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Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
September 29 2010 04:22 GMT
#1
lots of people have been asking for some strategic zerg commentary videos, and i decided to make some. my pc with windows XP died sadly, so now im using my laptop with windows 7. the problem is, i only knew how to record sound correctly on XP.

on XP i went in to the sound options and unmuted mic, and messed with stereo, etc, to get a blend of in game sound and my microphone. i have NO idea how to do this on windows 7. been trying for 30 minutes now, with help from google, still no luck.

if someone could help me out that'd be gr9! thx!

*****
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
Whole
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States6046 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 04:32:23
September 29 2010 04:30 GMT
#2
do you have a stereo mixer on your laptop?

a lot of laptops don't have it =(
motbob
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States12546 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 04:31:58
September 29 2010 04:31 GMT
#3
This is copy/pasted from another source. It may or may not be relevant to your problem.

- Go to Sound in the Control Panel’s classic view
- Select the Recording tab and right-click any of the devices listed.
- Check “Show Disabled Devices” and “Show Disconnected Devices”.
- Stereo Mix should show up. Set it as default.
ModeratorGood content always wins.
Belligerent
Profile Joined July 2010
United States46 Posts
September 29 2010 04:37 GMT
#4
Artosis!

Google

Realtek HD Audio Driver

Download

Reboot

Set Default to Stereo Mix

Unmute your Mic on the Mic tab so you can hear it

Up mic boost to 10 db.

Lower Stereo mix to about 75

You'll have to set things like ventrilo and skype to Mic(they will be set to stereo mix after this) so you dont echo.
Grats
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Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
September 29 2010 04:37 GMT
#5
On September 29 2010 13:31 motbob wrote:
This is copy/pasted from another source. It may or may not be relevant to your problem.

- Go to Sound in the Control Panel’s classic view
- Select the Recording tab and right-click any of the devices listed.
- Check “Show Disabled Devices” and “Show Disconnected Devices”.
- Stereo Mix should show up. Set it as default.


did this, still don't hear my voice when i record.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
NeWnAr
Profile Joined April 2010
Singapore231 Posts
September 29 2010 04:37 GMT
#6
You require something called "Stereo mix" to be in your recording devices if you're using windows 7. It comes with sound blaster or some other sound cards. Some laptops don't have it though. That's why I don't use windows 7. XP forever.
Live For the Swarm!
Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
September 29 2010 04:38 GMT
#7
On September 29 2010 13:37 Belligerent wrote:
Artosis!

Google

Realtek HD Audio Driver

Download

Reboot

Set Default to Stereo Mix

Unmute your Mic on the Mic tab so you can hear it

Up mic boost to 10 db.

Lower Stereo mix to about 75

You'll have to set things like ventrilo and skype to Mic(they will be set to stereo mix after this) so you dont echo.
Grats


will try, tyvm.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
GeMan
Profile Joined August 2010
United States32 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 04:59:48
September 29 2010 04:39 GMT
#8
I had an issue with windows 7 where stereo mix didn't show up even when I showed disabled devices. I fixed it by going to
http://www.realtek.com.tw/DOWNLOADS/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
and downloading the realtek sound manager. After that stereo mix worked great.

Once it is installed reboot and activate stereo mix which will allow you to record with whatever sound your computer makes and your mic.

Edit: Fixed link
NeWnAr
Profile Joined April 2010
Singapore231 Posts
September 29 2010 04:40 GMT
#9
Realtek only solves the problem if you're using their hardware and drivers though.
Live For the Swarm!
devolore
Profile Joined April 2010
United States70 Posts
September 29 2010 04:44 GMT
#10
There's a few options.

Option #1: Newer versions of Fraps (not sure when it started but I have 3.2.2) have the option to record a second audio source. Set that to your microphone, and just let it do all the work. It's super easy but the audio quality can be a little rough.

Option #2: The stereo mix option. Do what motbob said above and you should be able to find your stereo mix channel. Then just make sure you have your microphone set to listen, and that you're using stereo mix as your input. This sounds like it's the closest to what you were doing on XP.

Option #3: Just run a separate audio editor (such as Audacity) and edit them together afterward. This is what I've been doing for non-live feeds just because it gives me a lot more control since it keeps the voiceover audio separate from the game audio. It's a little bit more work but IMO it's worth it if you're planning on doing some post-prod editing anyway.

Option #4: Get a program called "Virtual Audio Cable". It's a bit confusing to set up but basically what it does is create new audio channels that you can configure with their own inputs from however many sources you feel like. You'll have to buy it (or, er, find a copy) but it's pretty slick. I use this when I'm streaming through justin.tv or ustream.

Hope that helps, glad to give more help if you need it
GeMan
Profile Joined August 2010
United States32 Posts
September 29 2010 04:49 GMT
#11
On September 29 2010 13:40 NeWnAr wrote:
Realtek only solves the problem if you're using their hardware and drivers though.


Untrue actually. The software enables stereo mix even if you aren't using their sound card for some reason.
Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
September 29 2010 04:51 GMT
#12
On September 29 2010 13:37 Belligerent wrote:
Artosis!

Google

Realtek HD Audio Driver

Download

Reboot

Set Default to Stereo Mix

Unmute your Mic on the Mic tab so you can hear it

Up mic boost to 10 db.

Lower Stereo mix to about 75

You'll have to set things like ventrilo and skype to Mic(they will be set to stereo mix after this) so you dont echo.
Grats


how do i unmute my mic on the mic tab? i see no mic tab.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
NeWnAr
Profile Joined April 2010
Singapore231 Posts
September 29 2010 04:53 GMT
#13
On September 29 2010 13:49 GeMan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 29 2010 13:40 NeWnAr wrote:
Realtek only solves the problem if you're using their hardware and drivers though.


Untrue actually. The software enables stereo mix even if you aren't using their sound card for some reason.


I don't know but I've tried the realtek option before on my laptop. Didn't work. The link you gave is spoilt though. After you tick the accept box and click next, the page says that the object has been moved and loops back.
Live For the Swarm!
Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
September 29 2010 04:57 GMT
#14
ok got it working, thanks all! :D:D:D i guyses r gr9XD
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
GeMan
Profile Joined August 2010
United States32 Posts
September 29 2010 05:00 GMT
#15
On September 29 2010 13:53 NeWnAr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 29 2010 13:49 GeMan wrote:
On September 29 2010 13:40 NeWnAr wrote:
Realtek only solves the problem if you're using their hardware and drivers though.


Untrue actually. The software enables stereo mix even if you aren't using their sound card for some reason.


I don't know but I've tried the realtek option before on my laptop. Didn't work. The link you gave is spoilt though. After you tick the accept box and click next, the page says that the object has been moved and loops back.


Woops sorry i fixed the link above with this one.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/DOWNLOADS/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
Whole
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States6046 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 05:03:42
September 29 2010 05:02 GMT
#16
+ Show Spoiler +
I have a feeling that you don't have a Stereo Mixer on your laptop. You didn't have sound on your stream if I recall correctly, right? So this might be able to solve both problems. You need to download Virtual Audio Cabels. They have a free trial, so you should try that to make sure it works. After, you can buy it or get the full version through other methods.

After you have Virtual Audio Cables, you will probably need to reboot and while your computer is starting up, hold F8. It should bring you to advanced start up options and you will need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement. You will need to do this every time you turn on your computer.

Well I basically followed this guide after: (except I used it to stream instead of Paltalk)



However, on Part 2 at 2:12, I skipped his step of setting the default devices to the virtual cables...it was an accident, but it worked. I'm not too sure about Windows 7, but on Vista I needed to run it as administrator too.

I'm pretty tired and my memory of setting up this was a blur, so if they have any part that wasn't mentioned in the video., ask me and I will try my best to help.


Edit: nevermind lol!

I'll keep my help in the spoiler...one day someone who is having streaming problems on their laptop will gander upon this post...one day
ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
September 29 2010 05:03 GMT
#17
woo cant wait for some vids!
Bitches don't know about my overlord. FUCK OFF ALDARIS I HAVE ENOUGH PYLONS. My Balls are as smooth as Eggs.
semantics
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
10040 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 05:07:34
September 29 2010 05:05 GMT
#18
On September 29 2010 13:37 NeWnAr wrote:
You require something called "Stereo mix" to be in your recording devices if you're using windows 7. It comes with sound blaster or some other sound cards. Some laptops don't have it though. That's why I don't use windows 7. XP forever.

lol that's the stupidest reason ever because it's flat our wrong. The ability to record a mic in and the wave out is left up to the audio chip running the show not all chips support recording mic and wave out at the same time, most after market cards do some can in fact take even more sources. Both XP and Vista and 7 can all tap into that, OEM's like dell and gateway used to block the recording of wave out in their drivers. Which i believed was deemed illegal and so most current ones sold today will not have that issue.
NeWnAr
Profile Joined April 2010
Singapore231 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 05:11:54
September 29 2010 05:10 GMT
#19
@Geman

I got this:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/DOWNLOADS/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
Live For the Swarm!
writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
September 29 2010 09:49 GMT
#20
I love how people just assumed he had a Realtek card lol
8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
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