I had been using onboard crappy audio, until I switched to a Xonar Essence STX a few weeks back. I am currently using a crappy cheap headset (no other option until my Shure SRH440 arrives this month) which worked quite well with the onboard. Now here's the problem. There is a constant static noise when I use the mic included in the headset to record anything. It was absent when I used onboard audio. So... I was wondering whether it is because the mic is too crappy for this card or is the problem with the card itself. I have not tried any other mic so far. No matter what software I use to record, it's there. Here is a sample recording in case you are interested. http://www.mediafire.com/?an3w941508odkj9
With low gain, its there and sounds similar when I pump up the volume. So, its a mic problem, not my card, right?
I'm no audio expert but if the problem was not there with the onboard using the same mic, I`d say it was more likely to be a setting on the new card Doesn't sound like there is a problem with the card, just that it is auto level gaining or something when everything is quiet
Okay, here is one with no gain. You can hear it if you turn the volume up a bit. http://www.mediafire.com/?dlyidnm061rmpj5
I'm guessing it's because of the mic. I think the reason why you get the static after you use the xonar is because it has a much better ADC than the onboard. The xonar is more sensitive and can pick up the mic's noise while the onboard can't Try a different mic I also have a crappy headset with a crappy mic, and get the same noise when using the mic
Hmm, okay, then its time to upgrade to a decent microphone. I will report back after I buy a new one to confirm.