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| Specification | Sound Blaster AE-9 | Sound Blaster AE-7 | Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Platform | PCI-e | PCI-e | PCIe |
| Recommended Usage | Movies and Music | Movies and Music | Not specified |
| Audio Technology | Sound Core3D | Sound Core3D | Not specified |
| Power | PCI-e bus power, +12V for ACM, requires 6-pin PCI Express power connector from PC power supply | PCI-e bus power | Not specified |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 64-bit |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Main Card / Main Board Dimensions | 178 × 22 × 127 mm | 145 × 20 × 128 mm | 117.3 × 121 × 21.6 mm |
| Accessory Dimensions | Audio Control Module: 150 × 128 × 65 mm | Audio Control Module: 100 × 92 × 70 mm | Half-height Bracket: 80 × 21.6 mm |
| Main Card / Main Board Weight | 230g | 215g | 60g |
| Accessory Weight | Audio Control Module: 480g | Audio Control Module: 284g | Half-height Bracket: 13g |
| Audio Performance | |||
| DAC | Dynamic Range: 129dB, THD+N: 0.0001% | Dynamic Range: 127dB, THD+N: 0.0001% | THD+N: 0.003% |
| ADC | Dynamic Range: 123dB, THD+N: 0.0004% | Not specified | Not specified |
| DSD Playback | DSD64, 2.8MHz | DSD64, 2.8MHz | Native DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 |
| Playback & Recording | |||
| Direct Mode Playback | Stereo: PCM 16 / 24 / 32-bit up to 384kHz, DSD64 Optical Out: 16 / 24-bit up to 192kHz Surround 5.1: PCM 16 / 24-bit up to 192kHz |
Stereo: PCM 16 / 24 / 32-bit up to 384kHz, DSD64 Optical Out: 16 / 24-bit up to 96kHz |
PCM 16 / 24 / 32-bit up to 384kHz |
| DSP Mode Playback | Stereo and Surround 5.1: 16 / 24 / 32-bit up to 96kHz | Stereo and Surround 5.1: 16 / 24 / 32-bit up to 96kHz | Not specified |
| Recording Resolution | Mic-in: up to 32-bit / 96kHz AUX-in: up to 24-bit / 192kHz Optical In: up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
Mic-in: up to 32-bit / 96kHz AUX-in: up to 24-bit / 96kHz What-U-Hear: up to 32-bit / 48kHz |
Mic-in Mono: up to 32-bit / 192kHz Line-in Stereo: up to 32-bit / 192kHz |
| Connectivity | |||
| Main Connectivity | TOSLINK Optical In / Out, Rear Out, Center / Sub Out, ACM Link, 6-pin PCIe Power Header, 2 × RCA Front Out | TOSLINK Optical Out, Rear Out, Center / Sub Out, Mic-in / Line-in, Headphone / Headset Out, Front-out | Mic-in / Line-in, Headset / Headphone Out / Front Out, Center / Sub Out, Rear Out, Side Out / SPDIF Out Combo, HD Audio Front Panel Connector |
| Accessory Connectivity | Line In: 2 × RCA L/R, 3.5mm Mic-in, 3.5mm Headphone Out, 1/4” Headphone Out | 3.5mm Mic-in, 3.5mm Headphone Out, 1/4” Headphone Out, 1/4” Mic-in | Not applicable |
| Headphone Amplifier | |||
| Headphone Amp | Output Impedance: 1Ω Supported Headphone Impedance: 16–600Ω IEM: 16–31Ω, 1.5V RMS Normal: 32–149Ω, 3V RMS High Gain: 150–600Ω, 5.3V RMS |
Output Impedance: 1Ω Supported Headphone Impedance: 16–600Ω IEM: 16–31Ω, 1.9V RMS Normal: 32–149Ω, 3V RMS High Gain: 150–600Ω, 5.6V RMS |
Output Impedance: 4.7Ω |
| System Requirements | |||
| Windows | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor; Intel, AMD or compatible motherboard; Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8.0, 32-bit or 64-bit; 1GB RAM; more than 600MB free hard disk space | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent processor; Intel, AMD or compatible motherboard; Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8.0, 32-bit or 64-bit; 1GB RAM; more than 600MB free hard disk space | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent x86 processor; x86 compatible motherboard; Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit; 8GB RAM |
| Expansion Slot Requirement | Available PCIe slot | Available PCI-e slot | Available PCIe slot |
| Power Supply Requirement | Available PCI Express Power Connector for Audio Control Unit. PC power supply must be 80Plus Bronze Certified with minimum 500W power output and 2 × 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Package Contents | |||
| Box Contents | Sound Blaster AE-9 Main Card × 1, Audio Control Module × 1, Quick Start Leaflet × 1, Warranty Leaflets × 1, 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Cable × 1, 3.5mm Female to 2-Male RCA Cable × 1, Optical TOSLINK Cable × 1 | Sound Blaster AE-7 Main Card × 1, Audio Control Module × 1, Quick Start Leaflet × 1, Warranty Leaflets × 1 | Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro Sound Card with full height bracket × 1, Half-height Bracket × 1, Quick Start Guide × 1 |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
The Creative Sound Blaster internal PCI-e sound card series is designed for desktop PC users who want to upgrade their onboard audio for music, movies, gaming, voice chat, and entertainment. Depending on the selected model, the series offers high-resolution playback, surround sound support, headphone amplification, audio processing, and flexible connection options for headphones, speakers, microphones, and home audio setups.
Sound Blaster AE-9 is suitable for users who want Creative’s premium internal PCI-e sound card for high-end desktop audio. It is built for audiophile listening, movies, music, and high-quality voice communication, with a high-performance DAC, Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplifier, CleanLine technology, and an included Audio Control Module.
Sound Blaster AE-7 is suitable for desktop PC users who want a high-resolution PCI-e sound card with strong audio performance and headphone amplification. It features high-resolution playback, Sound Core3D audio processing, Xamp discrete headphone bi-amplification, and an included Audio Control Module for easier desktop control.
Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro is suitable for users who want a simple and practical internal PCIe sound card upgrade without needing external audio equipment. It supports high-resolution playback, 7.1 surround sound, microphone and line-in recording, and Creative Nexus app customization for improved desktop audio.
Comes with 1-year limited hardware warranty.
