The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Edition is a SABRE-class PCIe sound card and DAC. It adopts Xamp discrete headphone amplifier that pushes audio fidelity to a whole new level and features Aurora Reactive Lighting System that delivers dynamic RGB lighting effects. Sound enhancement technologies including BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, Scout 2.0 and Scout Mode give you unique advantages to outperform your enemies on the battlefield.
AUDIO
Xamp Discrete Headphone Amplification
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Edition is the first sound card to feature Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is individually amplified, allowing the AE-5 Pure Edition to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an unaltered lossless model to each earcup regardless of demand.
SABRE32 Ultra Class DAC
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Edition is a SABRE32 Ultra Class PCIe DAC which is perfect for high resolution audio for games, music and movies. It delivers up to 32bit 384kHz playback with a 122dB SnR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.
RGB LIGHTING
Aurora Reactive Lighting System
Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive Lighting System! The AE-5 Pure Edition has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features four included RGB LED strips. Program up to 16.8 million colors in different patterns with the free downloadable Sound Blaster Connect software for PC and Mac.
SOUND ENHANCEMENT
BlasterX Acoustic Engine
The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Edition rides on Sound Blaster's long legacy of audio processing and enhancements. The BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies that deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.
Scout 2.0
Expand your horizon with the world's first smart gaming companion that enables you to visualize and see where enemies are on your mobile device's radar for any First Person Shooter game. Scout mode has been given an updated feature that is sure to bring the pain to whoever you meet on the battlefield!
Scout Mode
Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues—such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds—allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours!