WINDOWS 10 AUDIO SPLITTER DRIVERS

Just be sure that you match audio pinouts (TR, TRS, TRRS) between extension cable and headphones.

Swapping headphones just takes a couple of seconds and avoids extra hardware, code, etc. I used a 15' (5 meter) cable just to allow extra freedom of movement. Then just plug in which ever set of headphones is to be used into the audio extension cable. Plug in a 3.5 mm (1/8') M - F audio extension cable into the chosen audio port and place the other end of the extension cable somewhere easy to access on the desk. Go to the 'Listen' tab and select 'Listen to this device'.

Find something called 'Stereo Mix', right click on that, and select 'Properties'. But there is still a simple low tech solution - one that I have used to switch between headphones and speakers.Ĭonfigure and send the audio output to the audio port of your choice. If it isn't already done, right click on a blank space and make sure both 'Show disabled devices' and 'Show disconnected devices' are checked. Understand that you do not have room for a switch. All without the need to physically unplug and plug in any headphones. Still, again, all may be moot if the system cannot or does not simultaneously allow different audio outputs to front and rear audio ports.Īgree there is a certain appeal in having your music sent to one set of headphones via one audio port and being able to switch the output to the other audio port to use the second set of headphones. If you are interested in that sort of solution then google: likely took advantage of being able to have two distinct audio output paths to begin with.įor example (old thread) regarding Powershell's Set-AudioDevice

WINDOWS 10 AUDIO SPLITTER DRIVERS

And, even if viable, some other update in the OS or audio drivers could completely undo the 'fix'. May or may not be viable in your situation. There were also a couple of links that suggested using code to toggle the output. Probably what has happened in your situation. I remember seeing couple of links that mentioned the option to do that being removed.

Windows 10 audio splitter