#LINEIN NOT PLAYING THROUGH HEADPHONES SOFTWARE#
#LINEIN NOT PLAYING THROUGH HEADPHONES TV#

The Xbox One will try to detect the correct audio output format.Įlgato Game Capture devices capture Stereo PCM audio format.ġ. Learn more about Chat link here.Ĭheck the Audio Configuration of the Xbox One/S/Xĭouble-check that the Xbox One is outputting the correct audio format. Using headphones and capturing game audio can be done by using the Elgato Chat Link cable. To capture game sound via HDMI, unplug headphones connected to the Switch headphone port. Similar to the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch will not output game sound over HDMI if headphones are plugged into the headphone port. Using headphones with Nintendo Switch while docked If the setting is on automatic and some sounds are not captured correctly, manually select Stereo.

#LINEIN NOT PLAYING THROUGH HEADPHONES TV#

Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and select TV Settings. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.Ģ. If the Nintendo Switch is set to Surround mode, some sounds will not be captured correctly by Elgato Game Capture devices.ġ. The Nintendo Switch lets users change the audio settings regardless of what the capture/display device is capable of. Set Nintendo Switch sound output to stereo Make sure the PlayStation 5 is set to output Linear PCM.Ĭheck the Audio Configuration of the Nintendo Switch Learn more about using Elgato Chat Link here.Įlgato Game Capture devices capture sound in stereo (2.0) format. To use headphones with the PlayStation 4 controller, a special cable was developed called Elgato Chat Link. Unplug the headphones from the controller and the PlayStation 5 will output sound to the capture card. The PlayStation 5 will not output sound over HDMI if headphones are plugged into the PlayStation 5 controller. Unplug the headset from the PlayStation 5 controller Make sure the PlayStation 4 is set to output Linear PCM.Ĭheck the Audio Configuration of the PlayStation 5 To use headphones with the PlayStation 5 controller, a special cable was developed called Elgato Chat Link. Unplug the headphones from the controller and the PlayStation 4 will output sound to the capture card. The PlayStation 4 will not output sound over HDMI if headphones are plugged into the PlayStation 4 controller. Unplug the headset from the PlayStation 4 controller Make sure the Analog Audio level is not set too low.Ĭheck the Audio Configuration of the PlayStation 4/Pro

#LINEIN NOT PLAYING THROUGH HEADPHONES SOFTWARE#

The analog audio level can be changed in the software settings. In the Game Capture Software, make sure the game sound dial is not set too low.īoth Game Capture HD and 4K Capture Utility software support analog audio capture from specific capture devices. Make sure the sound output of the computer is not low or muted.Ģ. If no audio is heard via the preview even though the audio monitor bars are movingġ. If no preview sound is heard, the preview may be muted.Ĭlick on the speaker button to un-mute the preview. If audio is being captured, the game audio bars will move corresponding with the game, and audio can be monitored. Open up either the Game Capture HD or 4K Capture Utility software to check the audio levels. Other sound formats such as bitstream, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, Dolby Atmos, and others are not supported.Ĭheck Audio Settings in the Game Capture HD or 4K Capture Utility softwareĬheck that preview audio is un-muted, computer audio output is not low or muted

This guide will walk through steps to take when your Elgato Capture Device is not capturing sound from a source as expected.Īll Elgato Capture Devices capture sound in the Stereo (2.0) format.

Linein not playing through headphones