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    microphone recording everything?

    my microphone is recording all sounds, output and my voice. i only want it to catch my voice my microphone is a steelseries arctis 5 and i dont use realtek driver, os is win 10
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    Solved! Splitting a digital jack

    I have an Acer Aspire E15 laptop with a combo jack and an internal microphone. When I plug in a 3.5 mm microphone, I get the popup asking what device was plugged in. I select the microphone option, and everything is working correctly. However, if during the recording the mic comes unplugged, the...
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    find audio device

    how to find audio device on realtek audio device manager ?
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    Solved! Logitech Z506, surround system from hell

    Currently trying to hook these things up to a Windows 10 desktop. Testing all of them works fine in the sound settings, however real music and video testing only seems to include the front speakers and sub. I have already gone into the settings to configure them as a 5.1 system, but this does...
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    proper setting for Logitech 2.1 speakers in Win 10?

    I have a 2.1 system from Logitech and am wondering about configuring my Realtek soundcard settings in Win10. There is the stereo option, which I guess makes sense, but it doesn't mention 2.1. Also, there is the 5.1 option. I can select that, and uncheck all the other speakers besides...
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    realtek frontpanel not working win10

    already tried ac97, check cable motherboard, reinstall multiple software using asus rampage iv and front panel used to work always and once found a realtek or realtek like software that made it work but after windows reinstallation lost that software and cant find it anywhere
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    Solved! ASUS X541UA wifi card out

    I can't find my wifi card in my ASUS X541UA, even if i look up in network panel, seems like ther is no wifi card. (it's a RealTek 8723BE)
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    i have windows 8.1 pro installed i dont see the relatek audio driver and it doesnt identify my headphones with built in mic wh

    Help please, I recently did a clean install of win 8.1 pro and the issue us my device doesnt identify the headphones wth built in mic when plugged in i tried t get drivers but it doesnt work.What should I do?
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    Realtek Microphone input too low

    My laptop's microphone has too low input that even with +30 dbs I sound like I am whispering.I have reinstalled realteks drivers 3 times. When I don't have a driver installed and it is working with the Microsoft driver it is better but still not the best it can provide.I am currently using it...
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    RealTek HD Audio Manager will not recognize headphones

    RealTek HD Audio Manager will not recognize headphones. All the forums say to go to connector settings and uncheck a box that says "Disable front panel jack detection." THERE IS NO TEXT OR BOX ON MINE. Other helps have said to go into the control panel and update the driver. This option is...
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    cant use mic

    im using a hyperx cloud 2 gaming headset on desktop windows 10 but I cant get the mic and sound to work at the same time I have tried usb and using a splitter but it doesn't work and Realtek audio is confusing af does anyone know how to fix this? im going insane trying to figure this out
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    Realtek HD Audio-Manager: Volume decrease when 2 devices are connected.

    Hey guys, I've searched everywhere online and couldn't find a fix for my problem. I've recently acquired headphones that connect via a 3.5mm jack. Problem is I don't have a 2nd array of outputs in the front so I just connected the jack in the back which makes the audio play simultaneously. I'm...
  13. s.anihilare

    5.1 system dont working

    Hi, I have an Asrock Extreme 3 (990FX) runing on Win10 and Realtek v7560 drivers. Im trying to run an 5.1 speakers set up but RealtekHD dont show the conectors outputs plugged, Win10 do... but not sound also... -What I allready do- Restart. Check one by one 5.1 system Check cables with...
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    Realtek HD Audio Option for 2nd Output Missing

    Hello, my headphones and my speakers are not split up into 2 separate playback devices. I'm currently using the Realtek HD Audio Manager to try and find a setting to split them but I can't seem to find it. The settings for the audio manager looks like: https://i.imgur.com/7V7ORCm.png Weird...
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    One speaker is louder/quieter than the other

    Howdy! Ok so Ive been having this issue for some time now and I'm unsure when and what caused this to happen. I have 2 logitech speakers with a subwoofer. Use realtek audio and windows 10. When I plug the cord that is directly connected to the speakers into my computer, it sounds normal but...
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    Realtek sound issue

    My Windows 10 laptop is experiencing crackling and popping sounds. I tried a few things already such as a system restore, uninstalling and reinstalling the Realtek drivers, a virus scan, even restarting my computer several times. Im still getting the crackling popping sounds coming from my...
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    Headsets using the realtek drivers instead of razers

    Headset issue - So i have a razer headset (kraven v2) but instead of using its audio controller it uses realtek and without realtek controller being on the headsets just dont work in the audio window it shows that audio is getting picked up but it just doesnt work. Realtek also takes over my...
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    Audio playing through microphone

    Headset: Logitech G230 Realtek Audio When in discord my friends hear ALL audio that I hear. The audio is not going through my microphone. Somehow the audio outputs automatically. I've disabled stereo mix in Realtek and Sound Devices. I've made sure to only have one recording device enabled...
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    Gain increasing in Realtek

    If I increase the gains in Realtek HD Audio Manger, will this harm or damage my speakers? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKkGy1e-qKGiqRCVxTvg_iEoNF_jObn5/view?usp=sharing
  20. Stag1928

    External DAC/Amp for Logitech Z623

    Hi all, Curious if an external DAC/Amp would be beneficial for the logitech speakers I have. I run them from my PC which has a realtek ALC 892 and I think they do sound pretty good already, but perhaps they can sound better? I was looking at the Audioengine D1 or the SMSL Sanskrit 6 but not...