ASUS announces the Xonar U7 MKII external headphone amplifier featuring true 7.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit HD surround-sound output with Sonic Studio for intuitive and full audio control over a wide range of audio features. It also features the Sonic Radar Pro which creates a virtualization for first-player shooting games to gain competitive advantage which helps the gamer map out enemies and allies. Check out its features below.

Compact Size, Spectacular Sound
The ASUS Xonar U7 MKII is a compact USB-powered external sound card that delivers true 7.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit HD audio. It packs a Cirrus Logic CS4398 digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and exclusive ASUS Hyper Grounding technology, Xonar U7 MKII has an 114dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), ensuring ultra-pure sound for the best listening experiences. It is portable enough to be paired with laptops and enjoy quality audio anywhere.

Built for Gaming and Streaming
ASUS Xonar U7 MKII is built with gaming and streaming in mind having dedicated headphone and microphone controls for easy audio adjustments without interrupting gaming or streaming. The volume knob also works as the output selector and you can change output modes from headphones to speakers and vice versa in a jiffy. Given that it is USB connected, both laptop and desktop users can enjoy the benefits of the Xonar U7 MKII.

Complete and Intuitive Audio Control
The Sonic Studio application gives you a feature-packed controller that’s easy to use giving you a wide range of audio features such as the true 7.1 surround sound, equalization (EQ) function and more. Sonic Studio has an intuitive all-in-one view wherein all necessary audio controls are on a single screen for fast and easy adjustments. Sonic Studio also includes controls for Sonic Radar Pro, a unique feature that precisely maps in-game sounds to map out footsteps, movements and give a visual view of locations.