sound interupts

nIMBVS · 10-22-2003, 11:46 PM

I have a sound problem. When i play movies with mplayer, the sound isn't smooth, it has glitches... I think it's related to the sound driver.
I have an Aureal Vortex 2 sound card and it's working ok with the latest driver (1.1.2)...

Anybody know how to make play smooth in mplayer?

misophist · 10-23-2003, 01:37 AM

I saw a similar post on another forum that said this was often caused by clipping. Try adjusting the volumes.

nIMBVS · 10-23-2003, 02:05 AM

what do you mean by "clipping" ?

misophist · 10-23-2003, 08:37 AM

If you look at an overamplified audio signal on an oscilliscope, the highest peaks will be flattened (clipped) because they exceed the capacity of the amplifier. This can produce a clicking noise or, in extreem cases, gaps.

nIMBVS · 10-23-2003, 10:43 AM

ok, so how do i resolve this problem...? i don't understand how i can resolve this only by setting the volume down... i don't hear anything if i down the volume... i mean, now the volume is set just so i feel comfortable... if i set it lower... well it's not that comfortable.

misophist · 10-23-2003, 12:14 PM

If that's the case, it must not be clipping. Which means you need to wait for a response from somebody who knows more than me.

IRIGHTI · 10-23-2003, 03:44 PM

Change the buffer settings. Mine studders if I don't have the file buffered when I play it.

misophist · 10-23-2003, 04:51 PM

I suspect they mean enlarge the buffers. It could be under run.