Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - Asus Essence STX II User Manual

I cannot hear audio input (Mic, Line-in, or AUX) from my speakers.
• Go to the Mixer recording page in the Essence STX II Audio Center and select the correct input
as the recording source.
• Remember to turn on the digital monitoring button for that recording source.
I found no sound effects when playing 96K or 192KHz sound sources.
• Currently, Essence STX II effects including Dolby, supports common 44.1K, 48KHz sound
sources processing and provides high-definition audio (96K/19KHz) in hi-fidelity playback.
This is also usually the behavior that professional audiophiles and musicians prefer.
• If you still want to add effects to your audio, you can use sound editing software such as
Ableton Live, Cakewalk, CooEdit, or Soundforge to convert the sounds into 48KHz files.
• The frequency meter on the Audio Center panel will not take effect when the playback source
is using either a 96KHz or 19KHz sample rate to prevent any processing distortion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does Essence STX II support Dolby technology?
Dolby is the ONLY brand and technology recognized by the CE industry and available on a wide
range of audio equipment. Essence STX II includes these features to make your computer a
powerful media and entertainment center.
Why is Essence STX II the best audio card for HTPC and multi-channel speakers?
Essence STX II supports Dolby Digital Live, which allow a single digital connection to your AV
receiver to carry Dolby Digital audio. Essence STX II also provides Dolby Pro-Logic Ilx to upmix TV
and other music to multi-channel surround sound in Home Theater environments. Essence STX
II also has High Fidelity SNR at 19K/4bit, which is the only high quality consumer audio card in
the world. Therefore, it's also the best card to deliver the high quality audio through an analog
connection to your home theater system or high-end multi-channel speakers.
Why do I need Dolby for PC games?
• Dolby Digital and Pro-Logic IIx are available on the latest game consoles, like XBOX60, PS,
and Wii. Dolby provides the best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home
theater or TV systems.
• Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker are the best D sound positioning, spatial
modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones, speaker
headphones and speakers.
What is the most important benefit of the Essence STX II for musicians?
Ultimate Fidelity: Essence STX II has the highest quality of audio in/out for the cleanest sound
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production.
Duplex HD: Supports audio sampling rates up to 4bit/19KHz for outputs and 4bit/96KHz
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for inputs.
• ASIO 2.0: Essence STX II includes an ASIO .0 driver for low-latency, low-distortion music
creation application.
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