The ASUS XONAR U5 is a 5.1-channel USB sound card designed for business and IT professionals requiring external audio processing. This unit connects via USB, offering a practical solution for systems where integrated audio is insufficient or external connectivity is preferred. It provides 104 dB signal-to-noise ratio (A-Weighted) for front-out channels and supports 192kHz/24-bit high-definition sound playback and recording. The device is built around a C-Media CM6631A High-Definition Sound Processor. Connectivity includes four 3.5 mm analog outputs for headphone, front, center-subwoofer, and rear channels, alongside a single 3.5 mm analog input for line-in/mic-in. A coaxial S/PDIF digital output is also available. It addresses common issues such as limited onboard audio quality or the need for specific audio output configurations.
| Audio Interface | USB |
|---|---|
| Audio Performance | |
| Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out) | 104 dB |
| Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out) | >0.005 %(-86 dB) |
| Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/96KHz input) | 10 Hz to 44 KHz |
| Line output (RCA, 3.5) | 1 Vrms (2.828 Vp-p) |
| Headphone output | 1.3 Vrms (3.677 Vp-p) |
| Chipset | |
| Audio Processor | C-Media CM6631A High-Definition Sound Processor |
| Sample Rate and Resolution | |
| Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution | 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz 16bit/24bit |
| Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution | 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz 16bit/24bit |
| S/PDIF Digital Output | 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz at 16bit/24bit |
| ASIO Driver Support | 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz at 16bit/24bit |
| Connectivity | |
| Analog Output | 4 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out /Front out/Center-Subwoofer out/Rear out) |
| Analog Input | 1 x 3.5 mm jack (1/8") (Line-in/ Mic-in combo) |
| Digital | 1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Coaxial) |
| Special Features | Sonic Studio |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 |
| Accessories | S/PDIF adapter x 1 |
| Item Dimension (L"xW"xH") | 5.2 x 3.2 x 1 |
| Weight | 1.36 lb |
| Warranty Information | 3 Years |