Sound Blaster Audigy RX 7.1 How do I configure this software?

[BU MA]

I have just installed my Sound Blaster Audigy RX 7.1.

 

It is plugged into my Astro mixamp with an optical cable.

 

Now from the sound blaster control panel I have absolutely no clue which settings are optimal.

 

For example, should I set it to 7.1 or headphones? As well as digital output PCM can be either 44.1Khz or 44KHz or 96KHz. There are also settings like CMSS which can be configured.

 

I am using Sennheiser 598 HD for gaming.

 

Edit: Also in windows sound options > advanced you can change the format from 16-24bit & 44100Hz-96000Hz

[rice guru]

7 minutes ago, BU MA said:

I have just installed my Sound Blaster Audigy RX 7.1.

 

It is plugged into my Astro mixamp with an optical cable.

 

Now from the sound blaster control panel I have absolutely no clue which settings are optimal.

 

For example, should I set it to 7.1 or headphones? As well as digital output PCM can be either 44.1Khz or 44KHz or 96KHz. There are also settings like CMSS which can be configured.

 

I am using Sennheiser 598 HD for gaming.

 

Edit: Also in windows sound options > advanced you can change the format from 16-24bit & 44100Hz-96000Hz

24 bit @44.1khz should be more than fine

[BU MA]

7 minutes ago, rice guru said:

24 bit @44.1khz should be more than fine

Thanks!

 

I have a very low humming sound in the background, though it won't go away even when I change the frequency. 

[rice guru]

10 minutes ago, BU MA said:

Thanks!

 

I have a very low humming sound in the background, though it won't go away even when I change the frequency. 

That's strange. Possible cause is the soundcard is somehow picking up noise In your case . Or the mixamp isn't Interacting well with the soundcard