Windows 10: multi-monitors and HDMI output selection?

I have a laptop with a second (USB) monitor that I am using for a video production. I take the HDMI output and it goes into a mixer for recording.
The issue is that the display output sent to HDMI is not what I want.

The W10 machine maps the displays like this:
[2] - [1]
[1] = laptop, [2] = external USB monitor
with contiguous cursor movement between them, which is just what I want.

But when I connect the HDMI output, it then looks like this;
[2] - [1] - [[3]]
[3] = HDMI output
again with contiguous cursor movement between them, but the issue is that I cannot see locally what is being sent to the HDMI recording.

I want to be able to send the [2] second local display to HDMI, so I can see what it being shown, and work on it interactively..
The "Display" option is setup for "extend display", which makes sense that it would act this way. Trying any other option of the Display setup (that I tried) won't give the desired result.

Basically it seems like the Display options won't show just my [2] local monitor output.
???

Win-10, Ver. 1903

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Dual Monitor Sound Output with 2 HDMI's

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Hello, Im trying to output my PC sound to my dual monitor setup (HP VH240a x2)

I've tried enabling the stereo mixer in windows and replaying to the second monitor and even used a direct audio jack instead but nothing.

Also, I tried NVIDIA's Control Panel and enabled surround but it doesnt work

Pc specs : ROG-STRIX-RTX2060-6G-GAMING

Intel i5-9600k

Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI

 

Windows 10 Won't Recognize Second Monitor Via HDMI

Hi Jared,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

Try the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Let’s first check if “HDMI Output” is selected as the default device.

Follow these steps:

• Click Start and select Control Panel.
• On the right hand side of the screen, under
  View by: click the drop-down icon and select Large icons.
• Click Sound.
• If you do not have the HDMI Output listed under “Playback” tab, right click in the
  playback window and select Show Disabled Device and
  Show Disconnected Device.
• If the HDMI Output option appears, right-click
  HDMI Output and select Default
  Device.
• Now the audio must be playing on HDMI.

Method 2:

I would suggest you to run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

• Press “Windows key + W”.
• Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.
• Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.
• Select “Hardware and Devices” under Devices option.
• Follow the On Screen instructions.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

PC to TV through HDMI

Hi,

Have you tried to reconfigure your audio settings? If not, try to change your audio output settings to HDMI by following the steps below:

• Press Windows ( ) key + X.
• Select Control Panel.
• Click Hardware & Sound.
• Click Manage Audio Devices.
• Select the HDMI device listed under the Playback tab.
• Click Set as default and click Ok.

Also, we suggest to update your audio driver.

Let us know how it goes.