How to Set Up Virtual Audio Cable to Play Stereo Mix

If you're looking for a way to control what audio is sent to your stream while still being able to hear everything that's playing on your computer, then setting up a virtual audio cable (VAC) is the solution for you. In this guide, we'll walk you through a simple setup using only one VAC, allowing you to hear more than what your stream will hear.

Before we begin, make sure you have installed a VAC from VB-Audio and restarted your computer. This is a requirement for the setup to work correctly. If you haven't done so yet, please download the first VAC for free from VB-Audio.

To start, set the default output (playback) device in Windows to one of the installed VACs. By doing this, you will not hear anything that is playing on your computer until the next step. Don't worry, we'll get back to hearing audio in a moment.

Now, let's assume you're connected with a VOIP application and can hear your moderators or friends but don't want them heard on stream. This is where a VAC comes in handy. With this setup, you can use the virtual audio cable as an intermediate step between your computer's audio output and your stream.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the VAC settings by right-clicking on the VAC icon in the system tray and selecting 'Settings.'

2. In the settings window, select the 'Output' tab.

3. Choose the default output device as the virtual audio cable.

4. Go back to your VOIP application and select the virtual audio cable as the input device.

By doing this, you will now hear everything that's playing on your computer through the virtual audio cable, but it won't be sent to your stream. This allows you to control what audio is being sent to your audience while still being able to hear everything that's going on.

And that's it! With these simple steps, you've successfully set up a virtual audio cable to play stereo mix and control the audio output of your computer.

How to setup virtual audio cable to play stereo mix