Difference between revisions of "Foobar2000:Preferences:Output"

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Output audio using the DirectSound API provided by DirectX.
 
Output audio using the DirectSound API provided by DirectX.
  
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"Allow Hardware Mixing", when checked, allows for better uninterrupted playback of music. However, audio driver problems can become more apparent.
  
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=DirectSound v2.0=
 
=DirectSound v2.0=

Revision as of 16:03, 7 May 2005

Note: There is no objective evidence that using alternate output components (including Kernel Streaming) will improve audio fidelity at all. Tests have shown that differences in output are nil except in the case of faulty audio drivers. Sadly, audio drivers are often buggy. This variation in quality justifies the existence of multiple output plugins.

DirectSound

DirectSound

Output audio using the DirectSound API provided by DirectX.

"Allow Hardware Mixing", when checked, allows for better uninterrupted playback of music. However, audio driver problems can become more apparent.



DirectSound v2.0

DirectSound v2.0

Similar to DirectSound, but allows fade out.



Kernel Streaming

Kernel Streaming

Output sound using the experimental Kernal Streaming API. This will bypass the standard Windows sound mixer, which is responsible for the function of most instant volume control methods. If Kernel Streaming does not work for you, please switch to waveOut or DirectSound. Send your bug report to the manufacturer of your audio device.



waveOut

waveOut

Use the waveOut functions of the standard Win32 API to output sound.