Way to quickly change audio device? (SOLVED)

[Supafly]

Currently use my speakers for most things and then plug my headset into the jacks on the front of my case. The cable management isn't ideal and occasionally I catch it or it gets in my way.

I'd like to leave my headset plugged into my monitor for most games but then I want other games, music and videos to come through my speakers. So far the only way I can do this is by manually changing the 'Default' audio device everytime which is getting a little tedious.

Anybody know of a script or program that will do this with simple click?

(Solution) Installed and using EarTrumpet. Now 2 clicks instead of 4/5.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

One output source only.

You can quickly switch via Windows Mixer. There should be a drop-down box there to switch quickly and easily between say "Analog Speakers" and "Display HDMI"

[Supafly]

Thanks Bad. i know its not exactly complicated. I can either

right-click on speaker icon in notifications area > audio devices
or
WinKey + S > start typing Sound or audio > click sound or manage audio devices either work

then just click My Monitor or Speakers > set as default and its done.

Just find it tedious...

Considered a USB Audio Adapter for 3.5mm Speaker/Headphone and Microphone Jacks.....something like

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Headphone-Microphone-Aluminum-Compatibility/dp/B00NMXY2MO

However, I suspect the quality would degrade and while I suspect my default output device would automatically change if I connect/disconnect the USB I don't want to waste money to test it.

i could purchase a new USB headset, sure PC would switch output to headset fine and return to speakers when unplugged. There's nothing wrong with my current headset, sounds good with a decent mic so don't really want to replace it.

Unless I can find a simple click and done program or script I'm thinking about adding an old sound card I still have, somewhere. That way I can connect Monitor to the card and speakers to the onboard sound. Not sure if it'll work but it won't cost me anything to try, well, besides a little time.

[Cathulhu]

If you have Windows 10, you could install the app EarTrumpet. Let's you change the default sound output device with two mouseclicks and gives you easy and comfortable control over sound levels for all apps, including those pesky UWP apps that don't want to appear in the Windows sound mixer.

[Supafly]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Cathulhu:

If you have Windows 10, you could install the app EarTrumpet. Let's you change the default sound output device with two mouseclicks and gives you easy and comfortable control over sound levels for all apps, including those pesky UWP apps that don't want to appear in the Windows sound mixer.

Thanks Cathulhu I'll look into it later. Never have an issue with sound levels for other apps. Might be because I have yet to install a single UWP app.

Don't like the Metro style store on my PC. Fine for tablet/phones but not on my PC. I have a bigger screen so I can see more things not the same things that fit on a 3-5 inch phone or 7-10inch tablet screen on a 24 or 27inch screen. Main reason I only tried Microsoft Edge for a minute. Click settings or bookmarks and most of it is filled with space and big bulky boxes and very few options....Sorry, seeing UWP got my Rant going lol

[Cathulhu]

UWP has nothing to do with bad UI design.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Supafly:

Thanks Bad. i know its not exactly complicated. I can either

right-click on speaker icon in notifications area > audio devices
or
WinKey + S > start typing Sound or audio > click sound or manage audio devices either work

then just click My Monitor or Speakers > set as default and its done.

Just find it tedious...

Considered a USB Audio Adapter for 3.5mm Speaker/Headphone and Microphone Jacks.....something like

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Headphone-Microphone-Aluminum-Compatibility/dp/B00NMXY2MO

However, I suspect the quality would degrade and while I suspect my default output device would automatically change if I connect/disconnect the USB I don't want to waste money to test it.

i could purchase a new USB headset, sure PC would switch output to headset fine and return to speakers when unplugged. There's nothing wrong with my current headset, sounds good with a decent mic so don't really want to replace it.

Unless I can find a simple click and done program or script I'm thinking about adding an old sound card I still have, somewhere. That way I can connect Monitor to the card and speakers to the onboard sound. Not sure if it'll work but it won't cost me anything to try, well, besides a little time.

click Speaker > Mixer > drop down > device name
DONE

Why do people consider USB audio. Think of how that works? ON, off, on, off...

Analog is ALWAYS ON. And there is no worry of... Is this headset going to work on this OS, are the drivers stable, etc.

[Blaagh]

I have both headset and speakers plugged in the back of the pc and both play at the same time.. (set both to speakers in realtek hd audio manager) If I dont need the headset I simply lower the volume on the inline remote and turn on the speakers.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Opprinnelig skrevet av I SEE *DEAD* PPL:

I have both headset and speakers plugged in the back of the pc and both play at the same time.. (set both to speakers in realtek hd audio manager) If I dont need the headset I simply lower the volume on the inline remote and turn on the speakers.

via Analog on the same device, yes you can do that.
Can even just use a splitter for audio out; one for Speakers, one for Headphones.

[Supafly]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Bad_Motha:

click Speaker > Mixer > drop down > device name
DONE

I know I understood what you said in post #1

Now while I split my methods up when describing my current process in post #2 they break down to one of 2 processes.

A) Speaker icon > Audio devices > Select Device > set as default
B) WinKey + S > start typing Sound or audio > click sound/manage audio devices > Select Device > set as default

A is 4 steps and will take same as what you said and B is 5 steps. Neither is a long or complicated process. O and FYI I don't use your
click Speaker > Mixer > drop down > device name

route because I don't have the basic Speaker Icon that leads to the Mixer option on my taskbar or notification area. I opted to hide it and keep my Realtek HD Audio Manager with it's speaker icon there instead. Which is still 4 steps and just as simple.

I've had 2 USB headsets in the past and both performed well. I never bought them or my current headset based on connection type. I've only considered it briefly as my default audio device would change automatically when plugged in or removed. I'm not doing anything that will really be at a disadvantage of USB versus 3.5mm Jack so it really doesn't bother me.

Opprinnelig skrevet av Cathulhu:

UWP has nothing to do with bad UI design.

Good point. Bad assumption on my part based on seeing several UWP UI design examples on some app pages and assuming they'd all have the same look and feel I don't like. Will consider looking on the store in the future.

[Supafly]

Opprinnelig skrevet av I SEE *DEAD* PPL:

I have both headset and speakers plugged in the back of the pc and both play at the same time.. (set both to speakers in realtek hd audio manager) If I dont need the headset I simply lower the volume on the inline remote and turn on the speakers.

I'd need a splitter for the headset and speakers jack to the port but that is a nice idea. Thx

[Cathulhu]

With EarTrumpet it takes two clicks.
1. Rightclick on the icon in the taskbar.
2. Leftclick on the output you want as your default.

Looks like this:
http://i.imgur.com/DpayPTP.png

[Supafly]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Cathulhu:

With EarTrumpet it takes two clicks.
1. Rightclick on the icon in the taskbar.
2. Leftclick on the output you want as your default.

Looks like this:
http://i.imgur.com/DpayPTP.png

I downloaded it, had issues at first. Can't install apps from store if windows update is disabled. Once I re-enabled Windows Update EarTrumpet downloaded and installed fine.

Seems alright sofar. Switches devices nice and quick and I do like that fact I can adjust volumes for individual apps when left clicking. Think I may like this feature more than the switching audio devices haha

Thanks for the recommendation

Don't like the fact there is no .exe I can keep for future installs and will need to redownload it. Is the no executable standard for all windows app stuff?

[Martin Harris]

I saw a Usb adpater for a headset that has a switch so you can cut power out of your headset or speakers, So you can quickly press a switch and turn on the other. Thats what I use

[Cathulhu]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Supafly:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Cathulhu:

With EarTrumpet it takes two clicks.
1. Rightclick on the icon in the taskbar.
2. Leftclick on the output you want as your default.

Looks like this:
http://i.imgur.com/DpayPTP.png

I downloaded it, had issues at first. Can't install apps from store if windows update is disabled. Once I re-enabled Windows Update EarTrumpet downloaded and installed fine.

Seems alright sofar. Switches devices nice and quick and I do like that fact I can adjust volumes for individual apps when left clicking. Think I may like this feature more than the switching audio devices haha

Thanks for the recommendation

Don't like the fact there is no .exe I can keep for future installs and will need to redownload it. Is the no executable standard for all windows app stuff?

Yes, that is the standard for Windows store apps.

[Supafly]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Cathulhu:

Opprinnelig skrevet av Supafly:

Don't like the fact there is no .exe I can keep for future installs and will need to redownload it. Is the no executable standard for all windows app stuff?

Yes, that is the standard for Windows store apps.

Thx, still installed but I checked in Control Panel > Program and Feature and noticed it doesn't show up there for removal. Instead it is listed in the Apps and Features. Lovely having to different places to see installed programs and ways to remove them..............struggling not to complain about that and other related Win10 stuff I don't like ;/

Thx again for the help