Multiple simultaneous audio outputs in windows 7

Anonymous
2009-12-04T01:29:16+00:00

I have seen multiple questions about enabling multiple audio outputs simultaneously in windows vista and 7, like example SPDIF and analog output, everytime answer is that its not supported by windows 7. Why is that? Why isnt it supported it worked fine in XP, could you guys give some details why isnt it supported anymore?

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Anonymous
2012-01-09T06:15:33+00:00

Actually I have a very simple easy solution. It is very possible to have multiple audio outputs in win7. Well at least for this persons issue. I am the same way, I want to watch movies on my tv through the pc via hdmi but dont want to hear the sound of stuff on the pc through the tv speakers or vice versa.  So here is the simple solution.

If you use windows media player for watching the video its very easy.

  1. open windows media player
  2. right click, click tools, then options
  3. click devices tab
  4. click speakers, then properties
  5. select audio device (select HDMI output)
  6. click ok, then ok again.

All sounds through windows media player will now be played through the hdmi output and all other sounds from vlc media player, youtube, etc. will continue to play through the pc speakers.

It took me about 2 weeks to find that out. But it works.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-05-06T14:59:00+00:00

    There is a solution... but note it involves buying hardware.

    Asus internal sound cards allow simultaneous SPDIF and analog outputs.

    or,

    Most external USB sound cards also allow simultaneous SPDIF and analog outputs.

    It costs at least $50 for either of these solutions, but they do have other benefits too.  A good dedicated sound card will perform better than the built-in one on the motherboard (especially for the analog outputs), and the USB ones can sit on the desk and give you easy access to a volume dial and all the inputs and outputs.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-04-09T01:27:18+00:00

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-02-29T01:35:54+00:00

    I have virtual audio cable and trying to accomplish the same type thing. I am looking for sound output through HDMI to TV and to USB Sony Wireless headphones at the same time. Not having very good luck on how to set it up, little complex for me at the moment. Anyone know any tutorials?

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