Output to 2 sound cards Simultaneously

Anonymous
2010-02-08T01:06:27+00:00

I have many reasons why I would want to output to multiple sound cards simultaneously. I know I am not the only one who was this problem based on a couple quick bing searches. 

I would like to be able to output sound to multiple sound cards at the same time instead of having to switch the "default device" in the audio panel all the time I want them ALL to be the default device. I want to use my USB headset and my speakers at the same time. I know windows is capable of this because while one is playing I can "test" the other and they both play sound at the same time

As far as I know there is simply no setting for this. PLEASE HELP!

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Anonymous
2010-02-08T20:07:19+00:00

Hi,

Unfortunately this cannot be accomplished, as it is by-design,

Here only one device can be marked as default device, for more information follow these below steps.

  1. Click Start, type Sound in the Start Search box.
  2. Click Sound in the search results at the top of the Start menu.
  3. Click the Playback tab. Notice the check mark next to the default device.

As this is a by-design issue, there would be nothing much we can do from our end.

If you want to suggest change in the design here is the link you can refer to:  Microsoft Connect - Product Feedback and Bug Reporting | Microsoft...

https://connect.microsoft.com/dashboard/info/ 

Thanks and Regards:

I. Suuresh Kumar- Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-03-01T01:35:43+00:00

    I found better solution.

    go to:

    -playback devices (sound)

    -Recording

    right click and (show disabled devices)

    then enable "Stereo Mix"

    and set Stereo Mix as default

    right click to stereo mix

    properties and "Listen"

    mark "Listen to the device"

    and set "HDMI Output..."

    hit OK

    and VOILA

    It worked for me

    great solution man. THX. they should put this in windows FAQ :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-26T21:23:40+00:00

    I have not read all the other responses, but the easiest way to do this is, for me, is to use a splitter.  There are several types, all require power.  You can split and convert at the same time, to and from HDMI and the 3.5 mm jack or the L-R RCA connectors on a sound card.  One good source is Monoprice.com.  These gadgets are not all that expensive and they are absolutely reliable and require no setup except plugging them in.  Monoprice also has a variery of cords for connection of these devices.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-26T18:55:27+00:00

    I found better solution.

    go to:

    -playback devices (sound)

    -Recording

    right click and (show disabled devices)

    then enable "Stereo Mix"

    and set Stereo Mix as default

    right click to stereo mix

    properties and "Listen"

    mark "Listen to the device"

    and set "HDMI Output..."

    hit OK

    and VOILA

    you sir are a genius. there is no need of any VAC or macros. here is how i made it work under win8 pro with your help:

    It worked for me with the following cards and setups:

    1. Realtek Audio card (built in Asus motherboard - make sure this is enabled in bios)
    2. Creative SB Audigy pci

    A. under Playback devices i selected one card (realtek speakers and NOT digital) as default audio device

    B. under Recording tab i selected 'stereo mix' as default and under properties then under Listen tab l selected "listen to this device" and under Playback through this device select another card however make sure is Analog and not digital (spdif or optical). in my case i had Speakers (creative sb audigy)

    C. make sure you have no audio running while you setup or at least close and reopen the audio application after the changes.

    I have also made it work with digital spdif for my creative card with enabeling the 'digital output only' under the speaker properties.

    It may not work for all of you but you can give it a try

    good luck

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-23T04:52:15+00:00

    I signed in just to tell you how helpful this was.  Thanks A+++ if you had a paypal button I'd buy you a beer mate!  Cheers!

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