Too Quiet

[Kent-2]

For some obscure reason, I no longer get sound in ORTS. I have checked the settings (attached images) and they seem to be within range. Any ideas?
Thanks all.

[derekmorton]

A log file from the run would be more helpful.

[oper190]

Is it only Open Rails or other programs/uses of the PC?

Could the PCs Master Volume have been turned down? Not like I haven't had that happen and forgot to turn it back up. See it set at 64, try turning up to 100.

[Kent-2]

This only happens with Open Rails. I'm afraid that the Log doesn't provide much info:
Speed (mph),Time (M),Throttle (%),Cut-off (%),ITE (MotiveForce - lbf),IHP (hp),Drawbar TE (lbf),Drawbar HP (hp),Coupler Force (lbf),Loco & Tender Resistance (lbf),Train Resistance (lbf),Train Load (t-uk),Boiler Pressure (psi),Steam Chest Pressure (psi),Initial Pressure (psi),Cutoff Pressure (psi),Release Pressure (psi),Back Pressure (psi),MEP (psi),Superheat Temp (F),Steam consumption (lbs/h),Water consumption (lbs/h),Coal consumption (lbs/h),Cylinder Thermal Efficiency,Cumulative Steam (lbs),Cumulative Water (lbs),Cutoff pressure Ratio,HP MEP (psi),LPInitial Pressure (psi),LPCutoff Pressure (psi),LPRelease Pressure (psi),LPBack Pressure (psi),LPCutoff pressure Ratio,LP MEP (psi)
55,0.0,60,30,13298,1967,12231,1809,0,1067,6863,535 ,223,117,115,56,18,0,39,147,30623,NaN,3085,0.86,0, 29773,0.54,0,0,0,0,0,0.54,0
60,1.7,60,30,10589,1694,9528,1524,8986,1061,7432,5 35,223,116,115,53,16,6,31,149,30058,31581,3121,0.8 6,832,30592,0.52,0,0,0,0,0,0.52,0

[derekmorton]

That is the wrong log file, turn that one off.

The log file we want is "openrailslog.txt" which is on the desktop.

[Kent-2]

Oops, my bad. Here is the full log:

This is a log file for Open Rails. Please include this file in bug reports.
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Date/time = 10/12/2025 8:50:17 AM (2025-10-12 15:50:17Z)
BIOS = DN21CRV107 (American Megatrends International, LLC.)
Processor = 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U (8 threads, 6 cores, 1.2 GHz) (L1 Cache 96 KB) (L1 Cache 64 KB) (L2 Cache 2560 KB) (L3 Cache 10240 KB) (L1 Cache 128 KB) (L1 Cache 256 KB) (L2 Cache 2048 KB) (L3 Cache 10240 KB)
Memory = 31.7 GB
Video = Intel(R) UHD Graphics (2.0 GB RAM) (igdkmdn64 32.0.101.6737)
Display = \\.\DISPLAY1 (1920 x 1080, 32-bit, primary, 0 x 0)
Sound = Realtek High Definition Audio (rtkvhd64 6.0.9697.1)
Sound = USB Audio Device (usbaudio 10.0.22621.5547)
Disk = C: (Local Fixed Disk, NTFS, 930.6 GB, 290.6 GB free)
Disk = D: (Local Fixed Disk, exFAT, 465.7 GB, 181.9 GB free)
Disk = E: (Local Fixed Disk, NTFS, 463.9 GB, 315.0 GB free)
Disk = F: (Local Fixed Disk, NTFS, 4193.6 GB, 1875.7 GB free)
Disk = G: (CD-ROM Disc, )
OS = Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit (10.0.22631)
Runtimes = 4 Client 4 Full 4.0 Client
Runtime = 4.0.30319.42000 (64bit)
\\.\DISPLAY1 = Intel(R) UHD Graphics
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Version = 1.5.1
Build = 0.0.8366.40920 (2022-11-27 22:44:00Z)
Logfile = C:\Desktop\OpenRailsLog.txt
Executable = RunActivity.exe
Argument = -resume
Argument = C:\Users\kgrou\AppData\Roaming\Open Rails\GOLD-SPIKE-X 2025-10-11 19.03.32.save
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ActRandomizationLevel = 0
ActWeatherRandomizationLevel = 0
AdhesionFactor = 100
AdhesionFactorChange = 10
AdhesionMovingAverageFilterSize = 10
AdhesionProportionalToWeather = False
Alerter = False
AlerterDisableExternal = True
AntiAliasing = (user set) 2
AuxActionEnabled = False
AvatarURL = http://openrails.org/images/support-logos.jpg
BrakePipeChargingRate = 21
BreakCouplers = False
CarVibratingLevel = 0
CorrectQuestionableBrakingParams = False
CurveSpeedDependent = False
DataLogger = (user set) True
DataLoggerSeparator = comma
DataLogMisc = (user set) True
DataLogPerformance = True
DataLogPhysics = (user set) True
DataLogSpeedUnits = route
DataLogStart = False
DataLogStationStops = False
DataLogSteamPerformance = (user set) True
DataLogTrainSpeed = False
DataLogTSContents = 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
DataLogTSInterval = 10
DayAmbientLight = 20
DirectXFeatureLevel = 10_0
DisableTCSScripts = False
DistantMountains = True
DistantMountainsViewingDistance = 40000
DoubleWire = False
DynamicShadows = True
EvaluationFilename = OpenRailsEvaluation.txt
ExternalSoundPassThruPercent = 50
FullScreen = True
GraduatedRelease = False
HotStart = True
IsModeActivity = True
Language =
Letterbox2DCab = False
LODBias = 0
LODViewingExtension = True
Logging = True
LoggingFilename = OpenRailsLog.txt
LoggingPath = C:\Desktop
Menu_Selection = (user set) C:\RR Sims\MSTS, C:\RR Sims\MSTS\ROUTES\GOLD-SPIKE-X, , C:\RR Sims\MSTS\TRAINS\TRAINSET\380\380.eng, C:\RR Sims\MSTS\TRAINS\CONSISTS\oestrd.con, C:\RR Sims\MSTS\ROUTES\GOLD-SPIKE-X\PATHS\EXPLORE-ROUTE.pat, 12:00, 1, 0
ModelInstancing = True
Multiplayer = False
Multiplayer_Host = 127.0.0.1
Multiplayer_Port = 30000
Multiplayer_UpdateInterval = 10
Multiplayer_User = kgrou
MultiplayerClient = False
MultiplayerServer = False
NoDieselEngineStart = False
NoForcedRedAtStationStops = False
OpenDoorsInAITrains = False
OSDCarsState = 1
OSDLocationsState = 7
PerformanceTuner = False
PerformanceTunerTarget = 60
PrecipitationBoxHeight = 100
PrecipitationBoxLength = 500
PrecipitationBoxWidth = 500
PressureUnit = Automatic
Profiling = False
ProfilingFrameCount = 0
ProfilingTime = 0
ReplayPauseBeforeEnd = True
ReplayPauseBeforeEndS = 0
RetainersOnAllCars = False
ScreenshotPath = C:\Users\kgrou\OneDrive\Pictures\Open Rails
ShadowAllShapes = False
ShadowMapBlur = True
ShadowMapCount = 4
ShadowMapDistance = 1000
ShadowMapResolution = 1024
ShowAvatar = False
ShowErrorDialogs = True
SignalLightGlow = False
SimpleControlPhysics = False
SoundDetailLevel = 5
SoundVolumePercent = 100
SpeedControl = True
SuperElevationGauge = 1435
SuperElevationMinLen = 50
SuppressConfirmations = False
SuppressShapeWarnings = True
TrackMonitorDisplayMode = 0
TTCreateTrainOnPoolUnderflow = True
TTOutputTimetableFullEvaluation = False
TTOutputTimetableTrainInfo = False
TTUseRestartDelays = True
TunnelResistanceDependent = False
Units = Automatic
Use3DCab = True
UseAdvancedAdhesion = True
UseLargeAddressAware = True
UseLocationPassingPaths = False
UseMSTSEnv = False
UseSuperElevation = 0
VerboseConfigurationMessages = (user set) True
VerticalSync = True
ViewingDistance = 2000
ViewingFOV = 45
WebServerPort = 2150
WindowGlass = False
WindowPosition_Activity = 50, 50
WindowPosition_CarOperations = 50, 50
WindowPosition_Compass = 50, 0
WindowPosition_ComposeMessage = (user set) 49, 50
WindowPosition_DriverAid = 100, 100
WindowPosition_Help = (user set) 49, 50
WindowPosition_MultiPlayer = (user set) 88, 29
WindowPosition_NextStation = 0, 100
WindowPosition_Quit = (user set) 51, 49
WindowPosition_Switch = 0, 50
WindowPosition_TrackMonitor = 100, 0
WindowPosition_TrainDpu = (user set) 24, 32
WindowPosition_TrainDriving = (user set) 29, 28
WindowPosition_TrainList = 100, 0
WindowPosition_TrainOperations = (user set) 49, 50
WindowSize = 1024x768
WindResistanceDependent = False
Wire = True
WorldObjectDensity = 49
YoungestVersionFailedToRestore = 0.0
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Mode = Resume
Route = GOLD-SPIKE Xcellent
Path = EXPLORE-ROUTE to EASTPORT (C:\RR Sims\MSTS\ROUTES\GOLD-SPIKE-X\PATHS\EXPLORE-ROUTE.pat)
Consist = Orient Express (fragile) (3) (C:\RR Sims\MSTS\TRAINS\CONSISTS\oestrd.con)
Time = 12:00:00 (12:00)
Season = Summer (1)
Weather = Clear (0)
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Warning: Ignored invalid track node 49 pin [1,0] link to track node 48; already linked to track node 49

Warning: Ignored invalid track node 1422 pin [1,0] link to track node 1421; already linked to track node 1422

Information: Number of Locomotive Drive Axles set to default value of 2

Information: BoilerEfficiencyGrateAreaLBpFT2toX (Saturated) - default information read from SteamTables

Warning: Steam engine type parameter not formally defined. Simple locomotive has been assumed

Information: InitialPressureDropRatioRpMtoX (Saturated) - default information read from SteamTables

Warning: Grate Area not found in ENG file and has been set to 10.02808 m^2

Warning: Evaporation Area not found in ENG file and has been set to 501.404 m^2

Warning: Boiler Volume not found in ENG file, or doesn't appear to be a valid figure, and has been set to 650.2494 Ft^3

Warning: Steam boiler type parameter not formally defined. Superheated locomotive has been assumed.

Warning: Superheat Area not found in ENG file, and has been set to 1349.267 Ft^2

Information: BackPressureIHPtoAtmPSI (Superheated) - default information read from SteamTables

Information: ============================================= Steam Locomotive Performance - Locomotive Details ================================================== =======

Information: Version - 1.5.1

Information: Locomotive Name - Gölsdorf 380

Information: Steam Locomotive Type - Not formally defined (assumed simple) locomotive. + Not formally defined (assumed superheated)

Information: **************** General ****************

Information: WheelRadius 2.31 ft, NumWheels 2, DriveWheelWeight 79.7 t-uk

Information: **************** Boiler ****************

Information: Boiler Volume 650.2 cu ft, Evap Area 5,397.1 sq ft, Superheat Area 1,349.3 sq ft, Max Superheat Temp 250.0 F, Max Boiler Pressure 228.0 psi

Information: Boiler Evap Rate 15 , Max Boiler Output 80956.05 lbs/h

Information: **************** Cylinder ****************

Information: Num 4, Stroke 26.0 in, Diameter 19.0 in, Efficiency 1.0, MaxIHP 4,389.2

Information: Port Opening 0.085, Exhaust Point 0, InitialSuperheatFactor 40

Information: **************** Fire ****************

Information: Grate - Area 107.9 sq ft, Limit 138.9 lb/sq ft

Information: Fuel - Calorific 14359.42 btu/lb, Max Firing Rate 7000.063 lbs/h Max Coal Load 17999.98 lbs

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Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

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Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

Information: Number of Wagon Axles set to default value of 4

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Information: Allocation for 87,500 particles:

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16,800,000 B VRAM DynamicVertexBuffer
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Information: A virtual wheel axle was added for bogie 1 of C:\RR Sims\MSTS\trains\trainset\380\380.eng

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Loader: Actual = 58,279,058 bytes
Loader: Difference = 204,778 bytes (0.4%)

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Information: Game.PopState()

[derekmorton]

>DataLogger = (user set) True
Turn this off, it cripples machines.

>Sound = USB Audio Device (usbaudio 10.0.22621.5547)
Do you know what device this is?

[Kent-2]

Thank you Derek.
How do I turn off "Data Logger"?
I don't know what device that could be. I have no audio device connected via USB port.

[qballbandit]

OR options/data logger tab.

[peterman]

Thank you Derek.
How do I turn off "Data Logger"?
I don't know what device that could be. I have no audio device connected via USB port.

If you have a webcam that would be your USB audio device.

Peter

[Kent-2]

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
I turned off the Data Logger. Should have figured that out myself,
I do not have a webcam or any other device connected to a USB port that could process sounds.
And, ORTS is still silent. Any other thoughts?

[slipperman]

Hi Kent-2,
Your PC's system thinks it has two sound systems - one appears to be connected via a USB socket and the other is the PC's default sound system.
Have you previously tried another sound system and physically removed it, BUT NOT its drivers?

I suggest you open up the Sound section in the Control Panel. In the first display you'll see all the sound systems your PC has got. I would think one is Realtek Digital Output, or Realtek <something>. I think yours should have a green tick on it. If it doesn't, click it to highlight it then press the <Set Default> button, when a green tick should appear. Click <Apply> and <OK> and go try Open Rails again.

Cheers,
Ged

[Kent-2]

Thank you Ged for the detailed advice. Windows only sees two audio output devices, speakers (default) and earphones (unplugged). Obviously, neither is connected via USB. There does appear to be some underlying issue, but the built-in troubleshooter was unable to fix it. BTW, the sound output works fine with other programs; just not ORTS (so far).

[oper190]

Have been following this, and as stated your OR Log shows two Audio Devices:

Sound = Realtek High Definition Audio (rtkvhd64 6.0.9697.1)
Sound = USB Audio Device (usbaudio 10.0.22621.5547)

Somehow that USB Device was installed.

Go into CONTROL PANEL and then DEVICE MANAGER
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Click on Device Manager and you should see something like this;
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Select Audo Inputs and Outputs, a drop-down should appear like this:
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Assuming you have this USB Device listed. Click on it and a Red X should appear in the Menu Bar
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Clicking on the Red X will uninstall it from your system.

Geary

Edit - A search reveals that it is a generic term for any number of external Audo Devices: "USB Audio"

[Kent-2]

Excellent advice, Geary. Thank you.
This cleared up at least part of the mystery. It turns out that the elusive USB device is my iPhone, which I do connect occasionally through a USB port. I never realized that it acts as an audio input/output device for my laptop. So, I disabled both functions (and the iPhone is not connected in any event). Still no sound from ORTS, though.