What Does Stereo Mix Do Windows 10?
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What is Stereo Mix? Stereo Mix allows you to record exactly what was being output to your speakers, without going through any analog/digital conversion. This feature is very handy for recording the audio off a website.

Should I enable stereo mix?

You could try to place a microphone next to your speakers, but that’s not an ideal way to record that audio. Stereo Mix will let you open a sound recording program on your computer, choose Stereo Mix as the input and it’ll record whatever sound comes out of your computer.

What is stereo mix?

Stereo mix is a recording option available on some sound cards that are used with Windows® operating systems. It allows for the output signal of the computer to be recorded, capturing live streaming radio for example, system sounds, gaming sounds and so on.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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