ASUS Xonar Phoebus Solo

ASUS Xonar Phoebus is a gaming sound card with top-notch and realistic sound that takes you straight into the on-screen action. Enjoy the incredibly detailed surround sound that makes you feel like the events are really taking place all around you. Hear every whisper of your opponents and gain a major advantage over any enemy.

Key features

• Top-notch gaming sound card
• Incredibly detailed sound gives you an edge over your opponents
• Great D/A converter and shielding for perfectly pure audio
• Adjust your output to match your headphones
• Adjustable sound profiles for specific game situations

Premium technology for perfect gaming experience

Several premium technologies provide excellent audio processing. Among them is a great D/A converter, whose signal-to-noise ratio and harmonic distortion ranks it firmly into the category of significantly more expensive devices. Combined with advanced electromagnetic shielding, this creates crystal-clear sound without any distortion. In addition, Xonar Phoebus has an adjustable amplifier to avoid degradation in quality when using headphones. This means you can match the audio output with the impedance of your headphones to get the best performance possible.

Likewise, it is possible to adjust audio output according to the genre of the game you are currently playing. First person shooter (FPS) mode provides enhanced positioning sound clues, such as footsteps and gunfire. Real time strategy (RTS) benefit from enhanced game sound effects such as explosions, machinery, rumbling and lasers, RPGs get enhanced dialogue quality, while racing simulation fans can enjoy improved engine noise and background music.

Surround sound even on stereo speakers

The card’s software is no slouch either. New Dolby Home Theater V4 and DTS UltraPC II technology create amazing virtual surround sound even with standard stereo speakers or headphones. They also deliver premium clarity for in-game communications and help maintain chosen volume consistently across audio sources.

Parameters and specifications

Compatible bus
PCI Express

Output signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) (front-out):
118 dB

Output signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) (headphone-out):
110 dB

Input signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted):
118 dB

Output THD+N at 1kHz (front-out):
0.00039% (-108 dB)

Output THD+N at 1kHz (headphone-out):
0.001% (300 dB)

Input THD+N at 1kHz:
0.0003% (-110 dB)

Frequency response (-3dB, 24bit/96KHz input):
10 Hz to 48 kHz

Audio processor:
C-Media CMI8888DHT High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192kHz/24bit)

Connectivity
1 x S/PDIF out
1 x front-panel header
1 x aux in (4-pin header)

Accessories
Driver CD
Quick Start Guide
S/PDIF adapter
ATX 4P-to-6P power cable