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Title: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: JustinM on January 30, 2012, 08:29:26 am

I just purchase the babyface from rme,  I've selected to send the audio output of jriver to babyface (channels 1&2). I am told by RME that the windows volume can control these outputs.

I tried using asio, directSound, wasapi,ect , but I can not control the volume via the Windows volume contol. (this is a big problem for me as I can't use my keyboard volume keys/ remote) I know RME has there own drivers, might my problem be that I can't select RME's driver ?

-Ps the volume control method in JRiver is set to system..   
- any other baby face owners out there??

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: JimH on January 30, 2012, 08:34:09 am

Try "Internal" for volume.

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: JustinM on January 30, 2012, 12:25:32 pm

I have it on internal for now,, but now I am unable to use my wireless keyboard type of remote to control volume. (It's a dedicated HTPC setup)

I just realized my issue isn't JRiver related :P     I simply need the volume of Babyface (analog 1+2 out) to be controlled with windows volume.  (or just the keyboard keys)   

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: Scolex on January 30, 2012, 01:09:22 pm

ctrl - and ctrl + control the internal volume of MC when selected. can you map a button on your remote for key commands

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: JustinM on January 31, 2012, 04:52:47 pm

I am told by RME that "Windows volume controls the volume if these outputs are used in the application which is sending audio"
and "ASIO will not work"....   "you have to use the correct output devices in JRiver. WDM (or whatever they call it) and then Loudspeaker"

How can I add my RME driver to the list??



http://www.rme-audio.de/forum/viewtopic.php?id=13554

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: Matt on January 31, 2012, 06:55:19 pm

You will get the best quality using the native ASIO driver and JRiver's "internal" volume setting.

There are lots of ways to remotely control the volume in Media Center.  The volume buttons on a keyboard, or MCE remote for example.  If this is your main problem, you might start a thread about that.

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: JustinM on January 31, 2012, 08:59:01 pm

Quote from: Matt on January 31, 2012, 06:55:19 pm

You will get the best quality using the native ASIO driver and JRiver's "internal" volume setting.

There are lots of ways to remotely control the volume in Media Center.  The volume buttons on a keyboard, or MCE remote for example.  If this is your main problem, you might start a thread about that.

I thought I did start a thread about my volume control problem. :)  Sorry if this the wrong place..  I believe the RME Babyface won't let me control the volume via my keyboard, because I'm not using the RME driver. Is there a way I can Use the RME driver??  
  

(PS: If an admistrator would like to move the thead, pls do, thnks)

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: mojave on January 31, 2012, 09:07:12 pm

Like Matt mentioned, you need to use the internal volume control in JRiver. The Windows master volume control is bypassed with most pro audio devices which is why you need to use internal volume control. To switch to internal volume go to Player > Volume or click the speaker icon next to the volume slider. You should have the driver's volume control all the way up.

Title: Re: System Volume control not working (with RME BabyFace)
Post by: Matt on January 31, 2012, 10:00:23 pm

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

I think there are two issues:
1) Getting volume working: as mojave and others stated, switch to Internal volume in Media Center and you're all set
2) Controlling Media Center's volume with your keyboard or remote

#1 is solved, I think.  For #2, we need more details if you're still having problems.

Thanks.