Static on Soundblaster Live? - Page 2

Russ · 08-07-2004, 17:52

Just tried Winamp, it's exactly the same.

My case isn't the conventional type, where each card screws in to the back: with this one you slot the card in and there's something like a 5 inch long 'clamp' which screws in to the back of the case an hold all the cards in place, is this likely to be something to do with it?

dilli-theclaw · 08-07-2004, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Just tried Winamp, it's exactly the same.

My case isn't the conventional type, where each card screws in to the back: with this one you slot the card in and there's something like a 5 inch long 'clamp' which screws in to the back of the case an hold all the cards in place, is this likely to be something to do with it?

As long as it's a nice firm contact it /shouldn't/ be a problem.

What happens if you play a midi (remember them

) file?

Also - are you uninstalling the card BEFORE you shut down and trying another slot?

lf86 · 08-07-2004, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Just tried Winamp, it's exactly the same.

My case isn't the conventional type, where each card screws in to the back: with this one you slot the card in and there's something like a 5 inch long 'clamp' which screws in to the back of the case an hold all the cards in place, is this likely to be something to do with it?

Well I'm running with a normal conventional tower case and I am experiencing something kind of like your problem, but a little different. So.....?

Russ · 08-07-2004, 17:55

I get the same with any sound file - and yes I've uninstalled the card each time

dilli-theclaw · 08-07-2004, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Russ D

I get the same with any sound file - and yes I've uninstalled the card each time

You don't have an onboard sound card on there do you?

'cos I'm running out of ideas.

Russ · 08-07-2004, 18:05

Yes I have an onboard soundcard but I've not uninstalled it - never had to really, I first put the card in about 2 months ago and the sound has been fine and I didn't uninstall the 'onboard' then.

dilli-theclaw · 08-07-2004, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Yes I have an onboard soundcard but I've not uninstalled it - never had to really, I first put the card in about 2 months ago and the sound has been fine and I didn't uninstall the 'onboard' then.

I was just wondering if you may have changed a setting in the bios while you fiddling about putting your new graphics card in.

Russ · 08-07-2004, 18:23

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I was just wondering if you may have changed a setting in the bios while you fiddling about putting your new graphics card in.

No, I didn't touch anything which would affect the soundcard. Actually I've tried unplugging the speakers from the card and I noticed I get exactly the same static sound when the metal part of the plug touches the metal case....I'm not too hot on earthing and electrics but does that make any sense?

Tristan · 08-07-2004, 18:27

I don't mean to be patronising, but are you 100% sure you've got the right drivers? There are a few different version of the Soundblaster Live!, and it's easy to download the wrong one. The best way to do it is to look on the card itself for the product number (it's two letters followed by four numbers, if I recall correctly), and enter that on Creative's support site.

What OS are you using? I had a similar problem with my SBLive on Windows 2000, but it stopped when I went to XP, which didn't make any sense as they used the same driver...

Russ · 08-07-2004, 18:30

Using XP and I downloaded exactly the same driver that I've always used and not had any trouble with....

dilli-theclaw · 08-07-2004, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Russ D

No, I didn't touch anything which would affect the soundcard. Actually I've tried unplugging the speakers from the card and I noticed I get exactly the same static sound when the metal part of the plug touches the metal case....I'm not too hot on earthing and electrics but does that make any sense?

It does make sense - you can try wiping the speaker plugs with a nice soft dry cloth to see if it improves any.

I'm just about out of ideas now - but if I think of anything else I'll post it straight away.

Russ · 08-07-2004, 19:49

Speaker plugs all nice and wiped...and still we have static...

lf86 · 08-07-2004, 20:23

I've just uninstalled my sound blaster and reverted back to on board sound, by my mohaa still crashes. Not sure what thats about.

keithwalton · 08-07-2004, 20:54

hmm only thing i can think of is opening up the mixer and muting all things not used (also drag bar all the way down as somtimes mute doesnt fully work *shrug*)
Main one being microphone port that causes issues. failing that does kx do drivers for the live, if so might be worth giving them a shot (http://kxproject.lugosoft.com/index.php?skip=1)
not brilliant for games but rather good for general audio
K

Russ · 08-07-2004, 21:06

I've tried all the settings.....nothing.

It's an earthing problem, I'm sure of it, can't for the life of me see where the problem is though