Recording audio from Windows mixed output
September 16, 2006 5:36 AM Subscribe
How do I set my (Windows XP) PC to record audio using the mixed output as the recording source? I built my own machine with an M-Audio Revolution 5.1 and can't figure out how to do this.
On my previous computers (Dell laptops and desktops, all using onboard audio) there was an option in the Windows recording control settings to set the recording source as "mixer" or "mixed output." This would allow me to easily record (e.g. in Windows Sound Recorder) anything that was coming out of the speakers (e.g. audio from a video playing in YouTube).
I'm pretty sure I also had this option on an old desktop using a Sound Blaster 16 or Awe32.
The Recording Properties options on my computer (with the M-Audio software installed) are "Cd/Aux Monitor," "Line Monitor," "Mic Monitor," and "Mic/Line." These all seem to refer to external inputs, and none of them takes audio from the mixed output.
On my previous computers (Dell laptops and desktops, all using onboard audio) there was an option in the Windows recording control settings to set the recording source as "mixer" or "mixed output." This would allow me to easily record (e.g. in Windows Sound Recorder) anything that was coming out of the speakers (e.g. audio from a video playing in YouTube).
I'm pretty sure I also had this option on an old desktop using a Sound Blaster 16 or Awe32.
The Recording Properties options on my computer (with the M-Audio software installed) are "Cd/Aux Monitor," "Line Monitor," "Mic Monitor," and "Mic/Line." These all seem to refer to external inputs, and none of them takes audio from the mixed output.
The old Creative Labs "What U Hear" and other soundcards' "wave" and "stereo mix" recording options are defined by their respective drivers. If your card/driver combo doesn't support something like that, you can try messing around with something like vitrual audio cable (crappy noise-injected limited demo available).
I'd try the Hydrogenaudio Forums for advice about your specific card's potential and limitations.
posted by drumcorpse at 6:34 AM on September 16, 2006
I'd try the Hydrogenaudio Forums for advice about your specific card's potential and limitations.
posted by drumcorpse at 6:34 AM on September 16, 2006
Response by poster: ed\26h, I think drumcorpse is right. The Windows mixer is the thing that is missing the "mixed output" recording source option, and the contents of that window are defined by the driver (different on every computer I've checked this on).
posted by rxrfrx at 6:39 AM on September 16, 2006
posted by rxrfrx at 6:39 AM on September 16, 2006
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posted by ed\26h at 5:56 AM on September 16, 2006