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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: dying2live on December 31, 2006, 02:47:57 AM

Title: problem with sound input
Post by: dying2live on December 31, 2006, 02:47:57 AM

when i plug my guitar's preamp into the sound input of my soundcard, how come only the left speakers play any sounds? any help is greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: problem with sound input
Post by: Calum on December 31, 2006, 05:21:44 AM

Do both speakers usually play sounds?
Try playing some music - does it come out of both speakers or just the left one?
What setup do you have?  For example, 2.1? 5.1?

Title: Re: problem with sound input
Post by: dying2live on December 31, 2006, 05:25:20 AM

the speakers work fine when playing anything, except for when using my preamp to connect my guitar in the input for playback. i have a 5.1 setup

Title: Re: problem with sound input
Post by: Serrik on December 31, 2006, 09:48:05 AM

Is it possible the cord from preamp to computer is only mono, not stereo, or the pre-amp itself may only be mono, not stero?  I don't know alot about guitars and preamps I am afraid.

Title: Re: problem with sound input
Post by: dying2live on December 31, 2006, 01:30:34 PM

there are no settings on the preamp for switching between stereo and mono. also, my converter for which i connect to my sound card input is a stereo converter.