# Sound Level Difference

**URL:** <https://forum.fxsound.com/t/sound-level-difference/2116>\
**Category:** Get Help\
**Created:** [August 1, 2023, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/sound-level-difference/2116 "2023-08-01T07:19:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/sound-level-difference/2116/2 "2023-08-01T13:38:47Z")

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Good afternoon Ryan,

My first guess would be that there is probably a problem with one or several of your sound devices.  
So I would advise you to find and solve that problem.  
In any case, since the tips mentioned are all harmless, this is a quick copy-paste of my standard list of settings I usually recommend checking first.

- Make sure your computer, Windows and sound devices have received all the latest updates;
- Try completely removing and then re-adding the problematic sound device(s);
- Try browsing their manufacturer’s website to find and download software built specifically for your devices;
- In the General section of FxSound’s Settings menu, try changing the setting for automatic switching;
- Try [running FxSound as Administrator](https://www.itpro.com/software/367829/how-to-make-programs-always-run-as-admin-on-windows);
- In the Windows Sound Settings menu, make sure all your devices match at the same setting, with “24 bit 48000 Hz” being the maximum supported by FxSound;
- In Windows Sound Settings, make sure the FxSound device is set as the Default Device;
- If this doesn’t improve anything, try setting FxSound as the Default Communications Device;
- In Windows Sound Settings, disable all Enhancements including Loudness Equalization for all devices;
- In Windows Sound Settings, disable Exclusive Mode for all devices;
- In Windows Sound Settings, disable Hardware Acceleration for all devices supporting this option (can usually be found in the Advanced tab);
- In Windows Sound Settings, disable all the devices you don’t need, including the hidden ones;
- Try downloading the program from a different source and installing that version instead (if you’ve downloaded from [fxsound.com](https://fxsound.com/), try downloading from the [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/fxsound/XP8JK4TBQ03LZ4) and vice versa);
- Since the FxSound driver can be removed with relative impunity, try performing a [manual driver uninstall](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/echo-due-to-fx-and-the-original-playback-device-playing-at-the-same-time/2112/2);
- Try uninstalling with [specialized full uninstaller software](https://www.techradar.com/best/best-free-software-uninstallers) (not an obligation and more of a last-resort option).

Let me know if this helps.

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