Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card

Makino · 07-12-2007, 01:59 PM

Hello, I was recently trying to record something using Audacity, however I was unable to record anything from my sound card. On my old computer when I was using C-media, there was na option of stereo mix which allowed me to record sounds from my sound card.
I'm currently using Windows XP SP2, and I tried messing aorund with the Realtek mixer and sounds options in control panel with no luck. I'm hoping that someone can provide me with a solution if possible or any help would be greatly appreciated.

**TheMatt** · 07-14-2007, 04:47 PM

Hi,

Where is the source of the sound you want to record? The Lin-in?

audiomod · 07-17-2007, 03:20 PM

different cards do different things.

a few suggestions though:

1) is audacity set up to use your sound card correctly - option (preferences) audio settings.

2) worst case scenario - plug the line out to the in and record - its hard work but it can be done if you really want that sample! old school lol.

luck.

**TheMatt** · 07-17-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiomod

plug the line out to the in and record - its hard work but it can be done if you really want that sample!

I do this all the time, it really isn't a problem with the right cables.

Makino · 08-06-2007, 08:04 PM

May I ask, how would I go about into plugging the line out to in? I'm not really that good with computers.

**TheMatt** · 08-06-2007, 08:22 PM

Get a Male to Male stereo 3.5mm cable. Radioshack will have that kind of cable.

d_lopez · 01-25-2008, 12:06 AM

Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much!! i've been trying to figure this out for a week already. didnt even think about doing that.

**TheMatt** · 01-25-2008, 04:03 PM

You're welcome.

samuraibunny · 02-02-2008, 11:11 AM

I was having the same problem, but I found a thread at another forum that solved my problem.

Credit goes to tuney from videohelp.com

Go to Sound in the Control Panel's classic view
Select the Recording tab and right-click any of the devices listed.
Check "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".
Stereo Mix should show up. Set it as default.

porcupineDQ · 04-10-2008, 12:26 PM

That's a solution for Windows Vista, for XP sp2, I've found a similar approach, just go to your master volume settings, then for REALTEK HD Audio Input make sure stereo mix is checked. Then unmute it, then use Microphone input in Audacity with REALTEK HD Audio Input selected under Audio I/O. That should let u do it without the male to male 3.5mm cord.

On an interesting sidenote, if anyone has a crappy front panel with USB slots right next to the audio input, don't try feeling around it, apparantly connecting audio to USB will short out the comp

J Smith · 08-05-2008, 01:32 AM

Maybe you should try another sound recording software to find out the real problem. I've been using Crystal MP3 Recorder to record songs at home. It also can record sound with high quality. Hope it's helpful for you.

SuspectX86 · 11-05-2008, 04:08 AM

Vista Recording problem solved

Follow these steps:
- Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Sound > Tab: Recording
- Right click in list > Show hidden devices
- Right click on "What U Hear" > Enable

Set the "What U Hear" device as default. You do this by selecting "What U Hear" and pressing the button "Set as Default".

Next:
- Right click on "What U Hear" > Properties
- Tab: Levels
- Adjust the recordingvolume to the max. 100

Note: Not all drivers support the "What U Hear" function. Creative Audigy Se supports the funtion till:

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Vista Driver Update 1.1
version: 1.04.0065
Release date: 16 Feb 07

The answer ont his topic is your driver version. You probably installed a new driver or a beta that lacks features. One thing is sure is that latest drivers of creative audigy SE don't support "What U Hear" or the so called stereo-mix. I'm not sure if this is the case for all soundcards, but thats probably the case.

TIP: Do Not confuse your onboard stereo-mix with the one of your PCI soundcard. All recording devices listed have the concerning soundcard name noted beneath it.

That's the main reason that most people folowing these steps don't get any result

SuspectX86 · 11-05-2008, 04:08 AM

Vista Recording problem solved

Follow these steps:
- Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Sound > Tab: Recording
- Right click in list > Show hidden devices
- Right click on "What U Hear" > Enable

Set the "What U Hear" device as default. You do this by selecting "What U Hear" and pressing the button "Set as Default".

Next:
- Right click on "What U Hear" > Properties
- Tab: Levels
- Adjust the recordingvolume to the max. 100

Note: Not all drivers support the "What U Hear" function. Creative Audigy Se supports the funtion till:

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Vista Driver Update 1.1
version: 1.04.0065
Release date: 16 Feb 07

The answer ont his topic is your driver version. You probably installed a new driver or a beta that lacks features. One thing is sure is that latest drivers of creative audigy SE don't support "What U Hear" or the so called stereo-mix. I'm not sure if this is the case for all soundcards, but thats probably the case.

TIP: Do Not confuse your onboard stereo-mix with the one of your PCI soundcard. All recording devices listed have the concerning soundcard name noted beneath it.

That's the main reason that most people folowing these steps don't get any result

For the ones that can't get vista drivers at all, try altenative drivers: for example KX project drivers: http://kxproject.narod.ru/

placemat · 11-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuraibunny

I was having the same problem, but I found a thread at another forum that solved my problem..

samuraibunny, you are a star! I've been trying for ages to get my audio recorder to record desktop sound like it did through my Santa Cruz card on XP. But since i've switched to Windows 7, I haven't been avle to do it as the 'stereo mix' was no longer available, but thanks to you it is now, and all is working as it should!!!

I even installed the 500mb Windows XP mode, and that didn't work either!!

Thanks again!

07-12-2007, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Makino Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP	Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Hello, I was recently trying to record something using Audacity, however I was unable to record anything from my sound card. On my old computer when I was using C-media, there was na option of stereo mix which allowed me to record sounds from my sound card. I'm currently using Windows XP SP2, and I tried messing aorund with the Realtek mixer and sounds options in control panel with no luck. I'm hoping that someone can provide me with a solution if possible or any help would be greatly appreciated.

07-14-2007, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Hi, Where is the source of the sound you want to record? The Lin-in? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

07-17-2007, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
audiomod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22 OS: XP sp2	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card different cards do different things. a few suggestions though: 1) is audacity set up to use your sound card correctly - option (preferences) audio settings. 2) worst case scenario - plug the line out to the in and record - its hard work but it can be done if you really want that sample! old school lol. luck.

08-06-2007, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Makino Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card May I ask, how would I go about into plugging the line out to in? I'm not really that good with computers.

08-06-2007, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Get a Male to Male stereo 3.5mm cable. Radioshack will have that kind of cable. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

01-25-2008, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
d_lopez Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much!! i've been trying to figure this out for a week already. didnt even think about doing that.

01-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card You're welcome. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-02-2008, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
samuraibunny Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card I was having the same problem, but I found a thread at another forum that solved my problem. Credit goes to tuney from videohelp.com Go to Sound in the Control Panel's classic view Select the Recording tab and right-click any of the devices listed. Check "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices". Stereo Mix should show up. Set it as default.

04-10-2008, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
porcupineDQ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XPsp2	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card That's a solution for Windows Vista, for XP sp2, I've found a similar approach, just go to your master volume settings, then for REALTEK HD Audio Input make sure stereo mix is checked. Then unmute it, then use Microphone input in Audacity with REALTEK HD Audio Input selected under Audio I/O. That should let u do it without the male to male 3.5mm cord. On an interesting sidenote, if anyone has a crappy front panel with USB slots right next to the audio input, don't try feeling around it, apparantly connecting audio to USB will short out the comp

08-05-2008, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
J Smith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Maybe you should try another sound recording software to find out the real problem. I've been using Crystal MP3 Recorder to record songs at home. It also can record sound with high quality. Hope it's helpful for you.

11-05-2008, 04:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
SuspectX86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP Proffesional SP2	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Vista Recording problem solved Follow these steps: - Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Sound > Tab: Recording - Right click in list > Show hidden devices - Right click on "What U Hear" > Enable Set the "What U Hear" device as default. You do this by selecting "What U Hear" and pressing the button "Set as Default". Next: - Right click on "What U Hear" > Properties - Tab: Levels - Adjust the recordingvolume to the max. 100 Note: Not all drivers support the "What U Hear" function. Creative Audigy Se supports the funtion till: Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Vista Driver Update 1.1 version: 1.04.0065 Release date: 16 Feb 07 The answer ont his topic is your driver version. You probably installed a new driver or a beta that lacks features. One thing is sure is that latest drivers of creative audigy SE don't support "What U Hear" or the so called stereo-mix. I'm not sure if this is the case for all soundcards, but thats probably the case. TIP: Do Not confuse your onboard stereo-mix with the one of your PCI soundcard. All recording devices listed have the concerning soundcard name noted beneath it. That's the main reason that most people folowing these steps don't get any result

11-05-2008, 04:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
SuspectX86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP Proffesional SP2	Re: Realtek HD Audio no stereo mix.. can't record from sound card Vista Recording problem solved Follow these steps: - Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Sound > Tab: Recording - Right click in list > Show hidden devices - Right click on "What U Hear" > Enable Set the "What U Hear" device as default. You do this by selecting "What U Hear" and pressing the button "Set as Default". Next: - Right click on "What U Hear" > Properties - Tab: Levels - Adjust the recordingvolume to the max. 100 Note: Not all drivers support the "What U Hear" function. Creative Audigy Se supports the funtion till: Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Vista Driver Update 1.1 version: 1.04.0065 Release date: 16 Feb 07 The answer ont his topic is your driver version. You probably installed a new driver or a beta that lacks features. One thing is sure is that latest drivers of creative audigy SE don't support "What U Hear" or the so called stereo-mix. I'm not sure if this is the case for all soundcards, but thats probably the case. TIP: Do Not confuse your onboard stereo-mix with the one of your PCI soundcard. All recording devices listed have the concerning soundcard name noted beneath it. That's the main reason that most people folowing these steps don't get any result For the ones that can't get vista drivers at all, try altenative drivers: for example KX project drivers: http://kxproject.narod.ru/ Last edited by SuspectX86; 11-05-2008 at 04:11 AM.