Distortion problem with Creative audio equalizer
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Published on 2010-02-25T14:53:58Z
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Hi,
I have a problem with the Creative Console EQ, I don't know if it's fixable or not (is the EQ software or hardware on these cards?).
Basically, I have enormous distortion with certain sounds in the 30 - 125 hz range. When this happens I get some sort of "frrzzzz" (sorry, I'm french and don't really know the correct english word for that) on top of the original sound.
I have a Sound Blaster Audigy SE. I'm using the Daniel_K drivers, on Windows 7 Profesionnal x64. All the effects are disabled except EQ.
Steps to reproduce
- Put the card in 24bit/96khz mode. The problem is also present with 16bit/48khz but seems to be less audible.
In the Creative Console, use the following EQ:
Play this sound at a reasonably high volume. You should hear distortion on the two "booms". Especially the second one.
- Disable Creative EQ.
- Play the sound in an application with an integrated EQ (e.g. foobar2000, ffdshow) using the same EQ parameters. There is no distortion.
- Conclusion: the Creative EQ is broken.
(Is anyone having the same problem? I'm also interested in the results with other Creative cards or even other brands soundcards with a similar EQ feature.
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