Winamp output not as loud as other applications

vegeta897 · 15th April 2012, 16:43

I've noticed that the output from Winamp is only peaking at around halfway on the Windows 7 volume mixer. For example, if I listen to the same radio stream in my browser vs. in winamp, winamp's is quieter.

You can see the difference here:

http://i.imgur.com/sFU9g.png

The browser volume peaks at almost the top of the bar like it should, whereas winamp only peaks at about half way.

My winamp volume is of course set to max. I can fix this problem by adjust the preamp on the EQ, but I use the EQ for other things and I don't want to have to keep loading different presets. Winamp should output at the level its supposed to without any gaining.

Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

DJ Egg · 15th April 2012, 23:40

Hi

Is ReplayGain enabled in Winamp? (Winamp > Prefs > Playback > Replay Gain tab)
If yes, then the default "Adjustment for files without Replay Gain" value of -6.0 dB will make Winamp sound quieter than other apps.
You could try changing it to e.g. -4.0 or less (ie. something closer to 0, though I wouldn't personally recommend going higher than 0).

Other than that, you could try switching to WaveOut Output (Prefs > Plugins > Output),
then restart playback and increase the volume in Winamp to max,
then switch back to DirectSound Output (same Prefs screen), and restart playback again.

vegeta897 · 16th April 2012, 01:23

My god *smacks forehead* I could kiss you! Thank you, that replay gain was the culprit. I don't know why I didn't think to check that page in the options.

Thank you thank you thank you

What a relief, I thought my audio drivers or something were to blame, I really was feeling pretty hopeless.

Really made my night, thanks.

15th April 2012, 16:43	#1
vegeta897 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Winamp output not as loud as other applications I've noticed that the output from Winamp is only peaking at around halfway on the Windows 7 volume mixer. For example, if I listen to the same radio stream in my browser vs. in winamp, winamp's is quieter. You can see the difference here: http://i.imgur.com/sFU9g.png The browser volume peaks at almost the top of the bar like it should, whereas winamp only peaks at about half way. My winamp volume is of course set to max. I can fix this problem by adjust the preamp on the EQ, but I use the EQ for other things and I don't want to have to keep loading different presets. Winamp should output at the level its supposed to without any gaining. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

15th April 2012, 23:40	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,127	Hi Is ReplayGain enabled in Winamp? (Winamp > Prefs > Playback > Replay Gain tab) If yes, then the default "Adjustment for files without Replay Gain" value of -6.0 dB will make Winamp sound quieter than other apps. You could try changing it to e.g. -4.0 or less (ie. something closer to 0, though I wouldn't personally recommend going higher than 0). Other than that, you could try switching to WaveOut Output (Prefs > Plugins > Output), then restart playback and increase the volume in Winamp to max, then switch back to DirectSound Output (same Prefs screen), and restart playback again. Playlist -\|- Twitter

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16th April 2012, 01:23	#3
vegeta897 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	My god smacks forehead I could kiss you! Thank you, that replay gain was the culprit. I don't know why I didn't think to check that page in the options. Thank you thank you thank you What a relief, I thought my audio drivers or something were to blame, I really was feeling pretty hopeless. Really made my night, thanks.