

It won’t bother the external volume controller (physical volume controller) of the speaker that you set outside of Windows. Tip: Stereo mix is only sensitive to the volume bar that you set in Windows 10/11. Try to increase the internal volume of the speaker – the configurable system volume in Windows 10/11. Since Stereo Mix is trying to capture the internal audio of your PC or of what you hear, the volume of your speaker, headphone or whatever you are hearing from also does matter. If Stereo Mix is successfully enabled but no sound is detected while recording, make sure Stereo Mix is selected as the default recording device in Windows 10/11 Sound control panel, and as the default input device in your recording software.Īdditionally, make sure the volume of Stereo Mix device is set to sufficient level by going to Stereo Mix > Properties > Levels. After restart, you should then be able to see Stereo Mix on the list of recording devices in the Sound control panel. When the installation is completed, restart your computer. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.

You should be able to find the download easily as it is one of the most popular audio codec in the world (make sure it is from for genuine download).Īfter the download is completed, launch the setup to install the audio codec. If the link is not accessible or that the page is not what it seems to be, try to do a Google search for “ Realtek audio codec“. The official Realtek site may have been changed since then. Note: The download link and guides are as of 2022. After doing so, the download should start right away. You may then be asked to agree with their terms and enter your email address. For instance, if you are using Windows 64-bit, select the Realtek 64-bit download link. In the Realtek download page, select the driver that match your Windows 11/10 bit version. To download Realtek PC Audio Codec, go to this page. See also: How to Update Realtek Drivers in Windows 11 Stereo Mix can be obtained by installing the Realtek High Definition PC Audio Codecs Software. If Stereo Mix is not on the list of recording devices at all even after unhiding them, it could mean that it isn’t installed yet. Right-click on it and then select Enable to enable it.įix 2: Stereo Mix Windows 10/11 Download Realtek Codec 64-bit or 32-bit Right-click anywhere in the area that lists all the devices, then select Show disabled devices.Īfter showing disabled devices, Stereo Mix device should now be visible.

In the sound control panel window, go to Recording tab.
