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glynor

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Somewhat OT -- Vista Audio Improvements Overview
« on: September 07, 2006, 10:09:41 am »
One of the only reasons I'm even considering moving to Vista is the improvements it will make to OS-level audio handling (finally no more kmixer).  Ars just did a very nice overview write up on the changes to expect in the new OS...

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060907-7682.html

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Microsoft is clearly serious about the battle for the living room, and with the inclusion of these new features makes a strong case for the inclusion of Windows Media Center as part of a high-end audio and video setup. Audiophiles should find plenty to rejoice about!

A good read....
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Re: Somewhat OT -- Vista Audio Improvements Overview
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2006, 03:18:35 pm »
Yes, they are attempting some pretty cool features, I hope they can pull at least half of it off  ;D

Have you seen this thread? http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=713073
This was started by one of the guys on the Vista Audio development team 8)
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Re: Somewhat OT -- Vista Audio Improvements Overview
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2006, 05:12:42 pm »
I have seen that thread.  Very interesting (and exciting) stuff.  (I thought the Ars article was a good, short overview without too much technical detail that would make many people's eyes glaze over.)

I still think I'll probably wait for the first Service Pack, but this is the first real reason that I'm actually excited about the upgrade.
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Re: Somewhat OT -- Vista Audio Improvements Overview
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2006, 11:40:07 pm »
I like the built-in equaliziation ability. Plug in a good mic, run the tool, enjoy the best sound possible with your setup.

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Re: Somewhat OT -- Vista Audio Improvements Overview
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2006, 12:09:06 am »
Here's some more information from the Windows Vista Team Blog:

http://blogs.technet.com/windowsvista/articles/450038.aspx
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