Audio Stutter/Drop Out

Highlander wrote on 9/5/2004, 7:02 PM

First off, my computer is a Athlon 2500, 512 RAM, 120GB HHD, On-Board Audio

I experience three basic audio problems and i'm wondering if the fact that i only have "on board" sound and not a seperate sound card could be the reason.

1. When capturing video from the camera, if i have any audio running (music or sound editing) the video comes out blurred and chunky with distorted audio.

2. When i edit, if i have more then about 4 tracks going at once, some tracks will not play and somtimes the audio will not run at all for a second or two after i hit play. The audio will also drop out during transistions or during scenes that are effect laden.

3. If i render with any audio running (music or sound editing) the render will besilent with jumpy video.

So heres my theory, if I buy a new sound blaster audigy, the audio pressesing load will be taken off the CPU and will make for clearer, stutter free, distortion free audio.

I'm i right?

and, what level of sound blaster should i buy? i was thinking of a used first generation sound blaster audigy platinum with that cool "live-drive" thing....wold that work?

thanks for your ideas,

scott

Comments

zemlin wrote on 9/6/2004, 9:19 AM

If I understand your message, it sounds like you're having trouble only when playing music while trying to do other tasks. If you're that intent on multitasking you might want to look into a dual processor system.

Second, I would NOT look to a Creative Labs product to SOLVE any problems. Their software and drivers sticks its fingers into so many places your issues are likely to get worse rather than better.

Do a search of existing threads for suggestions of sound cards - it is a common topic and does not have to be rehashed here.