Windows 10: Stereo Mix not showing but "Show disable" and "Show disconnected devices" is enabled !!!

Everything is enabled but stereo mix still isn't showing up. What should I do now? : I am currently running Win 11 insider built 22621 ni_release.

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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 wont show up (Windows 10)

For some reason, when i go to sound settings, Stereo mix wont show up and i need it to.

i already tried to check Show disconnected and disable devices but it still doesn't show up.

 

How to enable Stereo Mix in Windows 10

Hi Nick,

The audio chip set drivers provided by Microsoft doesn't support Stereo Mix, that's why it's not showing even if you've checked both "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices." In this case, we
suggest contacting the sound card manufacturer to assist you in downloading and installing a driver that will support Stereo Mix.

Note: Stereo Mix is preinstalled with the sound card.

Feel free to post back should you need further help.