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| ASIO, DirectSound, or MME? | 11/9/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: So i'm sure this will be a simple question for you, but I am very worried about this. I am ...
A: Yes, your hardware is compatible with DirectSound, which means the application should run without ...
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| Volume output of headphones | 9/7/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I moved house and bought a new computer with new speakers (Creative T10). I picked these because I ...
A: Ah, an example of a soundcard with a front-bay unit would be the X-Fi Platinum series, or the X-Fi ...
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| Volume output of headphones | 9/2/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I moved house and bought a new computer with new speakers (Creative T10). I picked these because I ...
A: The output level is determined by a number of factors, although most generally, the power of the ...
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| Sound Card | 8/11/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have paid $49, been on the line with Dell for 107 minutes for the tech to tell me my sound card is ...
A: I would need more background information to know what the problem is, and to help you work towards a ...
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| Sound card | 7/26/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have an onboard sound card . Driver Realtek AC’ 97. It has suddenly quit. No audio.Under Device ...
A: RealTek drivers are not the appropriate match for your hardware, your hardware has a C-Media audio ...
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| Where can I find my preferred sound card? | 4/26/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I am looking for an external sound card with the highest bit resolution and sample rate. I believe ...
A: 32-bit audio is relatively non-existant, while some equipment may claim compatability (mostly at the ...
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| Making copies from LP | 4/10/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I mean copying music from old Long Play Records (Which were played on turntables)on to CD. I hope ...
A: If you intend to do this with a personal computer, you'll need a suitable audio interface, and some ...
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| SoundCard | 3/23/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a P5KPL/1600 Motherboard and by default, the onboard sound card is activated. In addition, I ...
A: The BIOS should have an option to disable onboard sound, it might be in a sub-menu labeled something ...
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| Microphone input | 2/12/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Compaq v 2000 notebook computer. I am trying to transfer my cassettes and records to cd's. ...
A: Generally microphone inputs are mono inputs, not stereo, however if your system offers a Line-In ...
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| connecting computer sound card to home stereo system | 2/8/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have connected my computer sound card to my home stereo system. I have also included a ground ...
A: Seems to be a very old sound card, is the system of an equal age? The system may be too slow to ...
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| connecting computer sound card to home stereo system | 2/8/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I have connected my computer sound card to my home stereo system. I have also included a ground ...
A: If the issue exists with different cables, I'm going to venture that its a source issue on one end ...
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| Windows Media Player | 1/25/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: Aloha and thanks for your time!! I have had a problem with 'something' on my computer always ...
A: I would suggest updating to the latest version of Windows Media Player (11 I believe), and ...
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| old game - no sound | 1/13/2009 | Bobbert |
Q: I got an old game (Star Wars Dark Forces - LucasArts 1995) I cannot get the sound to work on this ...
A: Have you tried running in compatability mode for Windows 95/98? Or some form of emulation software, ...
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| Headset/Mic | 11/9/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: Bobbert, Howdy. I volunteer over in the automotive a/c forum, so I know how aggravating it is to not ...
A: Is the headset connected via USB or via 3.5mm mini jacks? (If its going via USB, its actually not ...
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| laptop | 11/7/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: hey i have a laptop and i was wanting to know is there a way to add a advanced sound card to it. i ...
A: Yes, if your laptop has a decent processor and enough memory (as in: multi-core and 2GB or more), ...
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| Sound Card and Headset | 10/21/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I am looking to spend about $100 on a headset+sound card what is the best combination for me? ...
A: Personally, I would avoid all such solutions, as the sound quality is very poor, not to mention that ...
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| No sound | 8/9/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I'm pretty sure this is kind of dumb, but the other night my girlfriend was cleaning out her Laptop ...
A: I would suggest re-installing the sound driver, just go to Gateway's website and find the driver ...
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| No Sound* | 6/21/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I receive song clips of music from different sources & when I attempt to listen to them I receive ...
A: Device drivers are pieces of software that help your operating system use hardware, named since they ...
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| No Sound* | 6/20/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I receive song clips of music from different sources & when I attempt to listen to them I receive ...
A: RealPlayer does include a lot of extras, which can bog older hardware down, but I wouldn't be ...
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| sound card problem | 6/2/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I got a computer from my friend and he never gave me any cd or anything with it and the computer was ...
A: Well do you have a CD-ROM drive? Generally they're reccomended so you can load the included driver ...
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| sound card problem | 5/29/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I got a computer from my friend and he never gave me any cd or anything with it and the computer was ...
A: Ah, I would suggest looking at C-Media's website for an audio driver (http://www.cmedia.com.tw/). If ...
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| sound card compatibility | 4/27/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Gateway 1700 desktop PC and I upgraded from ME to XP not long ago. My SoundBlaster ...
A: Honestly, my best suggestion is to go with a full format mid-tower ATX case, it gives you standard ...
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| sound card compatibility | 4/26/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Gateway 1700 desktop PC and I upgraded from ME to XP not long ago. My SoundBlaster ...
A: I wouldn't suggest an "all-in-one" unless you intend to purchase an Apple (they seem to have the ...
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| sound card compatibility | 4/25/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Gateway 1700 desktop PC and I upgraded from ME to XP not long ago. My SoundBlaster ...
A: Honestly, I'd say get a new computer, at 5 and a half years you're at more than double the effective ...
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| Analog line level audio input | 3/25/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I got a computer with a sound card that has a light blue port (Analog line level audio input). ...
A: Well, the input you've described is fairly common, almost anything that can connect via 3.5mm TRS ...
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| CompactFlash (card) | 3/11/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: To someone who knows. I have a “FOSTER” MR-8 digital multitracker connected to a Yamaha MG10/2 ...
A: I'm guessing the setting is related to the multitrack recorder's output, and not the card itself, ...
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| external sound card | 3/4/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have an external firewire sound card that requires a firewire connection with a texas instruments ...
A: Honestly I don't see any scientifically feesable explanation for this, however I'm not saying your ...
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| external sound card | 3/3/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have an external firewire sound card that requires a firewire connection with a texas instruments ...
A: I don't believe there is any external soundcard which explicitly requires any specific controller, ...
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| low sound with altec lansing 745 speakers | 1/5/2008 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Dell Dimension 8250 PC with Win XP home. My speakers (Altec Lansing 745's) suddenly have ...
A: Have you tried contacting either Dell or the speaker manufacturer? Have you considered returning the ...
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| Sound card | 12/10/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: My system got plenty of virus due to which i had to format my system. When i reinstalled windows XP, ...
A: Well, lets start with what we do know about your computer, shall we? If you can find out what ...
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| no sound | 12/10/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: ok...i just installed windows xp,i had 2000 before.the sound won't work now.says i have no device ...
A: Well, instead of purchasing a new soundcard, you could just download the drivers for free online, it ...
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| Surround Sound | 11/28/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: Recently I bought a new 7.1 Logitech soundcard. I still only have a 2.1 Logitech Soundsystem. I want ...
A: I'm guessing you mean Creative Labs, instead of Logitech, Creative makes the Gigaworks system, so ...
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| computer sound | 11/22/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: Considering upgrade in sound for my son who plays online game( warcraft) He has a new HP computer & ...
A: Well, first I'd like to point out that "surround sound" headphones are mostly a gimmick, with that ...
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| sound card compatibility | 11/15/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a Soundblaster live!CT4870 SOUND CARD and was wondering if this card is compatible with my ...
A: Well, Soundblaster is produced by Creative Labs, so they'll be your source of drivers, ...
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| Sound cards | 11/9/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I'm looking for a decent sound card for making music. I mostly use Fruity Loops to create my beats ...
A: I'd suggest looking at M-Audio, as they offer semi-professional and professional grade hardware, ...
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| Surround sound to multiple outputs | 10/19/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a pair of headphones and would like to be able to switch between those and my 4.1 speakers ...
A: Well, the system should have a headphone output jack, either on the backplane or the speakers ...
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| USB Turntable and sound from computer speakers | 10/18/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I recently bought a ION USB Turntable to transfer my vinyl to CD. I've followed the enclosed ...
A: I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer, the use of USB with audio makes me weary to suggest ...
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| question re; computers | 10/15/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I have a question, that is a little different than the topic of sound cards,.. Well anyways, what I ...
A: What do you mean set your computer as an alarm? As in use the system as a home protection device? Or ...
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| Odd sound | 10/3/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: Every so often, my computer makes a shrill sound. It's sort of like a beeping noise, but not ...
A: Well, I'd consider calling the reseller or manufacturer if its been defective since purchase, I've ...
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| Sound blaster XFI Music sound card | 10/1/2007 | Bobbert |
Q: I have got my new computer with the above sound card and it plays games superbly through my 7.1 ...
A: Well, working on my experience with the Audigy series, I'd say go into the Creative CP and look for ...
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