Many Windows users are having issues with their Stereo Mix. Their Stereo Mix isn’t working properly and they can’t use it to record the audio they play on their computer and share it with their friends. This is a very annoying issue.
Stereo Mix is a tool that allows the user to record the output stream of a computer such as broadcasting radio, speaker outputs, live streaming audios, even system sounds. Though Stereo mix comes default with some sound cards, the majority of a portion of Windows 10 users don’t enjoy it by default as it is disabled on their computers. May 03, 2012 The ‘Stereo Mix” input of sound card allows you to record all what you hear. Here is a list of possible applications: Record your voice with background music. Sound card will mix voice and music together. Record both sides of Skype conversations.
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If you’re also experiencing this Stereo Mix not working issue, don’t worry. The following are a few methods that have helped many users.
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Method 1: Make sure your computer sound is going through your sound card
To ensure your Stereo Mix works well, all your audio output has to go through your sound card so that it can record the output. If your sound is sent around the sound card (using HDMI to output video and audio together, for example), your Stereo Mix is unable to work.
To use Stereo Mix, you should make sure your computer sound is coming from your sound card. Connect your sound card directly to your speakers and set up the proper output. After that, check to see if your Stereo Mix works normally.
Method 2: Update your sound driver
Your Stereo Mix may not be working properly if you’re using a wrong sound driver or it’s out of date. You should update your driver to see if this is able to resolve your problem. If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update your driver, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
You can download and install your drivers by using either Free or Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes only 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):
1) Download and Install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click the Update button next to the sound card to download the latest and correct driver for it. You can also click the Update All button at the bottom right to automatically update all outdated or missing drivers on your computer (this requires the Pro version — you will be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
Method 3: Enable Stereo Mix
Your Stereo Mix may not be able to work because it’s disabled. To disable Stereo Mix:
1) Right click your volume icon on your taskbar, then click Recording devices.
2) Right click any empty space inside the device box, then make sure Show Disabled Devices is ticked.
3) Right click Stereo Mix, then click Enable.
4) Right click Stereo Mix, then click Set as Default Device.
5) Click OK, then check to see if you’re able to record audio on your computer with Stereo Mix.