In game sound doesn't work

[gem225]

Still haven't found an answer to this question.. after all the patches and such goodness. My audio is totally screwed up. The opening videos sound fine, but the music and the audio tracks sound completely screwed up (like some bad sci fi sound effects) on the main screen and in the game.

I'm pretty certain that it's because I'm using an external Yamaha Cavit "sound card" device. Does anyone know how to make this game compatible with it? (only game I've ever played that's had a problem)

Thanks

 

[crunch]

I don't know much about sound, but:
- try to find updated drivers for your sound card
- do you have an onboard sound as well? can you use that for civ?
- edit ini file to EnableAudio=0 and listen to your favorite mp3s instead

 

[Kewalk]

I got this when I pinged Asypr about my sound issues- remarkably similar to those written about here:


"Thanks for playing Civ 4. There are a few know issues regarding sound effects in the game. Specifically, you may not hear unit movement and noises, battle sound effects, and the music at the start of the game. This was unfortunately due to complications in converting the engine to the Mac binary, and the regrettable but necessary decision was made to proceed without them.

Regarding in-game music, however, if you zoom the camera in on any of your towns, you will hear it become louder, but if you zoom out to the wider map view, it will become inaudible. I hope this clears up the question for you.

Have a good day!"