SmackWeasel
join:2008-01-02 | reply to Krisnatharok
Re: Good headset?
Yo Krisnatharok, it's been awhile. I'm curious about whether or not your sound issue was resolved.
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McGreggor
join:2003-05-25
Saluda, NC
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I love my Razer Carcharias headset.
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···26153043
For $80, it's well worth it. I don't think I've ever used a headset as nice as this. |
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SmackWeasel
join:2008-01-02
1 edit | reply to Krisnatharok
Yea your system should be beefy enough to handle the load
while in game, as well as with other tasks. Two things I may conclude with:
1) You could check bios setting to see whether your on-board sound is set properly. It may in fact be set for off board sound (hardware) or even a lower codec value. Assuming you didn't build the PC, after buying it without a hardware soundcard, I would think the factory setting by default was for software sound. But what the heck, check it anyway.
2) In an earlier post you wondered whether Your MOBO has shoddy audio. You might not be far off with that Assessment.
Your motherboard uses what's called digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion or, a "codec" chip. (the PC is digital your headset/speakers are analog) the quality of analog audio depends on the quality of the codec used on the motherboard.
Generally hardware sound cards offer a higher codec value than motherboards offer. As well as full duplex 24 bit sound resolution, higher sampling rates, higher signal to noise ratios. Personally I would never use my MOBO for sound.
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Krisnatharok
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join:2009-02-11
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said by SmackWeasel  :One other thing you should check in your in-game setting, under "sound", if there is on fact a setting for this (BF2 has one); check to make sure your settings are for software or hardware sound. Again, on-board MOBO sound = software. Add on soundcard = hardware. That's what I was commenting on--the in-game setting shouldn't affect how my voice sounds over Vent. I'll check Vent quality without WoW running. I'm running an i7 920 with 6GB ram, and assumed I'd have the cycles to run voice through the CPU. I'll check out the Creative Labs card you linked.
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SmackWeasel
join:2008-01-02
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I think you may be missing my point. I use Ventrilo in game as well. My hardware soundcard drives both game sounds and Vent. Your onboard software sound runs both Vent and the game sounds. You are using CPU cycles to drive sound tasks. Your game demands may be taking precedence over your sound demands.
Question: Does your voice fade out when you're not in a game?
As for dropping money you now have a great new mic/headset with the old unit as a back up. You should consider that even an inexpensive (under $30*) add-on sound card moves the sound tasks to that device not to your CPU.
Anyway good luck to you. You're doing the right thing by asking around. I know how frustrating sound and graphics issues can be.
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Krisnatharok
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join:2009-02-11
Sterling, VA | reply to SmackWeasel
I am not using a game for voicechat, I use vent. I'll doublecheck my settings and maybe post on the EVGA forums before I drop money. Thanks for the help! |
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SmackWeasel
join:2008-01-02
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Indeed so. I'm assuming from your last post, you are using on-board (software) sound. The PCI (hardware) card would most certainly help, and most likely end your problem. Here's how it works; Your onboard software sound works off CPU cycles. Adding a hardware soundcard frees up your CPU from sound tasks. This would be most critical during a game.
One other thing you should check in your in-game setting, under "sound", if there is on fact a setting for this (BF2 has one); check to make sure your settings are for software or hardware sound.
Again, on-board MOBO sound = software. Add on soundcard = hardware.
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Krisnatharok
0311 Scout
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join:2009-02-11
Sterling, VA
| reply to SmackWeasel
OK so I got the new Zalman clip and the quality is crystal clear.... but it still fades if I talk longer than 1.5 seconds.
I boosted the input by +20dB as you suggested with no luck. Is it possible that my mobo just has shoddy audio? Do you think a PCI soundcard would fix the issue? |
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SmackWeasel
join:2008-01-02
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said by Krisnatharok :I've been told by my guildies that my $20 head/mic-set sucks ass and I've been told to buy a new pair that has a decent mic that does not fade out. I've never had a cheap mic fade on me, they just stop working after awhile as do the more expensive ones. Before you buy a new mic/headset check to see if you have mic-boost turned on.
-go to control panel, Sound and audio devices, Volume, advanced, then under Microphone clic; advanced, then check the +20dB boost.
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JesusBeamz
Lord of the Jesus Beamz
join:2009-05-14
Ontario
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said by Krisnatharok :I ordered the Zalman clip mic to replace the mic boom on my headset... will let you know how it sounds when it comes in this week.  The quality on that mic is actually really really good 5/5 stars. I used to use that until I got my new headset.
I 2nd whoever said they had the icemat siberia, love 'em. |
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andis01
join:2009-06-18
New York, NY | reply to Krisnatharok
You can search it on ebay, there are many seller sales the cheap thing. |
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delt4
17 years ... still waiting
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join:2000-07-13
Pittsburgh, PA | reply to Krisnatharok
I have Sennheiser w/ mic. VERY nice sound. |
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Anon00
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join:2001-09-25
USA
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I use a Platronics headset (think it's the 777 without the USB adapter) »www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameC···e_a_smtd
When I need a headset. Output sound quality is fine, not great, I like how the mic goes back into the headset, and to me, it's very comfortable.
Though, I should pick up a mic and just use it with my Audio Technicas or Yuins, but the Plantronics work just fine.
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Somnambul33t
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join:2002-12-05
Mullica Hill, NJ
clubs: | reply to Krisnatharok
i dont care how i sound to others as long as i dont sound like a wind tunnel. get a great set of headphones and a random stand mic. better audio is way better than voice quality when you dont have to listen to yourself! |
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Juke Box
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join:2001-01-29
Bar & Grill
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1 edit | reply to Krisnatharok
I am using Logitech Premium Headset. They are very comfortable and don't give you headset hair. You can pick it up at any Wal-Mart or get it cheaper on line.
Edit: Now that I think about your comment from your friends. Does your sound card support mic boost?
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Krisnatharok
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join:2009-02-11
Sterling, VA | reply to jouno53
I ordered the Zalman clip mic to replace the mic boom on my headset... will let you know how it sounds when it comes in this week. |
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BA
The Old Man's Gonna Roll the Hard Six
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join:2001-05-24
Vancouver, BC
clubs: | reply to Krisnatharok
SteelSeries 4H, if you like a retractable mic |
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Heshup
Are Those For Me?
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join:2001-06-20
From hell
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I have been using AudioFX Pro 5+1 by BenHeck
»www.edimensional.com/product_inf···s_id=122
I like them and they do sound good and $80.00 is not bad at all for what the head set will do.
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twizlar
I dont think so.
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join:2003-12-24
Brantford, ON | reply to Krisnatharok
You can get a plantronics audio 370 for around $25 and they are awesome for the money.
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signmeuptoo
Folding and Crunching Not just Breakfast
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join:2001-11-22
LOSTinSpace
clubs: | reply to Krisnatharok
I have an Icemat Siberia I got for cheap on sale from buy.com, that took 2 months to get, BTW.
It has decent sound but I don't like clip on mics. |
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