Split two different audio outputs to playback devices?

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Two programs are creating audio outputs such as a game program and iTunes, I desire to send the game program to my headset while remain the iTunes audio to my default playback device, speakers.

I am wondering if there is audio management software.
Similar to how if I am on Skype I can communicate through headset and hear them on the headset while the audio on iTunes by default is outputted through the speakers.

Thanks for any input fellow window enthusiasts! :dinesh:

hehe I want to play Nether and hear everything through the headset and keep music playing on the speakers so my girlfriend does not hear me play games -_-
 

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If the headset is also connected to the same audio interface (for example, your onboard audio codec) - then no. It depends on the hardware itself and the drivers, but again, usually just no.

Now if you had two separate audio interfaces, for fictional example off the top of my head for proof of concept purposes: A Realtek HD Audio onboard, and a USB audio solution, then yes, you can route the iTunes (if software allows - I don't use but it should) to the USB and the game will default to Windows default Realtek.

I use my onboard alongside my MOTU Traveler firewire interface simultaneously at times to achieve various purposes, but as of late I have onboard disabled in the bios.

lmao good a reason as any I suppose.
 

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If the headset is also connected to the same audio interface (for example, your onboard audio codec) - then no. It depends on the hardware itself and the drivers, but again, usually just no.

Now if you had two separate audio interfaces, for fictional example off the top of my head for proof of concept purposes: A Realtek HD Audio onboard, and a USB audio solution, then yes, you can route the iTunes (if software allows - I don't use but it should) to the USB and the game will default to Windows default Realtek.

lmao good a reason as any I suppose.

Hmm the speakers are connected through the onboard audio on the motherboard while the logitech headset is connected through USB. Hmmm
 

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Oh ok, then yes, probably so. Does Logitech show as its own audio device in the Device Manager's "Sound, video and game controllers" section? If it does, then you'd be in business.
 

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    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
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    Self-built Intel based
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    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
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    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
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    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
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    Logitech M510
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Oh ok, then yes, probably so. Does Logitech show as its own audio device in the Device Manager's "Sound, video and game controllers" section? If it does, then you'd be in business.

To control my playback devices I go to the default sound manager, referred to the attached picture : )

I wish I can set both items as default devices but have no idea how to..

What would also be ideal is in the Volume Mixer under the Logitech Speakers I can mute all but the game then then under Desktop Speakers (High Definition Audio Device) I can mute the game.

Any input would be greatly appreciated = D
 

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Can't set both as default.

You have to set the outputs in the actual software themselves, for where you want them to go.

Some games have that ability, some do not. iTunes definitely should.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
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