Recorded Audio was distorted when played from Waves MaxxAudio Pro on Vostro 5890, Vostro 3690, OptiPlex 7090, OptiPlex 5090, Precision 3450

Summary: Recorded Audio was distorted when played from Waves MaxxAudio Pro on Vostro 5890, Vostro 3690, OptiPlex 7090, OptiPlex 5090, Precision 3450.

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Symptoms

When recording audio from external devices (such as phones) with Windows 10 Voice Recorder (Fig.1), and played with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (Fig.2) application, there could be audio distortion during playback. This does not happen when a human talking voice is recorded and played in the same way.

Affected Platforms
  • Vostro 5890
  • Vostro 3690
  • OptiPlex 7090
  • OptiPlex 5090
  • Precision 3450

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Fig. 1 Voice Recorder in Windows    

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Fig. 2 Waves MaxxAudio settings

Cause

This is because Waves MaxxAudio Pro default Environment Profiles is Loud and clear, which is not the correct setting for audio recorded from external devices.

Resolution

Change the Waves MaxxAudio Environment Profiles to "Recording Studio" to resolve the issue.

Affected Products

OptiPlex 5090 Tower, OptiPlex 5090 Micro, OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor, OptiPlex 7090 Tower, OptiPlex 7090 Micro, OptiPlex 7090 Small Form Factor, Precision 3450 Small Form Factor, Vostro 3690, Vostro 5890
Article Properties
Article Number: 000184697
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2025
Version:  7
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