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c-media ac 97 echo?

every mp3/wma/and sounds echo when played. i have reinstalled the drivers, didnt fix. i have no 3d sound programs, no mic, tried new speakers, jack is in the right audio port, i have tried everything please help. i am running win xp sp2. it did the same thing on win xp sp1. every mp3/wma/and sounds echo when played, not just downloaded ones, even sounds that came with windows like the ping, win logon and log off sounds. i have reinstalled the drivers, didnt fix. i have no 3d sound programs, no mic, tried new speakers, jack is in the right audio port, i have tried everything please help. i am running win xp sp2. it did the same thing on win xp sp1.

Public Comments

1. If you downloaded the file from a paid service (i.e.: iTunes, Napster, etc.) it should not do that, since they are very high quality files (playing up to 290 bits per second), but if you downloaded the file from a sharing service (i.e.;; BitTorrent, Limewire, etc.) they may have an "echo" since they may be low quality. If you think the problem is caused by the speakers, then may want to look into purchasing new ones.
2. On your c-media mixer center turn off the mic.
3. Also check the settings in Effects in your C-Media mixer centre are set to Room or any other setting that takes your fancy, there are a few to select from on mine.