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Title: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: daveapru1 on April 23, 2020, 02:39:44 pm

Hi:

I recently downloaded MC for windows so that I could play DSD files since I was having trouble doing so with MM.  I use a Benchmark DAC2 connected through USB.  I configured MC to use ASIO output.  My issue is that after I have run MC (whether it is still open or closed) I cannot play audio through any other programs until I reboot.  It seems to affect certain video playback as well. For example I am unable to play youtube videos after I have used MC.  VLC player will play videos, but without sound.  I was able to get it working once or twice by tweaking the Benchmark device settings from windows, but have not been able to repeat that reliably.  I understand that ASIO does not have an ability to disable exclusivity.  I have therefore tried other output modes such as  DirectSound and Wasapi, but the same thing happens and then I have issues playing my DSD files in MC.  I have searched the forums and the Wiki and am so far unable to find a solution.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: JimH on April 23, 2020, 02:42:50 pm

In audio setting, uncheck "Exclusive Mode".

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: Matt on April 23, 2020, 02:43:37 pm

Make sure your drivers are up to date:
https://benchmarkmedia.com/pages/dac-drivers

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: daveapru1 on April 23, 2020, 02:54:38 pm

Thanks for the quick replies.  Benchmark driver is up to date.  "Exclusive Mode" cannot be unchecked for ASIO audio output.  I have disabled it when trying other outputs as well as in the device setting through windows, both to no avail.

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: dtc on April 23, 2020, 03:37:52 pm

When you are done playing in MC, make sure you hit Stop, not just  Pause.  Stop releases the device from Exclusive access.

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: daveapru1 on April 23, 2020, 03:46:20 pm

Thanks very much.  I get the same result hitting stop vs. pause.  Even after I close MC, I can't play audio through any other program until I reboot.

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: JimH on April 23, 2020, 03:51:13 pm

Quote from: daveapru1 on April 23, 2020, 02:54:38 pm

"Exclusive Mode" cannot be unchecked for ASIO audio output.  I have disabled it when trying other outputs as well as in the device setting through windows, both to no avail.

That's odd.  Try WASAPI and Direct Sound to see what happens.

Are you sure you're in the right place?  MC Tools > Options > Audio > Device Settings

Title: Re: Other Sound and Media Disabled after MC Use
Post by: dtc on April 23, 2020, 03:56:55 pm

The Benchmark DAC2 supports DSD through DoP. Therefore, you should be able to play DSD using WASAPI.  That probably does not apply to your problem, but I thought I would point that out.