Asus Xonar DG PCI Ports
Microphone Audio Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for microphone input to the computer.
Front Speakers: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to speakers (front, if using surround sound) or headphones.
Side Speakers: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to side speakers (if using surround sound).
Center / Subwoofer Audio Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to center speaker and subwoofer (if using surround sound).
Optical S/PDIF Out: Digital audio output port compatible with optical S/PDIF cables / devices (also called TOSLINK).
The Asus Xonar DG is an entry-level audio card, but a nice improvement over onboard audio for gaming, music and movies. It supports basic EAX modes, along with OpenAL and DirectSound (among others) across up to 5.1 speaker setups.
If you need 7.1 channels, consider the Xonar DS instead.
If you need 7.1 channels, consider the Xonar DS instead.
Christopher Crader (Customer Support) Says:
Total honesty - we mainly carry this in case somebody needs PCI (not PCI-E!) audio on a system. It's solid enough, but onboard sound is typically going to produce comparable enough results that this card's not needed. We started carrying it around six years ago, and I suspect it'll leave our product line soon, as we no longer find it needed often enough.
Total honesty - we mainly carry this in case somebody needs PCI (not PCI-E!) audio on a system. It's solid enough, but onboard sound is typically going to produce comparable enough results that this card's not needed. We started carrying it around six years ago, and I suspect it'll leave our product line soon, as we no longer find it needed often enough.
Model: Asus Xonar DG
Specifications
Specifications | |
| Slot Type | PCI |
| Channel Output | 5.1 Channels |
| Analog Input | Mic |
| Digital Output | Optical SPDIF |
| Digital Input | None |
| Rear Audio Signal to Noise Ratio | 105 dB |
| Input Signal to Noise Ratio | 103 dB |
| Front-panel Connection | Yes |
| EAX Support | 1.0 & 2.0 |
