ATC sound again!

[KenEd 0]

HI Everyone,I 'm hoping someone out there can help me with this problem. Recently had to re-install FSX and am now experiencing loss of ATC sound (all other sounds OK and ATC messages appear in window OK). I suspect it has something to do with MyTrafficX. I've trawled all the websites I can think of, looking for a solution but nothing seems to work. I know that many of you try to help in these situations so I thought I should list below all the things I have tried already (so that I don't waste your time). Would be grateful for any suggestions. 1) Check FSX.cfg fileI have two files - one shown as fsx.cfg (see below)[ATC]ShowATCText=1COMM_MSG_NONE_COLOR=FFFFFFFFCOMM_MSG_ATC_USER_COLOR=FFB6FFB6COMM_MSG_USER_ATC_COLOR=FFFFD21BCOMM_MSG_ATC_AI_COLOR=FF00FF00COMM_MSG_AI_ATC_COLOR=FFFF7840AutoOpenAirTrafficWindow=1UsePilotVoice=1PilotVoice=0 The second shown as FSX_CFG_Before_MyTrafficX_was_installed (see below)(both appear to be identical)[ATC]ShowATCText=1COMM_MSG_NONE_COLOR=FFFFFFFFCOMM_MSG_ATC_USER_COLOR=FFB6FFB6COMM_MSG_USER_ATC_COLOR=FFFFD21BCOMM_MSG_ATC_AI_COLOR=FF00FF00COMM_MSG_AI_ATC_COLOR=FFFF7840AutoOpenAirTrafficWindow=1UsePilotVoice=1PilotVoice=0 Is that what they should look like? 2) Ran dxd.diag - All areas report 'No problem found' 3) Delete the configuration (.cfg) file - from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/177252 (4) Tried moving sliders around a little in sound and changing Background music to see if it would 'kick' something (5) Followed the advice from Burkhard - Simfight forum"Under <FSX>\sound\atc you should see two large files now, the original sound file as backup and the patched under the name usenglishbig.gvp . Rename the patched one to anything else and the backup to usenglishbig.gvp, and you should here the default sound now, please verify this to work."My FSX/Sound/ATC shows these filesASOS (File folder) containing USEnglishASOS.gvpUSEnglishBig.gvpUSEnglishBig.gvp.passive Are these correct?6) Checked Sound card drivers are up to date 7) 'Q' key checked 8) Checked Sound/Audio devices:-Playback - Speakers ticked as default deviceSound scheme - Windows defaultRecording - Microphone & Line-in not plugged in. Digital-In ticked 8) FSX Settings -Sound set to Default Primary Device. Voice set to Default Voice Device. Allboxes ticked The only thing I haven't done is to re-install/repair from the FSX Disc. I'm reluctant to do that in case I have to go right through the process again with my add-ons etc. Can anyone tell me if that will be the case? Sorry this is a long post but I'm trying to give you as much information as possible. My system is:-Asus P6TD Deluxe, Intel i7 975 Extreme, 1GB Asus GTX 285 OC,6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator DDR3, 1TB Samsung HD103SJ, 300GB Western Digital WD3000HLFS, 1000W Corsair CMPSU-1000HXUK, Ultra-120-1366RT eXtreme, Coolermaster RC-1100 V2, Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium with Inspire T6200 speakers, Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE, Akasa AK-ICR-07S 3.5", Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit,TH2Go plus 3 x 22” Samsung Syncmaster P2250’s, FSX (SP1 & SP2) FSGenesis, UTX-USA, UTX -Europe, My Traffic X, REX2.

[OldMaintChief 7]

I had the same problem when my speakers were switched to stereo. Switched them to 6 Ch Direct and ATC sounds returned.Have funDaveIntel Core I7 975 Quadcore OC @ 3.75 Ghz (Air)Asus P6T DLX V2 X58 1366, BD Combo Plextor B310SA6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator DDR3 1866C7GTHIS ATI 4890 1GB, Samsung 24", Saitek X-52 ProLogitech Z680 5.1 Speakers, G15 Keyboard, G5 MouseThermaltake Element S Case, Corsair 850HX PSUC: Intel 80GB SSD w/Windows 7 Home 64D: WD 300GB Velocity Raptor w/FSX+Accel+GEX, F4AFE: WD 1TB Caviar Black w/Data SH4

[toriu 7]

If like me your having problems keeping the ATC sound volumes stable with FSX Windows 7, try this. It worked for me. Open Control Panel/Sound/Communications, Choose the "Do Nothing" option then Apply. I guess it's reading the ATC as a phone transmission.

[Art_P 6]

In reading all the settings in your long post (nice job), I didn't see anything about your voice volume level in FSX sound settings.Look at the Sound settings in your .cfg file. Is the VoiceDevice the same as the PrimaryDevice?

[KenEd 0]

Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the replies - OldMaintChief - speakers were originally on stereo and I switched them to 5.1 (tried both 5.1 options). Still no joy I'm afraid. Toriu - Tried that suggestion (thank you). Again, still no joy. Art P - All levels in FSX sound are at 50%. I tried putting voice up to 80%. Still no joy (but please see extra information below). Here are the entries in my cfg file. As you will see there is a slight difference. Should I make any changes?PrimaryDevice={DEF00000-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03}VoiceDevice={DEF00002-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03} Two additional pieces of information:1)I notice when I am flying in spot view that all sound disappears when I get to about the 9 o'clock position. It also tends to 'stutter' from time to time. In cockpit position it seems fairly constant.2) When trying ATC sound in all these variations I think I am randomly getting the first word of a transmission before it disappears altogether. To all three of you, I really appreciate your time and assistance. Thanks

[Art_P 6]

PrimaryDevice={DEF00000-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03}VoiceDevice={DEF00002-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03}

That looks okay. Mine's the same way. You could try changing the voice device from default to your speakers, but I don't belive that is the problem from what's in your last post. It puzzles me.

[diajohn 164]

I had a similar problem with my setup. Last night, after reading this thread, I changed my sound card to a "stereo mix" instead of straight 5.1. It is still functions as a 5.1 though. That fixed it for me. I don't know about your Creative. My Creative crapped about two months ago and I replaced it with a Turtle Beach. Try playing around with your sound card settings and I bet you solve the problem.

[KenEd 0]

Diajohn -Thanks so much - That did it for me too. But, for the life of me I can't see why. Maybe I'll have to do some work on 'Creative' stuff Art - Toriu - OldMaintChief Thanks again for all your help

[OldMaintChief 7]

Glad you got it fixed.One solution does not fix all problems.Mine was SoundMax. Bought a Creative card to fix it. Checking my settings before I installed the card caught the change. Why it works that way is new to me.Have funDave