Sound options ?

MultiDoc · 05-19-12, 03:59 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm back at SH3 after years, re-installed, modded and everything works great. Problem i have and i'd like your input is about the sound settings.
The engine sound is way too high and covers up most of my crew's responses, any idea which exact setting in the sound settings i have to change ? Cause I have tried reducing the FX setting at start but didn't help a lot.

I'd appreciate any input on this.

ht-57 · 05-19-12, 05:42 PM

Welcome back,
Make sure your sound card is in stereo not "surround"
If its still not right its the sound mod you are using.
By chance are you using the "FM interior mod"? If so, go into
the "FM_newInterior/ data" folder and delete the sound folder and try it.
cheers

MultiDoc · 05-20-12, 07:23 AM

Thanks for your reply, but unfortunately I'm not using any sound mods at the moment (I have 2 SH3 installations, one stock patched to v1.4 and one for GWX).
The sound annoyance is with my stock SH3

I do use some interior texture mods but not any sound mods.. any ideas ?

From the game's options, which one lowers the engine sound ? Is it the "FX" one ?

ht-57 · 05-20-12, 04:34 PM

Yes I believe u r correct 'bout the fx dail. That will lower all sound efx tho.
The "FM interior" mod is an command/ engine room and bunks, with a bunch of other goodies! But it has a sound folder in it as well. If your not using it you will then have to adjust the engine volume manually. It's pretty easy 2 do.
you will need a program that can edit "wav" files such as "audacity" (which is free btw). Go to C(if thats where ya put it)/sh3/data/ sound there you will find Submarine_diesel_exterior and Submarine_diesel_underwater. either of those individual files u can change the volume to your liking using the wav editor.
b4 i forget you might have to change the attributes to the sh3 main folder first. RH click the sh3 folder and go 2 the general tab and uncheck the "read only" box, that will allow you to manually edit the contents. let me know how ya make out! I changed out both of those files and changed up the volumes as well.

MultiDoc · 05-20-12, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the tip/idea, i'll look into it

Missing Name · 05-20-12, 10:53 PM

If you're REALLY ambitious, you can download Silent 3ditor and open up "SH3.sdl" in the "Sounds" folder of SH3. Each sound is given a volume, and you can modify how loudly they will play. Personally I made the engines louder...

05-19-12, 03:59 PM	#1
MultiDoc Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Posts: 14 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Sound options ? Hello everyone, I'm back at SH3 after years, re-installed, modded and everything works great. Problem i have and i'd like your input is about the sound settings. The engine sound is way too high and covers up most of my crew's responses, any idea which exact setting in the sound settings i have to change ? Cause I have tried reducing the FX setting at start but didn't help a lot. I'd appreciate any input on this.

05-20-12, 10:53 PM	#6
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	If you're REALLY ambitious, you can download Silent 3ditor and open up "SH3.sdl" in the "Sounds" folder of SH3. Each sound is given a volume, and you can modify how loudly they will play. Personally I made the engines louder... __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

05-19-12, 05:42 PM	#2
ht-57 Sailor man Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 50 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Welcome back, Make sure your sound card is in stereo not "surround" If its still not right its the sound mod you are using. By chance are you using the "FM interior mod"? If so, go into the "FM_newInterior/ data" folder and delete the sound folder and try it. cheers

05-20-12, 07:23 AM	#3
MultiDoc Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Posts: 14 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your reply, but unfortunately I'm not using any sound mods at the moment (I have 2 SH3 installations, one stock patched to v1.4 and one for GWX). The sound annoyance is with my stock SH3 I do use some interior texture mods but not any sound mods.. any ideas ? From the game's options, which one lowers the engine sound ? Is it the "FX" one ?

05-20-12, 04:34 PM	#4
ht-57 Sailor man Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 50 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Yes I believe u r correct 'bout the fx dail. That will lower all sound efx tho. The "FM interior" mod is an command/ engine room and bunks, with a bunch of other goodies! But it has a sound folder in it as well. If your not using it you will then have to adjust the engine volume manually. It's pretty easy 2 do. you will need a program that can edit "wav" files such as "audacity" (which is free btw). Go to C(if thats where ya put it)/sh3/data/ sound there you will find Submarine_diesel_exterior and Submarine_diesel_underwater. either of those individual files u can change the volume to your liking using the wav editor. b4 i forget you might have to change the attributes to the sh3 main folder first. RH click the sh3 folder and go 2 the general tab and uncheck the "read only" box, that will allow you to manually edit the contents. let me know how ya make out! I changed out both of those files and changed up the volumes as well.

05-20-12, 08:27 PM	#5
MultiDoc Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Posts: 14 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip/idea, i'll look into it