Ever need to record something on your rig exactly as it comes out of your speakers?

Enabling “Stereo Mix” will let you do exactly that, and here’s how to do it.

This will work on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click "More Sound Settings."

Nowadays, most sound cards have the ability to record whatever is being output.

The only hang-up is accessing that recording channel.

The “Sounds” option isn’t available in Windows 11.

Right-click empty space and tick "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices."

Right-tap the audio icon on the taskbar, then click “Sound tweaks” instead.

You should see a “Stereo Mix” or “What U Hear” option appear.

Why Aren’t Stereo Mix or What U Hear Available on My PC?

Right-click "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear," then click "Enable."

Stereo Mix has been going by the wayside for years and isn’t present on many newer PCs.

you should probably use a third-party program.

It’ll probably be selected automatically if you set Stereo Mix or What U Hear as the default machine.

Right-click "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" and enable "Set As Default Device" and "Set As Default Communication Device."

Select "Audio Setup," mouse over "Recording Devices," then select "What U Hear" or "Stereo Mix."