Avermedia A180 Audio Control

[ikarus79m]

I got an issue with the A180 in that all the recordings are recorded at a VERY low audio level so that I have to boost my tuner all the way up.

Isn't there any way to adjust to recording level of the card to a higher level? Am I the only one who has an issue with the low audio level of the OTA HDTV channcels?

[Hector]

I also have this issue. If I watch something loud on a digitial channel (A180) and then forget to turn it way down when I switch to something from my SD tuner (D*) it's a BIG mistake.

It seems to have something to do with Sage because the audio is louder when played through the Aver app. How does that work for you?

peace . . .

Originally Posted by ikarus79m

I got an issue with the A180 in that all the recordings are recorded at a VERY low audio level so that I have to boost my tuner all the way up.

Isn't there any way to adjust to recording level of the card to a higher level? Am I the only one who has an issue with the low audio level of the OTA HDTV channcels?

[Mike Young]

I had this problem too and I think this problem is actually with the audio decoder being used for HD. (or at least it can be fixed that way )
I noticed some of them are very low.. the Sonic has a pretty normal level for me. I think the Sage one is ok too.
What one are you using ?

mike/

[Hector]

Good catch I'll have to try that.

I use directsound/envy 24 Audio WDM drivers. My new 'hobby' is kernel streaming/'bit perfect' audio. Highly recommended if you want to pass DTS and AC3 through SPDIF unmolested by windows so your receiver can decode it. An amazing upgrade for < $30 but I digress.

Thanks again.

peace . . .

Originally Posted by Mike Young

I had this problem too and I think this problem is actually with the audio decoder being used for HD. (or at least it can be fixed that way )
I noticed some of them are very low.. the Sonic has a pretty normal level for me. I think the Sage one is ok too.
What one are you using ?

mike/

[stanger89]

Originally Posted by Mike Young

I had this problem too and I think this problem is actually with the audio decoder being used for HD. (or at least it can be fixed that way )

Exactly, for digital channels the audio is recorded the same way in any app, it doesn't do any "capturing" per say, it just saves the bitstream. Make sure you're not using "Default" for your audio decoder, pick one that works for DVDs, since HDTV has AC3 audio just like DVDs.