Bad sound using VLC, not with M$ player

[Baileys]

Hi,

I have this file, you know the one with the mose singing to a piece of cheese. The file is OK, cos I play it on a PC with no prob, even with VLC.
The prob is, with my second PC, I get a very bad quality sound when playing this file with VLC. I have no problem playing the file with the Microsoft Media Player. I tried with other video files, I get the same problem : a lot of noise.
Could it be a configuration problem? I've done a few clean installations, in vain.
Can someone help me?

[Sigmund]

try removing vlc preferences file (or resetting preferences with the gui). Try reducing volume in vlc or anywhere else there is a volume control that affect the playback. If that don't work, try opening the messages window while playing and post any messages there here

[Baileys]

Here you will find the message window contents:
http://pysinou.free.fr/baileys/messages.txt

[Guest]

Perhaps should I add that I use Windows 98...

[Baileys]

Anybody has an idea?

[ipkiss]

You could try upgrading your audio driver, and directx.
You could also try the waveout audio module instead of the directx one (this can be changed in the preferences).

[fulcrumsf]

I am using Windows 98 first edition, and I am using a Soyo motherboard with a VIA built in soundcard and I am experienceing the same problems, the audio is low then medium and sounds choppy. I updaded Direct X and no luck. My motherboard is outdated and I believe I have the latest audio drivers available.