Sound Problem

ikesdead · March 23, 2001, 21:10

I have a problem with the sound. In the game 75% of the voices are distorted or crackling. I can barely understand them. The music and other sounds are fine. This isn't normal is it? I have the biggest installation. I am sure I have a crappy soundcard but this doesn't happen with other games. Is there anything I can do?

Closey · March 24, 2001, 06:05

Just a theory, no idea if it's correct. But the voices are mp3 files, and the rest of the sounds are wav files. Wav files tend to need less cpu power to play, so maybe that's your problem? Tried playing mp3's while having a lot of other things running in the background? Maybe you've got a computer that's not powerful enough? Or maybe it's the soundcard.. hard to tell when not know what equipment you've got.

Cybergod · March 24, 2001, 06:32

It's most probably your soundcard.

Closey · March 24, 2001, 15:12

Then it's probably that combo card of yours. Try installing the soundblaster. You shouldn't have to disable the other card. Well, depends on how good/bad it is I guess. But you should be able to have more than one sound card so it should be ok.

If it isn't, well, then you might want to look for a new modem.

buster · March 24, 2001, 17:40

Try this:

in Alpha centauri.ini

ds3d=0 (disables direct sound 3D enhancements- helps if drivers not fully compatible)

eax=0 (disables environmental audio used amongst others on the SB live series)

ikesdead · March 25, 2001, 01:46

I have a p3 533 128ram voodoo 4500 my soundcard is a combo modem/soundcard.
I guess I should replace with the soundblaster live x-gamer I have just sitting right here. I first have to get a new modem cause I think I have to disable the combo card. Thanks for the info.

gwillybj · March 26, 2001, 01:28

quote:

Originally posted by ikesdead on 03-24-2001 12:46 PM
... I first have to get a new modem ...

If you do go this route, may I recommend a good, solid, reliable modem: 3Com/USRobotics #5687 hardware FaxModem. I have one in my system. The brand was recommended by my ISP (they spoke very strongly against PCI modems). It's not expensive as modems go. Where I live, the telephone company's lines and equipment are nearly 40 years old

, but my connection with this modem is always strong and stable. I can stay online for as long as I want without ever having to reconnect

. The PCI modem I took out would drop offline if a gnat sat on the wire

.

Disclaimer: I do not work for 3Com or any of their distributors or retailers. I just like their stuff.
[This message has been edited by gwillybj (edited March 26, 2001).]