Low microphone sound

valterg · 08-26-2004, 03:36 PM

Hello,

I'm posting this question about a very, very low microphone sound when recording on my ASUS's P5AD2 Premium motherboard onboard sound device.

Everything about the sound from videos, CDs, DVDs, etc is fine. The problem appears only when I try to record my own voice from external microphone.

Even with the microphone sound controls from Windows in the maximum values, the recorded sound is innaceptable low.

I did try to record with two different Plantronics headset that works perfectly in others computers. I tryied also with a "generic" microphone, and the result was the same: a recorded sound almost inaudible, even with the maximum adjust settings.

I also downloaded the latest sound driver from ASUS website, with no results.

The P5AD2 Premium motherboard have the XEAR 3D as a 3D audio engine, the CMI 9880 as audio codec, the audio driver version is 5.12.01.0007.30 and the audio controller is High Definition Audio and C-Media Rear Panel Audio as a default device for sound recording.

I'm using the Windows XP PRO with the latest update and DirectX 9c.

Any help will be welcome.

Thank you very much

Valter - Brazil

Lorand · 08-26-2004, 04:33 PM

Is the "Microphone boost" option checked?

**Praetor** · 08-26-2004, 04:44 PM

Quote:

I did try to record with two different Plantronics headset that works perfectly in others computers

If you're using USB headsets, make sure you select them as default recording devices in Control Panel --> Sound otherwise those volume controls are meaningless

valterg · 08-26-2004, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorand

Is the "Microphone boost" option checked?

Hmmm...

Where can I find this option?

TKS

Valter

valterg · 08-26-2004, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

If you're using USB headsets, make sure you select them as default recording devices in Control Panel --> Sound otherwise those volume controls are meaningless

Hello,

No, my headsets are not USB. They plug directly in the traditional jacks.

Thanks

Valter

**Praetor** · 08-26-2004, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Where can I find this option?

1 Open the volume control thingy
2. Options --> Advanced Controls
3. Click Advanced under Microphone and enable the 20db boost

valterg · 08-26-2004, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

1 Open the volume control thingy
2. Options --> Advanced Controls
3. Click Advanced under Microphone and enable the 20db boost

Hi,

I followed your instructions, but there is no microphone booster or something else in the advanced microphone volume control settings, only a "monitoring" check box.

To avoid mistakes, I triple checked the path.

Do you have any idea why it's occuring?

Thank again

Valter

Lorand · 08-26-2004, 08:25 PM

Do you have a file with name MIXER.EXE? If yes, then there could be that boost option.

valterg · 08-27-2004, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorand

Do you have a file with name MIXER.EXE? If yes, then there could be that boost option.

No, I don't have the file MIXER.EXE in my computer.

Valter

valterg · 08-27-2004, 03:14 AM

Is there a third party utility or software (freeware, shareware or payware) that could enhance or boost the microphone performance, that integrate completely in Windows XP and CMedia drivers?

Valter

08-26-2004, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
valterg New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7	Low microphone sound in P5AD2 motherboard Hello, I'm posting this question about a very, very low microphone sound when recording on my ASUS's P5AD2 Premium motherboard onboard sound device. Everything about the sound from videos, CDs, DVDs, etc is fine. The problem appears only when I try to record my own voice from external microphone. Even with the microphone sound controls from Windows in the maximum values, the recorded sound is innaceptable low. I did try to record with two different Plantronics headset that works perfectly in others computers. I tryied also with a "generic" microphone, and the result was the same: a recorded sound almost inaudible, even with the maximum adjust settings. I also downloaded the latest sound driver from ASUS website, with no results. The P5AD2 Premium motherboard have the XEAR 3D as a 3D audio engine, the CMI 9880 as audio codec, the audio driver version is 5.12.01.0007.30 and the audio controller is High Definition Audio and C-Media Rear Panel Audio as a default device for sound recording. I'm using the Windows XP PRO with the latest update and DirectX 9c. Any help will be welcome. Thank you very much Valter - Brazil Last edited by valterg; 08-26-2004 at 04:02 PM. Reason: more info in title

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08-26-2004, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	Is the "Microphone boost" option checked?

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valterg New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7	Is there a third party utility or software (freeware, shareware or payware) that could enhance or boost the microphone performance, that integrate completely in Windows XP and CMedia drivers? Valter