User guide

46 Appendices: Troubleshooting and FAQs

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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 eects when playing 96K or 192KHz sound sources.

• Currently, Essence STX II eects including Dolby, supports common 44.1K, 48KHz sound

sources processing and provides high-denition audio (96K/192KHz) in hi-delity playback.

This is also usually the behavior that professional audiophiles and musicians prefer.

• If you still want to add eects to your audio, you can use sound editing software such as

Ableton Live, Cakewalk, CooEdit, or Soundforge to convert the sounds into 48KHz les.

• The frequency meter on the Audio Center panel will not take eect when the playback source

is using either a 96KHz or 192KHz 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 192K/24bit, 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 XBOX360, PS3,

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 3D sound positioning, spatial

modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones, speaker

headphones and speakers.

What is the most important benet of the Essence STX II for musicians?

• Ultimate Fidelity: Essence STX II has the highest quality of audio in/out for the cleanest sound

production.

• Duplex HD: Supports audio sampling rates up to 24bit/192KHz for outputs and 24bit/96KHz

for inputs.

• ASIO 2.0: Essence STX II includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for low-latency, low-distortion music

creation application.