Sound is distorted. Sounds like Karaoke.

[Guest]

Every once in a while, my music played from downloaded music sounds like a
Karaoke setting is in effect, the "music" sounds normal but the "vocals" are
barely audible. I have gone through the volume control and made sure the mic
was muted, but I can't understand what is happening.

I generally play the music through RealPlayer. And I am running XP Home.

Any thoughts?

 

[Guest]

Get away from Realplayer and use WMP10, WinAmp or Musicmatch instead.
How to Make WMP10 Your Default Player
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=271949

Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307918

 

[Guest]

So is this a RealPlayer issue??

Get away from Realplayer and use WMP10, WinAmp or Musicmatch instead.
How to Make WMP10 Your Default Player
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=271949

Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307918

 

[Guest]

Very likely. I deleted mine a long time ago and so did many others.