Audio Device Management
Manage, configure, and optimize your audio input and output devices. Set defaults, rename devices, and route audio per-application.
Overview
Jyv Desktop lets you manage all your audio devices from one place. View connected devices, set defaults, rename devices, and route audio to different devices per application.
- ✓ Microphones (physical, USB, wireless)
- ✓ Speakers and headphones
- ✓ Virtual cables
- ✓ Streaming software (OBS, etc.)
- ✓ Game capture devices
Why Device Management Matters
- Multiple Headsets: Gaming headset + wireless headphones + work USB mic
- Room Setup: Desk speakers + laptop speakers + conference room microphone
- Streaming: Microphone for stream, separate device for Discord
- Privacy: Use different mics for different apps
View Connected Devices
Open Jyv Desktop
Tray icon → Open or press your hotkey
Go to Devices Tab
Main window → Devices (or left sidebar)
View Your Devices
You'll see two sections:
- Input Devices: Microphones, line-in
- Output Devices: Speakers, headphones, line-out
- 📍 Device name (e.g., "Logitech USB Headset")
- 🎤 Input/Output icon (microphone or speaker)
- ⭐ Star = default device
- ✓ Checkmark = active/selected
Set Default Devices
Default devices are used when no specific device is assigned to an app.
Open Devices Tab
Jyv Desktop → Devices
Find Your Device
Locate the device you want to set as default
Right-Click Device
Context menu → Set as Default
Or click the star icon next to the device
Confirm
Device now shows a ⭐ star icon, indicating it's the default
Example: Set Default Microphone
- Devices → Input Devices
- Find Blue Yeti Microphone
- Right-click → Set as Default Input
- All apps now use Blue Yeti by default
Apps that have specific device assignments will override this default.
Device Information
View detailed information about each device.
Right-Click Device
Devices tab → Right-click any device
Click Properties or Info
Context menu → Properties or Device Info
View Details
You'll see:
- Device name and manufacturer
- Connection type (USB, 3.5mm, Bluetooth, etc.)
- Current sample rate and bit depth
- Number of input/output channels
- Whether device is active
Device: Logitech USB Headset H390
Manufacturer: Logitech
Type: USB Audio Interface
Channels: 2 (Stereo)
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Bit Depth: 16-bit
Status: Active
Default: Yes (Input)Per-App Devices
Assign different devices to different applications. For example, Discord uses USB mic while OBS uses another mic.
Open Application Settings
Devices → Find the application you want to configure
Or use Per-App Volume settings if available
Select App
Click the application to expand settings
Assign Input Device
Microphone dropdown → Select device
This mic will be used only for this app
Assign Output Device
Speaker dropdown → Select device
This speaker will be used only for this app
Save
Settings auto-save. Next time you open the app, it will use assigned devices.
Custom Device Names
Rename devices to make them easier to identify.
Right-Click Device
Devices → Right-click the device you want to rename
Click Rename
Context menu → Rename
Enter New Name
Type a descriptive name:
- ✓ Gaming Headset - instead of "Corsair Pro 7.1"
- ✓ Work USB Mic - instead of "Generic USB Microphone"
- ✓ Room Speakers - instead of "HDMI Output (NVIDIA)"
Press Enter
Device name is updated immediately
Device Troubleshooting
Device Not Showing Up
Problem: Device is plugged in but doesn't appear in Jyv.
Check Windows Device Manager
Right-click Start → Device Manager →Sound, video and game controllers
See if device appears there
Try Restarting Jyv Desktop
Close Jyv completely and reopen it
Reinstall Audio Drivers
Device → Device Manager → Right-click device → Update driver
Restart Computer
Sometimes this helps Windows recognize new hardware
Default Device Keeps Changing
Problem: Jyv sets default but Windows reverts it.
Solution:
- This is a Windows limitation, not a Jyv bug
- When you disconnect a device, Windows resets to another default
- Use Per-App Devices instead of default device
- Or check Settings → Sound → check default there too
Device Detected But Muted
Problem: Device appears but no sound.
Solution:
- Check if device is muted in Windows Settings → Sound
- Physically check device (speaker cable plugged in, headphones not muted button)
- Try unplugging and re-plugging USB devices
- Increase volume in both Jyv and Windows
Bluetooth Device Keeps Disconnecting
Problem: Bluetooth headphones/mic cuts out.
Solution:
- Move closer to Bluetooth transmitter
- Reduce interference (move away from microwave, WiFi router)
- Re-pair device: Settings → Remove device → Pair again
- Update Bluetooth drivers or device firmware
- For gaming/streaming, use wired devices instead
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