Xonar AE is a PCIe gaming sound card, built with high-quality components to satisfy gamers, who demand exceptional sound for the perfect gaming and multimedia experiences. Xonar AE delivers 7.1-channel, 192 kHz/24-bit hi-res audio output with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and comes with a built-in headphone amplifier, that provides rich, detailed sound and defined bass. An exclusive EMI back plate shields static noise for incredibly clear audio.