Follow the on-screen prompts and enter your system password when requested.
Developed by Vincent Burel, this software is the industry standard for routing audio between applications on Windows and macOS. It acts as a "virtual bridge," allowing you to pipe audio from a source (like Spotify or a game) directly into a destination (like OBS, Zoom, or Audacity) without using physical cables.
This was the tripping point. Mark stared at the screen. He needed to duplicate the signal. He needed to hear it, and the stream needed to hear it.
The installation window popped up. It was stark. No "Next, Next, Finish" wizard here. Just a simple interface showing the install path and a button that read .
Ensure you are not running other virtual audio software that might interfere, such as VoiceMeeter (also by VB-Audio) without proper configuration. Advanced Options: VB-Audio Cable A & B
Follow these steps carefully. The installation is slightly different from a standard app because it involves system drivers.
Change the from "Default" or "Speakers" to CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable) . The Receiving Application (e.g., OBS Studio) Open OBS Studio and go to Settings > Audio .
: Open the VBCable Control Panel application from your Windows Start Menu (run it as administrator). Go to Options > Internal Sampling Rate and ensure it matches your system settings (usually 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz ). Ensure your Windows Sound Control Panel properties for both CABLE Input and Output match this exact sample rate under their respective "Advanced" tabs. Problem: Complete silence after installation
: Click Install Driver in the pop-up window.
Once completed, a message stating "Installation Finished Successful" will appear. Restart your computer. Verifying the Install and Basic Setup After restarting, verify that the virtual cable is working.
Press the , type mmsys.cpl , and hit Enter to open the classic Sound Control Panel.
: Once the installation is complete, reboot your computer . This is a critical step to properly register the new virtual audio devices in the Windows subsystem. Core Functionality: How Virtual Cables Work How to Make OBS Your Main Mic on Discord
Standard installation often fails because the software needs to register a kernel-level driver.