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[Valserp]

I was just wondering if there's something wrong with my newest drivers, since not many people say that they hear what I describe. So I decided to record it for ye. I chose factory since it has the most echoing. Other maps ain't that bad. And on Warehouse the surround sound is so loud that spies actually have a chance(AND I've stopped hearing most stuff from across the map). Actually that's the reason for me to think that this is how the game is supposed to sound.

http://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2...029OGGZ84O0TCB

[Si-Duck-]

E.A.X. Drop the E add our mystery letter and...
H.A.X. Fixed Joking but what's this for again? If you're asking if it's normal EAX standard they yea I think so.

I had it back in PT but I just don't have the American ears for it so I can find a spy in the butt-end of the map from walking too fast.

[SITHDUKE]

EAX from what i understand is supposed to give accurate atmospheric sounds. So if you're in a bathroom you'll get a lot of echoing and loud sharp noises. That imo is what EAX is designed for but due to this game having alot of audible sounds kind of gives a bit too much away. You need to record a new movie when you're a merc and a spy is doing similar things in a different area. See if you can hear cameras being shot etc.

[S.a.S-Mosar]

I tried to compare and got same kind of results. There is a backround humming in main hall. Plus when you make metallic noises etc. it echoes for me too. When you are in smaller room or insinde a vent it doesn't echo like that. So I guess it is supposed to sound like that.

What soundcard do you have? Did this happen excatly after the update? How fresh drivers did you have before the update?

[Valserp]

Originally posted by S.a.S-Mosar:

What soundcard do you have?

It's a crappy onboard Audigy AC97. I didn't expect it even to HAVE EAX support.

Did this happen excatly after the update?

Yes.

How fresh drivers did you have before the update?

Fresh? I haven't touched them since first install. Good thing my brother decided to snoop around.

Originally posted by SITHDUKE:
EAX from what i understand is supposed to give accurate atmospheric sounds. So if you're in a bathroom you'll get a lot of echoing and loud sharp noises.

Well yes, and that IS what I'm getting now. Whereas before I wouldn't get all the echoing but whenever I turned EAX on I would be able to hear footsteps across the map etc.

So to sum it up:
Before - crooked evil EAX.
Now - A bit more realistic EAX.

[dX.Gurgaue]

I think AcdX has something wrong wiht eax too because he hears mine like 1 km away and stuff like that...

[lozace79]

i got soundblaster EAX3 and i don't get that big echo at all.... a lot of enviroment sound, a metallic sound when hit metal, truly sorround sound
but that big echo sound.