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Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: P1Tiger on January 07, 2009, 10:13:49 AM
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ok while im in game i talk on my teamspeak server or skype, and my friends say i sound the same and no different my my mic quality. just a few days ago, in aces high, my mic started sounding like i was whispering and still sounds like it, and i have to talk louder just to get better quality. on teamspeak and skype i sound no different but then aces high i do? and my mic was top of the line of its time, so i dont know, skuzzy, someone help ME :mad: :cry
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Have you checked your in-game microphone volume level to ensure that it's high enough? How about your microphone's volume level in the control panel?
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Have you checked your in-game microphone volume level to ensure that it's high enough? How about your microphone's volume level in the control panel?
yessir, its all the way up
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do you have your boost checked on your microphone in your settings on your desktop?
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Alright, try something else. Launch AH without running your anti-virus, spyware, or any firewalls. Also do not have Skype, Team Speak, Ventrillo, or any other program that uses your microphone to talk to friends or acquaintances running or open.
See if when you talk to someone in AH your microphone level is back to normal. If not, perhaps a DxDiag might turn up something useful.
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ok
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i forgot to mention that if i use a different mic, its way better quality, and i still sound the same in every other program, but that one quit working for some reason :mad:
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So I'm taking it that my suggestion failed to fix your issue?
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So I'm taking it that my suggestion failed to fix your issue?
yes
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A DxDiag output would be helpful.
Start>Run. Type in: dxdiag. Press OK. Wait for the application to load (Loading bar at the bottom left) then press, "Save all Information..." Save the file to a location easy to find it, such as your desktop, then after saving it go to that location and open the file. Copy the first third (1/3) of the information inside the file and paste it in a response here.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/10/2009, 17:06:56
Machine name: 41RAMEY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 2400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 254MB RAM
Page File: 431MB used, 190MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_01601028&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (70Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4342 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/21/2005 23:04:48, 38016 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/21/2005 23:12:34, 807998 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-6E63-6A21A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
SubSys ID: 0x01601028
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_01601028&REV_01
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.5246 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/27/2005 18:31:06, 260352 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Analog Devices
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.5246 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/27/2005 18:31:06, 260352 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCCC
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SoundMAX Digital Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Saitek AV8R Classic Stick
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x0461
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Hid
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x5109
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24C7
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 02:00:00, 4736 bytes
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+-+ Saitek AV8R Classic Stick (USB)
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x0461
| | Location: Saitek AV8R Joystick
| | Matching Device ID: usb\vid_06a3&pid_0461
| | Service: HidUsb
| | OEMData: 03 00 88 10 0E 00 00 00
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 8/17/2001 14:02:20, 9600 bytes
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:20, 36224 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:18, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/4/2004 02:00:00, 20992 bytes
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| +-+ Saitek AV8R Classic Stick (HID)
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x0461
| | | Matching Device ID: hid\vid_06a3&pid_0461
| | | Service: SaiH0461
| | | OEMData: 03 00 88 10 0E 00 00 00
| | | Driver: SaiH0461.sys, 8/8/2006 09:25:06, 182528 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461.pr0, 6/24/2005 01:07:32, 306 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiD0461.pr0, 6/24/2005 01:07:32, 688 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461.Dll, 8/8/2006 09:38:50, 1126400 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_07.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:39, 7680 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_09.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:40, 6656 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_0A.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:41, 7680 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_0C.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:41, 7680 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_10.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:42, 7680 bytes
| | | Driver: SaiC0461_0402.dll, 8/8/2006 09:46:42, 6656 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 02:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 19:58:34, 24576 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/3/2004 22:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 19:58:34, 24576 bytes
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+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC408
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 19:58:34, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 10:48:00, 12160 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/3/2004 22:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 19:58:34, 23040 bytes
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Intel(R) 537EP V9x DF PCI Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 45.9 GB
Total Space: 72.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST380011A
Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8487B
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 02:00:00, 49536 bytes
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Well, I'm sorry. I'm not seeing anything out-of-the-ordinary that would cause suspicion on my part. Have you tried forwarding ports 2000-6000 from your router to your computer on both UDP & TCP?
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with a weak CPU, no ram and sound acceleration on full I'm wondering if he's just hitting the wall with that system.
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with a weak CPU, no ram and sound acceleration on full I'm wondering if he's just hitting the wall with that system.
it runs great actually, and Well, I'm sorry. I'm not seeing anything out-of-the-ordinary that would cause suspicion on my part. Have you tried forwarding ports 2000-6000 from your router to your computer on both UDP & TCP?
tell me how
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look in your volume controls go to input look at what it is receiving from my CPU sometimes changes it to computer reciever when my cpu doesnt even have one :furious
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Tiger, follow these instructions:
1. Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
2. Type in: ipconfig
3. Press Enter to run the command.
4. Look for the IP address listed next to, "Default Gateway." (Example: 192.169.1.2)
5. Open your Internet Browser and type that same address into your address bar. DO NOT add www. or .com.
6. Press Enter to visit the website. A new screen should appear which is the control panel of your router / DSL Modem.
7. At this point you might have to enter a user-name or password. If you don't know it, google your router's / DSL Modem's model name/number adding, "default password" to the end. For example, "linksys wrt54g default password." This should give you some results detailing the default login username and password to give you a shot at logging in. If the default username and password method doesn't work, you will have to call the tech-support team of the company that makes your router/DSL modem asking them how to, "reset the login username and password."
8. After logging in, look for a section that hints anything of the following:
Firewall
Applications
Virtual Hosts
Port Forwarding
9. Once you find it, look for a region where you can enter information similar to this:
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6658/portforwardingmu1.jpg)
10. After setting up port-forwarding to forward ports 2000-6000 on UDP & TCP set up the application to forward the ports to your computer or your computer's IP Address. (This address is listed in the command prompt window we used to get the IP Address for your router's control panel. Just look at the same window for the IP address listed next to, "IP Address.")
Now you should have ports 2000-6000 heading toward your computer on both UDP & TCP.
If you need more assistance on this matter, feel free to ask. That was a bare tutorial and I'll be willing to go into further detail to help you forward the ports. Feel free to PM me about it if you wish.
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I'm having a variation on what appears to be a common mic issue. My mic (actually mics, I've got a couple that all have the same issue) works splendidly in Windows XP and every application *other* than AH. It works passably in AH too, *IF* I'm in the tower or on the ground with my engine stopped. The second I start up any engine, my voice starts sounding like a laryngitic frog, croaking and whispering unintelligibly over loud background static. If I put the mic right up against my lips and shout I can barely be understood.
This happens whether the sound is through headphones (with the volume low; it can't be feedback) or speaker, whether or not I have "Wave In" checked, and whether I'm going through a router or plugged directly into the DSL modem. It even happens if I'm listening on one headset and using the mic from another. I've got the volume maxed out on the mic, on the input in Windows, and in the game, and I've tried using lower settings in all three too. Nothing seems to help, although some nights it improves without me changing anything or doing anything to fix it.
Is this likely to be a sound card or CPU problem, it's just too much for it to handle voice in and sound out at the same time? I can't think of what else it might be or what to try.
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I think this is an issue with the audio output being, "monitored." Head into your control panel and open the Sounds and Multimedia section. Look into both your Sound Playback and Sound Recording Volume. Make sure, "Advanced" is enabled by going to the, "Options" menu in the top-left and checking to see if, "Advanced Controls" is checked. If it is, click on every advanced button there is checking to see if there's any options inside for, "Do Not Monitor." If there are any such options for any portion of the sound playback or recording menus select them.
Afterward press OK on the Sounds and Multimedia menu. See if that solves the problem.
If that doesn't do it, check to see if your default sound recording device is your, "Microphone" and not a, "line-in" or, "What-U-Hear" option.
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I think this is an issue with the audio output being, "monitored." Head into your control panel and open the Sounds and Multimedia section. Look into both your Sound Playback and Sound Recording Volume. Make sure, "Advanced" is enabled by going to the, "Options" menu in the top-left and checking to see if, "Advanced Controls" is checked. If it is, click on every advanced button there is checking to see if there's any options inside for, "Do Not Monitor." If there are any such options for any portion of the sound playback or recording menus select them.
Afterward press OK on the Sounds and Multimedia menu. See if that solves the problem.
If that doesn't do it, check to see if your default sound recording device is your, "Microphone" and not a, "line-in" or, "What-U-Hear" option.
ok i think i know what your talking about, i have a microphone option in sounds speech and audio. but i cant click the advanced option, and i dont have a "Multimedia" section
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Okay... Are you looking at the properties of the sound playback and recording devices from the control panel or some custom panels designed by the maker of the sound card or device?
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Thank you so much, Denholm! It took some more fiddling with input levels, but turning off that monitoring was definitely what did the trick.
P1Tiger, you may have to poke around, where I had to turn it off was actually in the Audio Manager GUI that goes with my sound card driver.
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I had a similar problem with my mic a few weeks ago. I have a newer system with on-board realtek HD audio that is 5.1 enabled. The error was caused by a feature that allows the user to designate if a particular plug on the machine was an input or an output and was causing massive feedback loops in game and in the DXdiagnostic directplay sound test. The fix I stumbled on was to disable (mute) the stereo mixer on the recording control window that is accessible by double-clicking the speaker icon in the system tray, then options, then properties, then selecting your audio input from the mixer device dropdown list. You may not see stereo mix on the recording control window unless it is checked in the recording properties window. Make sure it's checked the on the recording control window check "mute" under the stereo mix slider.
My problem was characterised in game as sounding like I was whispering or that my mic was in a high wind or I was blowing on it while talking. If yours sounds the same this might fix the problem for you too.
Just my two pennies worth on't
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hows' about i take a few screenshots for ya guys and put them send them to you, or just post them, lets see if i can paint the picture while camstudio is downloading;
Picture:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Properties [-]
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Mixer device [SoundMax Digital Audio][v] (<---- scroll arrow) |
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Adjust Volume for |
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O Playback |
O Recording (<----- checked box) |
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Other [____________] [V] (<---- this box i cant touch) |
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Show the following volume controls: |
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O CD player |
O Microphone |
O Line In |
O Phone |
O Mono Out |
O Stereo Mix |
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hows' about i take a few screenshots for ya guys and put them send them to you, or just post them, lets see if i can paint the picture while camstudio is downloading;
Picture:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Properties [-]
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Mixer device [SoundMax Digital Audio][v] (<---- scroll arrow) |
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Adjust Volume for |
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O Playback |
O Recording (<----- checked box) |
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Other [____________] [V] (<---- this box i cant touch) |
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Show the following volume controls: |
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O CD player |
O Microphone |
O Line In |
O Phone |
O Mono Out |
O Stereo Mix |
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the lines on the sides are supposed to be the edge of the box. but you get the picture, thats the properties i can find. and stereo mix doesn't have a mute button on the slider control the only checkable box there is, is 'Select' just imagine that its a regular properties box. with the minimize and exit buttons n such
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Bare with me on a possible solution. Start your game up and minimize it. Then start teamspeak. Go to settings and options. You will see sound devices and sound driver. You may have to select the opposite driver either wave or direct sound each time you use teamspeak. I was having a similar problem and this fixed the problem. There may be a conflict with drivers when both are running. Give it a shot. I was having a problem with a fuzzy voice and this works. I do not know the exact reason there is a problem.
(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq77/AAdeath/TS3.jpg)
(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq77/AAdeath/TS2.jpg)
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ill try that, thank you
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let us know if it works!
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OK, lets try this. Below is a color matching picture.
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/sound.jpg)
By right clicking on the volume control on your desktop you get two choices. By clicking on the"adjust audio properties" (red circle) you get the lower left panel (left circle). Click on the audio tab you can make sure the "Playback" and "Sound Recording" are both set to your sound card.
By clicking the "open volume control" (blue circle) it opens the upper left panel (blue circle). Clcik the "Options (green circle) and it opens the lower right panel (green circle). On the properties page be sure that the "Recording" bullit is chosen, and that the "Microphone" box is checked. This will change the upper left panel to a "record control" with the Microphone slider. Be sure the slider is up, and the box is checked for "select". Under the "Advanced" button is a "boost" setting its either on or off. I put mine on. If you are too loud when recording/talking in game , you can adjust the slider down a bit to take some of the volume down.
This is how it is on an XP system, with a sound card (not on board) and using analog plugs instead of USB. "your mileage may very" I also do not use any other voice programs. Each other one you use may try to change any of these setting to "IT'S" liking.
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let us know if it works!
im going to try fugitives idea right now, if it doesnt work ill fall back on yours death
OK, lets try this. Below is a color matching picture.
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/sound.jpg)
By right clicking on the volume control on your desktop you get two choices. By clicking on the"adjust audio properties" (red circle) you get the lower left panel (left circle). Click on the audio tab you can make sure the "Playback" and "Sound Recording" are both set to your sound card.
By clicking the "open volume control" (blue circle) it opens the upper left panel (blue circle). Clcik the "Options (green circle) and it opens the lower right panel (green circle). On the properties page be sure that the "Recording" bullit is chosen, and that the "Microphone" box is checked. This will change the upper left panel to a "record control" with the Microphone slider. Be sure the slider is up, and the box is checked for "select". Under the "Advanced" button is a "boost" setting its either on or off. I put mine on. If you are too loud when recording/talking in game , you can adjust the slider down a bit to take some of the volume down.
This is how it is on an XP system, with a sound card (not on board) and using analog plugs instead of USB. "your mileage may very" I also do not use any other voice programs. Each other one you use may try to change any of these setting to "IT'S" liking.
ok. i think i did all of that, i stumbled upon a Mute option and when i accidentally bumped the mic, i could hear it through the speakers, but to talk and hear myself i have to get literally about a inch and 1/2 away from it. like i said, with skype or TS i could walk to the next room and they could still hear me.
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There is also a mic boost option in advanced like Fugitive expalined.
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ok what ever i tinkered with out of everyone suggested, it got fixed, so :rock :salute all that helped