- Open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Recording tab
- Enable “Stereo Mix” and set it as the default microphone
- In your game or streaming software, set the microphone input to “Stereo Mix”
- Any audio played on your PC will now be routed through the virtual “Stereo Mix” device into the microphone input
Table of Contents
Using Third-Party Software
- Software like Virtual Audio Cable, VoiceMeeter, Clownfish, etc can create virtual devices to mix computer audio and microphone input
- They are more flexible and advanced options compared to Windows’ built-in Stereo Mix
- Useful for separating game audio from voice chat, applying effects, etc.
On Mac
- Use QuickTime or any audio recording software
- Set the input to the built-in microphone
- Audio played on the Mac will be recorded along with microphone input
On Game Consoles
- Game consoles allow configuring microphone and speaker assignments
- You can set the speaker output to be routed into the mic input instead of the built-in mic
Other Tips
- Test the setup before going live to check for feedback or echo issues
- Adjust mic positioning, volume levels, and audio processing settings as needed
- Use headphones instead of speakers to prevent echo/feedback through the mic
- For best audio quality, use high-quality speakers and microphones
In summary, Windows Stereo Mix, third-party virtual audio software, or console audio settings can route computer/game audio to mic inputs for streaming in games or voice chats. Testing the configuration is important to prevent audio issues.
