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How do I bypass KMixer in Windows XP

Guys;

I have searched the threads and still have been unable to determine how I can set up my external USB Dac to receive a USB feed out of Windows XP WITHOUT the signal passing thru KMixer.

I'm struggling to figure out if there's a fairly easy way to do this, or if a move to Vista- or a MAC- is the way to proceed.

Your direction is appreciated!
danlib1

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audioengr
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Another way is to unmap the device. Here are instructions:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=40068.0

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
audioengr
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I have found the easiest and most effective is unmapping the device (example uses Empirical Audio device):

Go to Control Panel - System Hardware - Device Manager - Sound Video and Game Controllers – Empirical 1.1 - Right-Click and select Properties - Audio Devices – Empirical 1.1 - Properties - Set "Do not use audio features" and set "Do not map through this Device"

You will need to reboot and then if you change it back to mapped, then you must re-boot

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
audioengr
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You dont need any other driver than what your sound device provides, if any.

Just substitute your device for Empirical 1.1 above. I did this recently for a Lynx card. Worked perfectly.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Nnyc - no, you must select "no sounds" in the Windows preferences. Go to sounds and audio devices etc. in control panel.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
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