Why is stereo mix currently unavailable?

Stereo Mix is available if the other devices (Microphone, Rear input) are enabled and set as default devices. In order to enable and make the Stereo Mix available, you would have to right click on Stereo Mix and select ‘Set as Default Device’. This would make the Stereo Mix available.

How do I fix stereo mix not showing up?

Navigate to the ‘Recording’ tab from the top, right-click anywhere on the blank white space, and then select ‘Show Disabled Devices’ from the menu. The ‘Stereo Mix’ option will now appear under the recording devices section. To enable it, right-click on the option and then select ‘Enable’ from the context menu.

What does it mean when a microphone is currently unavailable?

“Currently unavailable” means that the Sound control panel can’t record from it to show the meter. How many recording devices show up in the Sound control panel, and which is the default? Some systems have more than one recording device, and due to hardware limitations you can’t record from them all at the same time.

How to set stereo mix as default recording device?

The next step is to set Stereo Mix as your default recording device. Right-click the aforementioned device, then choose Set as Default Device. Once again, right-click Stereo Mix, then choose Set as Default Communication Device.

What to do when your stereo mix is not working?

Right click the sound icon from the icon tray (right bottom corner) Select Playback Devices. This should open up the Sound option with the Playback tab selected Unmute the sound and microphone. You can adjust the sound and check if it resolves the issue. Now try to use the Stereo Mix and see if the problem is resolved.

Where do I find stereo mix in Windows 10?

You should be able to see Stereo Mix from the available devices. Right-click it, then select Enable. The next step is to set Stereo Mix as your default recording device. Right-click the aforementioned device, then choose Set as Default Device. Once again, right-click Stereo Mix, then choose Set as Default Communication Device.