So I need to do some audio recording, and I need to record what is actually coming through my headphones/speakers... essentially whatever sounds are on my computer.. you get the idea.  I used to do it on XP no problem, just switch the recording device to the same as your default playback and you're set.  However, I can't seem to do this on Vista.

For recording, the only two things I see are my microphone and a Stereo Mix.  When I go into my speaker's settings, there is no OPTION to set it to record.  I've also set it so I can see the disabled devices in the Recording section, as many suggest to do to get around this problem.  But unlike them, I don't have a bunch of new settings that pop up (line in, line out, mux thingys, etc).  It's just the mic and stereo mix.  When i set the stereo mix to default recording device, it still just USES the microphone.

I also unistalled the driver that was installed (came installed from factory) and reinstalled a new one, but it didn't fix anything.  Not sure what the actual model of the sound in my laptop is, but I know its Realtek High Def. Audio.  Im running Windows Vista Home Premium.

Any help is appreciated, just need to get this fixed ASAP. Thanks.well if you want to be crazy
hook a double ended cabel from speaker to line in
and turn the volume low so it doesnt clip the wave
worked for melol I guess I could do that, but I don't have one of those CABLES on hand... and I KNOW its possible to just record whatever is playing through your computers sound system.  I did it on XP ALLLLL the time... lol.  Somebody's gotta know how to fix this Upon right-clicking on my sound icon in the notification area, and selecting "recording devices", one of the listed items is the "What U hear" setting for my X-Fi.

(and despite the setting in my Profile my OS is Vista )
Acer Aspire 5720z
Os: Vista


Hi:

I'm having the same problem with the Realtek High Definition Audio. Its seem to me that this problem comes with inboard mics, (i don't know if this is the correct term). Anyways, i been trying to find a solution for this because trying to use two input jacks doesn't work for me. There's always a latency problem, and If you like to record your  instruments (guitar in my case) you will notice that this is a big problem (Without mention the low quality of the sound).

I read that there is a register tweak you can do, but I don't know if someone with more experience will recommended.  I hope that someone who had the solution can help us both.

Quote from: jlsdust on September 04, 2009, 03:10:28 PM

Acer Aspire 5720z
Os: Vista


Hi:

I'm having the same problem with the Realtek High Definition Audio. Its seem to me that this problem comes with inboard mics, (i don't know if this is the correct term). Anyways, i been trying to find a solution for this because trying to use two input jacks doesn't work for me. There's always a latency problem, and If you like to record your  instruments (guitar in my case) you will notice that this is a big problem (Without mention the low quality of the sound).

I read that there is a register tweak you can do, but I don't know if someone with more experience will recommended.  I hope that someone who had the solution can help us both.