Topic: Crackle @ low CPU levels

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  • August 5, 2011 at 08:04 #2609
    Aborgrove
    Participant

    Hi Chaps,

    Apologies if this has been answered before:
    I have been getting a lot of crackle (very similar to CPU crackle) but at about 30% CPU usage.

    System is:
    Windows 7
    Lian Li PC-P80B | GIGABYTE X58A-UD7 rev 2.0
    Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz @ 4.20GHz | 6GB Triple DDR3 Corsair
    Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.B | 2xAkasa AK-FN059 Push/Pull
    2xAkasa AK-FN059 custom placement | 2x Antec SpotCool System Cooler
    Gainward GeForce GTX 470 | Lian Li Air Intake Cooling Kit
    Lian Li 140mm BS-07B | Corsair AX1200

    Not sure where to start, so has anyone got tips for what I should be looking for, to fix this?

    Best regards

    Abor

    August 5, 2011 at 13:06 #20867
    MelodyMan
    Participant

    What audio-interface are you using?

    August 5, 2011 at 14:45 #20868
    Aborgrove
    Participant

    A ha, thanks Melodyman!
    I’m just using sound card of the motherboard.
    Happy to splash out on one if that is the issue.

    What do people use that is good, I don’t really care about input (midi or audio), only really after the output.

    I see the EMU 0404 on a search for “audiocard” is that still considered ok?

    August 5, 2011 at 15:28 #20869
    Lion
    Participant

    Most people go with an external interface

    USB or Firewire.

    Firewire IS slightly faster than USB(2.0) but USB is much more widespread. So more interfaces to choose from and every computer including Macs would use ’em.

    I’m wanting to see U3 interfaces.

    August 5, 2011 at 15:30 #20870
    Aborgrove
    Participant

    This Sound Blaster X-Fi HD looks nice?
    http://uk.store.creative.com/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-x-fi-hd/1-19829.aspx

    or the Audiophile 2496?
    http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_au/Audiophile2496.html

    or RME Fireface 800 FireWire Audio Interface?
    http://www.zzounds.com/item–RMEFIREFACE

    or Motu:?
    http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/ultralite-mk3

    Are these the sort of thing?

    Oh, and whats the dif between a Digital Audio Converter and a Soundcard/Audio Interface

    What do other Podium users use?

    August 5, 2011 at 21:44 #20871
    Zynewave
    Keymaster

    Are you using ASIO4ALL? If you just want simple stereo in/out, you should be able to do okay with the built-in soundcard, provided that you use the http://www.asio4all.com driver.

    August 7, 2011 at 19:39 #20875
    Aborgrove
    Participant

    Thanks! That seems to have done the trick.

    All the best to you and all members.

    Abor

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