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Problem with usb soundsticks

I just got my new computer all up and running, but when I hook my soundsticks up, I get no sound out of them. They show up in system preferences fine, but when I click on them, no sound. What is even stranger is that when I select them, iTunes stops playing completely. DVD player stutters and comes to a halt too. I am not sure if this is an intel problem, or simply a tiger problem, as both are new to me. Any ideas?

iMac core duo Mac OS X (10.4.4) 1Ghz ram

Posted on Jan 21, 2006 3:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2006 4:37 PM

Another person was having problems with iSub so I imagine that it is a problem with the built in drivers in the OS. Unfortunately, HK never created drivers for the soundsticks, support was always built in to the OS.

glor
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Jan 28, 2006 7:47 PM in response to Nicholas Fitch

ok, I guess I am just an idiot. They were still not working, but previouse comments gave me the confidence that they should, so I started messing with things again. While in pref panel I unplugged the usb connector and then plugged it back in and every thing is working now. Who knows what the problem was. I'm just glad they work again, no bass was killing me.

Jan 29, 2006 4:51 PM in response to mcmstr

Okay…the first thing you need to do is to review your instructions, make sure you have everything hooked up right, plugs plugged in snugly. Try your preference pane again and see if they show up.
Sounds like the Real Player 10 and WMP 9 may be the cause. I am unfamiliar with these applications, but you may try to see if there is a preferred output device (speakers) in the preference files of these apps. Go to the Real and WMP websites and see if they have anything posted.
Now we will have some odd issues concerning these new Intel-based Macs for a little while, but things will get worked out.
I hope that I have helped; I have the iSticks and they are incredible. I'll change Macs someday, but I'll keep my iSticks.

Jan 29, 2006 7:27 PM in response to Nicholas Fitch

FWIW, I tried my iSub, and no luck at all - doesn't even show-up in System Preferences.

I think it might sound pretty good if the built-in speakers had the iSub. Might make me leave the Creature JBLs off. But, not until the iSub is recognized.

The iSub's green light is illuminated, so I believe it is getting power, just need the software support.

Jan 31, 2006 4:17 PM in response to mcmstr

I've been able to pinpoint one problem specific to SoundSticks and HP printers. When I first set up my iMac Intel Core, my SoundSticks came up fine. Then I went to HP's web site to download the driver for my officejet 7130 all-in-one printer. Once I had loaded the most recent driver (8/2005), my SoundSticks ceased to function. After uninstalling the HP driver, the SoundSticks came back to life.

If you have a USB-connected printer that doesn't have a driver included with Tiger on the iMac Intel Core, that may be your problem - at least it was definitely mine.

JD

PowerBook G4 12 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Feb 2, 2006 1:11 PM in response to Nicholas Fitch

Not sure if the new iMac intel core duo's system applications are any different with 10.4.4, but.....

Try this.

Open up Applications folder -> Utilities folder -> and look for application called 'Audio Midi Setup'. Launch that. check to see that the Soundsticks are recognized in the 'Default Output:' and/or 'System Output:' channels.

Report back.

HTH.

Problem with usb soundsticks

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