im using voodoo sound on simply honey 3.5 w/ damien kernel and things are working great...
when im in the car the amplifier works wonderfully....
but, when i insert my head set no matter what level i put the voodoo amp at it makes no difference.
i check through all the settings but i dont see anything... is there anyone out there that might know what the problem is.
thanks.
This is how I set up Voodoo myself.
Max out the media volume on the phone.
Go into Voodoo Control, and make sure "Map Volume Keys Hack" is checked. Also, for the safety of my ears, I also make sure "Jack Plug In Safety" is also checked.
Then when you insert your headphons plug, a little Voodoo icon should appear in the upper left of the phone screen. The volume when adjusted, should be controlled through the Voodoo amplifier.
Are you using Voodoo Control Plus, or is your kernal Voodoo enabled?
i don't think its plus...
its just voodoo control and yes the kernel does allow for it...
i see all the options you stated and have mine set up similarly...
my issue is ONLY WITH HEAD SET volume...
for instance ill put the amplifier up for music... then when i get a call ill plug in my headphones and the volume will be LOUD!! and no matter how low i put the volume it wont go down.
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Now that we have an app for Netflix's instant watching, it is essential to increase the volume of the CN speaker.
Since I am rooted (CM7) I thought there would be a way to do it.
I didn't find anything. Can someone help?
thanks
In cm7 there is a already increased volume output than the normal on the speakers.
But if you want more bass try looking at these lines of kernel in
\dalingrinKernel\sound\soc\codecs\tlv320dac3100.h
Look at line 298
/* DAC volume normalization, 0=-127dB, 127=0dB, 175=+48dB */
#define DAC_MAX_VOLUME 175
#define DAC_POS_VOL 127
I don't understand why the max volume has been limited to 48 when the chip can do up to 90 or something.
This might not increase the volume level( i am just guessing though) but i might give us a better sound quality in terms of bass and treble.
rigy73 said:
In cm7 there is a already increased volume output than the normal on the speakers.
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Where is this setting?
Pinesal said:
Where is this setting?
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There is no setting if you are using dals overclock kernel, then you will get a higher volume output.
Yeah I don't really think it's going to get much better than it is right now. The speaker on their is tiny, almost as if the company who specked it was designing an e-reader instead of a tablet...
I think the options right now are for $4 you can get some headphones, for $20 you can get an amplified external 3.5mm speaker or with a little patience they might get the Bluetooth working with some range and you could use a Bluetooth speaker. If you wanted to go all hybrid you could plug in a 3.5mm rechargeable Bluetooth transmitter in and hook it up to an external Bluetooth speaker right now.
Also, as a side note, I notice the sound quality is GREATLY improved with the built in speaker just by having it inserted correctly into the BN stand / case I have. There's a little grove on one side for the speaker and when I put it in the "wrong" way the sound is muted and dull but flip it over and it's almost good enough to listen to in a silent room.
On the subject of sound, is there any real difference in battery drain between using the speakers vs using headphones? I use headphones mostly because of crowded environments and listening to music/watching videos at night.
Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder
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Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder
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Thanks. This actually helped a lot. I also changed the size of effect to extreme which seemed to help. This brought the volume of the speaker to listenable. Quality still sucks, but that is expected. I assume constantly running an equalizer will drain the battery but probably worth it. Again, thanks. Now I can hear my HBO and Netflix.
pieceofplastic said:
Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder
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Where is DSPmanager to be found, thanks.
I am running CM7 from SD and couldn't find it.
GTT1 said:
Where is DSPmanager to be found, thanks.
I am running CM7 from SD and couldn't find it.
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its a app. Should have come along with rooting via cm7 (7.02)
If not go to the market and search for it
does dspmanager effect battery? it does make it louder though.
DSPmanager is one of the icons for apps.
Jim
I use Volume+ from Market. It's similar to DSPManager but it has a Specific setting for Boosting Volume. One weird quirk with it though is that the "Speaker" settings effect Headphones as well even though there are separate "Headset" and "Bluetooth" settings.
Android 2.3 roms only.
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japzone said:
I use Volume+ from Market. It's similar to DSPManager but it has a Specific setting for Boosting Volume. One weird quirk with it though is that the "Speaker" settings effect Headphones as well even though there are separate "Headset" and "Bluetooth" settings.
Android 2.3 roms only.
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Just downloaded volume+. The volume boost works quite well. I think it works better than DSPManager. It's available in the market for pay or available from the developer online for free.
IS the free volume+ app from http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/volume-gingerbread? I just downloaded it and it seems to work great. Thanks for the recommendation!
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IS the free volume+ app from http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/volume-gingerbread? I just downloaded it and it seems to work great. Thanks for the recommendation!
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That's where I downloaded it.
That Volume + sure does work. I had to turn of my notifications to 0 decibels as they are to loud. I don't need to know when emails are received.
Would recommend this until someone finds a better one. It would be an improvement if there was one with more volume settings.
I'm making an app to adjust headphone and speaker volume independently on the Nook. This is sorely needed in my opinion because not only is the speaker quiet but there is terrible hiss on my headphones. I am making the app because there isn't a one size fit all solution. Everyone's headphones have different sensitivity, etc.
Where did U find the free version?
At market there is only Volume control +
See post 15.
Frank
Hi,
a few days ago the volume randomly became UBER low. Soo I thought of it as a problem in the firmware (darky's r4). That rom was kinda rubbish; so instead; I flashed dlev 5.0. Awesome rom by the way. And then, over night, when I woke up again; the volume became really low again.
I have no idea how to fix this, rebooting doesnt seem to help.
Anyone have any ideas?
Assuming you're on a kernel that supports the voodoo sound, you might want to try the voodoo control app (I believe it's in the Market). Once you have it installed, you can put a shortcut on your desktop to the headphone amp widget, and that will let you pull the volume up again.
Not a permanent solution, I admit, but probably quicker than digging down several menu levels.
jmtheiss said:
Assuming you're on a kernel that supports the voodoo sound, you might want to try the voodoo control app (I believe it's in the Market). Once you have it installed, you can put a shortcut on your desktop to the headphone amp widget, and that will let you pull the volume up again.
Not a permanent solution, I admit, but probably quicker than digging down several menu levels.
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I plugged in my headphones; and everything is fine.
So it seems like the problem is just with the loudspeaker.
I can't even hear when someone calls
You said you installed a new rom - by any chance, did you restore apps with Tibu? If so, did you restore any system data?
I only ask because if you had restored some system data, it might have restored a bad audio setting that is affecting the external speaker when the headphones aren't plugged in.
I know that as part of the Voodoo sound control, you can tell it to drop the volume level if there is a change in whether the headphones are plugged in or not (as an ear saver or to prevent blaring sound when the headphones become accidentally unplugged).
If you didn't do any restoring, I would just double-check the volume level that is set in the audio menu. If it's all the way up, and you're still having sound issues, then I think that a faulty speaker (like you suggested) is probably the case.
jmtheiss said:
You said you installed a new rom - by any chance, did you restore apps with Tibu? If so, did you restore any system data?
I only ask because if you had restored some system data, it might have restored a bad audio setting that is affecting the external speaker when the headphones aren't plugged in.
I know that as part of the Voodoo sound control, you can tell it to drop the volume level if there is a change in whether the headphones are plugged in or not (as an ear saver or to prevent blaring sound when the headphones become accidentally unplugged).
If you didn't do any restoring, I would just double-check the volume level that is set in the audio menu. If it's all the way up, and you're still having sound issues, then I think that a faulty speaker (like you suggested) is probably the case.
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I had this problem starting on darky's rom. Didn't use tibu or any sort of backup software; installed everything fresh and new.
Checked audio levels; and everything is on max.
Where in voodoo do I tell it it lower volume when headphones are plugged in?
Thanks
Er.... the loudspeaker just randomly started working fine again.....
I bet it will become weird in a few minutes though :S
mediumsteak said:
I had this problem starting on darky's rom. Didn't use tibu or any sort of backup software; installed everything fresh and new.
Checked audio levels; and everything is on max.
Where in voodoo do I tell it it lower volume when headphones are plugged in?
Thanks
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In the voodoo control app, if you have the "map volume keys hack" activated, two settings below that is "jack plug-in safety".
Every kernel supports voodoo sound!
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Haw Haw Haw... I gave my phone a good spanking. Seems like something is loose near the back key/search key. A few good hits and the speaker works again.
Ha!
mediumsteak said:
Haw Haw Haw... I gave my phone a good spanking. Seems like something is loose near the back key/search key. A few good hits and the speaker works again.
Ha!
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Nothing like a good dose of non-passive hardware reconstruction to get things working again.
Believe it or not this is actually abbery common problem with this phone. The speaker will stop...then you press firmly on the speaker then it starts again...
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Use +9dB as maximum boost (this is now the set default in the Note as Supercurio has found +10.5dB seems to cause headset detection confusion with some headsets).
Wondering if anyone else is having a problem where the system media volume periodically drops back with Voodoo LOUDER running? I note the problem seems to be worse when using line-out rather than just headsets?
I'm on Rocket ROM V15, Abyss-Kernel 2.8, KL7 with KL7 modem.
I've so far tried the following to fix it to no avail:
Thought it might be PowerAMP related, so tried all manner of permutations in PowerAMP settings, disabling headset automatic activities, advanced audio engine settings etc --> no success
Tried other music players - stock and Ubermusic --> no success
Different headsets --> no luck
Using the Voodoo LOUDER slider instead of the Smart Boost --> same problem
Given none of that works I'm wondering if this is a kernel issue (even though the whole compatibility check runs fine). If no one has any better suggestions I'll flash another kernel this evening and see if that helps.
I have contacted Supercurio, but thought someone else here might have already cracked this one for me?
If you disable "Smart Boost" in Voodoo LOUDER, the app loose any ability to affect volume at all.
I'm not sure in your report if it's what you meant by "instead of smart boost"
Oh really? Because when I turn that off I can still increase the volume with the slider option, so because of that I thought you could either have slider or use the Smart Boost. Regardless, it's not working with Smart Boost either!
NZtechfreak said:
Oh really? Because when I turn that off I can still increase the volume with the slider option, so because of that I thought you could either have slider or use the Smart Boost. Regardless, it's not working with Smart Boost either!
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Hi NZtechfreak! I've seen your awesome videos on Youtube!
Anyways, I've been considering purchasing Voodoo because of the terrible sound quality on my GNote, but was wondering if you managed to correct the issue.
Also, a side question, does Voodoo improve the in-call volume when using the 3.5mm jack? I ask because it is TERRIBLY low when I have it connected to the AUX in my car.
Thanks
I just installed it on mt E4GT and when i max out the volume is causes my music player to stop. Whether its on smart boost or not
k1ng617 said:
Hi NZtechfreak! I've seen your awesome videos on Youtube!
Anyways, I've been considering purchasing Voodoo because of the terrible sound quality on my GNote, but was wondering if you managed to correct the issue.
Also, a side question, does Voodoo improve the in-call volume when using the 3.5mm jack? I ask because it is TERRIBLY low when I have it connected to the AUX in my car.
Thanks
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The issue was that on max boost the headset detection gets confused, Supercurio mentioned this in his latest update. The max boost on the Note is now +9dB and it works perfectly (still more than sufficient). Hasn't made a noticeable difference to in-call volume in the car (I use mine in the same way you do). Presumably only affects media volume.
Thanks for the update
The big question is, is it worth the $15?
knightnz said:
The big question is, is it worth the $15?
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What is $15?
Edit: ah, lol New Zealand dollars, I was really wondering what it was about & checked.
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Wait.. seems like a bug.
Edit3
Fixed.
Any plans of solve the issue that when you up to 10.5dB all music playing stop?
Hope that you are working on this because if not i dont understand why you still keep the 10.5dB option in the app if it doesnt work :S
Or how about going beyond +3db for ICS? It doesn't do squat anymore
Does not work with Cm. Damn...
@Galaxy Note™…
supercurio said:
If you disable "Smart Boost" in Voodoo LOUDER, the app loose any ability to affect volume at all.
I'm not sure in your report if it's what you meant by "instead of smart boost"
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When are we getting a fix for official ics.. Only 3 as maximum limit..
Please update..thanks a lot..
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Hi all, I'm coming from a Sgs2 where Voodoo Louder was perfect but on my Note when I set the audio boost with the slider, for example at +6 dbm, it's ok and it does the boost but when I press the volume buttons on the side of the phon the volume loose the boost and return to the original "Samsung setting".
In the app I have not ticked smart boost option and I have set the limit to +6 dbm so I don't understand why it does this when my Sgs 2 with the same settings doesn't loose the boost when pressing the volume buttons.
I am on Rocket V-20 Rom with AbyssNote Kernel 3.5c.
This happens with stock samsung music player and also with player pro and with Power Amp full Version
Thanks in advance for your help.
mcreego said:
Hi all, I'm coming from a Sgs2 where Voodoo Louder was perfect but on my Note when I set the audio boost with the slider, for example at +6 dbm, it's ok and it does the boost but when I press the volume buttons on the side of the phon the volume loose the boost and return to the original "Samsung setting".
In the app I have not ticked smart boost option and I have set the limit to +6 dbm so I don't understand why it does this when my Sgs 2 with the same settings doesn't loose the boost when pressing the volume buttons.
I am on Rocket V-20 Rom with AbyssNote Kernel 3.5c.
This happens with stock samsung music player and also with player pro and with Power Amp full Version
Thanks in advance for your help.
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i have the same problem. i'm on xxla4 with cf root kernel. it also happens with voodoo control plus on my original sgs. maybe we'll have to ask the developer.
Having some issues with it too. Whenever i press back button(anywhere) it will be back to pre-louder mode.
I was also having the same issue with Rocket Rom V20... But upgrading to V22 has resolved the issue.
Hi, I strongly recommend using Smart Boost which gives optimal audio quality results and provides a better usability as well.
This may warrant a new thread, but is there anyway to make Voodoo Louder boost the output of the Samsung docks as well? I love the boost provided to the headphone output, but the output from the Samsung car dock is very low and poor quality. I noticed the output is controlled by the media volume on the phone, so I was wondering if there is anyway to make Voodoo Louder boost this output as well?
This isn't a bug, more of a ICS/JB feature that is somewhat annoying.
I have sensitive ears, so whenever I listen to music on my phone, I keep the volume at one unit above muted. If that sounds confusing, think of it as muting the phone, then pressing the volume up button exactly once.
I noticed that at this setting, the volume is considerably louder than in CM7 at the same setting. I understand many people actually appreciate this, but in my case, it's loud enough that I end up having difficulty hearing external noises, i.e. someone calling my name from across the room, or the doorbell ringing.
Is there any sort of app or setting that I could use to fine-tune the volume even more? I would like something that is analogous to the in-line headphone volume control I use on my PC. On my PC, I use the Windows settings to put the volume at 20%, then I use the rotary slider on my headphone wire to fine-tune, adjusting up or down depending on whether I'm on skype, playing a game, watching a movie, etc, without changing the Windows volume from 20%. If there's some way to do this on Android, that'd be great.
You ought to be able to do that, using DSP manager or a media player with an equalizer, such as PowerAmp.
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Yeah dsp manager is your best option. Easy to use as well
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Forgot to check back on this thread. Thanks guys, DSP Manager's equalizer worked.