Chaintech AV-710 Setup Thread, Including True 44.1kHz Wolfson Output in XP

[anonxlg]

just bought this card (15 cdn) and installed it

a few quick questions:
is there any way to force the use of front (case) audio/mic without disabling the card's front l/r ports?
is there a way to for 2channel sounds into the rear l/r speakers (universally)

and when for things like winamp, you're usually given difference sound outs -> direct sound output, waveout output
which one is the best

and, it's really hard for me to balance the volume of everything; i tried my best to adjust the master volume and wave, but there are still some stuff that are way louder/softer then others

 

[jarthel]

Is there a real "line out" ports in the AV710 (real as in the same audio L/R connections (unbalanced outputs) on the back of standalone CD/DVD players). If yes, which one is it? Is it the black one?

thank you very much for the help

 

[MCC]

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Originally Posted by jarthel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is there a real "line out" ports in the AV710 (real as in the same audio L/R connections (unbalanced outputs) on the back of standalone CD/DVD players). If yes, which one is it? Is it the black one?

The black output can be used as a line-out if you run it at full volume.

 

[jarthel]

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Originally Posted by MCC /img/forum/go_quote.gif The black output can be used as a line-out if you run it at full volume.

would it output bitperfect (bypass mixer) when using asio? thanks again

 

[MCC]

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Originally Posted by jarthel /img/forum/go_quote.gif would it output bitperfect (bypass mixer) when using asio? thanks again

I've never used ASIO- I use WASAPI instead, which is bitperfect. Maybe someone else can answer?

My educated guess, though, would be that it is indeed bitperfect.

 

[jarthel]

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Originally Posted by MCC /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've never used ASIO- I use WASAPI instead, which is bitperfect. Maybe someone else can answer? My educated guess, though, would be that it is indeed bitperfect.

are you using foobar wasapi plugin? thanks again

 

[MCC]

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Originally Posted by jarthel /img/forum/go_quote.gif are you using foobar wasapi plugin? thanks again

Yes. using the latest version of Foobar with the WASAPI plugin for Windows Vista/7.

I saw a guide that recommended setting a playback buffer below 1000ms when using that plugin but I'm running higher than that both with the AV710 and my laptop. 4 seconds on the desktop to prevent skipping when I'm doing a lot with the hard disk/maxing out all 4 CPU cores and 10 seconds on the laptop because it has an accelerometer feature that parks the hard disk when I move the machine. I've had no problems with either setup.

 

[jarthel]

how do I check if the output is bitperfect?

thanks again

 

[oohms]

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Originally Posted by oohms /img/forum/go_quote.gif This method partly works in 64 bit vista. Method: Install the 5.40a vista 64 driver normally (running setup.exe) Restart Close the audio deck Go to device manager, find the card, manually "update" to the 4.60b XP64 driver Restart In the audio deck: 2 channels (NOT high quality mode) SPDIF: PCM only, select 44.1 Foobar: WASAPI (envy24 speakers) Most music will work bit perfectly since 44.1khz is the most common bitrate, but this will NOT work with music of a different bitrate. Im investigating other alternatives, including running the XP64 control panel, will keep you all posted

As a followup, this method is still the best method so far.

To make foobar behave with music of a different sample rate, i enable the resampler plugin set to 44100. This won't resample any 44100 songs, just anything which isnt. (So the player doesnt stop all the time)

Since CD music is 44100, any decent rips should also be.

 

[takt]

Having troubles with Windows 7. Does this method work with it?

 

[oohms]

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Originally Posted by takt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Having troubles with Windows 7. Does this method work with it?

I have only briefly tried, but i didn't get it working properly. I think we need an updated installer for win 7 (or modify the vista installer so it installs properly), then the XP driver hack might still work. If i find anything ill post here again.

 

[MBM85]

This method works in Windows 7. You just need to install the 5.40a drivers with compatibility mode.

 

[infinitesymphony]

The first post has been updated to include the Windows Vista 64-bit / Windows 7 workaround. Please let me know if something about it needs to be changed or reworded; I don't have either OS to test.

 

[oohms]

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Originally Posted by MBM85 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This method works in Windows 7. You just need to install the 5.40a drivers with compatibility mode.

I did this, and it works

 

[oohms]

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Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif [size=small]Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7[/size] 1. Install the card into a free PCI slot on the motherboard. 2. Plug your amplification device (ex. speakers, receiver, etc.) into the black "Back Surr" jack on the back of the card next to the optical output. [Previous card revision: "Alt. Out"] 3. Download the Envy24 Audio Controller Family Driver version 5.40a linked here. 4. Use Windows XP compatibility mode to install it using Setup.exe (Application) in the Setup directory. 5. Restart the computer. 6. Open Device Manager (Windows key + Pause Break -> Hardware -> Device Manager), find the sound card, and manually update it to the 4.60b XP64 driver. 7. Restart the computer again. 8. Once the drivers are installed, open the audio control panel using its tray icon on the taskbar. 9. Enable 2CH (not High Quality mode) by clicking the appropriate circle. 10. In Foobar, select WASAPI (envy24 speakers) as the output device.

For step 4, vista64 can run it without setting compatibility mode, but for windows 7, compatibility mode needs to be set for vista SP2


Also this method should work with 32 bit vista/windows 7, the only difference being that you need the 32 bit XP driver (link) and the 32 bit vista driver (link)

(This hasn't been tested, but in theory should work the same)

edit:
You might also want to add this:
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Originally Posted by oohms /img/forum/go_quote.gif To make foobar behave with music of a different sample rate, i enable the resampler plugin set to 44100. This won't resample any 44100 songs, just anything which isnt. (So the player doesnt stop all the time) Since CD music is 44100, any decent rips should also be.