Hello,
I recently switched from a laptop to a desktop computer, both using Windows 11.
When recording streaming on the laptop I could use the Function keys to adjust the volume, or even mute it, and it had no effect on the recording volume.
The desktop uses an external speaker with its own volume but I adjust the volume with a scroll wheel on the keyboard. When I adjust the volume while recording it affects the recording level.
I just had the thought to adjust the volume with the knob on the speaker, and it doesn’t change the recording level (but the speaker is not within arm’s reach so I’m hoping to find a different solution).
Both installations of Audacity were using Windows WASAPI, and loopback on the recording device. I am almost certain the playback device on the laptop was also loopback, but I am unable to get the playback on the desktop to show with a loopback version.
I’ve tried MME and Directsound instead of WASAPI, and done things like go into the sound device’s Properties and turned off all enhancements.
I’m not a sound guru and have been clawing my way through help forums and online info. I’d appreciate any insights someone can share! Even if it’s that it isn’t going to work on this setup.
Thank you so much, and have a great day!
Allen
Loopback records what’s coming OUT of your soundcard so the playback volume normally affects recording volume.
…But there seems to be some inconsistency and it MAY depend on your version of Windows or your drivers.
If you are recording “normally” and digitizing an analog input the playback/monitoring volume doesn’t affect recording volume.
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