Step-by-Step: How to Configure Your Computer to Play Music in Ventrilo

By Paul Gil, About.com Guide

ACTION: In Winamp: Options menu > Preferences... > ("Plug-ins") > ("Output") > Nullsoft DirectSound Output > Configure > (set device to Line 1: Virtual Audio Cable)

EXPLANATION:

VAC is running invisibly in the background, waiting to transfer audio signals for you to where you direct it. This transfer conduit is called "Line 1". You can optionally create more lines to send audio to other software, if you decide to get more complex with your audio.

In the steps ahead, we will use "Line 1" from Winamp to be the input into your new Ventrilo user name.

Previous

• Step 1: Download and Install Winamp Music Player
• Step 2: Download and Install Virtual Audio Cable Software
• Step 3: Command Windows to Allow VAC to Run "Unsigned"
• Step 4: Set Winamp Preferences to Output "Line 1, Virtual Audio Cable"
• Step 5: Create a New Ventrilo User Named "Jukebox"
• Step 6: Create a Windows Desktop Shortcut to Launch Ventrilo Twice
• Step 7: Launch Two Copies of Ventrilo and Play Music!

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