Subject:I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Posted by: SonofGary

Date:11/5/2001 12:25:51 PM

I installed my Echo Mia Soundcard into my computer and the volume won't exceed the lower green level. I've tried all the settings on my computer, but nothing seems to work. I only have a $30 radio shack mic plugged in because I'm waiting for a better one. I don't if the mic is the problem because its unbalanced, but the card is suppose to support them anyway. Also no matter how much I play around with the volume it still won't exceed a certain level. If anyone can help me with this problem it would be greatly appreciated. The only reason I asked this question here is because most of you are very helpful.
Thanks
Son of Gary

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: firstfry

Date:11/6/2001 8:46:16 AM

hello..im using the gina by echo...the gina came with its own cosole for input/output..did your mia?

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: SonofGary

Date:11/6/2001 10:51:44 AM

no I'm pretty sure it didn't if that helps

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: Ted_H

Date:11/6/2001 11:00:36 AM

Actually, it does come with a software mixer. This is from the product description on the Echo website:

Mia appears to software as if it has eight separate outputs, which are digitally mixed down to the physical outputs using Mia’s "console" software and its on-board DSP.

The Mia's console software is what you would use to adjust the levels.

Ted

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: MyST

Date:11/6/2001 3:33:48 PM

You should have the letter "M" on your taskbar on the right. Double-clic on it, and the console should appear. Out 1/2=>analog and Analog Out are the ones you should adjust.

Hope that helps.

Later.

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: SonofGary

Date:11/6/2001 8:20:28 PM

The mixer is were the problem is no matter how much I adjust the settings it still won't go up. It stays on the lower green level and won't exceed any higher. I would think after I installed it that the volume on the mixer would be high and I would just have to adjust it but that isn't the case. I can't figure out why this is happening.

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: MyST

Date:11/6/2001 8:46:36 PM

I'm sorry I can't help more,because I had mine installed and I haven't had a problem. I'll give the installer a call tomorrow, see what he thinks. Meanwhile, give Echo tech support a try (if you haven't already).
There are other Mia owners here, any ideas?
Does the Windows volume control affect this at all?
I'll get back to you after I talk to my retailer.

Later.

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: firstfry

Date:11/6/2001 10:39:18 PM

this might be a dumb question but...do you have your record input in multimedia and sound in control panal set to mia?

Subject:RE: I Need Help With My Echo Mia Soundcard

Reply by: SonofGary

Date:11/8/2001 10:33:57 AM

I've tried having the sound on my other card and then on my Mia, but it still doesn't make a difference. I think I'm gonna install it on one of my other computers and see if it's the computer. If that doesn't work I'll have to call Echo or something.