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Sound file problem

Feb 28, 2004 4:12PM PST

I recorded hours via an external mic. on my Toshiba laptop. There is a setting under "sounds," etc, in control panel where the mic. has to be checked as "boost mic". Somehow, this setting got unchecked. I need to amplify the *.wav file in order to hear it. Does anyone know of a way of doing this outside of all the built-in settings in XP? I've tried them all, including using external speakers, to no avail. Thanks a lot.

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Re:Sound file problem
Mar 1, 2004 1:08AM PST

Make sure your Mic volume is cranked. U could try retesting your make and cranking the volume in thier.

If u use say a soundblaster card you might need to open its software and find the mic setting in it.

Other then that, I dont know.

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Re:Sound file problem
Mar 1, 2004 10:15AM PST

unless you are willing to buy a better program to record sound from your microphone, there aren't any other tools in Windows XP. since this is probably specific to Toshiba, you need to contact them to see if there is a way to make the boost setting the default.

Herb....

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Re:Sound file problem
Mar 1, 2004 2:27PM PST

I use Goldwave wave editing software (shareware) to edit the volume of all wave or mp3 files before burning. It also has many additional features. http://www.Goldwave.com
Excellent program, easy to use, small download.