I've only had my dell for one week and I am also having the mic problem. Do you have Microsoft Media
Center 2005. I was told by a Creative tech the sound card is not compatable Microsoft Media Center. Im going to call bak and see if it's compatable with
SB Live. If not I will return it.
Many people have reported not being able to get the mic to work on this card. Me too! I am wondering if a way to combat this frustrating problem might be with a sound pod - I'm considering Byterunner UA 580 (USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter). Anyone have any experience or advice regarding this? Many thanks!

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