How to configure VLC Player to Output through a Specified Device

Description: This article will show how to configure VLC Player to output through a specified audio device instead of the default.

  1. Open VLC Player and then open the Preferences.
    VLC Player, Tools, Preferences
  2. Select All under Show settings.
    VLC Player, All Settings
  3. Click on Output modules under Audio.
    VLC Player, Output Modules
  4. Select Win32 waveOut extension output from the dropdown menu.
    Output Modules Settings
  5. Click on WaveOut under Output modules in the left pane.
  6. Click on Microsoft Soundmapper and select the audio device VLC should output through, then click Save. The number of devices displayed in this list will vary depending on the configuration of the system and the number of audio devices available.
    Soundmapper Settings
  7. Restart VLC.

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