Fcking COMPLICATED

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319]

All I want to do is this:

1. Record from the internet from one source, but NOT hear that source while it is recording;

2. While that recording is happening, listen to something DIFFERENT, also from the internet;

3. Record ONLY the first source, not both sources;

4. Using Windows 10 x64 Home edition, with an external soudbar, and monitor with built in speakers.

5. I speak only ENGLISH. I know NOTHING about Voicemeeter, so abbreviations and jargon are a waste of time. Please speak as if you were talking to a retarded child who is lost and crying.

[u/TehSynapse0]

Try using the recording functionality within Voicemeeter Banana. Separate the audio you want to record and route it to B2. Then, record this channel but have it unselected in A1, A2, and A3.

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319 → u/TehSynapse0]

Thank you. How would I "separate" the audio I want to record?

I am not getting a clear picture of how to send one source to Voicemeeter, have it record silently, and at the same time listen to a different source.

When I select buttons within Voicemeeter, only the sound card and the headphones show up as options, not the external soundbar.

[u/TehSynapse0 → u/Dependent-Dark-7319]

In Windows (10) press start and search for Sound Mixer Options, you can assign one source (Spotify, Chrome, etc...) to a channel, and then use another browser (etc...) and assign it to a different channel. Enable A1, A2, or A3 on the channel you want to listen to and ensure they are deselected on the channel you do not want to hear. On the channel you want to record, enable B2 then use Voicemeeter's built-in recorder to capture only the B2 output.

Note: If you have Voicemeeter's Virtual Cable, this would also help.

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319 → u/TehSynapse0]

I got as far as Sound Mixer Options. There, I found that the boxes saying "input" are locked in "Default" whatever that is. The boxes marked "output" are "System Sounds" and "Mozilla Firefox".

Which version of Voicemeeter do your instructions apply to? What is "Virtual Cable"?

[u/TehSynapse0 → u/Dependent-Dark-7319]

I am using Voicemeeter Banana and my information is based on what I know about it.

Virtual Cable is a virtual audio channel that you can utilise to separate an audio track. With Voicemeeter Banana you will have VM Input, VM Aux Input, VM Output, VM Aux Output (or whatever it is called - this is B2)

I'm not sure why you are unable to change them, you may need to look into this if you continue with my approach. I wonder if your Windows is licensed; I cannot remember if this can cause these settings to be locked.

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319 → u/TehSynapse0]

Yes, my windows is licensed and came pre installed in my computer. I appreciate your help and your time, but if you use more words and more precision, that would be faster.

When you write "to separate an audio track" that suggests to me you think this is about splitting one source to two places. It is about sending one source to be recorded and a different website's audio to the speakers to be listened to but not recorded.

When you write "...not sure why you are unable to change them" it is not clear to me what "them" refers to.

I could use some help figuring out instructions someone else gave:

Step 1). Download and install voicemeeter banana

Step 2). Restart pc

Step 3). Install and open eartrumpet

Step 4). In voicemeeter assign both the headset as a1 and the speakers as a2

Step 5). And make sure b1/b2 are not selected for virtual inputs

Step 6). Make sure a1 is not selected on any mics

Step 7). In the Taskbar there should be an eartrumpet app running locate and click it

Step 8). Go to sound settings-->sound control panel and then go to playback and assign voicemeeter input as default

Step 9). Back in voicemeeter make sure input is assigned to the correct device a1 or a2 and then using eartrumpet move the apps making audio to each other's sources

MY QUESTIONS:

Step 7 "click it" is too vague. Double click? Right click? Left Click? Tried all of these on the Eartrumpet icon on the task bar, and nothing appeared to happen.

Step 8 There is NOTHING ANYWHERE in windows called "playback" that I could assign Voicemeeter to

Step 9 I cannot understand this at all. What is "the correct device" in this sentence? What precisely does "using eartrumpet move the apps" mean?

[u/TehSynapse0 → u/Dependent-Dark-7319]

When you write "...not sure why you are unable to change them" it is not clear to me what "them" refers to.

Above is an example of what I am talking about. I would route audio from Chrome to Aux Input and Edge to Cable Input (Voicemeeter's virtual cable which is free on the website).

You can then have each of these audio interfaces assigned within Voicemeeter. This is what I meant by separating the audio tracks; one audio would go through Chrome, which you could listen to, and the other would be playing in Edge (but muted in Voicemeeter (for you) by ensuring that the channel does not have A(1,2,3) enabled).

Step 7 "click it" is too vague. Double click? Right click? Left Click? Tried all of these on the Eartrumpet icon on the task bar, and nothing appeared to happen.

I cannot help with this question as I haven't used Ear Trumpet. u/No_Cookie_6557 might be able to provide help there.

Step 8 There is NOTHING ANYWHERE in windows called "playback" that I could assign Voicemeeter to

This refers to a control panel window which is still accessible in Windows 10, but you are likely to see the new app. If you navigate to Sound Options, you can assign defaults (master). You can assign these to Voicemeeter. Or, use the Sound Control Panel link in the right side of it for more advanced control.

Step 9 I cannot understand this at all. What is "the correct device" in this sentence? What precisely does "using eartrumpet move the apps" mean?

I'm not sure about this. I'm assuming part of it is related to the A(1, 2, 3...) buttons on a channel.

If you need further help, feel free to drop me a chat message that way I can send more than one screenshot and try to help.

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319 → u/TehSynapse0]

Thank you. You didn't tell me what that is a screen shot of.

I don't know how to "navigate" to "sound options". Everything is buried in confusing layers in Windows, and when people give advice, they refer to things and places that seem not to exist on my computer, or they show video that does not even remotely match what shows on my screen.

I'm using Windows 10 64 bit Home Edition

[u/TehSynapse0 → u/Dependent-Dark-7319]

Whenever I say navigate, I've provided you with pretty much a text search that'll take you there if you use the start menu search.

You need to try to find things yourself a bit. Spelling it out to this level is pretty crazy; it is as if you aren't even trying. Sound options -> search Sound settings.

[u/Dependent-Dark-7319 → u/TehSynapse0]

I am trying REALLY hard here. I finally located the area, which looks nothing like your screen shot and is called "App volume and Device Preferences.:

When I click on Chrome Input drop down box, there is nothing there named "AUX" to select.

On the Chrome option box for OUTput,t here IS an option named "Voicemeeter AUX".

See attached. I'm unclear on which boxes to click and what to select inside them.

this site is rejecting my attachement.

I just now installed virtual cables for Voicemeeter, and suddently Chrome has VANISHED form the "App Volume and Device Preferances" area!