Computer Sounds

[seph ir oth]

I've done a little research but I feel like there's no straight answer (or correct one for that matter).

I'd like to be able to designate what program(s) play on what sound device on my computer (through my Bose speakers, through my monitor speakers, or through my headset) as well as designate what program(s) play through the microphone (or not at all).

I'm not sure what I'd need to get that accomplished ... perhaps there's a sound card whose software allows you to do this? I can't find one immediately that does. Or if there's just a standalone program that lets you do this ... that'd also be nice, and probably better, since then I wouldn't have to buy a sound card.

Thoughts/suggestions?

 

[Accname]

Dont know much about it, but does this help you:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com...ing-an-application-to-different-sound-outputs

 

[seph ir oth]

Dont know much about it, but does this help you:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com...ing-an-application-to-different-sound-outputs

This resolves a suspicion I had but not the core problem.

The link states that in Windows 7+, if you set a default communication/sound device, it will force all programs to play on that device (unless if the program allows for overrides). In the past, on older versions of Windows, you used to be able to set the default communication/sound devices, start a program, then change the sound/communication & the program would still play on what was previously set.

I'd like to be able to simply choose what the sound output is for any specific program. E.g. netflix (Chrome) plays on my HDMI output while games play through my headset. And quite possibly have a 3rd program (WMP or some other music player) play through my microphone, for when I win CS:GO and must play a victory song through my mic

 

[Accname]

Cant help you with that. But perhaps you can ask this question in the ms support forums, or even request such a feature for future updates.