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Windows 7 tray app to easily switch between audio sources?

Windows 7 tray app to easily switch between audio sources?

I'm looking for a Windows 7 tray app to easily switch between audio sources, i.e. speakers, HDMI, USB headset etc.

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Guest [Entry]

"Did you want to switch sources our outputs?

For switching outputs, try this:

Right click on the speaker icon in the tray.
Choose ""playback devices"".
Select from the list of playback devices (speakers, hdmi, usb headset,) (the device you want)
Choose ""Set Default""
Your audio output will instantly switch.

If you need to switch inputs:

Open volume mixer
Mute or lower the level on the sources you don't want.

If you do this a lot, and are looking for an app to save you those two extra clicks, this blog post shows three products that quickly switch audio outputs for Vista and XP.

If you find that one of those three apps works well on Windows 7 please let us know."
Guest [Entry]

"You are looking for Coastal Audio Changer.

http://coastalaudiochanger.wordpress.com"
Guest [Entry]

If you find yourself in need of doing this on a Mac, just press ALT and then click the volume control at the top of the screen. A menu with different I/O options will appear. You never know...