Windows 10: PC Windows 11 doesn’t show Stereo Mix as a system audio device - I can’t record any audio...

PC - Windows 11 doesn’t show Stereo Mix as a system audio device - I can’t record any audio except microphone - I want to record system audio - displaying hidden or disabled devices doesn’t reveal Stereo Mix.

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Stereo mix showing but not showing audio

A potential solution for those who use digital outputs to a separate sound system for your sounds (rather than speakers or headphones), and have tried all the normal suggestions when Stereo Mix shows up on the recording tab, but shows no audio, and programs
such as Audacity won't record a signal.

I use digital optical out from my sound card (Realtek High Definition Audio) to my sound system. There are therefore no speakers connected, and no speakers show in the sound settings. And no audio showing in Stereo Mix.

However, connecting headphones instantly solves the problem - stereo mix shows audio, programs like Audacity can record again (plugging headphones in the headphones jack makes no difference to the digital optical output signal = does not mute it).

I would be really interested to know why Stereo Mix will not show audio if there are no speakers or headphones connected.

 

Stereo Mix shows up, but doesn't record *anything*

A couple more comments.
The Gigabyte Realtek listed for your motherboard states Win 10 V 2004 supported.
The Gigabyte Realtek listed for my Designare motherboard states support for 20H2 if you want to try it CLICK Its what I'm using and as previously noted Stereo Mix works OK.

I notice "Easytune" is listed as an app for your board. I had an earlier Gigabyte motherboard system that I used in my Recording Studio and was having audio problems. At the time I found out Easytune was a known problem. Uninstalled it and my Recording Studio audio problems went away. Whether this relates to your Stereo Mix recording??

 

Stereo mix for mic audio or something else - help please

Hi, you can't simply download it. It's a question of whether your hardware and audio driver now support it or not.

One thought was:

- back in 2007
Stereo Re-mix thread (was T61/p Sound Recording?) - Thinkpads Forum

There are articles with a range of supposed 'fixes' but if your PC simply does not suport it, well, that's tough.
E.g.
How to Restore Missing Stereo Mix on Windows 10 - Appuals.com

Note how this refers to using a much older audio driver:
How to Enable “Stereo Mix” in Windows and Record Audio from Your PC

Then there's this program (not free) that claims to make it available (which you can download!):
Stereo Mix Plus - Fix no Stereo Mix on Windows 7/8/10/Vista | Stereo Mix recorder/enhance tool

I seem to recall some have said this free program can help (Virtual Cable):
How to Record Your PC’s Audio With Virtual Audio Cable

And if you find no other way, then see:

How To Fix Missing Stereo Mix Or Wave Out Option On Windows