How to play audio file to specific audio device/devices.

Question

How could I play a sound file (preferrably .wav) through a specific audio device that is not the default audio device?

I would also like being able to stop this sound file at any given moment.

Answer 1

Hello Eliott.

Yes is possible.

follow these steps:

1. Connect the desired audio device to your computer and ensure that it is properly recognized by your operating system.
2. Open the audio file that you want to play.
3. Right-click on the volume icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings" or go to Settings > System > Sound.
4. In the Sound settings, scroll down to the "Advanced sound options" section and click on the "App volume and device preferences" link.
5. In the "App volume and device preferences" screen, locate the audio file you want to play and click the drop-down arrow next to it.
6. In the drop-down list, select the audio device you want to play the audio file through.
7. Click the "Save" button to apply the changes.
8. Play the audio file and it should now be output to the selected audio device.

I hope this is help u.

Regards

Answer 2

A way is with

waveOutOpen

waveOutWrite

with the wanted output device