Subject:Microsoft Sound Mapper.

Posted by: wymondham

Date:9/6/2005 1:14:24 PM

Hi Soundforgers,

I have installed the latest SF 8 software, when I checked which sound device it is using it says Microsoft Sound Mapper, Should I be using the Asio drivers instead? I'm not at all sure about this subject. I believe SF installs Asio drivers? Is an Asio superior driver , less latency?
David.H

Subject:RE: Microsoft Sound Mapper.

Reply by: Sound Dog

Date:9/6/2005 1:44:51 PM

Hi David, have you seen any of the other posts about the SF8.0b bugs? Here is one... http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=405517&Replies=19

It happened to me; I had to reinstall & reauthenticate. My drivers then "returned."

Hope this helps, and Good luck,
Sound Dog
Colorado USA

Subject:RE: Microsoft Sound Mapper.

Reply by: wymondham

Date:9/7/2005 1:35:33 PM

Thanks Sound Dog for your reply, however I do have Asio as an option to select!

David.H

Subject:RE: Microsoft Sound Mapper.

Reply by: Sound Dog

Date:9/7/2005 3:07:00 PM

OK David, sorry about that. FWIW, I use the ASIO driver; I believe it's more "professional grade" and does have less latency. But I have some confusion on the issue as well.

I found this link on the M-Audio website. It touches on some of this discussion: http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.faq&ID=bb24a1d51cae1de2c2aa79f8b2bdca62

You might try some searches for your hardware's recommendations. If you find anything useful, please post back!

Regards,
Sound Dog

Subject:RE: Microsoft Sound Mapper.

Reply by: wymondham

Date:9/8/2005 11:17:58 AM

O.K Sound Dog,

I'm working on my next recording with a computer guru, I'm hoping he can enlighten me a bit. Thanks for the link, I have printed it and will read. I'll let you know if I get anywhere with this.
David.H