Setting playback device by executing a batch file / powershell script

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haakonlu picture haakonlu · Mar 23, 2012 · Viewed 51.5k times · Source

I've got my computer(Windows 7) hooked up to the TV, and i very often change output device for sound between Digital Audio (S/PDIF)(High definition audio device) and my headset (2- Corsair CA-HS1 USB Headset)

I wanna be able to execute a batch/script file who changes this for me so i don't have to "right click volume > playback devices > "Mark output device" and click "set default".

I know it's a luxury problem, but hey, maybe I can learn something from someone?

All help appreciated!

Answer

Dale Newton picture Dale Newton · Apr 21, 2014

This is how I set 'Line 1' as the playback device:

start /min "" G:\......\nircmd.exe setdefaultsounddevice "Line 1"

NirCmd is a small command-line utility which you can download that allows you to do some useful tasks without displaying any user interface.

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