Windows 10: Microsoft sound mapper cannot record the format MME-WDM. Reason - Device ID has been used...

When I try to record sound to Magix Cleaning lab 16 via my Dell AI 5400 PC, I get message Microsoft sound mapper cannot read the format, MME-WDM. Reason ID has been used that is out of range for your system, I recently upgraded to Windows 11. Worked OK in Windows 10.

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"Microsoft Sound Mapper" doesn't have a name anymore?

After updating to Windows 10 update 2004, I've noticed that in audio applications, the "Microsoft Sound Mapper" name does not get displayed. Basically, there's just no text. This happens on both Audacity and VSTHost.

Here's a screenshot from Audacity:





" - Input" instead "Microsoft Sound Mapper - Input".

Here's a screenshot from VSTHost:





"MME: " instead of "MME: Microsoft Sound Mapper"

This isn't a huge issue, though. It's just a visual problem. But I would still like to know if there are any ways to fix this.

 

New MP3 file fault


What audio interface is Audacity using? Mine shows MME / WASAPI / Windows DirectSound. I have it set to MME for no good reason - probably because it defaulted to that and I never changed it. And what output device. Mine shows Speakers / Microsoft Sound Mapper, and I've chosen "Speakers". Choosing Microsoft Sound Mapper will use the default device set in the Sounds section of the Windows Control Panel. That means that Audacity might work even if you've set an inappropriate in the Control Panel. But whatever Audacity is using, you know that works.

I just read that that MME and Microsoft Sound Mapper are tied together; Microsoft Sound Mapper won't show if you have something other than MME selected.

Now look at VLC. "Output Module" option. I don't know how to map any of the things listed to terms I'm familiar with (except "Disable" - that one I understand), but "automatic works for me ... and I assume that is the default. And I'm betting it uses the "Default" sound device as defined in the control panel.

I have no idea what audio interface browsers use, but I'm betting on the default sound device for them, too. (But I would have expected Skype to, too, but it looks like you specify the actual device. I don't use Skype so am not going to confirm this.)

Everything I've seen as I've written this response leads me to suspect something wrong with your setting of a default audio device.

 

How can I record playback audio and mic?

I've actually managed to my problem, just by Googling...after finally figuring out what to Google.


Problem: Using Audicity, I wanted to record audio of myself singing karaoke. Sound inputs

• YouTube video playing from Google Chrome
• G933 Logitech Headset (or any USB mic for that matter)

Two applications required for this. Download these two apps. When installing, make sure you Run As Administrator for each. Install each app, then reboot your PC.

• Virtual Audio Cable - Allows you to record computer audio
• VoiceMeeter Banana - Mixes two (possibly more) sound Inputs as one, which ends up being your Recording device for Audacity.

In Windows 10

1. Go to Control Panel>Sounds>Playback and Set CABLE Input as your Default Playback device. Verify that you now have these three additional Playback Devices:

• CABLE Output
  
• VoiceMeeter Aux Output
  
• VoiceMeeter Output

1. Go to the Recording tab and Set CABLE Output as your Default Recording device. Verify that you now have these three additional Recording Devices:

• CABLE Output
• VoiceMeeter Aux Output
• VoiceMeeter Output

In Audacity (Preferences>Settings>Devices):

• Host: MME
• Playback Device: VoiceMeeter Input (VB-Audio Voi
• Recording Device: VoiceMeeter Output (VB-Audio Vo
• Channels: 2 (Stereo)

Open Voice Meeter Banana (use the Search box next to the Start button) and change these settings:

• HARDWARE INPUT 1: MME: CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual
• HARDWARE INPUT 2: MME: Set it to your desired microphone. I used Microphone Logitech G933 Gaming). For this hardware input, select A1 to deselect it. Otherwise, you will hear your voice playing through your Speakers/Headset.
• HARDWARE OUT: Click A1 and select MME: <your output device>. In my case, MME: Speakers (Logitech G933 Gaming)

To test: Go to Youtube, find a video to play. Go to Audacity. Click Record, then go back to your YouTube video and click play. You should see the sound meter go up and down, in accordance to the track you're playing. Additionally if you speak, you will see your mic's meter rise and fall, as well. Stop the recording when finished. Note that to hear the newly recorded track's audio, you may have to change your Playback sound to your desired device. It i also important to note to reset your Playback device once exiting VoiceMeeter Banana, to your desired audio output device. This can be done by selecting the sound button on your System Tray.