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ClearSteth User Manual
High Frequency Artifacts
Given the marked variability of sound card quality across platforms, it is important to verify
whether the machine in use is properly configured to produce clear audio sounds that enable
successful remote auscultation exams. Incorrect configurations can manifest in a number of
ways, however the most obvious is a high frequency pitch that is noticeable upon each heart-
beat. While some users may have difficulty hearing sounds at very high frequencies, those
who can will have difficulty discerning minute subtleties that could impact diagnosis and
ultimately care delivery. In order to prevent soundcard deficiencies from impacting ClearSteth
audio quality, adhere to the following procedure.
1. Connect a headset to the machine on which ClearSteth is running. Close and reopen
ClearSteth. Select the Additional Setting button to view the ClearSteth configuration. Verify that
the connected headset is selected in the “Audio Output Device” dropdown menu under the
“Audio” tab. Note the Audio Input Device name as this is the device that will be configured.
2. To configure the selected audio output device, right-click the Sound icon located adjacent to
the Operating System date and time panel and select “Sounds.”
