Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE-X Internal Sound Card

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE-X is an internal PCIe sound card delivering high-fidelity audio with a 130 dB dynamic range and 32-bit/384 kHz playback. Powered by the ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, it features a built-in headphone amplifier and supports 7.1 virtual surround sound.

Key features

• Hi-res PCIe DAC with discrete headphone amp
• ESS ES9039Q2M DAC for exceptional clarity
• 130 dB dynamic range and 32-bit/384 kHz playback
• Built-in high-performance headphone amplifier up to 350 mW @ 32
• DSD256 and ASIO 2.3 support
• 7.1 virtual surround sound
• Parametric EQ and Acoustic Engine
• AutoEq for supported headphones
• Coaxial output and optical input

Specifications

• Brand: Creative Labs
• MPN: 70SB196000000
• Product colour: Grey
• Interface: PCIe
• Audio channels: 7.1
• Chipset type: ESS ES9039Q2M
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 130 dB
• Sampling: 32-bit
• Sampling frequency: 384 kHz
• Technologies: 8 preset digital filters
• DAC: THD+N: 0.0001%, Dynamic range: 130 dB
• ADC: THD+N: 0.0006%, Dynamic range: 114 dB
• ASIO 2.3
• Connectors: 1x 3.5mm minijack Line In / Microphone
• Connectors: 1x Optical in TOSLINK
• Connectors: 1x Optical out SPDIF
• Connectors: 1x RCA (L) Line Out
• Connectors: 1x RCA (R) Line Out
• Connectors: 1x 3.5mm minijack Headphones
• System Requirements: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent x86 processor, x86 compatible motherboard, Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit, 8GB RAM, Available PCIe slot, Internet connection for Software Download
• Supported operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11
• Accessories included: Sound Blaster AE-X sound card, 3.5 mm CTIA TRRS to Dual TRS Headset Splitter Cable, Quick start guide & Compliance information & Warranty leaflet
• Dimensions: 179 x 126 x 18 mm
• Weight: 263 g