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app103:
The icecast thing, it records the mic input because, well, it's an input device.  But when I play music on the computer, that's an output.  I need to somehow turn that output into an input, while still being able to listen to it...AND recording the mic while NOT hearing it live.  I guess that's why all the radio hosts have headphones, one of those inputs is playing in there (mic? or music?).  So I'm not sure how to do that yet.  I have all the equipment here, I think.  I have two sound cards (a normal, and a pro audio), I have a mixer...so I should be able to do this.
-superboyac (December 20, 2011, 10:54 PM)
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It's not hard, but it's also not obvious.

Go to Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.

Click the Advanced button here:



Click Options here, then select Properties:



Select your input device and it will switch to recording. Then check all the boxes.



When you click OK, you will see a volume control panel that looks a bit different than the other one you saw before. It may have more controls than mine, but the one you should be most concerned with in your case is the Stereo Mix. Make sure the Mute on that is unchecked. Adjust the volume on that one to make it louder and it should solve your problem.

superboyac:
Thanks app!  I tried that just now and it didn't seem to work.  I think I understand the settings you've shown, but I don't see how it routes the playback sound to an actual input.  Am I missing something?

app103:
I tried that just now and it didn't seem to work.
-superboyac (December 21, 2011, 10:19 AM)
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You said you have 2 sound cards. Are you sure you adjusted for the correct one?

If you are running Vista or Win7, you may also have to do this: http://www.happy-karaoke.com/vista_audio_recorder.htm

I think I understand the settings you've shown, but I don't see how it routes the playback sound to an actual input.  Am I missing something?
-superboyac (December 21, 2011, 10:19 AM)
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The settings on that set of volume controls is for recording volumes, which are the same ones that would control the volumes used for the sources of your broadcasting.

The first one is the master volume, which you would adjust if everything was too loud or quiet. The others are for the actual input sources, individually.

I can't explain all the ones you have on yours, since I can't see them but I can explain each of the ones on mine.

Line volume: This is the line-in source on the back of my pc, for if I was to connect something to that, like perhaps a turn table to spin some vinyl.
Front Mic: This is for a mic connected through the front panel on my pc.
Mic volume: This is for a mic connected through the back of my pc.
Stereo Mix: This is for input coming from within my pc, like from any media player software.

JavaJones:
You need "loopback" or "listen to this device" (Win 7). I only have Win7 to test on, so hopefully you're using that. ;) Go to the settings for recording devices, click on the mic, go to Properties, there should be a "listen" tab, go there and enable "listen to this device". Warning: if you're using speakers and not headphones, you may get feedback.

- Oshyan

superboyac:
You need "loopback" or "listen to this device" (Win 7). I only have Win7 to test on, so hopefully you're using that. ;) Go to the settings for recording devices, click on the mic, go to Properties, there should be a "listen" tab, go there and enable "listen to this device". Warning: if you're using speakers and not headphones, you may get feedback.

- Oshyan
-JavaJones (December 21, 2011, 07:11 PM)
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Thanks!  Yeah, I noticed the same thing today (yes I have win7).  I thought about this all day today.  I even put together a detailed diagram of my audio setup.  I have a really nice mixer (Mackie Big Knob) and all I need to do is route the wires properly.  Initially when I did it, I was just using whatever cables I had handy and got it to work.  But upon closer inspection, if I do it right and take advantage of the features, I can route everything that I'm asking for perfectly.  Furhtermore, the mixer allows me to turn on/off all the inputs with the dedicated buttons and everything, including the headphone connections.  It's fantastic.  So, in the end, my problem was doing a hack job with the wiring.

By the way, for any audiophiles out there, these "monitor stations" like the Big Knob and a couple of others are sooooo convenient.  It's one of my most favorite purchases, next to dual monitors and monitor arms.  For some reason, it makes the quality of my computing experience so much better.  It's hard to explain, but I couldn't live without it anymore.

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