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    EQ for Sigmatel Audio Device?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DarkMortar, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. DarkMortar

    DarkMortar Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I have the Dell Inspiron 1520, with the integrated Sigmatel HD audio card. I was wondering if there was a program, (vista compatible) that would allow me to increase the bass, or modify the EQ without too much distortion? I would like to find one for free. Thanks.
     
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    denro11 Notebook Geek

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    i got that too, and i use the sigmatel HD audio codec cd that came w/ it. icon should be in ur tray panel, white square w/ a white dial and blue tick. double click it and the audio center pops up. you want the first and last ones. first allows you to increase bass, last one is a really awesome EQ. was using itunes EQ at first, then found this, and SOOO much better.
     
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    DarkMortar Notebook Consultant

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    That's odd, did that come with the CD? I don't have that icon on my tray, in fact, I never did, even before I reformatted my computer, and installed the latest sigmatel drivers. Did you get that audigy software upgrade when you bought the laptop?
     
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You need an external soundcard my friend.

    EQ will only emphasis the crappy sound of integrated laptop soundcard.

    But if u do need then i can recommend u SRS Audio Sandbox.

    Ya its not free but its the best Audio software.

    Otherwise use inbuilt EQ of iTunes, foobar and other media players.
     
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