Scratchy sound

[janey9]

Windows XP. Ever since I used the microphone to record, I've experienced sound quality problems. Tried new speakers, re-installed windows media player, no improvement. Checked all volume settings etc.

Puzzling is the fact that playing music, I can hear the melody, but the vocal part is muffled.  I tested the sound with the Realtek music manager and the sound is OK.

Any suggestions?

[Broni]

Reinstall sound card driver.

[Kurtiskain]

ok this sometimes happens when one of the audio lines isn't contacting right...could be something as simple as making sure the speakers plug is all the way in

Kurtis

[janey9]

Thanks for your help.  I will re-install the sound card driver, as speakers are connected correctly.  I have Belarc Advisor, it indicates Realtek Audio, I assume this is the driver, if not, how do I locate it?

[Broni]

What EXACTLY does Belarc say about your sound adapter?

[janey9]

Actually Belarc doesn't list Realtek as a sound card, it's listed under Multimedia,
Realtek High Def. Audio.  It doesn't list anything under "sound card", that's why I'm not sure where to look for this.

[patio]

DLoad and try Everest Home instead...
Save a report as a text file and Post the Computer Summary portion here.

[Broni]

Your driver is here: http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

[street1 (RIP)]

If that driver don't work try--->ftp://152.104.238.19/pc/audio/WDM_R182.exe

Major Geeks is also always dependable.http://www.majorgeeks.com/_Realtek_High_Definition_Audio_d4902.html

[janey9]

Here's the lengthy report as requested.  Just an update, I re-installed Windows Media Player, the sound is still scratchy, and  the playback speed is too fast and it sounds like they're singing inside an echo chamber.

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[Broni]

Did you reinstall driver?

[janey9]

Downloading the driver now, I didn't notice your reply.  Will advise.  Thanks again for
all your help.

[janey9]

New driver was all I needed.  Thank you so much.  Did I screw things up when I played around with the microphone, as that's when the sound problem started?   

[fish1122]

  I had the same problem. It was a simple fix. I found that the Realtec program had the Karaoke program checked or turned on. Check this and turn it off and every thing should return to normal.

[Broni]

Did I screw things up when I played around with the microphone

I doubt. Things like this, just happen. Call it a mystery of computer world
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