Topic: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening (Read 800 times)

Kerry_M · « **on:** June 16, 2018, 09:19:10 am »

No matter which way I have "exclusive access" set, MC will not take the change when I switch audio devices until I close the program and re-open it. I have a multi-channel DAC/ mixer hooked up to my studio monitors, and a separate DAC for headphone listening. The desired behavior is to be able to switch DACs mid-song if I wish, and continue listening on whatever device I select, but MC holds onto the previous selection until I restart the program, leading to foul language and annoyance. MC also seems to demand exclusive access no matter which way I have exclusive access set, though this is inconsistent. With it unchecked, sometimes I can bounce back and forth between MC and Spotify, or a browser with a YouTube video, with no problem, but many times I have to close MC to get sound from other sources.

JimH · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2018, 10:22:15 am »

You might find zones useful for this. Please refer to the wiki.

Kerry_M · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2018, 04:32:52 pm »

Thanks! Kludgy, and not at all user friendly, but it works!

JimH · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2018, 04:43:41 pm »

Once it's set up, you can toggle between the two zones by using ctrl-t.

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Author Topic: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening (Read 800 times)

Kerry_M

Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening

JimH

Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening

Kerry_M

Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening

JimH

Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening