Noise (Hissing) During Playback of Sound Files (92401)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
- Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
- Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0
This article was previously published under Q92401 SUMMARY
When using the software included with the Microsoft Windows Sound
System, you may hear noise during the playback of sound files
(*.WAV, *.MID, *.RMI, *.VOC, *.SND, *.AIF). This noise is best
described as an audible "hiss" and can be caused by the following
situations: - The Windows Sound System board has been installed next to a video
board or the power supply.
- The Windows Sound System volume has been set low while the volume
of an external device (that is, speakers or amplifier) has been set
high.
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The Windows Sound System board may pick up and amplify interference
from other boards that are not functioning correctly. Interference
from the computers power supply can also cause noise during the
playback of sound files. The Windows Sound System board should be
installed as far away from the power supply and other boards as
possible.
Another cause of audible hissing is an inconsistency in the volume
control of the Windows Sound System and amplified external devices.
For example, if the Windows Sound System volume control is set low,
while the volume control of external speakers is set high, the
speakers will amplify the low sound being produced by the sound card.
This will result in distortion or hissing during playback.
The Windows Sound System volume control should match that of any
external devices (that is, if Sound System's volume control is set at
50 percent, any external device's volume control should also be set at
50 percent).
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB92401 |
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