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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
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While the two cards may appear to be identical, they 'may' not be. In the past, Dell has sometimes used Dell 'OEM' versions of the Creative sound cards. I don't remember the details but they were different enough that you had to get the drivers from Dell and not Ceative. I seem to remember that if you looked at the part number on the sound card, then went to Creative's web site and tried to look it up, it wasn't included in thier list. "Guess Who" wrote in message ... It is the SAME exact card, except, the card I replaced it with is my RETAIL version, so there was no redetection required - same driver install. My card records fine, Dell's does not. I never claimed to be an electronics expert, or recording engineer - but I DO know about computers. And just how, in your opinion, would a motherboard swap help me here? Many people have this problem, and NONE that I have read about had this issue resolved by replacing the motherboard, OR the soundcard. "kony" wrote in message ... On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:39:30 -0500, "Guess Who" wrote: I can attest to this. I have a 9100 with Audigy 2 ZS, and I too have to SCREAM with the mic to my mouth to hear myself. I KNOW about computers, and build them, so I know what I am doing. I put my RETAIL SB Audigy 2 ZS in the system, and the MIC input is FINE! How do you explain that? If you can't figure out why the mic volume is low and continue on talking with Dell about motherboard replacement, I suggest that you do not know what you are doing in this case. Very basic tools like a multimeter would go a long way towards troubleshooting this. If they are exactly the same card, AND you did not reinstall or change any driver settings, AND WIndows did not re-PNP the card, but just continued running as if the card had not changed, AND you made no changes, just started recording, (and I haven't left out some other detail- so far I have only spend a few minutes on it, the system is not here) it is an audio card malfunction. If any of the above was not true, there are still those issues to examine. This is a clear-cut process of elimination. I contacted DELL, and of course, they sent a guy over with a new sound card -- NO DIFFERENCE, and I even demonstrated the difference with the DELL Audigy and my retail Audigy 2, - made 2 files in Adobe Audition and showed the tech the noticeable difference in the wav representations, and he commented on it. Where all three cards exactly alike, visually? Same PCB, etc? Before he even got started I told him this was all a waste of time, and when he was done, he basically agreed with me. Next step will be a motherboard replacement, but I am not even going to bother. I've gone through too many stupid unrelated things for DELL to appease them, but I'm not going to do it anymore. They system is fine with my retail card, and I will leave it in. IF all of what you wrote is true, and you haven't left out any relevant details, there is only one possible resolution, a different sound card. WHY are you off on a tangent discussing a motherboard replacement when all you need is a sound card? No wonder you don't have working sound, you need to clearly state the resolution to the problem and if the tech can't see the logic you request transfer to a supervisor. Do you not know anyone on earth that has a PC so you can check this sound card? There is not going to be a situation where the card completely works except for mic input on one motherboard, yet the same card's mic magically starts working on another motherboard. Either the specific card is bad, or it isn't. Either way, if all you need is mic input, put down $9 on a sound card and be done with it already. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
Dell's boards are unique because they have a connector for the front panel
headphone jack. However, every Dell SoundBlaster since around 2001 that I have used has happily handled Creative's drivers. The last one that wouldn't was a SoundBlaster Live Value Digital in a Dimension 8100 under Windows Me. Tom "hdrdtd" wrote in message ... Note: While the two cards may appear to be identical, they 'may' not be. In the past, Dell has sometimes used Dell 'OEM' versions of the Creative sound cards. I don't remember the details but they were different enough that you had to get the drivers from Dell and not Ceative. I seem to remember that if you looked at the part number on the sound card, then went to Creative's web site and tried to look it up, it wasn't included in thier list. "Guess Who" wrote in message ... It is the SAME exact card, except, the card I replaced it with is my RETAIL version, so there was no redetection required - same driver install. My card records fine, Dell's does not. I never claimed to be an electronics expert, or recording engineer - but I DO know about computers. And just how, in your opinion, would a motherboard swap help me here? Many people have this problem, and NONE that I have read about had this issue resolved by replacing the motherboard, OR the soundcard. "kony" wrote in message ... On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:39:30 -0500, "Guess Who" wrote: I can attest to this. I have a 9100 with Audigy 2 ZS, and I too have to SCREAM with the mic to my mouth to hear myself. I KNOW about computers, and build them, so I know what I am doing. I put my RETAIL SB Audigy 2 ZS in the system, and the MIC input is FINE! How do you explain that? If you can't figure out why the mic volume is low and continue on talking with Dell about motherboard replacement, I suggest that you do not know what you are doing in this case. Very basic tools like a multimeter would go a long way towards troubleshooting this. If they are exactly the same card, AND you did not reinstall or change any driver settings, AND WIndows did not re-PNP the card, but just continued running as if the card had not changed, AND you made no changes, just started recording, (and I haven't left out some other detail- so far I have only spend a few minutes on it, the system is not here) it is an audio card malfunction. If any of the above was not true, there are still those issues to examine. This is a clear-cut process of elimination. I contacted DELL, and of course, they sent a guy over with a new sound card -- NO DIFFERENCE, and I even demonstrated the difference with the DELL Audigy and my retail Audigy 2, - made 2 files in Adobe Audition and showed the tech the noticeable difference in the wav representations, and he commented on it. Where all three cards exactly alike, visually? Same PCB, etc? Before he even got started I told him this was all a waste of time, and when he was done, he basically agreed with me. Next step will be a motherboard replacement, but I am not even going to bother. I've gone through too many stupid unrelated things for DELL to appease them, but I'm not going to do it anymore. They system is fine with my retail card, and I will leave it in. IF all of what you wrote is true, and you haven't left out any relevant details, there is only one possible resolution, a different sound card. WHY are you off on a tangent discussing a motherboard replacement when all you need is a sound card? No wonder you don't have working sound, you need to clearly state the resolution to the problem and if the tech can't see the logic you request transfer to a supervisor. Do you not know anyone on earth that has a PC so you can check this sound card? There is not going to be a situation where the card completely works except for mic input on one motherboard, yet the same card's mic magically starts working on another motherboard. Either the specific card is bad, or it isn't. Either way, if all you need is mic input, put down $9 on a sound card and be done with it already. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
Bubbamike wrote:
Class_Action classaction357 AT yahoo DOT com wrote: Anyway go ahead with a class action suit. You'll wind up with a coupon good for $50 off a Dell computer and the lawyers will make millions. (Do you suppose Dell's lawyers also get paid by $50 coupon?) Maybe it will stop Dell from jerking around the customers? Live Value Soundcard: Mic record level too low (1/29/2002) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=21877 so i contacted Dell tech support they advised me to uninstall the soundcard and reinstall it. I did that and it made no difference. They told me to uninstall the windows sound recorder and reinstall it, that made no difference either, they told me to uninstall the whole of windows multimedia I did that and it made no difference Microphone - weak input, out of ideas... (8/29/05) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=60002 Dell tech support insisted I reformat my hard disk and reinstall everything. I am amazed (& frustrated) with the numerous "hoops" that Dell Tech Support had me jump through over 12 days without ever admitting a problem. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:01:52 -0700, Class_Action
wrote: Bubbamike wrote: Class_Action classaction357 AT yahoo DOT com wrote: Anyway go ahead with a class action suit. You'll wind up with a coupon good for $50 off a Dell computer and the lawyers will make millions. (Do you suppose Dell's lawyers also get paid by $50 coupon?) Maybe it will stop Dell from jerking around the customers? Live Value Soundcard: Mic record level too low (1/29/2002) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=21877 so i contacted Dell tech support they advised me to uninstall the soundcard and reinstall it. I did that and it made no difference. They told me to uninstall the windows sound recorder and reinstall it, that made no difference either, they told me to uninstall the whole of windows multimedia I did that and it made no difference Microphone - weak input, out of ideas... (8/29/05) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=60002 Dell tech support insisted I reformat my hard disk and reinstall everything. I am amazed (& frustrated) with the numerous "hoops" that Dell Tech Support had me jump through over 12 days without ever admitting a problem. If you read the current posts in the Community Forums (the ones you allege have been deleted) the problem has been solved. Download and apply the latest drivers from Creative. The mic on my Audigy in my XPS 600 works fine now. Dave |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
"Dave" wrote in message ... On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:01:52 -0700, Class_Action wrote: If you read the current posts in the Community Forums (the ones you allege have been deleted) the problem has been solved. Download and apply the latest drivers from Creative. The mic on my Audigy in my XPS 600 works fine now. Dave Oh no, you've ruined the Troll's day. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:15:13 -0700, Class_Action
wrote: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL SOMEONE PLEASSSSEEEE TELL ME HOW TO GET MY MIC TO RECORD?!?! . Have you tried turning your speaker volume up some? |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:01:52 -0700, Class_Action
wrote: Dell tech support insisted I reformat my hard disk and reinstall everything. I am amazed (& frustrated) with the numerous "hoops" that Dell Tech Support had me jump through over 12 days without ever admitting a problem. They were probably hoping you'd stop acting like a loon and just follow their directions, so they kep repeating them. Did you ever actually DO what they insisted? When you initially bought the system, surely you tried it out, made sure it was working? When it was new, Dell would've probably issued you a credit for the sound card. Did you even investigate enough to find out the difference between the two sound chips on the Dell vs the retail card? I suggested you look into these details earlier but you just keep chasing your tail so no wonder you never get anywbere. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
kony (Troll) wrote:
Class_Action classaction357 AT yahoo DOT com wrote: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL SOMEONE PLEASSSSEEEE TELL ME HOW TO GET MY MIC TO RECORD?!?! Have you tried turning your speaker volume up some? WEAK MICROPHONE + AUDIGY 2 PROBLEM - TRY THIS... (9/18/05) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=60572 I think I have seen every single volume control slider that exists in the system, XP, Creative, etc. I have been through every switch, slider and control with XPS Advanced support at least twice. This isn't a user error. |
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Dell's Sorry History of Microphone/Soundcard Issue (Update)
kony (Troll) wrote:
Class_Action classaction357 AT yahoo DOT com wrote: Dell tech support insisted I reformat my hard disk and reinstall everything. I am amazed (& frustrated) with the numerous "hoops" that Dell Tech Support had me jump through over 12 days without ever admitting a problem. They were probably hoping you'd stop acting like a loon and just follow their directions, so they kep repeating them. Did you ever actually DO what they insisted? Do you suppose even the Dell onsite technician does not follow what Dell tech insisted? Live Value Soundcard: Mic record level too low (1/29/2002) http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=21877 Well... technician came and installed new card (same type SB Live Value! 512V CT4780).... He tried uninstalling, reinstalling drivers etc.... all the same stuff I have tried before.... still no better.... When you initially bought the system, surely you tried it out, made sure it was working? When it was new, Dell would've probably issued you a credit for the sound card. Did you even investigate enough to find out the difference between the two sound chips on the Dell vs the retail card? I suggested you look into these details earlier but you just keep chasing your tail so no wonder you never get anywbere. SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM) DRIVERS!! http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportf...ssage.id=59496 Why not use the drivers from Creative's site? Many of us have tried installing the updated drivers from Creative's site without success. We get an error message saying that the update program cannot find an Audigy 2ZS installed in our systems. |
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