Adjusting sound

Wolf K · Feb 5, 2013

I did exactly those steps and there is no Tone tab.

The setting depdn on the audio chip/card. On this RealTek High
Definition Audio chip, I get Speakers > Properties > Enhancements >
Environment, Equalizer...,and Settings > None, Generic, Padded room,
Room, Stone room, etc (24 in all). Just check out all tabs and their
options to see what you have. You may have to shut down and restart, or
turn device off and on for settings to take effect.

Wolf K · Feb 5, 2013

On 2/4/2013 4:58 PM, (e-mail address removed) wrote:
[...]

Okay, this brings me to another subject I asked about a while ago, either here
or in another group, I don't remember. Will I get more control of my sound by
installing a sound card and not using the on-board sound? I have no problem
spending the money for a card and I'm able to install it, having built several
computers from scratch over the years. But will I get better sound or better
control? And if so, any suggestions as to a card? The only ones I've ever used
over the years have been Creative Labs/Soundblaster. Thanks.

That depends entirely on how the sound card compares to the onboard
sound. Onboard sound these days is pretty good. The days when you could
get decent sound only with a card are long gone. OTOH, some (very) high
end sound cards can drive large speakers. OTOH, you can take Line Out to
an external amplifier. Define what you want, and ask the audiophiles for
advice. Me, I want pretty accurate sound, but I don't want the house to
shake. ;-)

Best,
Wolf K
kirkwood40.blogspot.ca

rfdjr1 · Feb 5, 2013

I'm running WIndows 7 Professional, 64 bit. I'm using the onboard sound from the
motherboard instead of a sound card. Is there a way I haven't found yet to
adjust bass and treble when playing music? I know I can fool around with the
equaliztion on Winamp, but I'm looking for a simple bass/treble adjustment.
Thanks.

I've decided to try a sound card. I bought a Creative Labs card for only $30 so
if it's not what I wanted, I'm not out much. When it gets here and I install it,
should I have to go into the BIOS and close the onboard sound or will that
happen automatically. Been so long since I installed a sound card, I forget.
Thanks for all the replies thus far.

J. P. Gilliver (John) · Feb 5, 2013

In message <[email protected]>,

I've decided to try a sound card. I bought a Creative Labs card for only $30 so
if it's not what I wanted, I'm not out much. When it gets here and I
install it,
should I have to go into the BIOS and close the onboard sound or will that
happen automatically. Been so long since I installed a sound card, I forget.
Thanks for all the replies thus far.

W7 can use different sound devices for different things: I know a
(blind, as it happens) user who uses a cheap USB "sound card" (looks
like a memory stick except with sockets on the back) for her Skype
headset, for example, while using her main fancy old card for her main
use (she's a recording artist).
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Art Todesco · Feb 5, 2013

In message <[email protected]>,

W7 can use different sound devices for different things: I know a
(blind, as it happens) user who uses a cheap USB "sound card" (looks
like a memory stick except with sockets on the back) for her Skype
headset, for example, while using her main fancy old card for her main
use (she's a recording artist).

I'm not sure you caught my previous post, but, in my case, for instance,
my on-board sound doesn't have tone controls either. However, I do use
the free program WinAmp. It does have a full graphic equalizer. I use
it for CDs, mp3s and wavs. As with all of these apps, be careful when
installing as they tend to have a lot of their own junk that they
install. But you can opt out if you uncheck the proper boxes. As I
have installed it, none of its bloatware shows up.

Dominique · Feb 5, 2013

(e-mail address removed) écrivait 4ax.com:

I'm running WIndows 7 Professional, 64 bit. I'm using the onboard sound from the
motherboard instead of a sound card. Is there a way I haven't found yet to
adjust bass and treble when playing music? I know I can fool around with the
equaliztion on Winamp, but I'm looking for a simple bass/treble adjustment.
Thanks.

I know it's a bit late since you ordered a SB card but have you search your
motherboard manufacturer site for drivers and applications for your
integrated sound hardware?

My Win7 machine has 2 multi channels (10 ch. I/O each) PCI sound interfaces
plus the onboard audio, all audio devices are accessible and working so no
need to disable anything. I can even access all the channels simultenaously
when using multitracks music recording software. But there are no tone
controls when using the Windows default mixer.

I have tone controls on the onboard device when using the sound application
from the motherboard manufacturer.

I don't have tone controls on the multi-channels devices but it's logical
since you don't want to "color" the sound when recording, mixing and
mastering music.

Dominique · Feb 5, 2013

(e-mail address removed) écrivait 4ax.com:

I know it's a bit late since you ordered a SB card but have you search your
motherboard manufacturer site for drivers and applications for your
integrated sound hardware?

My Win7 machine has 2 multi channels (10 ch. I/O each) PCI sound interfaces
plus the onboard audio, all audio devices are accessible and working so no
need to disable anything. I can even access all the channels simultenaously
when using multitracks music recording software. But there are no tone
controls when using the Windows default mixer.

I have tone controls on the onboard device when using the sound application
from the motherboard manufacturer.

I don't have tone controls on the multi-channels devices but it's logical
since you don't want to "color" the sound when recording, mixing and
mastering music.

I must add that in your case you won't use your SB and onboard sound
simultaneously, so you could disable the onboard sound in the BIOS (if you
can) to free up some ressources but the impact would be minimal on a
relatively modern computer.

J. P. Gilliver (John) · Feb 5, 2013

Art Todesco said:
In message <[email protected]>,
(e-mail address removed) writes: []

if it's not what I wanted, I'm not out much. When it gets here and I
install it,
should I have to go into the BIOS and close the onboard sound or will
that
happen automatically. Been so long since I installed a sound card, I
forget.
Thanks for all the replies thus far.

Click to expand...

W7 can use different sound devices for different things: I know a
(blind, as it happens) user who uses a cheap USB "sound card" (looks
like a memory stick except with sockets on the back) for her Skype
headset, for example, while using her main fancy old card for her main
use (she's a recording artist).

Click to expand...

I'm not sure you caught my previous post, but, in my case, for
instance, my on-board sound doesn't have tone controls either. However,
I do use the free program WinAmp. It does have a full graphic
equalizer. I use it for CDs, mp3s and wavs. As with all of these
apps, be careful when installing as they tend to have a lot of their
own junk that they install. But you can opt out if you uncheck the
proper boxes. As I have installed it, none of its bloatware shows up.

I'm not sure if I caught your previous post either. But what I saw on my
blind friend's system (7, can't remember what flavour) looked to me as
if the ability to use different sound hardwares for different purposes
was intrinsic to 7, rather than anything added. IIRR, it allowed you to
select one for "communications", which seemed to mean Skype (it didn't
mention Skype specifically: this was before MS bought Skype), and
another for something else I forget (which meant main output). I think
it may even have allowed you to select which device Windows Sounds went
to, though I'm far from sure about that.

rfdjr1 · Feb 6, 2013

I'm not sure you caught my previous post, but, in my case, for instance,
my on-board sound doesn't have tone controls either. However, I do use
the free program WinAmp. It does have a full graphic equalizer. I use
it for CDs, mp3s and wavs. As with all of these apps, be careful when
installing as they tend to have a lot of their own junk that they
install. But you can opt out if you uncheck the proper boxes. As I
have installed it, none of its bloatware shows up.

Thanks. Yes I did see your post,. I've used Winamp for years and like it. It's
my default for all audio. I just don't like playing with the equalizer for all
songs. It's easier, to me anyway, to have a treble and bass choice.

rfdjr1 · Feb 6, 2013

(e-mail address removed) écrivait 4ax.com:

I know it's a bit late since you ordered a SB card but have you search your
motherboard manufacturer site for drivers and applications for your
integrated sound hardware?

My Win7 machine has 2 multi channels (10 ch. I/O each) PCI sound interfaces
plus the onboard audio, all audio devices are accessible and working so no
need to disable anything. I can even access all the channels simultenaously
when using multitracks music recording software. But there are no tone
controls when using the Windows default mixer.

I have tone controls on the onboard device when using the sound application
from the motherboard manufacturer.

I don't have tone controls on the multi-channels devices but it's logical
since you don't want to "color" the sound when recording, mixing and
mastering music.

Thanks. I did finally find the application for my onboard sound. It's buried.
First time in three years of owning this system (custom built for me, an i7-930
CPU, ASUS motherboard, Windows 7 Professional 64 bit and 12Gb memory, plus 2-1/2
Tb storage) that I ever saw the application for the sound. I just stumbled on it
last night trying to figure out why I wasn't getting much volume. I fixed that
but the sound card is on it's way and I'm going to give it a try.

Buffalo · Feb 6, 2013

wrote in message news:[email protected]...

Thanks. I did finally find the application for my onboard sound. It's
buried.
First time in three years of owning this system (custom built for me, an
i7-930
CPU, ASUS motherboard, Windows 7 Professional 64 bit and 12Gb memory, plus
2-1/2
Tb storage) that I ever saw the application for the sound. I just stumbled
on it
last night trying to figure out why I wasn't getting much volume. I fixed
that
but the sound card is on it's way and I'm going to give it a try.