How to Play Audio Through Mic (Stereo Mix)

A lot of us are spending more time online in 2020 bringing new challenges. Peter wanted to put together a video showing people how to play audio recordings through their microphones so they could share it with others. Allowing them to share sound clips in their remote learning class, Zoom / Skype / Google Hangout Conferences, or during live streaming events. If you found this helpful or seen us doing something during our live stream that you are interested in learning. Leave a comment below or reach out to us through Discord. Thanks for watching!
If you have problems with the stereo mix method here is a video utilizing VB-Cable • How to play audio thro...
If you do not have stereo mix here is a video on How to get stereo mix and alternative option • How to Get/Enable Ster...
Update video for routing audio as well as getting your mic to come through • How to Play Audio and ...
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[@GeekonMySleeve]

If you are having any problems with stereo mix check out this VB-Cable method kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@TaxEvasionProfessional]

Thanks for the tutorial! Easy to follow, very helpful. Now I can blast songs through my mic and get reactions thanks!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@teitummartinez1028]

I got this just to blast dreams running music to my friends through proximity chat in phasmophobia🤣

[@utkarshgogia2431]

@@teitummartinez1028 lol

[@Elias_rais]

Bass boosted Ocean man 10 hour mix

[@silverlight7949]

why am I the only one who still dont get it???? :(((

[@TheUnknownD]

Thank god I don't have to use voice meeter, That software is a pain. THANK YOU!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You are most welcome!

[@moriarty2296]

voicemeter got me trippin, really awesome tutorial

[@Yaseeni12]

voice meeter gave me down syndrome

[@PHnicky]

that shit made me go through trauma

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@annagrafwilliams4859]

OMG...such a helpful video. This is a key man skill and solves a real problem I have been struggling with... Simple with clean explanation. Easy to follow. Thanks...please do more of these tips and tricks for geeks.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Happy to hear it provided you value! We hope to do more videos like this.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@joku_84]

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[@scrippscrapp]

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[@fahood9242]

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Glad you like them!

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[@FrostByteProducedThat]

Are they flashlights?

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Check out Peter's new audio through your mic video taking it to the next level! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrbXqtsi8mGhqc

[@spacebeans2210]

so ive done this but all i hear is a high pitch ringing

[@GeekonMySleeve]

@@spacebeans2210 My guess would be that you are trying to listen to both sides of stereo mix and getting a feedback loop. If you are using headphones as your 3.5mm jack or playback side. Uncheck listen to this device in the recording tab.

[@spacebeans2210]

@@GeekonMySleeve ok thanks

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using a different software kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@IITJEEADVANCEXD]

Thanks a lot man. This helped me a lot during my online classes🙏❤

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You're very welcome!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@Bolt_Designs]

Thank you man u saved me from downloading some i did not need or even buy some i did not need

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[@auruzulawliet5838]

Thanks alot man, i figured out how to use this back when i had a windows 7 on my old comp and could not get it to work again and like u said there werent any good vids on how to do this :D

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Glad I could help yeah windows has a lot of useful features people don't even know about.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@ZRI_XX]

Thanks you for tutorial I've been looking for this video for a very long time. THANKS YOU.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@toxicburgers578]

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[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@alemobra5747]

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[@bwaaah6086]

actually *everybody is*

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[@CaptNemo_]

Nah but the way he talks makes me wanna punch the wall for some reason

[@SilDaGoat]

NAH THE MINUTES IN THE VIDEO GIVE ME 2001 VIBES 😭

[@mertoj1536]

If anyone is confused, he didnt translate the left and right, so when he says left he means right

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Good catch normally I just say opposite click.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@sicketysyt1515]

this guy speaks the language nerd

[@GeekonMySleeve]

True story we almost named the channel Talk Nerdy To Me.

[@HyperSmiley]

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[@GeekonMySleeve]

Thanks! It's a Snapchat filter you can get any Snapchat filter on PC hear is the how-to video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2GZf41mfpxrb9E

[@SIlentAcid69]

stereo mix isn't here even if i have show disabled devices on..

[@jeshbates2993]

yeah same here

[@GeekonMySleeve]

If you do not have stereo mix here is a video on How to get stereo mix and alternative option kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOQnqpreq-mf9E Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@Decrete]

not sure what im doing wrong lol. probably cause i dont have 3.5 jack cause my microphone is usb plugged in and my headphones are a gaming headset which is also usb. idk idk

[@Speed-TV]

2:33 stereo mix just wasn't listed there, and I had show disabled devices on

[@IcantevenRIPyoungdagger]

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[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@zach3924]

Thank you man, you are a hero

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Dem glasses lookin dapper tho XDD

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You should try them out for your self it's a snapchat filter kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2GZf41mfpxrb9E

[@genericname3685]

Thank you sir now I can Rick Roll my Zoom Call

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You are doing it right!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@INF_INFINITY]

Thanks dude ! It really worked Lol! Now i'll troll my teachers Lol

[@mossberg871]

Thank you so much dude, for real

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You're welcome glad you got value. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@nightgod9708]

love you man this is too good

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Thank you for the comment glad you got value out of it.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@Shuvvl]

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[@Annoyingperson0-0]

very nice and helpful, tysm

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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Thanks G!!

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[@Vanni_x]

Now how to stop the audio coming through my mic?? 😢

[@user-jm4xm4yv5x]

Your home screen is stressing me out

[@BestRobloxTrader]

hi! i have a question. so it works, and i can play whatever through the mic, but i can hear it through my headset AND my computer speaker. i also have to have it really loud so it can hear it. is there a fix?

[@MirioLOL]

yeah I am facing that as well.

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[@GeekonMySleeve]

Yes it's a filter from Snap Cam here's a tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2GZf41mfpxrb9E

[@Dinonuggets_lol]

Lol I’m actually replying to a comment a year later

[@girthfrombirth4408]

I dig your glasses

[@switcheffect]

i tryed this and just got loud af feedback that woke everyone up it doesnt play anything thru my mic

[@gor2056]

thanks it worked before but now it didnt but this helped agian

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@BasicallyGriff]

Am I able to make the stereo mix listen to only one app and nothing else?

[@rollerpsycho]

Watching this in 2024. I'm seasoned in Stereo Mix using. Broadcasted music on various platforms over the years. My issue is... Has Discord purposely nerfed this feature? I can not for the life in me, find a setting that allows lossless audio. When i select Stereo Mix, it sounds like I've got a mic up to my speakers, and not broadcasting what my soundcard is playing. Any advice?

[@Dominicwylai]

Top tip: Watch this video in 2x speed

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Should watch everything at 2x speed and listen at 2x speed. Can not stand platforms that do not have speed controls.

[@youssefsaid5422]

Thank you!! ❤️🙏

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Your welcome.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@SiIvei]

what kind of 3.5 mm jack earphones/headphones would you recommend to do this with?

[@GeekonMySleeve]

It does not matter you just need something in the 3.5 mm jack to activate the stereo mix.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable no 3.5 jack required kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@MirrorPortal-q2i]

this was on my birthday...

[@GeekonMySleeve]

🎂🍧🎂🍨🎂

[@arandomperson8496]

it dosent work for me ive gotten it woking for me before using this video but i cant do it again

[@sarm1765]

this guy sounds like squidward

[@sytrjehat4911]

what to i do if i dont have a realtek driver(only realtek drivers have stereo mix)?

[@GeekonMySleeve]

As far as I know yes it is a reltek only thing. But look up VB-cable download the free one and it dose the same thing. With one more step of listening to device.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@littlerascalboy1234]

nice glasses

[@itorres008]

What I want to do is merge both the mic input and the music app so they both go out on the call. So, you can hear music and talk at the same time. Looking at the Windows sound options there is a mixer and all inputs and outputs for apps. With all those options I would expect that one could have mic and music app as inputs to Stereo Mix, select Stereo Mix as input device for the communications app and have both sources on the call. Can this be achieved?

[@radovanseles9587]

What can I do if my Lenovo Thinkpad X1 yoga (4th gen) dont have realtek and is risky to install it. Thank you for answer.

[@Ihashappiness]

So I can get it to work when I use my laptop speakers, but when I try to use it with my headset it doesn't pick it up. Not sure if I'm missing something, but it's a start. Thanks!

[@Keroyz]

holy shit i just heard the worst echo ever 100% volume when i checked listen to device i got earraped

[@TeamAemrica]

same lol

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Sorry about that I will add a warning in the next video.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@toastygaming7964]

Ty, i can now mic-spam on gmod.

[@Hamdan-x7i]

need it for the opposite my roblox vc connected to google chrome voice lf a fix

[@randomboiposting5062]

damn thank you this is alot better then the other tutorial

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Your welcome glad you got value out of the video. 👍

[@randomboiposting5062]

@@GeekonMySleeve sorry my english sucks

[@GeekonMySleeve]

@@randomboiposting5062 No worries, glad to have you part of the community!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@Phantom-el9ce]

What if you don’t see stereo mix even after enabling show disabled device?

[@vixen878]

exact same problem with me

[@GeekonMySleeve]

If you do not have stereo mix here is a video on How to get stereo mix and alternative option kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOQnqpreq-mf9E

[@GeekonMySleeve]

If you do not have stereo mix here is a video on How to get stereo mix and alternative option kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOQnqpreq-mf9E

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@BadassProductions-p6c]

I LOVE YOU

[@mythrilYT]

now I can play 10 hours of slice interested by metal pipe

[@kozmo5342]

Thanks man it worked

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Glad I could help!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@alternative7586]

I have a problem where whenever I test the audio out, it keeps echoing forever. Is there a solution I didn't catch in this video?

[@prod.Dom4L]

Does anyone know hot to reverrse this because mine is stuck on and I cantturn it off so everytime i join a vc everyone can hear my game

[@ElDoctorNasamua]

LOL

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Switch your microphone input to your mic instead of stereo mix. Or change your default device to your mic.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@prod.Dom4L]

@@GeekonMySleeve dawg it’s been a year i fixed this problem a while ago 💀

[@wasdesdf8453]

Holy shit, it actually works

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Victory!

[@Twinjeremy]

No it doesn't?? Doesn't work at all

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@BraylinIsCool]

i tried it but for some reason it doesnt play the audio back in stereo mix

[@harvm-1]

one quistion why did you make that as your name?

[@GeekonMySleeve]

We are proud geeks. Its a play on words with heart on your sleeve.

[@sebyz2705]

bro i did same thing but still dont work 😢

[@teatimeboy3240]

what about having the music and the mic on discord at the same time?

[@HyperCool-qb6nw]

Need to get him 1K subs

[@chair11.]

anyone know why my 3.5mm jack headphones are screaming out terrible sound when I do this?

[@julibeanXD]

thankyou

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@CRJ661]

How to Play software Audio Through Mic????

[@shotokanman1]

i just want to hear music and you talking on my end via windows 11 any help please on 7 its sterio mix default enabled and mic enabled with a pink and green jacks using seperate headphone and mic these days only one jack point?

[@aetherlibrary9088]

Hello. I have purchased a stream deck to go along with streamlabs obs. My question is this. Is there a way to play a sound effect on the stream deck and also hear it through my speakers, so that I know it is working, but also have the stream here at the same time without an echo issue. Usually I would play a horn sound. I would not hear it only the stream would hear it. I would have to listen on another device to make sure that the sound effect horn or song is coming through. I want to play a song so that I can hear it while I'm playing it and the stream is playing as well. I want to play it through the computer or through the audio channel so that the sound is clear. For instance I don't want to have to put my mic by the speaker as the only way I can hear the audio and the stream here is the audio. The audio would be very degraded that way. I want to be able to press the horn button on the stream deck. Hear the horn sound coming out of my speakers so that I know it's working. While simultaneously My stream hears the horn sound as well clearly. Without setting my mic by output speaker which would degrade the sound, and without causing any echo issues.

[@giakhanhduong7200]

i can finally blast super idol on my discord call

[@GeekonMySleeve]

With great power comes great responsibility.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@abenex2175]

i cant find it

[@adamtaurus7840]

Mic spam hours

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Keep the party going!

[@jakeypoopoo6842]

how to make the volume really high exept turning on the sounds in sound settings to max

[@mawsxd4432]

It echos for me please help

[@Admiral_Jezza]

Is it possible to use this with a HDMI output?

[@JuanCa-dx4co]

It already shows disabled, but it still doesnt appear

[@user-fs7bo8hp2l]

Doe it Can Got On Mobile?

[@Mysterys-gaming]

hi

[@SoniXperias]

Is it possible on phone? My computer isn't working right now

[@cronic6707]

amazing. my only problem is that the audio from sterio mix ( the audio from my desktop) is very low and its not hearable. any solution??

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@mctutorialtime975]

Whenever i enable sterio mix my headphones sound like its being shot it 1000000 times or just about to explode

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@gnhanstudio1046]

Do you have a way to use both Audio audio into one mic port, I want everyone to be able to listen to the music and hear the voice at the same time

[@AmanTheDisciple]

Have u found the solution?

[@uwq_]

There is no stereo mix even with disabled devices.

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You'll have to download the drivers here is a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOQnqpreq-mf9E

[@Ethan_the_noob]

Is there one that can not require the stereo mix ?

[@MA-xn6jk]

how do i know if the audio i play through my mic is good quality? like is it the same quality like i hear? and do i need to mute myself when playing music?

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Yes it is same quality as what you hear. (some applications will add extra compression ) You do not need to mute yourself but might want to lower the volume of your music so they can also hear you.

[@Notion-Roblox]

bro the video time lmao

[@cheryboy199]

bro i dont have stereo mix i think because im laptop idk

[@goHomenow]

would this work for midi keyboard and midi softwhere

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Yes it does though I have had better luck with vb-cable and will be making a video soon.

[@bigboi123osu8]

Stero Mix does not show, even when I show disabled devices

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You need to find out your mother boards maker and install drivers from website. Or you can try VB-Cable Here is a video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOQnqpreq-mf9E

[@valtrex3485]

thank you

[@GeekonMySleeve]

You're welcome

[@easuwraxwell5107]

this worked when i first tried it but now I just get echo that gets increasingly loud please help

[@max7m7l7an4]

i got same problem :(

[@Nana-zw6ub]

same here!!

[@GeekonMySleeve]

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[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@robertoflores947]

I need help, I'm using a 3.5 jack headset and my Microphone is picking up my audio and playing it to others, and the mic does not work, please help me

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Here is an updated method using VB-Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSUkn-CbMiDj5Y

[@BHC_08]

I have been trying to use stereo mix, but it won't pick up any sound.... It's either that or crappy audio from audacity's bad sound processing system. Could use some help tbh.

[@petervasil6159]

same :(

[@BHC_08]

@@petervasil6159 Fixed after making that post. Just turn on windows spatial sounds.

[@losti_ili1256]

i dont got a sterio mix i guess any tips ?

[@inhalse7213]

Bruh your desktop is messier than my hair

[@GeekonMySleeve]

Yeah, my phone is even worse think I'm up to 18 pages of apps and web links all in different shapes.

[@RealAyso]

used stereo mix and cant open settings anymore.

[@RealAyso]

everything works fine until I open audio settings

[@clickinto5845]

what should i do its echoing to much