Weird microphone problems

[=(e)= Zombiefruit]

I've been trying to get a microphone to work with DoD. I plug one in (I know that they work) and I try the "start microphone test". I can hear myself speak but there is a TON of static. I've tried cleaning out the plug on the Mboard and also tried 2 different microphones. Can anyone help me?

 

[MorbidEwok]

You might need to invest in a soundcard. I had that problem before I got my Audigy. Im pretty sure what causes it is a lack of resources to the sounddevice on the mobo.... Not sure about that though.

 

[=(e)= Zombiefruit]

Thanks WAIT A SECOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I have a spare sound card upstairs. I'll write back w/ my experience.

 

[=(e)= Zombiefruit]

Damn. I plugged in the new sound card but I'm not sure how to get it to work. What drivers do I need? btw It's called Hercules or something.

 

[=(e)= Zombiefruit]

Solved it. Thanks

 

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