The Asus Xonar AE is a PCIe gaming sound card that is manufactured with high quality components to give gamers a great sound experience for gaming and multimedia. The Xonar AE delivers 7.1 channel sound, a 192kHz / 24-bit Hi-Res audio output with a high 110dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and has a built-in 150 ohm headphone amplifier that delivers rich, detailed sound and defined bass. The exclusive EMI backplate protects against static noise for crystal clear audio quality.