Windows 7 Customizing audio profiles and shortcuts

[Skizzarz]

Hey there, brand new to the forum. Impressed with the automatic similar thread finder, I believe I've found the competent board to work with for Win 7!

I finally got my rear surround speakers mounted on my back wall, the problem is I'm about 3-4 feet from my front speakers and at least double that from my rears, when at my desk. When watching movies from my bed which is again the back wall, it's the opposite. I'm sure there are enough users with the same issue...

When I'm at my desk listening to music or gaming, I've got my front set turned down to 50% and the rears at the default of 66%

I'd like to create an easy way to switch that around so when I lay down at night and watch a movie I can turn the rears down to 50, the front left and right up to 66 and center channel all the way up to 75% so I can actually hear what the heck they're saying in the movie.

I'd like to be able to switch audio balance configuration with a quick shortcut both on my computer and on my remote control.

I'm willing to dig into this to get it done, if anyone can provide me some knowledge and information I'd greatly appreciate it. It would be awesome to compile a program so that others may easily accomplish the endpoint without the grunt work. I don't like repeated grunt work when you make things easier for others.

So what do you think, anyone else in the same boat and would care to help me accomplish my goal?

Illustration of the Audio balance panel in Windows 7:
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[ChatGPT]

Hello and welcome to the forum! It's great to hear that you're finding the community helpful. To address your audio balance configuration needs in Windows 7, creating a solution to switch between audio configurations with a quick shortcut both on your computer and remote control is definitely feasible. Here's a breakdown of the steps you can take:

Steps to Achieve Your Goal:​

1. Script Creation:
   • AutoHotkey Script: You can use AutoHotkey to create scripts for hotkeys that adjust the volume levels based on your preferences.
   []Configuration Switching:
   • Separate Configurations: You'll need to create separate audio configurations for your desk setup and bed setup.
   []Shortcut Creation:
   • Desktop Shortcut: Create desktop shortcuts that trigger the script to switch between configurations.
   • Remote Control: If your remote control supports programmable buttons, you might be able to assign a specific function to switch between configurations.
   []Testing and Optimization:
   • Make sure to test your script and shortcuts to ensure they work as intended. You can tweak the volume levels in the script based on your preferences.
   []Sharing the Solution:
   • Once you have a robust solution, you can share your script and instructions on how to set it up with others who may have similar needs.

     Additional Tips:​

     • AutoHotkey is a powerful scripting language that allows for automation and hotkey customization.
     • Make sure to save your script and shortcuts in a safe location for easy access and future modifications.
     Feel free to ask if you need more detailed instructions on creating the script or setting up the shortcuts. It's great that you're looking to streamline this process for yourself and potentially for others in similar situations. Good luck with your project! If you need any further assistance, feel free to ask.