Vista/X-fi Problems

Master Yunk · 20-October-07, 11:06 PM

Alright, I'm using Vista Ultimate x64.

Creative X-Fi.

I have my front USB/Audio Jacks plugged in correctly, the front headphone jack works, but the mic doesnt work in steam.

Infact, when I plug in a mic, I get nothing but a funny reverb(static and wavy voice) from it, and this is only when it is plugged into the back, seeing as the front port does not work.

I tried making my "mic" default device and it still doesn't work properly in steam.

So, does anybody have any suggestions?

Mr. Fiddles · 21-October-07, 01:07 AM

Yeah. Make sure you change it to Audio Creation mode if you're using the mic on the external box (assuming you have the elite pro).

If not, try changing the audio mode anyway. It's what I had to do to get the mic to work in games and MSN, so that I could activate the input on the console.

ECS Matvey · 21-October-07, 01:08 AM

Your an idiot your just doing it wrong...!

Just kidding, I have the XF-i Xtreme Gamer and im running vista 64 bit and i have problems with it too....

I dont know what to do bu to be honest there really isnt that much of a difference between my on board and the sound card, it just sucks its a $100 sound card.

Vista 64 has been nothing but problems for me, im sorry you have to go through the same problems as me.

GlitterKill · 21-October-07, 09:21 AM

Hmmm have been thinking of switching from 32 to 64 bit Vista Ultimate but after listening to you guys I may wait a bit longer.

My X-Fi Xtreme gamer was a bitch to setup in 32 bit Vista as well. I found that installing the complete software package )not just the drivers) were necessary. In order to use my mic I set my X-Fi to Gaming mode and in the Mixer section of Creative's own little white dial app in the taskbar (double click it to open it) there is a slider bar for "microphone". Slide it all the way to the top and then directly above the slider there is a "+" symbol. Click that and make sure there is a check mark next to "Microphone +20dB Boost". That is how my settings have to be in order for it to work right in games.

Hope that helps.

Peng Lord · 21-October-07, 09:53 AM

The X-Fi series doesn't directly support the front panel audio connector. Are you using a third-party adapter or did you modify your cables inside your case in order to connect it?

The only problem I had was that I didn't have the volume knob on my platinum's panel turned up on the mic.

Master Yunk · 21-October-07, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peng Lord


	The X-Fi series doesn't directly support the front panel audio connector. Are you using a third-party adapter or did you modify your cables inside your case in order to connect it? The only problem I had was that I didn't have the volume knob on my platinum's panel turned up on the mic.

Didn't do anything to it, there was just a front mount plug like on my onboard sound, jack in and the front headset jack works.

Will try your solutions soon, thanks

Master Yunk · 21-October-07, 11:57 AM

Now, when i plug in the mic, I can hear it clicking incessantly. (in my headset)

No audio goes through though.

Perhaps my mic is shot?

20-October-07, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Master Yunk D.O.A. Tournament Champion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: O-H-I-O Posts: 2,005	Vista/X-fi Problems Alright, I'm using Vista Ultimate x64. Creative X-Fi. I have my front USB/Audio Jacks plugged in correctly, the front headphone jack works, but the mic doesnt work in steam. Infact, when I plug in a mic, I get nothing but a funny reverb(static and wavy voice) from it, and this is only when it is plugged into the back, seeing as the front port does not work. I tried making my "mic" default device and it still doesn't work properly in steam. So, does anybody have any suggestions? __________________ Aspire to be what people want most so that you man have the pleasure of denying them of it. - Me

21-October-07, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Fiddles Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 623	Re: Vista/X-fi Problems Yeah. Make sure you change it to Audio Creation mode if you're using the mic on the external box (assuming you have the elite pro). If not, try changing the audio mode anyway. It's what I had to do to get the mic to work in games and MSN, so that I could activate the input on the console. __________________ Tagan Dual Engine 600w//EVGA 122-CK 680i A1//C2D E6750 @ 3.8Ghz 1.5v (1.55v BIOS)//4GB Corsair Dominator PC8500 @ 975mhz \|\| 1:1 \|\| 5-4-4-12-2T//EVGA 8800GTX 768mb 650mhz/2100mhz//320GB Seagate Barracuda SATA300//Creative X-Fi Elite Pro with X-Fi Console//Vista Ultimate Edition x64 Last edited by Mr. Fiddles; 21-October-07 at 05:48 AM.

21-October-07, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
ECS Matvey Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 182	Re: Vista/X-fi Problems Your an idiot your just doing it wrong...! Just kidding, I have the XF-i Xtreme Gamer and im running vista 64 bit and i have problems with it too.... I dont know what to do bu to be honest there really isnt that much of a difference between my on board and the sound card, it just sucks its a $100 sound card. Vista 64 has been nothing but problems for me, im sorry you have to go through the same problems as me. __________________

21-October-07, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
GlitterKill Pimp-of-all-Pimps Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville Posts: 5,709	Re: Vista/X-fi Problems Hmmm have been thinking of switching from 32 to 64 bit Vista Ultimate but after listening to you guys I may wait a bit longer. My X-Fi Xtreme gamer was a bitch to setup in 32 bit Vista as well. I found that installing the complete software package )not just the drivers) were necessary. In order to use my mic I set my X-Fi to Gaming mode and in the Mixer section of Creative's own little white dial app in the taskbar (double click it to open it) there is a slider bar for "microphone". Slide it all the way to the top and then directly above the slider there is a "+" symbol. Click that and make sure there is a check mark next to "Microphone +20dB Boost". That is how my settings have to be in order for it to work right in games. Hope that helps. __________________ "The innocent shall suffer... BIG TIME!" -- Ignignokt "Noone can defeat the quad laser..." -- Ignignokt

21-October-07, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mich-HOE-gan Posts: 1,057	Re: Vista/X-fi Problems The X-Fi series doesn't directly support the front panel audio connector. Are you using a third-party adapter or did you modify your cables inside your case in order to connect it? The only problem I had was that I didn't have the volume knob on my platinum's panel turned up on the mic. __________________ -Thanks to maskedviperus for the cool sig-

21-October-07, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Master Yunk D.O.A. Tournament Champion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: O-H-I-O Posts: 2,005	Re: Vista/X-fi Problems Now, when i plug in the mic, I can hear it clicking incessantly. (in my headset) No audio goes through though. Perhaps my mic is shot? __________________ Aspire to be what people want most so that you man have the pleasure of denying them of it. - Me

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