I am currently using a "virtual cable" to route the audio output of
sdr-console  to a decoder and it works well.

However, I would like to hear the signal at the same time.

Is there a way to "split" the audio stream between the decoder and the
speaker ??

TIA
Dave

On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 9:38 PM, Peter 1956

<pe1etr@...> wrote:

You can use Audio Repeater which is free.  It comes with VAC (Virtual Audio Cable).
Peter

On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 10:33 PM, George Stein -  NJ3H via groups.io

<nj3h@...> wrote:

I also use audio repeater. I have 15 VACs set up. I created 15 batch files that, when any one is clicked on allows me to hear the audio on that VAC. Here is a sample batch file. 

Since I have a specific VAC for each radio, among other uses, line 4 is for SDRuno. Therefore the file name would be VAC 4 RSPuno. I have all the batch files in a single directory on the desktop. Be sure to use the exact name for the audio input and output that you see when looking at the list of devices. The use of the term bufferparts used to be something else a few years ago. So use buffer parts. I do have a registered version of VAC. I think it is 4.67 or some think like that. 

start "audiorepeater" "c:\program files\virtual audio cable\audiorepeater.exe" /Input: "Line 4 (Virtual Audio Cable)"  /Output:  "Speakers (Sound Blaster Z)"  /BufferMs:  500  /BufferParts:  20  /Autostart

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On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 9:38 PM, Peter 1956

<pe1etr@...> wrote:

You can use Audio Repeater which is free.  It comes with VAC (Virtual Audio Cable).
Peter

This has been asked for quite a few times.

Simon Brown

https://g4eli.com

https://sdr-radio.com

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Subject: [SDR-Radio] Splitting audio ??

 

I am currently using a "virtual cable" to route the audio output of
sdr-console  to a decoder and it works well.

However, I would like to hear the signal at the same time.

Is there a way to "split" the audio stream between the decoder and the
speaker ??

TIA
Dave

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On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 01:51 AM, David Slipper wrote:

I am currently using a "virtual cable" to route the audio output of sdr-console  to a decoder and it works well.

However, I would like to hear the signal at the same time.

Dave, this is very easily achieved as already explained by Nick, G4OGI.

Call up Windows "Run" dialogue box (Keyboard "Windows" key then type "Run").  In the Run text box type the following and hit return:

mmsys.cpl

This takes you straight to "Audio Devices" in Windows.

Select "Recording" tab. Select the VAC you have chosen for output from SDRC and double-click it or hit "Properties". 

Select "Listen" tab, then "Listen to this Device". Job done. See attachment.

As far as I recall this has been the same in all versions of Windows since at least W7 or earlier?

Max

If you are prepared to spend a while learning, you could do a lot worse than adding Voicemeeter to the software mix. It's a low cost (free if you are prepared to ride out the nag screen) software mixer that runs under Windows - and it is excellent. I wanted more or less the same as the OP - but with a lot more devices and software in the mix. I run two radios (FTdx101D and FT-991A) plus an RSP1A driving SDRConsole. For output devices, I have loudspeakers coupled to the audio output of the PC soundcard plus a USB headset plugged up to one of the PC USB ports. For software, I run a combination of WSJT-X, JS8Call, FLDigi and VARAC... It's a very complex configuration.

I run the top of the range Voicemeeter with VAC and Audio Repeater picking up the audio outputs of the radios and routing them on to Voicemeeter. Within Voicemeeter, I can adjust levels of all the inputs and outputs and route audio around between them at the touch of a button. I can create macros that will configure levels and routes for specific applications such as FT-8 at the click of a single button. I can apply filtering and equalisation as necessary. One feature that I find particularly useful is the Compressor. I sometimes join in a local net on 2m and it is common to find that there is a significant variation in the modulation levels between the various members of the net. I used to find myself having to ride the volume control to avoid deafening myself while being able to understand the quieter stations. Now, I wind in some compression and everyone comes through at pretty much the same volume!

The pricing policy is flexible - the manufacturer asks you to pick a price based on how much you use it - ranging between 8 euros for casual use to about 40 euros for professional use - but they do not police it - they rely on you to be honest. I started out with a "casual use" contribution, but found myself using it a lot and sent them some more money...


Martin
G8FXC