SoundBlaster Live24 exter

I am having a problem with my recently purchased Soundblaster li've24 external usb card. I can listen to music from external sources and apparently record it but the files are always empty when played back I have reinstalled software and upgraded it via the website to no avail. Anyone got an answer?

2nd Posting.
OK I have the audio coming out of the 2 analog speakers that are connected to the Line Out plug per the instructions.
Issue # is the audio is distorted and mushy sounding
Issue #2 is I have to have the Advanced properties set for quadraphonic (4 ch) in order to get any sound out of the card.
Sounds like Driver issues to me. Have installed the SB24_WEB64_LB__04_0055.exe so my drivers are up to date(?)
This is progress however stumbling.
Bill
Message Edited by WFL on -24-2008 05:2 PM

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