Νέες κάρτες Xonar της Asus

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Taipei, Taiwan, June 4, 2008 – ASUS, a leading name in high quality computer components and solutions, announces the world's first HDMI 1.3a compliant audio/video enhancement combo card – the Xonar HDAV1.3. Capable of outputting uncompressed multichannel high definition audio from Blu-ray movies, the Xonar HDAV 1.3 also enhances video with an onboard Splendid HD processor – providing ultimate multimedia enjoyment.



Uncompromised HD Digital Audio & Video with Support for Blu-ray and HDMI 1.3
The Xonar HDAV 1.3 features Protected Audio Playback Systems (PAPS) and full Advanced Access Content System (AACS) certification. Without both of these certifications, typical PCs will need to downsample Blu-ray audio to DVD quality (48K/16bit). By closely working with ArcSoft's Total Media Theater, ASUS' 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, high-fidelity sounds at 24bit, 96-192Khz. The PCI Express based Xonar HDAV1.3 is designed from the ground up for next generation 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.

State-of-the-art Analog Audio with 120dB Signal-to Noise Ratio*
The ASUS Xonar HDAV1.3 also reigns in analog audio quality thanks to a HyperGrounding circuit design. With HyperGrounding, Xonar sound cards further reduce EMI noise inside modern PCs, providing clean 120 dB SNR and peerless 0.0004% low distortion – reaching the pinnacle of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Xonar D2X is able to deliver 120 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels.

Splendid HD Video Processor Presents True HD video for HTPCs
The Splendid HD Video Processor increases color performance and enhances edges for a more brilliant, crisper high definition image – without impacting the CPU load. Splendid HD not only recovers clarity when viewing lower-resolution content, but also reduces flicker for a more natural, brilliant viewing experience.

High Performance Components & Swappable Operational Amplifiers
At the heart of the Xonar is an ASUS AV200 codec chip, which routes and interprets high quality signals to premium audio components. These high quality materials include oversampling digital to analog converters (Burr-Frown PCM1796, 123 dB SNR), National Semiconductor LM4562 operational amplifiers (opamp), and analog-to-digital (Cirrus Logic CS5381, 120 dB SNR) converter. The Xonar HDAV1.3 is the first in the Xonar family to utilize opamp sockets to allow simple, solder-less modifications for user-customized sound.

DS3D GX2.0 for Rich Gaming Audio
The Xonar HDAV1.3 also comes with the well renowned DS3D GX 2.0, which revives EAX 5.0 and 3D gaming audio in Vista. DS3D GX 2.0 automatically enables the latest EAX and DirectSound HW after installation, with no additional driver patches, game modifications, or OpenAL required. DS3D GX2.0 also extends MMOG EAX to online chat, allowing you to place your voice into the game's environment.



HDAV 1.3 Deluxe - Premium Multi-channel Analog
In addition to the Xonar HDAV 1.3's features, the Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe packs the HDAV H6 surround channel expansion card. The HDAV H6 offers 120dB SNR*, ultra-low 0.0004% distortion, and swappable opamps on each channel.
*Tested with Audio Precision

Specifications

Model Name Xonar HDAV1.3 Audio/Video Enhancement Card
Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe 7.1 Audio/Video Enhancement Card

Processor and Interface

Audio Processor
ASUS AV200 (Max. 192KHz/24bit)

Video Processor
ASUS Splendid HD Video Processor

24-bit DAC
TI Burr-Brown PCM1796 (123dB SNR)

24-bit ADC
Cirrus-Logic CS5381 (120dB SNR)

Output Audio OPAs
Swappable DIP-typed NS LM4562 (THD+N~0.00003%)

Bus Compatibility
-PCI Express X1

HDMI
-HDMI 1.3a

Video Specification

Video Resolution
-DTV Resolution: up to 1080p
-PC Resolution: up to UXGA

Color Depth and Range
-up to 48-bit/per pixel color depths (RGB or YCbCr)
-broader xvYCC color space standard

Splendid HD Modes
-Photo, Video, Gaming (Gaming mode requires ASUS graphics card)

Audio Sample Rate and Resolution

HDMI 1.3 Playback Format
-7.1 channel LPCM 192KHz/24bit
-Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio pass-through upgradeable by TotalMedia player

Analog Playback & Recording
192KHz/24bit

S/PDIF Digital Input & Output
192KHz/24bit

Analog Audio Performance

SNR (A-Weighted):
Output: 120 dB
Input: 118dB

THD+N at 1KHz:
Output: 0.0004% (-108dB)
Input: 0.0003% (-110dB)

I/O Ports

HDMI Ports
HDMI-Out Type A *1
HDMI-In Type A *1

Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front L/R)
RCA jack *8 (Front L/R and all other 6 surround channels)

Analog Input Jack:
mini jack *1 (Line-In/Mic-In shared)

Front-Panel Header
HD Audio and AC97

AUX In
Aux-In 4-pin header

Digital S/PDIF
Input: Coaxial/TOSLINK combo
output: Coaxial/TOSLINK combo

Driver Features

Dolby
Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker, Dolby® Pro-Logic IIx

DTS
DTS® Connect (DTS Interactive, DTS NeoC )

DS3D GX 2.0
-Latest EAX and DirectSound 3D hardware for Windows Vista & XP.
-VocalFX for online gaming or chatting

More
SmartVolume, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Karaoke Functions, FlexBass

ASIO 2.0
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit

Package Bundles

Software
TotalMedia Theatre: 7.1-ch Blu-ray disc/HD-DVD/DVD movie player supports HD video/audio decoding
ASUS Gamer OSD: On-screen-display utility for gaming
RightMark Audio Analyzer: Easy but powerful software intended for testing the quality of audio equipments

Accessories
-DVI-to-HDMI cable
-HDMI cable
-Stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable
-S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor
-H6 Extension Board cable (for connecting HDAV card and extension board)
-DVI-to-HDMI cable
-HDMI cable
-3 x Stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable
-S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor

 

[spcav]

Ενδιαφέρον.

Η Asus μπαίνει δυνατά στο παιχνίδι και πάει να βγει στην Auzentech.

Βασικά το resume:

- Έξοδος LPCM (και όχι Bitstream) σε συνεργασία με την Arcsoft (λογικά θα ακολουθήσει και η Cyberlink - αν δεν το έχει ήδη κάνει (δεν έχουμε τρόπο ελέγχου ακόμα)) και χωρίς downsampling.

- Deluxe εκδοση με αναλογικά στάδια σε ξεχωριστή κάρτα και δυνατότητα αλλαγής opamps.

Ευχάριστη εξέλιξη αλλά πάλι ''κατάφεραν'' να μην πάνε στο τελικό βήμα που είναι το bitstream.

 

[apextos]

Οτι κάνουν διάφορες κινήσεις κάνουν. Το οριστικό προϊόν ή προϊόντα ποιά θα είναι.

Είχα γραψει αυτό http://www.avclub.gr/forum/showthread.php?t=26721

και μία παρουσίαση έκαναν εδώ πρίν την Cebit

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/pr...unch-triple-hdmi-input-capture-card,4870.html


Asus says that in the June-July timeframe, it will launch what it claims is the only solution that will let you output 7.1 channel high-definition audio from the likes of Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master HD with a full bandwidth HDMI 1.3 over HDMI (with HDCP) or LPCM. The Asus Xonar HDAV is going to be (hyped up as) the king of kings when it comes to home theatre PC audio. In fact, the Xonar engineering team claim that itll easily beat soundcards even from the likes of industry giant Onkyo – that's a pretty big claim to make, so we'll have to see how it stands up over time.

The Xonar HDAV is compatible with XV Colour and Deep Colour standards, and also includes its own Splendid HD Video Processor that will take low resolution video and enhance the colour and sharpness if you feel the need. However, the limitation is that while the soundcard supports all these video enhancements, we still have to wait for graphics cards to support a 36-bit output in order to also adhere to these standards. Asus did mention that since the company now makes graphics products and audio – we could potentially see a Xonar-branded graphics card in the future as well.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1311875

Τα παραπάνω από

Μάλλον μία σειρά απο κάρτες σχεδιάζουν.

 

[spcav]

Δεν καταλαβαίνω τον προβληματισμό.

Τα προιόντα αναφέρονται ξεκάθαρα παραπάνω και στο link.

 

[apextos]

Model Name Xonar HDAV1.3 Audio/Video Enhancement Card
Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe 7.1 Audio/Video Enhancement Card

Τα οποία λογικά είναι αυτά σαν οριστικό προϊόν.

Ο προβληματισμός πηγαίνει στον αν θα είναι αυτά και μόνο ή μια σειρά απο παρόμοια προϊόντα ή συνδιασμός αυτών.

 

[apextos]

Photos εδώ

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/14856

 

[ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΝΑΚΟΣ]

Δεν κοιτάνε να βγάλουνε τίποτα drivers της προκοπής για τις ήδη υπάρχουσες.
Το hdmi τους έφαγε.

 

[apextos]

Ενδιαφέρον.


Ευχάριστη εξέλιξη αλλά πάλι ''κατάφεραν'' να μην πάνε στο τελικό βήμα που είναι το bitstream.

Δεν ξέρω αν ισχύει αυτό. Ισως αυτό απο τις προδιαγραφές
-Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio pass-through upgradeable by TotalMedia player

Σε συνδιασμό με αυτό απο τον τύπο της anadtech :

I only had limited time with the test system but touted features such as 7.1 channel, 24-bit/192kHz LPCM output through HDMI worked properly. Even more impressive was the seamless support for bitstreaming DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD during BD playback with several recent titles. This support is based on both PAPS and AACS content schemes.

http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=3324&cp=2#comments

Λέει βέβαια πως θα πάει πάλι απο το περίπτερο πάλι.

 

[Jargon]

Κι εγώ απ'οτι έχω διαβάσει θα υποστηρίζει bitstreaming....θα δείξει το γαμώτο είναι ότι η Meridian μου δεν έχει κλείσει χρόνο ακόμα. Τεσπα θα περιμένω και την Auzentech να δω το addon της πριν την πετάξω.

 

[nikpar2]

Μια ερώτηση η κάρτα αυτή είναι και για εικόνα εκτός από ήχο?
Αν κάνη για εικόνα δεν θα χρειάζεται κάρτα γραφικών?
Βγάζει οπτική ίνα όπως η παλιά? Παλιά ούτε 6 μήνες δεν την έχω!
Ξέρουμε τιμή?

 

[spcav]

Re: Απάντηση: Νέες κάρτες Xonar της Asus

Μια ερώτηση η κάρτα αυτή είναι και για εικόνα εκτός από ήχο?
Αν κάνη για εικόνα δεν θα χρειάζεται κάρτα γραφικών?

Θα παίρνει εικόνα από την VGA (μέσω εισόδου HDMI), θα την επεξεργάζεται (μακάρι αυτό να είναι προαιρετικό), θα ενσωματώνει στο σήμα τον ήχο και θα βγάζει το ʽολοκληρωμένοʼ σήμα (εικόνα και ήχος – σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα του HDMI) στην HDMI έξοδο της.

Τα ίδια θα κάνει και η Auzentech.