Extrememly loud engine and wave noises

M. Sarsfield · 04-12-08, 08:42 PM

Ever since I installed a fresh copy of SHIV, my engine and wave noises are very loud and far exceed any other noises in the game. Even if I reduce the noise level bar. Has anyone else experienced this? This even happens in stock. Any suggestions on fixing it? Thanks.

I should also note that the two installs that I do have are in newly named folders directly under Program Files. I no longer have an "\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter..." folder. So, if I install a fresh 1.5 copy into an Ubisoft directory and use it as the back-up, what file should I copy over to the other two installs to fix this volume issue? Thanks.

M. Sarsfield · 04-13-08, 08:16 AM

I ran a JSGME file comparison with the US installation completely unmodded and it still detected several hundred new files. Two of which are SoundEdit.act and Sound.act. I think I'll just uninstall everything and start from scratch.

ReallyDedPoet · 04-13-08, 08:20 AM

You could always go into Sound Recorder and turn these sounds down manually. This is also helpful if you want to tweak other stuff as well.

RDP

M. Sarsfield · 04-13-08, 09:14 AM

It thought about doing that, too. I really need to have a clean back-up copy of the game, though. I also figured out that the huge list of file differences is because I moved all of the files into a new directory after running the JSGME comparison routine. One more reason for a new install.

-Pv- · 04-13-08, 12:40 PM

I don't have an extreme sound inbalance in the stock game. I run the voice slider louder than the others and adjust the main volume accordingly.
-Pv-

M. Sarsfield · 04-13-08, 01:40 PM

I installed three new 1.5 versions on my machine: Main Back-Up, Copy 1, which is my German version, and Copy 2, which is my US version. I tried the two copies in stock layout playing both US and German on each and I noticed that engine and wave noises are not affected at all by the Sound nor the Master Volume sliders in the SHIV menu. I can completely turn them off by unchecking the Sound check box, but that is it.

I thought under 1.4 that engine and wave noises could be adjusted by these sliders. Maybe this is a 1.5 bug?

I also uninstalled and reinstalled my sound driver, thinking that maybe it had a bug, but that didn't change anything.

Loading sound mods doesn't seem to affect it, either.

When I run TC around 1024 on the map view, I start hearing crackling noises out of the speakers, as well.
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Update:

I was thinking that maybe it's due to having multiple installs. I don't remember running into this issue with a single install before. I followed the MultiSH4 directions, though. So, I'm not sure what the deal is.

M. Sarsfield · 04-14-08, 09:12 AM

I think my only recourse is to follow earlier advice and manually adjust the engine and wave sound files. I just think that it's weird that those two files suddenly ignore the volume inputs.

Wilcke · 04-14-08, 09:19 AM

Yes, I too am not very happy with the "sound sliders" in the option menu. :hmm: So you have to resort to editing individual files. A real pain! I find I am always adjusting the sound volume up and down on my headphones depending on the situation.

Laffertytig · 12-09-08, 05:28 PM

im havin the exact opposite problem in that i can hardlt head any engine noise be it diesel or electric. ive switched of the ambient sound usin silent hunter editor but i camt see any engine sound file in the sh4 sound folder.

anyone what what file i have to mod to increase the subs engine sounds?

aanker · 12-09-08, 07:13 PM

I've been using these (?) since they were released - or a modded version of them - 3 files in a RAR dated 12/12/07
Fairbanks_Engine_Sounds_Fl.rar
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=110470

This thread lists the file names anyway... wish I could be of more help.

Happy Hunting!

Art

Edit: Here it is:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126845
by "Capt Jack Harkness"

Laffertytig · 12-10-08, 09:03 AM

nice one, these sounds files sound way better.

thanks for the link

04-12-08, 08:42 PM	#1
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Extrememly loud engine and wave noises Ever since I installed a fresh copy of SHIV, my engine and wave noises are very loud and far exceed any other noises in the game. Even if I reduce the noise level bar. Has anyone else experienced this? This even happens in stock. Any suggestions on fixing it? Thanks. I should also note that the two installs that I do have are in newly named folders directly under Program Files. I no longer have an "\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter..." folder. So, if I install a fresh 1.5 copy into an Ubisoft directory and use it as the back-up, what file should I copy over to the other two installs to fix this volume issue? Thanks. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM Last edited by M. Sarsfield; 04-12-08 at 09:22 PM.*

04-13-08, 08:16 AM	#2
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I ran a JSGME file comparison with the US installation completely unmodded and it still detected several hundred new files. Two of which are SoundEdit.act and Sound.act. I think I'll just uninstall everything and start from scratch. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-13-08, 08:20 AM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	You could always go into Sound Recorder and turn these sounds down manually. This is also helpful if you want to tweak other stuff as well. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

04-13-08, 09:14 AM	#4
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It thought about doing that, too. I really need to have a clean back-up copy of the game, though. I also figured out that the huge list of file differences is because I moved all of the files into a new directory after running the JSGME comparison routine. One more reason for a new install. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-13-08, 01:40 PM	#6
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I installed three new 1.5 versions on my machine: Main Back-Up, Copy 1, which is my German version, and Copy 2, which is my US version. I tried the two copies in stock layout playing both US and German on each and I noticed that engine and wave noises are not affected at all by the Sound nor the Master Volume sliders in the SHIV menu. I can completely turn them off by unchecking the Sound check box, but that is it. I thought under 1.4 that engine and wave noises could be adjusted by these sliders. Maybe this is a 1.5 bug? I also uninstalled and reinstalled my sound driver, thinking that maybe it had a bug, but that didn't change anything. Loading sound mods doesn't seem to affect it, either. When I run TC around 1024 on the map view, I start hearing crackling noises out of the speakers, as well. --------------- Update: I was thinking that maybe it's due to having multiple installs. I don't remember running into this issue with a single install before. I followed the MultiSH4 directions, though. So, I'm not sure what the deal is. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM Last edited by M. Sarsfield; 04-13-08 at 01:53 PM.*

04-13-08, 12:40 PM	#5
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I don't have an extreme sound inbalance in the stock game. I run the voice slider louder than the others and adjust the main volume accordingly. -Pv-

04-14-08, 09:12 AM	#7
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think my only recourse is to follow earlier advice and manually adjust the engine and wave sound files. I just think that it's weird that those two files suddenly ignore the volume inputs. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-14-08, 09:19 AM	#8
Wilcke The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,441 Downloads: 234 Uploads: 0	Yes, I too am not very happy with the "sound sliders" in the option menu. :hmm: So you have to resort to editing individual files. A real pain! I find I am always adjusting the sound volume up and down on my headphones depending on the situation. __________________ Wilcke **For the best in Fleet Boats go to: Submarine Sim Central. http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php Check out: A Brief Introduction to the Pacific Submarine War by Ducimus http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 Operation Monsun plus OMEGU, the #1 ATO Solution for SH4! Signature Art by Gunfighter**

12-09-08, 05:28 PM	#9
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	im havin the exact opposite problem in that i can hardlt head any engine noise be it diesel or electric. ive switched of the ambient sound usin silent hunter editor but i camt see any engine sound file in the sh4 sound folder. anyone what what file i have to mod to increase the subs engine sounds?

12-09-08, 07:13 PM	#10
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	I've been using these (?) since they were released - or a modded version of them - 3 files in a RAR dated 12/12/07 Fairbanks_Engine_Sounds_Fl.rar http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=110470 This thread lists the file names anyway... wish I could be of more help. Happy Hunting! Art Edit: Here it is: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126845 by "Capt Jack Harkness" Last edited by aanker; 12-09-08 at 07:30 PM.

12-10-08, 09:03 AM	#11
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	nice one, these sounds files sound way better. thanks for the link