Clicks and Crackles when playing CDs

Raymond Lin · 18th April 2003, 22:11

After solving the CDDB problem (only had to register

Doh!), now when ever I play CDs, it crackles and clicks on constantly, and loud too. Some reason it didn't happen before, I've install the CD reader Plugin too.

GoldenSphynx · 19th April 2003, 00:27

Ok, are you using DirectSound Output? Does your problem still occur when using WMP[Windows Media Player] or any other audio player you might have?

Raymond Lin · 19th April 2003, 00:33

It doesn't happen with any other player, wmp or powerDVD, just winamp playing CD.

What is Direct Sound control and what should be ticked n there?

GoldenSphynx · 19th April 2003, 00:51

Have Winamp open. Press Ctrl + P. You should see the preferences. Go to [Output] -> select [DirectSound] -> [Configure] -> [Reset All]

Your best bet would be to reset just in case you may have changed smething by mistake, then again, you might be also using WavOut. DirectSound is a smoother output than WavOut, thus the crackling sound.

Raymond Lin · 19th April 2003, 01:57

I've re-installed it now but CDDB don't work anymore!!!

18th April 2003, 22:11	#1
Raymond Lin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3	Clicks and Crackles when playing CDs After solving the CDDB problem (only had to register Doh!), now when ever I play CDs, it crackles and clicks on constantly, and loud too. Some reason it didn't happen before, I've install the CD reader Plugin too.

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19th April 2003, 00:27	#2
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	Ok, are you using DirectSound Output? Does your problem still occur when using WMP[Windows Media Player] or any other audio player you might have?

19th April 2003, 00:33	#3
Raymond Lin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3	It doesn't happen with any other player, wmp or powerDVD, just winamp playing CD. What is Direct Sound control and what should be ticked n there?

19th April 2003, 00:51	#4
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	Have Winamp open. Press Ctrl + P. You should see the preferences. Go to [Output] -> select [DirectSound] -> [Configure] -> [Reset All] Your best bet would be to reset just in case you may have changed smething by mistake, then again, you might be also using WavOut. DirectSound is a smoother output than WavOut, thus the crackling sound.

19th April 2003, 01:57	#5
Raymond Lin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3	I've re-installed it now but CDDB don't work anymore!!!