Distortion problem with Creative audio equalizer
- by e-t172
Hi,
I have a problem with the Creative Console EQ, I don't know if it's fixable or not (is the EQ software or hardware on these cards?).
Basically, I have enormous distortion with certain sounds in the 30 - 125 hz range. When this happens I get some sort of "frrzzzz" (sorry, I'm french and don't really know the correct english word for that) on top of the original sound.
I have a Sound Blaster Audigy SE. I'm using the Daniel_K drivers, on Windows 7 Profesionnal x64. All the effects are disabled except EQ.
Steps to reproduce
Put the card in 24bit/96khz mode. The problem is also present with 16bit/48khz but seems to be less audible.
In the Creative Console, use the following EQ:
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Play this sound at a reasonably high volume. You should hear distortion on the two "booms". Especially the second one.
Disable Creative EQ.
Play the sound in an application with an integrated EQ (e.g. foobar2000, ffdshow) using the same EQ parameters. There is no distortion.
Conclusion: the Creative EQ is broken.
Is anyone having the same problem? I'm also interested in the results with other Creative cards or even other brands soundcards with a similar EQ feature.