Can't get sound through computer. Please help. Am I missing something here?
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Is that microphone jack stereo or mono? Does it provide "phantom power" to a microphone? &gt;If it does, you probably can't use that jack for any other device. Does the RCA - to - 1/8" adapter have a stereo (3-contact) or mono (2-contact) 1/8" plug? &gt;Some mono ones are made with red and white insulators (or other mixed colours), which makes them APPEAR to be the same as the stereo ones. If any part of the connecting arrangement is "mono", you won't get the "correct" sound from the turntable, and it is possible that you would get no sound. Also, check to see if there is an input-level adjustment (it would be an on-screen control); if there is one and it is set at or near its minimum, little or no signal will get into the "konfuzer". I would prefer that a LINE-level input was provided; but I believe some microphone inputs are set up so that they can be selectively switched to accomodate line-level signals. You may need to consult someone locally who can investigate the settings on your specific laptop. &gt;Line level is about 100 times the voltage of a microphone's output, and it will overdrive a microphone stage. Another possibility is: The signal going into the microphone jack probably can't be passed to the speakers directly. If it was so connected, you would have a defacto "P.A. system", and laptops are not known for having that function. In any event, the correct setting of the AT-PL120's output switch is "LINE", which will apply the necessary RIAA frequency equalization. If all else fails, instead of connecting the turntable to the laptop, use a pair of powered speakers that have their own volume control, a boombox with an auxiliary input, or any normal stereo system until you have the laptop matter figured out.
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Make sure all Windows updates have been installed (drivers up to date). Check WWW.soundblaster.com as well.
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Check to see if you have a good connection. Make sure the cable is plugged all the way in and none of the wires are showing or stretched anywhere. Also check for an updated driver. If none of those two work then you probably blew the speakers.
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You need to plug speakers into any CPU and then you will have sound. Thanks, Computer World
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Does the monitor you are using have any speakers?If so, are you using a HDMI cable (directly, without a DVI or VGA converter)?If not, did you connect separate speakers to the audio out port (green) in the back?I feel certain the answer to all questions is NO. You need at least one YES answer to hear anything.
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..yes, very frustrating. I'm having the same problem and unfortunately we may have to hook up a separate feed from the laptop headphone jack to the audio system. I had understood that you could get sound through the HDMI so this is a pain in the butt.
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As far as I know you have to connect the stereo directly to you computer. Your computer can only send sound through one device. Basically, your computer can't recognize your sound system.
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Good luck I wish you the best! The speakers do sound great! I just hooked them up to my computer and use them with it.
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Hi, This computer has a sound card, but you will need to plug in speakers or headphones. Give us a call if any other questions at 844-889-1070. Sincerely, Re-Circuit
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DVI doesn't send sound like HDMI. Have to have external speakers hooked directly up to the source. Had the same exact issue, unfortunately had to get a cheap pair of external speakers.
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you should be able to get audio thru hdmi, the audio chipset is Realtek ALC269. Here is more information on it http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=1&PFid;=27&Level;=5&Conn;=4&ProdID;=166
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Check everything:1. Computer volume still correct?2. Amp volume ok?3. EQ not messed with?4. Headphone cable ok?5. Cable to computer ok?6. Tube seated?Check the obvious first... Otherwise, I have no idea, mine sounds great!
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Possibly I suppose. Check whatever the i-equivalent of "control panel -- sound" is and make sure it's enabled correctly. I only use mine with Teamspeak/Mumble but it works great.
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Your laptop needs to have a sound output 3.5mm, find a cable that is male 3.5mm to red and black/white output male.
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Agree with other folks who posted; get a headphone amp or maybe a USB DAC to take on the work of sound processing from the integrated sound card. Though they have gotten better integrated sound cards suck compared to a dedicated card or device. I was looking at picking up Audioengine D1 24-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter for my PC; so that I can connect my monitors and also use the head phone jack for these PC350 or my HD 600s.
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Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
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Try rebooting the computer if you haven't done that already. If you still don't have sound, run the Creative Diagnostics to check for problems. The last option would be to reinstall the Creative drivers. Then reboot and check for sound. This all assumes that the problem is not with the card itself. By the way plug in a pair of headphones into the jack on the front of the computer to rule out the possibility that the problem is not your speakers. It's also possible that your soundcard is not seated properly. You would have to open up the computer (turn it off first and touch something metallic to remove static) and take out and put the soundcard back in the slot. I would do that if possible, before reinstalling drivers. Soundcards are very reliable. More likely than not, it's a driver (software) or connection problem. Good luck.