[SOLVED] No 7.1 virtual surround option available under properties of audio devises on Windows

[maxim45001]

I will soon get my first 7.1 surround headphones for my PC however i'm a bit worried - the tickbox setting to turn it on is absent (under windows sonic) , no matter if i select my PC speakers \ earphones\ anything . Is it a bug ?
this is how it should look:

https://imgur.com/a/AbrD4ix

View: https://imgur.com/a/AbrD4ix

 

[CountMike]

I will soon get my first 7.1 surround headphones for my PC however i'm a bit worried - the tickbox setting to turn it on is absent (under windows sonic) , no matter if i select my PC speakers \ earphones\ anything . Is it a bug ?
this is how it should look:

https://imgur.com/a/AbrD4ix

View: https://imgur.com/a/AbrD4ix

It depends on audio driver.

 

[maxim45001]

It depends on audio driver.

can you elaborate ?
I have realtek audio drivers

 

[maxim45001]

?

 

[CountMike]

can you elaborate ?
I have realtek audio drivers

Which drivers ? There are 2 types of Realtek drivers, UAD (universal Audio Drivers) and HDA (High Definition Drivers. For first you have to download and install Realtec Audio Console and HDA drivers come with Raltek HD Audio control i Control panel,in both of which you can have various settings much more comprehensive than Windows own settings,

 

[Corwin65]

Please note that if you are getting USB headphones, you won't be using the motherboard audio drivers.

 

[maxim45001]

Please note that if you are getting USB headphones, you won't be using the motherboard audio drivers.

It has both a usb port and the 3.5 port one

https://imgur.com/eCcRG0i

View: https://imgur.com/eCcRG0i

 

[maxim45001]

Which drivers ? There are 2 types of Realtek drivers, UAD (universal Audio Drivers) and HDA (High Definition Drivers. For first you have to download and install Realtec Audio Console and HDA drivers come with Raltek HD Audio control i Control panel,in both of which you can have various settings much more comprehensive than Windows own settings,

I dont have universal Audio Drivers (doesnt show in device manager) and Raltek HD Audio control too

 

[Corwin65]

The simulated 7.1 will only function with the USB. Your motherboard audio drivers have no bearing on the simulated 7.1.

The USB adapter will act as your soundcard and give you a virtual 7.1 surround sound..

 

[maxim45001]

So If I understood it correctly...the headphones will work as intended without the need to go to different settings ? However the PC will still notice a usb device being connected

 

[Corwin65]

Yes. When you have the headset on your head, and plug it into the USB you will actually hear a confirmation. Also, you will have drivers for the USB soundcard that comes with it (usually).