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I've done something to the sound, but don't know what...
FenceFurniture:
Ok, I've found the first download site:
https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME/HelpDesk_Download/
and then select windows 10 64 bit (first choice), then two down is AUDIO 6.0.1.8746 from December 3rd 2019 (7 weeks ago). That's the one that showed up as an ASIO driver choice in MC, but would only play 48kHz.
I never uninstalled anything though, before we went on to that next Realtek driver that I originally posted about.
RoderickGI:
I saw your post earlier but didn't have time to comment. Awesome is more awesome when it comes to ASIO stuff anyway. :D
Never use ASIO4ALL drivers when you have access to WASAPI Exclusive mode in your current driver. ASIO4ALL isn't a real ASIO driver. It is just a wrapper around the existing audio driver. So it adds a layer to the audio path, and is only useful when you must output via ASIO.
I'm not surprised that the ASUS driver didn't work properly on your Toshiba Laptop. These drivers from the manufacturers often are specifically customised for their hardware. Probably why the output was limited to 48 KHz (not 48bit!).
Uninstall any ASIO4ALL and the ASUS driver. Reboot after each uninstall. If necessary, reinstall your Realtek High Definition Audio, 19th July 2016, Version 6.0.1.7885 driver. Then...
--- Quote from: FenceFurniture on January 21, 2020, 04:02:55 am ---But going back to one of my questions: how do I determine what my sound card is capable of?
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As you looked at before, go to Windows 10 Settings > System > Sound > {with speakers selected} > Device Properties > Additional device properties > Advanced tab > Default Format > then click the drop list. That will show what Windows 10 believes the Realtek device is capable of. It should include 16 and 24 bit formats at up to 192,000 Hz. That should be what plays to the laptop internal speakers, or the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 speaker when it is plugged in via your 3.5mm cable.
I have seen some indication that there are ASIO drivers for Realtek chips, but honestly, the sites that mention it look more than a little dodgy. Googling "Realtek ASIO driver windows 10" gets quite a few hits, but many are for ASIO4ALL, or "Value-adding" sites selling tools such as "Driver Easy", and others are for specific hardware. i.e. The Dell driver that claims "- Added the support for Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) driver protocol." But that is a driver version earlier than the one you have, and your driver does not present itself as an ASIO driver.
Forget ASIO. Frankly, I think your friend has been giving you a bit of a bum steer on this issue.
FenceFurniture:
Thanks Roderick. The 48bit tired typo has been fixed!
To be fair, he did put a caveat on using the Asus driver, that it may not work, and might even cause problems. With that in mind I took a Windows Restore point so I think I can just go back to that to eliminate the new drivers can't I?
Are you saying that WASAPI Exclusive Mode is better to use than "Direct Audio Device [Direct Sound]"?
(but I only have "Realtek High Definition Audio [WASAPI]" as per previous screenshot - is that what you mean by "WASAPI Exclusive Mode".
It's pretty late here (11.30pm), so I'll get onto this tomorrow, mid morning.
Awesome Donkey:
Yes, WASAPI exclusive bypasses the Windows mixer and DirectSound does not. If you want bit-perfect output WASAPI exclusive is the way to go.
Like Roderick said, ASIO4ALL should be avoided as it's just a wrapper for kernel streaming, which is an old and depreciated Windows audio output and not true ASIO.
RoderickGI:
Also, yes, I was referring to "Realtek High Definition Audio [WASAPI]" on your system. Use that. That's what I do on my Workstation.
Then in Device Settings, make sure "Open device for exclusive access" is ticked.
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