I am an Audio/Video/Graphics designer looking for the proper machine for multi-media production. Please help me find the right components I need. ANYTHING BUT DELL please! [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 22 answers
How can I create non-downloadable audio files for a website? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 18 answers
Help needed, designing an AV facility for the future. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 6 answers
So I procured an HD copy of "300" in 720p matroska (.mkv) format, but the 5.1 audio track won't play on my 2.1 speakers. Is there any way I can configure VLC or another media player to convert the audio to 2.1 format? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 9 answers
Where can I find drivers for an OrangeUSB USB 2 PCMCIA card? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 3 answers
I need help figuring out a strange audio interference issue with my computer setup, involving headphones, a KVM, and an apparent contradiction. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 7 answers
Just bought a new loft and will be using my G5 as the main audio source for entertainment. the comp has optical digital audio output (mini jack) and a built in 12watt amp. I would like to find an affordable (~250$) solution where my music would fill the place. I used to have a Creative set with 4 satellite and a sub but they are dead... I own the place and can drill holes or mount speakers in the corners, it's a large rectangle shaped 25x40 feet space. what are my options here ?
thanks everyone
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posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 7 answers
Can you help me with my PC audio woes? This high-pitched whine isn't just coming from me... [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 9 answers 
My audio device is giving me the following message: "Driver is enabled but has not been started." Please help. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 8 answers
I have a Gateway desktop with a standard sound card in it. The video is connected to a Vizio 42" LCD TV via VGA cable. We would like to connect the sound to the TV as well.
There is no PC Audio input on the TV...just red and white RCA jacks. I looked for an adapter cable or sound card that had RCA jacks out, but got confused really quickly. All help is appreciated!
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 3 answers
Solutions for organizing lots of different kinds of cables (xlr, 1/8 in, 1/4 in, rca, usb, firewire, ac) for easy access where space is at a severe premium?
posted on Jan 6, 2007 - 14 answers
I've just hooked up an oldish minsystem to my PC, and lo! Speaker whine that was once a few metres from the nearest thing with ears is now glaringly obvious when I'm at my desk. [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 2 answers
I have a pair of stereo speakers that I want to use with my computer. My old receiver broke, so unless there's some way to hook stereo speakers directly up to a computer, I'll need a new one.
I want to find an inexpensive receiver that can turn on automatically when it gets a signal. I don't want to have to walk over and turn it on every time I want to play an MP3 or have to remember to turn it off. (I think my old one broke because I'd just leave it on all the time.) The only other thing I'd use it for is playing DVD audio, so it should work with that as well.
What's the best receiver to use for computer audio that will detect a signal and turn on by itself? Or should I just lose the stereo speakers and get a pair of computer speakers?
posted on Nov 29, 2006 - 9 answers
My mother-in-law plugged in her laptop via a docking station, hit the on switch on the powerstrip, and two disturbing things happened...
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posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 6 answers
I bought an Alesis MultiMix 8 the other day, which is an 8 input firewire interface. It works OK but the main problem I have is that the stereo out (from the computer to the mixer) cuts out very frequently. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 7 answers
Since 90% of my music listening happens at my computer, I've decided it's foolish to keep using the budget Zoltrixound speakers I've had for several years. Can I expect half decent audio from the new $100 range systems offered by Altec Lansing? I've read reviews that suggest they're surprisingly good. Will the sub-generated bottom end sound anything close to natural? I'm open to any and all suggestions.
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 18 answers
Audio and video has recently started stuttering on my computer. It might have something to do with the installation of new hard drive on Monday. It seems to be worse in some applications than others. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 9 answers
Is there a way to play my ipod through my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 11 answers
I'm trying to determine the best bare bones microphone system for recording a basic voice-over demo cd for the smallest financial outlay possible.
Is there a tremendous advantage to USB mics over 1/8" mics? Can I get decent quality without having to buy a preamp, or is phantom power the only way to go? Can a USB headset give me CD quality audio, more or less? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 7 answers
I had a brief power outage last night; today some of the computer programs are not reading a CD in the DVD drive correctly, while others still read it without a problem. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2005 - 6 answers
A crackling sound comes out of my speakers whenever the network is used [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 9 answers
Need a reliable cd burner to burn audio cds for radio show. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2005 - 7 answers
Simple sound recorder. I use Win 2000, and need a simple Sound Recorder that will let me easily overwrite a permanent WAV file with new audio from the microphone as needed. I'm having trouble finding a good replacement. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2005 - 7 answers
OSXFilter. My girlfriend has a problem with playing sound in her browsers: "I just got a new G5 running Panther. I have Safari, IE, and Firefox installed, and suddenly none of them will play any sound. Flash, Java, media files, nothing makes sound when it's running through a browser. Other applications play sounds fine." [+]
posted on Feb 10, 2005 - 12 answers
SoundsLikeSomethingMomWouldAskMe: When I try to play mp3s, QuickTime, or other audio files, it sounds like they've gone through a cheese grater. I can play CDs only on the computer's CD player - not through QuickTime or Music Match. This started around the time that two other things happened - upgrade from Win98 to 2000, and a new fan installed. Anybody know what's wrong?
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 8 answers
Guitarists and gearheads! I need assistance connecting an electric guitar and a microphone directly into a MOTU 828 soundcard.
posted on Oct 12, 2004 - 11 answers
['PooterFilter] So I've put Win 2k Server on my laptop, and now the sound card clicks/skips. I'm not getting anywhere with this problem. Any ideas? [mi]
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 6 answers
