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Sound Setting Question

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First post, by SKARDAVNELNATE

Posted on 2009-01-02, 11:56

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I leave sbtype set to sb16. Sometimes a game I load skips when configured to Sound Blaster 16 but plays well when configured to Sound Blaster Pro. Though in DOSBox.conf I still have sbtype=sb16. In other games I haven't noticed a difference. Is there any reason to use one setting over another?

Also, are there any befits to using Gravis Ultrasound instead of Sound Blaster? I've yet to try this setting. What's the significance of having 2 IRQs and 2 DMAs?

Reply 1 of 2, by wd

Posted on 2009-01-02, 12:53

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Sometimes a game I load skips when configured to Sound Blaster 16

What means "skips"? Doesn't produce sound, or sound playback isn't smooth?
Of course sb16 playback (game-wise selected) is more demanding.

What's the significance of having 2 IRQs and 2 DMAs?

Used for recording, not supported in dosbox.

Reply 2 of 2, by SKARDAVNELNATE

Posted on 2009-01-03, 02:11

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Not smooth. Play, slight delay, play, slight delay, etc.

Edit: I just loaded up Quake and with Gravis enabled I think the detection is getting confused since I don't hear anything. Since I haven't found a use for it I think I'll have it disabled for all my games.

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