Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 PCIe Gaming Sound Card (CT-AE-5)

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE Ultra Class Hi-Resolution PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Xamp, a brand new discrete headphone amp utilizing bi-amplification technology. It delivers astonishingly pristine audio, and also shows off the Aurora Reactive Lighting System with 16.8 million customizable colors.

AUDIO
Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is the first sound card to feature Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand. The ultra-low 1Ω output impedance drives 16-600Ω headphones perfectly.

SABRE Ultra Class DAC
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a SABRE32 Ultra Class PCIe DAC which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit 384kHz playback with a 122dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.

RGB LIGHTING
Aurora Reactive Lighting System
Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The AE-5 has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Program up to 16.8 million colors in different patterns with the free downloadable Sound Blaster Connect software for PC.

SOUND ENHANCEMENT
BlasterX Acoustic Engine
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 rides on Sound Blaster's long legacy of audio processing and enhancements. BlasterX Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies that deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.

Scout 2.0
Expand your horizon with the world's first smart gaming companion that enables you to visualize and see where enemies are on the radar through your mobile device for any First Person Shooter game. Scout mode has been given an updated feature that is sure to bring the pain to whoever you meet in the battlefield!

Scout Mode
Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues — such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds -- allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours!

PURE EDITION
Pristine, Pure, Perfect
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 also comes in a special white edition. Apart from its pristine white casing, the Pure Edition comes with four LED strips - three more than the standard version - and is available exclusively on Creative.com.

Technical Details

Brand : Creative
Model : CT-AE-5
AUDIO PROCESSOR : Sound Core3D
DNR/SNR : DAC: 122 dB
DAC : ESS SABRE 32 Ultra
MAX PLAYBACK RESOLUTION : PCM: 32-bit / 384 kHz
THD + N : 0.00032% (DAC)
DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP : Yes (Bi-amp)
SWAPPABLE OP AMPS : No
ACM : No
RGB AURORA LIGHTING : Yes
ASIO SUPPORT : 2.3, Playback and Recording
ENCODING : No
SCOUT MODE : Yes
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS : Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

CONNECTOR TYPE
3 x 3.5 mm 5.1 Line-out
1 x TOSLINK Optical-out
1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Out
1 x 3.5 mm Mic / Line-in
1 x Intel HD Audio Front Panel