Realtek Audio Console REQUIRES a Realtek HD (UAD) Driver!!

Tonyb said:

i dont have a sound setup windows like yours at all mine is very basic , B&O audio app, with a graphics equalizer and some sound enhancements stuff which is turned off as i don't like them. so turning all that off including equalizer same issue.

What about settings here?

EDIT:
Make sure it is set to:

16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)
Disable Audio Enhancements
Disable Exclusive Mode

If already set then you're right to suspect a driver issue.

Otherwise run LatencyMon and see what gives;
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erpster4 said:

try v6.0.8945.1 UAD from Gigabyte's web site, sygnus21 - this was released on 5/08/2020.
even though 8945 UAD is listed for newer Gigabyte boards with new chipsets like Z490 & B550, 8945 should work on your Z390 board as it works on mine.

Excellent idea. In fact I just looked at the Z490 Xtreme and it has the same audio system as mine

Driver works like a champ. Thanks

@erpster4: the answer is "It depends on who made the motherboard/system in which the Realtek audio chip resides." As you yourself have observed in this thread, that usually means checking the maker's support page for your mobo or system and hoping for the best. Otherwise, you must rely on what other people know and find about your system (or related systems). Thus, for example, I was able to use the drivers for a newer chipset on my Asrock Z170 Extreme7+ from the B550M motherboard (v8940.1) through a "try-it-and-see-if-it works" approach. But if you take that approach, you'll want to make an image backup beforehand and have your restore techniques well-oiled, because there's a better than 0% chance that it won't work (or work properly).
HTH,
--Ed--

EdTittel said:

Thus, for example, I was able to use the drivers for a newer chipset on my Asrock Z170 Extreme7+ from the B550M motherboard (v8940.1) through a "try-it-and-see-if-it works" approach. But if you take that approach, you'll want to make an image backup beforehand and have your restore techniques well-oiled, because there's a better than 0% chance that it won't work (or work properly).

I used the "newer" driver from the Gigabyte Z490 Xtreme board on my Gigabyte Z390 Xtreme board and had no issues. BUT... I do agree (though different methods) about having some sort of restore plan. For "me" that was creating a Restore Point for my just in case plan.