Almost all modern motherboards are equipped with integrated sound cards, most of which are developed by Taiwanese Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Due to the popularity of the product, the appearance of various operational issues is often inevitable, often relating to the audio playback settings. Dispatcher Realtek HD and become the "hero" of our story.
The "creativity" of your PC
The level of effective productivity of the integrated sound card depends primarily on the modification of the hardware codec. At the same time, the configuration of the computer and the potential of the functionality implemented in it allow the integrated chip to use the full power of its “power”. Modern motherboards have “musical abilities” 7.1 (multi-channel surround sound). However, the principle of converting an analog signal to digital and vice versa remains unchanged and works according to the same scheme: hardware codec - south bridge - processor. Of course, the final quality of the audio signal depends on the coherence of the actions and the rated power of each individual element in the chain of “sound production”. At the same time, the Realtek HD dispatcher is a kind of DJ console, through which the user can influence the favorable sound of a particular multimedia material. However, let's take it in order.
Cracking, noise and other interference
The not-so-pleasant sound of computer speakers can be due to a number of reasons:
• The stereo speakers, as well as the components of the audio device, are of low quality, which is often confirmed by the cheapness of the product.
• It is possible that the cord or plug-in connector is damaged.
• Electrical appliances close to the speakers may be causative sources of unpleasant background.
• Wheezing and crackling from the speakers may be caused by excessive volume.
• As an option: when connected incorrectly, the speakers emit background noise or a quiet, fuzzy sound.
Needless to say, the Realtek HD controller is unlikely to be useful in the event that a malfunction has arisen exclusively of a technical nature. Of course, sometimes software “troubles” also happen. It is worth noting that often the two causal foundations of poor sound at the first stage of diagnosis remain erroneous. After a series of tedious experiments, the user may find that the problem was precisely in the sound driver. Therefore, the most universal way out of a difficult situation is to reinstall the software. So, let's move on to the main topic of our review.
Installing and Configuring Realtek HD Manager: Walkthrough
You probably know the fact that installing software requires following standard Windows-use procedures. In other words, for the correct implementation of the software in the operating environment, it is necessary to close all active applications, and if you take into account the fact that you will install the drivers, you simply will not be able to avoid the reboot process. By the way, when installing from the official POST server, you have to go through the mode twice.
Step number 1: find, download and "register"
First of all, you need to install the driver itself. Of course, if you have sound, then the system has the necessary software solution. However, standard Windows drivers are somewhat limited in their “sphere of influence”, and meanwhile, the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver driver package (it is recommended to install the latest version) will help you get full access to the functionality. After installation, an additional speaker icon in dark colors will appear in the system tray.
Step number 2: configure the driver
Make sure your speakers or headphones are connected to the (green) audio output jack. Then:
• Go to the control panel.
• Now go to the “Sound” tab.
• Disconnect all devices that are not part of the installed package (refer to the name).
• Perform the same actions by going to the “Record” tab.
Step # 3: Launch Realtek HD Dispatcher
Windows 7 and 8 version of the OS from Microsoft is by far the most promising, so all actions are based on the example of these systems.
• Double-click the right mouse button on the dark icon in the form of a speaker (system tray).
• In the utility interface that opens, you need to configure the speaker configuration that meets your requirements. Let's stick with an example: desktop speakers.
• So, in the upper left, select: stereo.
• If there is a checkmark next to Virtual Surround Sound, uncheck it.
• In the upper left corner of the window, click on the gear icon. Check the box next to "Divide all inputs."
• The volume level and sound balance can be adjusted using the sliders indicators located in the lower block of the interface.
The Realtek HD manager always monitors active connections, and when changing the configuration, it warns the user with a corresponding message box. This option can be configured by clicking on the wrench icon.
Step # 4: Playback Effects
In this menu, which is activated when you click on the “Sound Effects” tab, there are two basic blocks: the environment and the equalizer. Two main interconnected settings can be superimposed on each other, thereby creating a unique sound output signal. Templates represented by musical styles can be edited. In order to do this, you need to click on the “mixer” icon and make your preferred changes in the 10-band equalizer, to save the project, click on the “flop” icon.
Step # 5: room adjustment
With filigree accuracy, the same Realtek HD dispatcher will competently help to indicate angles, an acceptable distance, as well as the perception power of audio accompaniment. How to adjust 5.1 sound? The question will exhaust itself, because everything is schematically clear, and to activate the editing process you just need to check the box “Enable correction function ...” By the way, by default there is a foot measurement of distance, you can switch to an acceptable meter by clicking the corresponding button in the right part of the window.
Step number 6: choosing an acceptable quality
You can specify the necessary parameters for playing audio streams by using the following presets: CD or DVD format. Using the individual check boxes located above each of the presented standards, select the options that are most suitable for you. If you want to return to the default settings, click on the “closed lock” icon.
By the way, information on the software version can be viewed using the “i” button, which is located in the left corner under the gear icon that is already familiar to you. After all, updating is an important part of a software upgrade.
Finally
So, we discussed what the Realtek HD dispatcher is. Now you understand the essence of the configuration process. However, only standard program functions were considered within the framework of the article. It is worth noting that the Taiwanese driver is indispensable when using various video and photo editors. For example, in Skype - the well-known, “still free video messenger” - it is unrealistically difficult to configure the microphone using standard Windows drivers. If your system has "realtek" software, there are no problems, and the decoding quality will always remain at its best. If someone from your relatives or friends does not know how to configure the Realtek HD dispatcher, please be kind enough to provide knowledge support.