Volume Control

Junk · Feb 2, 2003, 03:34 AM

Is there a way I can adjust the maximum volume level of my MP3s and what not? I have onboard AC '97 with the latest SiS 7012 audio driver..

DallasStar · Feb 2, 2003, 04:07 AM

Yes there is.

First of all, you must set your windows main (and wave) volume to the volume you want to keep as maximum. Then, using whichever player you prefer, set the options to use "direct sound" instead of "wave out" (i know winamp and sonique can do this, not sure about other players though...).

Once it's set to Direct Sound, it should limit itself to the windows volume you've set in the volume control.

You should realize, though, that this limit will only be in effect when you are using the player with this option turned on.

Junk · Feb 2, 2003, 04:23 AM

No dice man..I was already using the Direct Sound output plugin (v2.2.1 I believe). The main system volume is maxed, and I generally just use the volume control on my speakers to turn it up and/or down, but the only time I have a problem is when I use headphones. The volume control on both my headphones and system volume are cranked, and it just isn't loud enough..

RIV@NVX · Feb 2, 2003, 12:52 PM

out_ds FAQ
out_ds update for Winamp2

You can learn a lot of stuff from there.

Junk · Feb 2, 2003, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the links..I ended up troubleshooting the problem, and in order to increase the max volume through Winamp, I just incrase the Preamp output via the EQ window.. Works for me..

Feb 2, 2003, 03:34 AM	#1
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	Volume Control Is there a way I can adjust the maximum volume level of my MP3s and what not? I have onboard AC '97 with the latest SiS 7012 audio driver.. __________________

Feb 2, 2003, 04:07 AM	#2
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	Yes there is. First of all, you must set your windows main (and wave) volume to the volume you want to keep as maximum. Then, using whichever player you prefer, set the options to use "direct sound" instead of "wave out" (i know winamp and sonique can do this, not sure about other players though...). Once it's set to Direct Sound, it should limit itself to the windows volume you've set in the volume control. You should realize, though, that this limit will only be in effect when you are using the player with this option turned on. __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Feb 2, 2003, 04:23 AM	Thread Starter #3
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	No dice man..I was already using the Direct Sound output plugin (v2.2.1 I believe). The main system volume is maxed, and I generally just use the volume control on my speakers to turn it up and/or down, but the only time I have a problem is when I use headphones. The volume control on both my headphones and system volume are cranked, and it just isn't loud enough.. __________________

Feb 2, 2003, 12:52 PM	#4
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	out_ds FAQ out_ds update for Winamp2 You can learn a lot of stuff from there. __________________ -- Vedran

Feb 2, 2003, 07:21 PM	Thread Starter #5
Junk DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the links..I ended up troubleshooting the problem, and in order to increase the max volume through Winamp, I just incrase the Preamp output via the EQ window.. Works for me.. __________________