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Set stereo output to mono in Windows 7
I have looked everywhere in sound settings and accessibility settings within Windows 7. I cannot find ANY settings to make the computer output the stereo sound to MONO. I have REALTEK integrated soundcard on my Gigabyte motherboard. I have checked in those settings as well. The ONLY thing I have been able to do is change the balance, and that doesnt solve my problem. You see, I am deaf in my left ear, so in stereo recordings that I am listening to with headphones on, I miss alot of the sounds within the music or movie or whatever I am listening to. On my Mac, all I have to do is click a button in the settings, and the computer will play stereo sound through BOTH speakers, which is what I want on my PC. I cant believe this feature isnt available in Windows 7. Any ideas?
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Right click on the volume icon on taskbar > Playback Devices > select the device > Configure > Choose Mono > click next > click finish
ya theres another longer way to do this too just make it a single channel out put but still running to two speakers BAM MONO
Hi Xandris,
It’s not possible to change stereo output to mono in Windows 7.
You may either go for third party players that support stereo to mono output. Alternatively you can get a Mono Plug Adapter that converts stereo to mono output.
If you want to leave any feeback about Windows 7, here's a link for that purpose.
http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195
Note: Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.
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Shinmila H - Microsoft Support
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I know this is old, but it is still the first result on Google, so I am answering this here.
Unfortunately this isn't perfect but you can enable "Headphone virtualization" In Control Panel\Sounds\Right click -> "Name of Play Device"\Properties\Enchantments, scroll down and enable it.
What this setting is suppose to do is simulate surround sound with stereo speakers. The way this works is when we hear sound it hit each of our ears with slightly different timing and pitch.
In-advert that means a slightly less quality version of what you would hear in your right ear will be played in your left ear.
I agree on the lack of support for people with disabilities.
I have the same issue for the same reason. About a year and a half ago I lost complete function of my left ear. Interesting that in reading the thread the others also point out SSD [single sided deafness ] on the left side.
Based on what has been described here and my checking of the system settings on the multiple computers I use, I will be looking for the adapter myself.
Question – does anyone know if an adapter exists that supports using a headset that has a mic and converts stereo to mono? -> Single 3.5 plug <-
The computer has a single combined plug for mic and sound.
I use the headset for Lync conversations / meetings and mic as well. Then the headset for general listening for other needs where it is ‘hear’ only.
Not perfect but works for films/music - VLC media player, you can click the audio drop down and tell it to play all out of left or right, or like the issue I had single channel media I could tell to play in mono so it came out of both speakers, loads of options - So VLC media player, audio drop down and you'll find everything you ever wanted in there
