Updated to 8.1, now audio fades in and out.

Master57i

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Updated to 8.1, now audio fades in and out. (FIXED)

This happened the first time I started this pc. When 2 applications would play sound, one would be almost muted. It's really annoying, but after an hour of poking in the settings it fixed itself. I updated to 8.1, but the problem is back. YES: I have tried doing the stupid "do nothing when windows gets communications" and it DOES NOT WORK. Everywhere I've asked that's the answer I get. here is an example of what happens. (VOLUME WARNING) Audio Glitch - YouTube

Thanks for any help.
 
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I'm not sure I understand your problem. Is it that "2 applications would play sound" mean that you are using two applications that play sound at the same time? (which can conflict).

Please clarify.

However, there have been some sporadic problems with audio for those that have upgraded to 8.1. Sometimes installing the latest sound driver from the PC vendor fixes it. (Do not use the generic basic function Windows installed HD Audio Codec unless that is the only choice).
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win 10
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    PC/Desktop
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    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
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    Intel (i7 CPU)
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    RealTek Integrated
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    27" Dell SE2717HR
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Yes. 2 things making sound at the same time.
my motherboard came with these cool programs that I have not messed with much. maybe it's in here?
http://i.imgur.com/P5l35CX.png
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7 4770k @3.5
    Motherboard
    MSi G87 G45
    Memory
    12gb unknown (looking to upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSi nvidia 760 2gb
    Sound Card
    Buiilt on Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    generic Dell 1920x1080
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1tb 7200
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR2600w
    Case
    Corsair 330r
    Cooling
    None
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    Generic
    Mouse
    CM storm inferno
I have a recording studio and do a lot of audio, but I've never tried two programs with audio at the same time. Strange things potentially can happen with both trying to access the sound at the same time.

One thing, however, that may help is to have the Stereo Mix enabled as the default recording device. That is needed for recording streaming audio from the internet, for one thing. It may have something to do with playback in your case (wild guess). I notice it is not shown in the RealTek HD Manager, in your picture.

Go to the Control Panel/Hardware and Sound and finally the Sound Panel, Recording Section. Set the Stereo Mix as the default recording device (if not set). If the Stereo Mix is not shown, RIGHT click in an empty spot in that panel then click to show Disabled and Disconnected Devices. Stereo Mix should now be shown, enable it and make it the default recording device.

A comment on your memory. 12gb is more than enough for practically anything you are going to do. I have 16GB in my recording studio system and even with a lot of tracks, plug ins and MIDI tracks I've never been over 8GB of memory.
 

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    Win 10
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    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
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    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
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    Deepcool Captain 120EX
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    Microsoft Wireless
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    Logitech wireless
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    Cable - 100MB Downlink
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    Edge/Firefox
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    Microsoft
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    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
The audio mixer thing does not help. What does that thing even do anyway? I tried turning off the "let applications take priority" and DC offset or whatever.

I want to upgrade my memory because I have really mismatched sources and sometimes I get memory errors.


EDIT: FIXED. Updated all audio drivers and restarted PC.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7 4770k @3.5
    Motherboard
    MSi G87 G45
    Memory
    12gb unknown (looking to upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSi nvidia 760 2gb
    Sound Card
    Buiilt on Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    generic Dell 1920x1080
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1tb 7200
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR2600w
    Case
    Corsair 330r
    Cooling
    None
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    CM storm inferno
The driver was going to be my next suggestion. Glad to hear its fixed. :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
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