I have got a great news from Abyssmedia today - they released new version of famous i-Sound recorder for Windows 7. This version work only with Window 7 and Windows Vista and not required “Stereo Mix” feature to record streaming audio.

It’s worked! By default, i-Sound get audio directly from Speakers with excellent quality. No virtual audio drivers installed. No system hooks used. Only new audio features of Windows Vista.

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I’m noticed that audio driver for VIA VT3310 High Definition Audio Codec not available from official VIA site. Why? Actually, VT3310 (UAA) is the VIA VT1708 HD Audio Codec. Not sure why it is reporting this uncommon device name, but you can download and install audio driver for VT1708.

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The ‘Stereo Mix” input of sound card allows you to record all what you hear. Here is a list of possible applications:

• Record your voice with background music. Sound card will mix voice and music together.
• Record both sides of Skype conversations.
• Record DRM-protected music to standard MP3 files. This is a main reason why “Stereo Mix” disabled in latest audio drivers.
• Record MIDI files to WAV or MP3. In fact, this trick was popular few years ago. Now you can convert MIDI to MP3 directly using MIDI Rendering software. 
• Record sound tracks from popular games

Any more suggestions?

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If you already tested audio drivers from LG and Dell, but still not have Stereo Mix under Windows Vista you can try this driver from Intel: http://www.intel-drivers.com/Intel-drivers/Intel-Desktop-Board-DG965RY-Sigmatel-(IDT)-92xx-Audio-Driver_71808.shtml

According my subscribers this driver work perfect on DELL Inspiron 1525, Dell Lattitude D531 and  Dell XPS M1530.

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According Realtek’s support, all HD Audio Codecs has supported “Stereo Mix” for recording, except ALC861 and ALC660. In some cases, driver may disable this input due manufacturer request (Sony, Dell…). I think this issue may be fixed programmatically, isn’t it?

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