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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 24 for Mac => Topic started by: Kerry_M on June 16, 2018, 09:19:10 am

Title: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening
Post by: JimH on June 16, 2018, 10:22:15 am

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

Title: Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening
Post by: Kerry_M on June 16, 2018, 04:32:52 pm

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

Title: Re: Media Center will not switch audio devices without closing and re-opening
Post by: JimH on June 16, 2018, 04:43:41 pm

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