how to change microphone settings quicker than going into settings all the time ?

ShiWarrior · 2 Nov 2022 at 08:54

As i have vr headsets, webcam etc, im having to goto settings every time to change this

is there a quicker solution ?

like an app i can stick on my desktop ?

Haze · 2 Nov 2022 at 11:35

Put a link to sound settings on your desktop....

ShiWarrior · 2 Nov 2022 at 12:03

Haze said:
Put a link to sound settings on your desktop....

pin to start, nice
Thanks

KompuKare · 2 Nov 2022 at 12:13

The old cpl files could be passed a number to open at the correct tab.
But AFAIR you need to run them via rundll.
Yes:
rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,3

List of Commands to Open Control Panel Items in Windows 10

How to Create Shortcuts to Open Control Panel Items in Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

then you can do this from an AutoHotkey macro

AutoHotkey

Free keyboard macro program. Supports hotkeys for keyboard, mouse, and joystick. Can expand abbreviations as you type them (AutoText).

www.autohotkey.com

But it maybe possible to go farther and find a Powershell script or similar which you can then run from AHK.

ShiWarrior · 2 Nov 2022 at 12:20

cheers

Murphy · 2 Nov 2022 at 23:34

If you don't mind powershell you could install this module and create a short script or even put what command you want to run in the target box of a shortcut.

hyperseven · 3 Nov 2022 at 01:01

SoundSwitch: Control your audio output

SoundSwitch is a free open-source application for Windows that let you switch your default playback devices and/or recording devices using simple hotkeys.

soundswitch.aaflalo.me