Bioshock No sound after Intro

12-31-2009, 08:25 AM

Ok, so i start up bioshock and the Main menu is fine i have sound and everything is ruining normally. I start the game and the intro is fine and i can hear the main character speaking.

After the airplane crashes though i lose my sound in game even when i go to the main menu i go no sound. Am sure a lot of you have the same problem.

Any solutions?

Thx

12-31-2009, 01:01 PM

go to the game files and send the game to desktop,them right click on the icon go to properties and run it in compatibility with windows xp.it worked for me hope that helps

RaffyS · 01-01-2010, 11:45 AM

I find that running in compatibilty mode stops the game from even running for me on Win 7 32 bit. As to the question posted by the TC, do you have a Realtek HD Ausio device? (lots of PC's have these inbuilt on the motherboard)

If you do, go into Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Sound. In the box that pops up, go into Recording tab, right click a clear space and make sure that 'Show Disabled Devices' is ticked. Once done, a device called 'Stereo Mix' should show. Enable this and enjoy BioShock with sound!

This will only work with RealTek soundcards. Make sure your drivers are up-to date as the 'Stereo Mix' option did not show until I downloaded the latest ones. Hope this helps

FTracy3 · 01-01-2010, 11:50 AM

Just plugging in a microphone worked for me (a tip from another thread here) Give it a try. Windows 7 64, Realtek HD onboard.

RaffyS · 01-01-2010, 12:06 PM

The reason plugging in a microphone works is because 'Stereo Mix' is automatically turned on when you plug in a mic. :P

01-02-2010, 12:21 PM

This fix is only for people with RealTek soundcards.

This did not work for me, but I was having the same problem and it was audio.

I replaced the line in the Default.ini from:
AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem

to:
;AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem
AudioDevice=D3DDrv.D3DAudioDevice

Then the game launched fine (no compatibility mode) but there was no sound in game (menus were fine) because the in game sounds MUST use the FMOD engine. So don't do this!

What I eventually did was change the line in the Default.ini under [FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem]

MaxChannels=128
to
MaxChannels=64

Now everything works fine. It appears my (non-RealTek) sound card was not able to have 128 channels. So try lowering this value until it works for you.

Hope this helps people with non-RealTek cards. This was really frustrating. Good gaming.

(More info about Default.ini here: http://www.tweakguides.com/Bioshock_7.html they call it bioshock.ini, but I edited Default.ini)

05-13-2010, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylerweaver

This fix is only for people with RealTek soundcards.

This did not work for me, but I was having the same problem and it was audio.

I replaced the line in the Default.ini from:
AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem

to:
;AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem
AudioDevice=D3DDrv.D3DAudioDevice

Then the game launched fine (no compatibility mode) but there was no sound in game (menus were fine) because the in game sounds MUST use the FMOD engine. So don't do this!

What I eventually did was change the line in the Default.ini under [FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem]

MaxChannels=128
to
MaxChannels=64

Now everything works fine. It appears my (non-RealTek) sound card was not able to have 128 channels. So try lowering this value until it works for you.

Hope this helps people with non-RealTek cards. This was really frustrating. Good gaming.

(More info about Default.ini here: http://www.tweakguides.com/Bioshock_7.html they call it bioshock.ini, but I edited Default.ini)

This did the trick! This solved two of my problems: Game was crashing at the start-up splash screen, and no in-game sound. No compatibility mode needed either (which for some reason wouldn't allow the game to start on Windows 7). Additionally, I'm pretty sure I do have a Realtek card.

Thanks man!

jethro_tj · 05-17-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylerweaver

MaxChannels=128
to
MaxChannels=64

Thank you so very much!

I was afraid I wasn't ever going to be able to play Bioshock.

06-24-2010, 07:18 AM

I'm still having this problem and have tried all the posted solutions. If anyone has got this working using some other solution please post it here. I've been searching all over the net for a fix but can't seem to find one, feels like I wasted money buying this.

AJV111 · 11-22-2010, 02:06 PM

first goto speaker bottom right by clock/date in standered setup os win7.
right click on speaker icon scroll upto "RECORDING DEVICES" enter it
Now look for STEREO MIX and Enable it,,
If stereo mix is not showing, click scroll on white area an allow,
"SHOW DISABLED DEVICES" and enable.
That was my probs with the game i hope it sorts it for all you with the same probs

04-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylerweaver

What I eventually did was change the line in the Default.ini under [FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem]

MaxChannels=128
to
MaxChannels=64

Worked perfectly for me! Thanks so much, skylerweaver!

Alenonimo · 04-15-2011, 05:42 PM

I just wanted to post here that my issue was solved by activating the Stereo Mixer on Control Panel, Sound settings, Reproduction tab in Windows 7.

There's seems to be a problem with HDMI I guess. New GPUs comes with it, adding a new sound device to the system -- to send sound through that port. Setting a stereo mixer solved it quite easily so that must be it.

Kelladri · 12-24-2011, 05:35 PM

Yeah I tried all of these, but none of them work. How do I get a RealTek HD audio device? Can I just download it, or do I have to buy one from a store like Best Buy?

eric_son · 12-27-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaffyS

If you do, go into Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Sound. In the box that pops up, go into Recording tab, right click a clear space and make sure that 'Show Disabled Devices' is ticked. Once done, a device called 'Stereo Mix' should show. Enable this and enjoy BioShock with sound!

This will only work with RealTek soundcards. Make sure your drivers are up-to date as the 'Stereo Mix' option did not show until I downloaded the latest ones. Hope this helps

Oh my! Thanks a bundle! It worked! (And yes, I do have a RealTek onboard sound)

Robert1968 · 03-07-2012, 04:27 PM

I know this is an old topic, I built a new computer with Windows 7 64-bit on a ASUS P8P67 Motherboard with a Core i7-2600k.

- When showing disabled devices, There is no "Stereo Mix" available.
- Changing MaxChannels from 128 to 64 did nothing.

The thing that finally worked,.. Computer> LocalDisk(C)> Program Files(x86)> Steam> steamapps > common> bioshock> Builds> Release> Bioshock.exe

Right Click Bioshock.exe go to properties, then Compatibility mode and try Windows XP (Service Pack 2).

Been looking for a solution for hours and now THE SOUND IS WORKING!!!

12-31-2009, 08:25 AM	#1
addicted91 Guest Posts: n/a	Bioshock No sound after Intro Ok, so i start up bioshock and the Main menu is fine i have sound and everything is ruining normally. I start the game and the intro is fine and i can hear the main character speaking. After the airplane crashes though i lose my sound in game even when i go to the main menu i go no sound. Am sure a lot of you have the same problem. Any solutions? Thx

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12-31-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
GIRAFFE OF GOD Guest Posts: n/a	go to the game files and send the game to desktop,them right click on the icon go to properties and run it in compatibility with windows xp.it worked for me hope that helps

01-01-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
RaffyS Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 31	I find that running in compatibilty mode stops the game from even running for me on Win 7 32 bit. As to the question posted by the TC, do you have a Realtek HD Ausio device? (lots of PC's have these inbuilt on the motherboard) If you do, go into Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Sound. In the box that pops up, go into Recording tab, right click a clear space and make sure that 'Show Disabled Devices' is ticked. Once done, a device called 'Stereo Mix' should show. Enable this and enjoy BioShock with sound! This will only work with RealTek soundcards. Make sure your drivers are up-to date as the 'Stereo Mix' option did not show until I downloaded the latest ones. Hope this helps

01-01-2010, 11:50 AM	#4
FTracy3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 11	Just plugging in a microphone worked for me (a tip from another thread here) Give it a try. Windows 7 64, Realtek HD onboard.

01-01-2010, 12:06 PM	#5
RaffyS Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 31	The reason plugging in a microphone works is because 'Stereo Mix' is automatically turned on when you plug in a mic. :P

01-02-2010, 12:21 PM	#6
skylerweaver Guest Posts: n/a	This fix is only for people with RealTek soundcards. This did not work for me, but I was having the same problem and it was audio. I replaced the line in the Default.ini from: AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem to: ;AudioDevice=FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem AudioDevice=D3DDrv.D3DAudioDevice Then the game launched fine (no compatibility mode) but there was no sound in game (menus were fine) because the in game sounds MUST use the FMOD engine. So don't do this! What I eventually did was change the line in the Default.ini under [FMODAudio.FMODAudioSubsystem] MaxChannels=128 to MaxChannels=64 Now everything works fine. It appears my (non-RealTek) sound card was not able to have 128 channels. So try lowering this value until it works for you. Hope this helps people with non-RealTek cards. This was really frustrating. Good gaming. (More info about Default.ini here: http://www.tweakguides.com/Bioshock_7.html they call it bioshock.ini, but I edited Default.ini)

06-24-2010, 07:18 AM	#9
raptor-attack Guest Posts: n/a	I'm still having this problem and have tried all the posted solutions. If anyone has got this working using some other solution please post it here. I've been searching all over the net for a fix but can't seem to find one, feels like I wasted money buying this.

11-22-2010, 02:06 PM	#10
AJV111 Join Date: Jul 2009 Reputation: 4 Posts: 3	first goto speaker bottom right by clock/date in standered setup os win7. right click on speaker icon scroll upto "RECORDING DEVICES" enter it Now look for STEREO MIX and Enable it,, If stereo mix is not showing, click scroll on white area an allow, "SHOW DISABLED DEVICES" and enable. That was my probs with the game i hope it sorts it for all you with the same probs

04-15-2011, 05:42 PM	#12
Alenonimo Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 2 Posts: 11	I just wanted to post here that my issue was solved by activating the Stereo Mixer on Control Panel, Sound settings, Reproduction tab in Windows 7. There's seems to be a problem with HDMI I guess. New GPUs comes with it, adding a new sound device to the system -- to send sound through that port. Setting a stereo mixer solved it quite easily so that must be it.

12-24-2011, 05:35 PM	#13
Kelladri Join Date: Dec 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 1	Yeah I tried all of these, but none of them work. How do I get a RealTek HD audio device? Can I just download it, or do I have to buy one from a store like Best Buy?

03-07-2012, 04:27 PM	#15
Robert1968 Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 2	I know this is an old topic, I built a new computer with Windows 7 64-bit on a ASUS P8P67 Motherboard with a Core i7-2600k. - When showing disabled devices, There is no "Stereo Mix" available. - Changing MaxChannels from 128 to 64 did nothing. The thing that finally worked,.. Computer> LocalDisk(C)> Program Files(x86)> Steam> steamapps > common> bioshock> Builds> Release> Bioshock.exe Right Click Bioshock.exe go to properties, then Compatibility mode and try Windows XP (Service Pack 2). Been looking for a solution for hours and now THE SOUND IS WORKING!!!