Re:Realtek AC97 Sound Card & VOIP Problem

[gepuk2001]

Hello All, new here, got a problem, don't think it's the sound cards problem, but i not sure.
Have got a problem with sound, echoing on the Receivers side. It happens on VoipStunt, VoipCheap, Skype e.t.c

I have a REALTEK AC'97 sound card, has anyone had any problems using this card especially echoing, and if so, how did you sort it.

Plays CD's video e.t.c ok, just VOIP it has a problem with.

I have tried everything i know, everything P C World know, tried everything 10 online forums know.

Smart restore, changed the sound settings, used a Mic, a separateMic/Headset Combi.

Everything i think, except a new sound card.

I have a 6 month old Pentium 4, 3.2, 1GB Ram, NTL Broadband I.E. 6 computer, REALTEK AC'97 Sound card, a ATI Radeon 9550 256 Graphics card. Windows XP Pro Media centre.

Got a Voip phone coming, but, i think that will only give the same Echo on the Receivers side.
Does not matter whether i call abroad, at home, 0870/0871/020/00/ or whatever, all get an echoing on there landline.

Don't know whether i should purchase a sound card, what do you think of this one, and will it be o.k. for my computer www.epcbuyer.com/products.asp?pa···st_12950 is there one in the UK cheaper and better than this.

Here are some results from a test i did, not too bad.

VoIP Quality Test Results
Quality Between You and London
Forget the phone, try Pony Express
Like tin cans and string
As bad as a crummy cell phone call
As good as a decent cell phone call
Your score: 3.9
Like calling next door
Better than being there!
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1.0|
2.0|
3.0|
4.0|
5.0
Test Details The information below explains why your call quality score (MOS) was less than perfect.
MOS Analysis From You TO London
Media Quality MOS 3.9 / 5.0 (Best with G.711 is 4.4)
Degradation Sources
Codec 0.57 51.6%
Latency 0.00 0.0%
Packet Discards 0.46 41.4%
Packet Loss 0.08 6.9%
Codec G.711 (PCM at 64kbps,
20ms RTP payload,
80kbps IP BW)
Round-Trip
Latency 88 ms
Packet Discards 1.6%
Packet Loss 0.3%
Loss Periods Min: 20 ms
Avg: 20 ms
Max: 20 ms
Random Loss
Jitter Min: 0 ms
Avg: 7 ms
Max: 33 ms
Signaling Quality Post-Dial Delay 63 ms
Call Setup Time 79 ms
Media Delay 157 ms
MOS Analysis FROM London To You
Media Quality MOS 4.4 / 5.0
(Best with G.711 is 4.4)

Degradation Sources
Codec 0.58 100.0%
Latency 0.00 0.0%
Packet Discards 0.00 0.0%
Packet Loss 0.00 0.0%
Codec G.711 (PCM at 64kbps,
20ms RTP payload,
80kbps IP BW)
Round-Trip
Latency 88 ms
Packet Discards 0.0%
Packet Loss 0.0%
Loss Periods Min: 0 ms
Avg: 0 ms
Max: 0 ms
No Loss
Jitter Min: 4 ms
Avg: 6 ms
Max: 20 ms
Signaling Quality Post-Pickup Delay 57 ms
Call Setup Time 82 ms
Media Delay 105 ms

Thanks, GEP

[gepuk2001]

Hello BrainGarbage, If you are getting a echo when you are using the mic, go to start-run-and type or paste sndvol32.exe
when the controls are open make sure the mute option under microphone has a check in it. This will not make the mic non-fuctional, it will stop the feedback you are getting.

It already has a Tick in it.

In Advanced, Mic Boost has a Tick in it.

Any more ideas?

Thanks for your reply, GEP

[gepuk2001]

Hello BrainGarbage and All, i have had a good mess around with my sound settings, things have improved so those who have answered said. A tiny bit of an echo, so looks like it is my sound settings.
I will leave them like they are at present, see how things go.

Placed the mic as far away as possible.

Thanks your replie, GEP