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I want to have sound coming from my internal speakers and external speakers simultaneously
I enabled Stereo Mix but there is no listen tab to select multiple output devices
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Hi, thank you for your reply. Since your Stereo Mix does not have a “Listen” feature, this is a limitation of your audio device. The best option is to use third-party software. However, I can’t recommend any specific one because some may contain malware, so please make sure to use trusted software only.
I appreciate your help! I installed Voicemeeter, and am still trying to learn its features.
You are always welcome, and I hope it will all be good.
Hi Al Neely, just to confirm, was it working fine before? If yes, I recommend rolling back the audio driver by following the steps below:
Method 1. Run Audio troubleshooter:
Press the Windows Key + R, then type in:
msdt.exe /id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic
Then hit OK and follow the prompt to run the Audio troubleshooter.
Method 2. Roll back the audio driver:
-Press the Windows key + X
-Go to Device Manager
-Expand the Sound, video and game controller
-Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition audio
-Right-click and click Update Driver
-Select Browse my computer for drivers
-Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
-Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit next until it installs.
-Restart the PC and check.
Note: If the issue persists, please download and install an audio driver from your manufacturer's website.
I guess my problem was not clear! My audio works just fine, with output going to a single device - internal speaker or external device. I want the output to go to both internal and external at the same time. I’ve been told that enabling Stereo Mixer will allow that if I go to properties, select the LISTEN option! There is NO LISTEN option that I can find in the mixer properties! The dual device output has never worked. I appreciate all responses, but none have addressed the problem of not having the option in the mixer properties.
Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!
To change the audio output, kindly follow the steps below:
On the Taskbar:
Click the Audio icon on the lower right corner > Click "Select a sound output" icon on the left side of the volume slider > Select the output device, which is the internal speakers
Or go to Settings > System > Sound
Under Output, select the internal speakers
On Set as default sound device > Select Use as default for audio
Audio works fine with output going to a single device, but I want the output to go to the internal speaker and an external device at the same time. I was told that enabling Stereo Mixer would allow me to do that by after enabling, go to the properties and select the LISTEN option! There is no LISTEN option available that I can find!
on windows… it normally won’t do dual‑output, but the usual workaround goes like this. enable stereo mix in the recording tab, keep your main speakers as defalt, then open stereo mix → props → listen, and point it at the second device. kinda fiddly, yeah… but it’s the one that actually works.
I enabled stereo mix, went to properties, there is no LISTEN option, not one I can find. Windows 11 laptop, driver updates current, windows update current.
