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Windows XP allows you to output sound to more than one audio device… Vista and newer Windows versions do not. To overcome this “Failure by Design”, (IMHO somehow related to DRM, preventing user to make digital copies of analog sources), I have coded SSD – Set Sound Device. A text description lets you know that SSD can also be used from the command prompt, and neatly explains how. On the other hand, it’s much easier to use its functions from the main window. A drop-down menu lets you choose from installed sound devices, while pressing Change Default Sound Device does just that. Bottom line is that SSD - SetSoundDevice is a practical utility that can be used to quickly switch between your audio devices. Although the name can be misleading, the job is properly done, even bringing up the system panel for this task so you can view the devices used and available. Shortcuts can be created for a more comfortable experience, making this little utility worth a try.

Some additional parameters can be used to your advantage. In other words, the application can create a desktop shortcut for the configuration you set as default, so that later on you can do this again without running the program. Moreover, you can have all changes made silently by simply selecting the corresponding option.

SSD enables you to change the default Sound Device by shortcut or command line.