX 2.0 automatically enables the EAX and DirectSound HW after installation, with no additional driver patches, game modifications, or OpenAL required. The DS3D GX2.0 also extends MMOG EAX to online chat, allowing you to place your voice into the game’s environment.