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Discus and support How do I use the default audio device for everything except Edge, and a different device... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I need to use the default audio device, 01 "Speakers Realtek High Definiti" for everything except for Edge. For Edge and Edge only, I would like to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by VerlanKliewer, Nov 5, 2020.

  1. How do I use the default audio device for everything except Edge, and a different device...


    I need to use the default audio device, 01 "Speakers Realtek High Definiti" for everything except for Edge. For Edge and Edge only, I would like to use 00 "Speaker USB Sound Blaster HD". How can I allow the default audio device to stay as "Speakers Realtek High Definiti", but for Edge only, the device Edge would use would be "Speaker USB Sound Blaster HD"?

    :)
     
    VerlanKliewer, Nov 5, 2020
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  2. vostok Win User

    Numerous audio devices - why?

    See attached screenshot. I just got a new, bespoke PC and I'm confused as to why so many audio devices are listed.

    The majority, as you can see, are coming up as "not plugged in". There seem to be two that are active - the system's default output and something called Realtek Audio HD.

    Questions:

    1) Why so many?
    2) What's the difference between the two active ones, and which should I use?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    vostok, Nov 5, 2020
    #2
  3. Jessen P Win User
    Problem with audio devices

    Hi Marcello,

    I appreciate you for trying some steps in order to get the issue resolved.

    If you're connecting to an audio device using USB or HDMI, you might need to set that device as the default.

    Open Start, enter Sound, select it from the list of results, and then, on the
    Playback tab, select a device, then Set Default.

    I would also suggest you to turn off Audio enhancements.


    • Go to Start, enter Sound, and select Sound Control Panel
      from the list of results.

    • On the Playback tab, right-click (or tap and hold) the
      Default Device and select Properties.

    • On the Enhancements tab, select the Disable all enhancements
      check box and try to play your audio device.

    • If that doesn't work, select Cancel and, on the Playback
      tab, select another default device (if you have one), select the Disable all enhancements check box, and try to play audio again. Do this for each default device.
    Please revert if you face any issues with Audio.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Nov 5, 2020
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  4. How do I use the default audio device for everything except Edge, and a different device...

    Different default playback device for each user profile.

    Hi hs369258,

    Windows 10 has a feature that allows you to select a default sound output. If you want to replace your current audio device, you can select the other audio playback device available on your system and set it as
    default. To do so, follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the sound icon in your system tray and click
      Playback Devices.
    2. On the Playback tab, check which device is the default. Then, right-click it then set it to default.

    In addition, you can visit this link:
    https://winaero.com/blog/change-default-audio-device-windows-10/
    to perform an alternative option to change your default audio device.

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.
     
    Johann Eva, Nov 5, 2020
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