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    NP8662 - Fraps low sound

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by akstylish, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. akstylish

    akstylish Notebook Consultant

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    I get a very low sound on my recorded videos. I made sure 'record sound' and 'detect best sound input' are checked in fraps settings. Sound device is Realtek HD Audio Input, and sound input Stereo Mix. I maxed out all input/output volumes except master volume.(earbuds make the sound pretty loud even at the lowest master volume) Selecting either Mic Volume or Stereo Mix as the recording device makes no difference. Mute is unticked.
     
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  2. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    Try with external speakers if you have any. I have no problem with the sound on my M860TU.
     
    Eivind, Jun 14, 2009
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    What difference would it make? I have a problem with the recording device, not playback.
     
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    If you use external speakers (or the built in ones), you could max out the master volume, to see if it makes any difference
     
    theriko, Jun 15, 2009
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    I'm sure that'll work, but I always have earphones/earbuds plugged in and don't want to use built-in speakers at all.(except when sharing something with others) From what I understand if all goes well what I hear in-game and what I recorded should have the same volume(at least it was true for my old laptops).
     
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    bump.

    can anyone help me with the same laptop and os? :(
     
    akstylish, Jun 19, 2009
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    What version are your audio drivers? The latest is RealTek Audio 2.26, no harm in updating.

    I noticed better and louder sound during gaming after I updated but no idea why.
     
    LaptopNut, Jun 20, 2009
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  8. akstylish

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    It's already up-to-date. :(
     
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    Seeing there are similar posts on other forums, I reckon realtek audio has an issue with Fraps...I should've added a sound card when cutomizing it.

    I think I'm gonna buy a usb external sound card. But would it improve audio quality significantly? Do you have something to recommend?
     
    akstylish, Jun 20, 2009
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  10. sabricaze

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    The sound is lower other notebooks I've used. Interesting...

    Yes, I have installed the drivers.
     
    sabricaze, Jun 20, 2009
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