How to Set Up Virtual Audio Cable to Play Stereo Mix

Are you tired of struggling with complicated audio settings and wanting to know how to separate your computer's audio output from what is being streamed? Look no further! This guide will walk you through a simple setup utilizing only one virtual audio cable (VAC) so you can hear more than the stream will hear.

Before we begin, make sure you have installed a VAC on your computer. If not, please download the first VAC for free from VB-Audio and restart your computer after installation. This is required to ensure that the setup process runs smoothly.

Once you have restarted your computer, you'll need to set the default output (playback) device in Windows to one of the installed VACs. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > Devices > Sound.

2. Click on the 'Playback' tab and select a VAC from the list of available devices.

3. Click 'Set Default' to set the selected VAC as your default playback device.

Now you may notice that you don't hear anything playing on your computer, including music or video audio. Don't worry, this is normal! The next step will resolve this issue.

To restore the audio output, follow these steps:

1. Go back to Settings > Devices > Sound.

2. Click on the 'Playback' tab and select a different VAC from the list of available devices (not the one you previously set as default).

3. Click 'Set Default' to set the selected VAC as your new default playback device.

With these simple steps, you'll be able to hear more than what is being streamed on your computer. For example, if you're connected with a VOIP application and want to hear your moderators or friends but don't want them heard on stream, this setup will allow you to do just that.

By following this guide, you'll have successfully set up virtual audio cable to play stereo mix, giving you greater control over your computer's audio output.

How to setup virtual audio cable to play stereo mix