Article ID : 00167484 / Last Modified : 25/05/2022Print

How to avoid outputting computer sound from the Speaker System or Headphone Amplifier

    IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.

    Follow these steps on the computer to avoid outputting computer sound from the Speaker System or Headphone Amplifier:

    1. Open Control Panel.
    2. Select Sound.
    3. On the Playback tab, select Speakers (or other internal device), and then select Set Default.

    By making this settings change on the computer, the Speaker System or Headphone Amplifier will only output sound from software (Hi-Res Audio Player, etc.) which allows ASIO driver output. The system sounds and sounds from the browser will be output from the computer speakers.