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The thread discusses how to split audio outputs on Windows so that a user can listen to game audio via headset and music through speakers simultaneously. The original poster seeks free solutions and mentions a past trial program that achieved this. Respondents suggest that native Windows options are limited; one mentions a paid program, while another suggests that if the user has Realtek onboard audio, certain settings might enable simultaneous audio streams, though without personal experience. Overall, the consensus is that while native free options are limited, hardware-specific settings or paid software may be necessary to achieve this setup.
Thread Author
Hi.

My problem being I wanna play games with my headset, but at the same time listen to music via speakers. Is it possible to direct audio to different audio devices? I had a program that could do it once, but it cost money so I uninstalled it after the trial. There must be a code or something that's easy enough I would assume. Don't wanna pay like 50€ for something that could be done for free.

Any advice is welcome!

Thanks!

 

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Neemobeer

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Other than a given program having the ability to redirect it's own audio, I don't believe there is a way to do this natively. This program looks like it may work but it does cost $20 Link Removed
 

kemical

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I might be totally wrong in this but if you have Realtek onboard audio then you may have the same settings as arrowed here:
An image from 'Directing programs to different audio devices.'. Screenshot showing GIGABYTE Realtek HD Audio Manager settings for playback and recording devices.


You can see by what's arrowed that a audio stream can be enabled for the back of the pc as well as the front. I've never tried to do this myself so I cannot advise you further but it might be worth a go? (if you have the same or similar set up that is)..
 

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