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	<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to set up ~~XBMC~~ when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to set up Kodi when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />

	Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.		Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.

	~~From Frodo onwards XBMC~~ uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that ~~XBMC~~ gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of ~~XBMC~~ where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow ~~XBMC~~ to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.		Kodi uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that Kodi gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of Kodi where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow Kodi to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.

			In addition Kodi uses WASAPI in the more modern Event driven mode. Previously Kodi used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.

	In addition XBMC from Frodo onwards uses WASAPI the more modern Event driven mode, previously XBMC used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.

	~~{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how XBMC implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to XBMC Frodo or later}}~~
	~~<br />~~

	= Hardware Vendor Specifics =		= Hardware Vendor Specifics =
	== AMD GPU ==		== AMD GPU ==

	If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode ~~XBMC~~ uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.		If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode Kodi uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.

	The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.		The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.
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	= Configure Windows Sound Settings =		= Configure Windows Sound Settings =

	The Windows sound settings will only apply if you select an audio device using the Directsound API within ~~XBMC~~, if you select an audio device using the WASAPI API then these settings will be ignored however it's a good to configure these correctly no matter what type of API you're using.		The Windows sound settings will only apply if you select an audio device using the Directsound API within Kodi, if you select an audio device using the WASAPI API then these settings will be ignored however it's a good to configure these correctly no matter what type of API you're using.

	<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>
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	File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating Kodi in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.		File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating Kodi in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.
	File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then Kodi won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br /><br />'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.		File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then Kodi won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br /><br />'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.
	File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in ~~XBMC~~. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on Kodi so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]		File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in Kodi. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on Kodi so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]
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	WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.		WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.

	Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on ~~XBMC~~ so won't be covered any further here.		Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on Kodi so won't be covered any further here.

	WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.		WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.

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	=Hardware Vendor Specifics=		= Hardware Vendor Specifics =
	== AMD GPU ==		== AMD GPU ==

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>
	File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for ~~{{subst:Name}}~~ audio as the default device,		File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for Kodi audio as the default device,
	File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating ~~{{subst:Name}}~~ in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.		File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating Kodi in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.
	File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then ~~{{subst:Name}}~~ won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br><br>'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.		File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then Kodi won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br /><br />'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.
	File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on ~~{{subst:Name}}~~ so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]		File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on Kodi so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]
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	<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to ~~setup~~ XBMC when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to set up XBMC when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />

	Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.		Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.

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	XBMC ~~supports both the~~ Directsound and ~~WASAPI modes~~.		<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to setup XBMC when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />

	Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.		Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.

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	~~<div style="font-size: 150%;"><big>Windows Audio</big></div>~~
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	~~__TOC__~~

	~~=Introduction=~~
	XBMC supports both the Directsound and WASAPI modes.		XBMC supports both the Directsound and WASAPI modes.

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	=~~Background~~=		=Introduction=
	XBMC supports both the Directsound and WASAPI modes.		XBMC supports both the Directsound and WASAPI modes.

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	{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how XBMC implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to XBMC Frodo or later}}		{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how XBMC implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to XBMC Frodo or later}}
	<br />		<br />

	=Hardware Vendor Specifics=		=Hardware Vendor Specifics=
	== AMD GPU ==		== AMD GPU ==

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	<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to setup ~~{{name}}~~ when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to setup XBMC when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />

	Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.		Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.

	From Frodo onwards ~~{{name}}~~ uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that ~~{{name}}~~ gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of ~~{{name}}~~ where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow ~~{{name}}~~ to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.		From Frodo onwards XBMC uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that XBMC gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of XBMC where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow XBMC to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.

	In addition ~~{{name}}~~ from Frodo onwards uses WASAPI the more modern Event driven mode, previously ~~{{name}}~~ used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.		In addition XBMC from Frodo onwards uses WASAPI the more modern Event driven mode, previously XBMC used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.

	{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how ~~{{name}}~~ implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to ~~{{name}}~~ Frodo or later}}		{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how XBMC implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to XBMC Frodo or later}}
	<br />		<br />

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	== AMD GPU ==		== AMD GPU ==

	If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode ~~{{name}}~~ uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.		If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode XBMC uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.

	The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.		The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.
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	<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>
	File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for {{~~name~~}} audio as the default device,		File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for {{subst:Name}} audio as the default device,
	File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating {{~~name~~}} in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.		File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating {{subst:Name}} in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.
	File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then {{~~name~~}} won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br><br>'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.		File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then {{subst:Name}} won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br><br>'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.
	File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on {{~~name~~}} so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]		File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on {{subst:Name}} so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]
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	WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.		WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.

	Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on ~~{{name}}~~ so won't be covered any further here.		Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on XBMC so won't be covered any further here.

	WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.		WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.

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	<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to setup ~~XBMC~~ when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to set up audio for the Windows OS. It covers how to setup {{name}} when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" />

	Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.		Since WASAPI performs no mixing or resampling this is the preferred mode for best quality audio.

	From Frodo onwards ~~XBMC~~ uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that ~~XBMC~~ gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of ~~XBMC~~ where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow ~~XBMC~~ to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.		From Frodo onwards {{name}} uses WASAPI only in the Exclusive Mode of operation in order that {{name}} gets the exclusive rights to the audio buffers whilst playing audio streams to the exclusion of all other sounds or players, this is a change from previous version of {{name}} where Shared Mode was also allowed. When using WASAPI care must be taken to ensure Windows is configured to allow {{name}} to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.

	In addition ~~XBMC~~ from Frodo onwards uses WASAPI the more modern Event driven mode, previously ~~XBMC~~ used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.		In addition {{name}} from Frodo onwards uses WASAPI the more modern Event driven mode, previously {{name}} used the Push mode, so both the audio hardware & audio driver need to support the Event mode for audio to work with WASAPI selected.

	{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how ~~XBMC~~ implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to ~~XBMC~~ Frodo or later}}		{{Note\|Due to the above changes in how {{name}} implements WASAPI from Frodo onwards, then previously working configurations may not work when upgrading to {{name}} Frodo or later}}
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	== AMD GPU ==		== AMD GPU ==

	If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode ~~XBMC~~ uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.		If using WASAPI do not use the Realtek HD Audio drivers as they do not work with the event driven mode {{name}} uses for WASAPI. To use WASAPI you must use the AMD High Definition Audio drivers.

	The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.		The Realtek HD Audio drivers will however work with the Directsound mode.
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	<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=400px>
	File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for ~~XBMC~~ audio as the default device,		File:Sound - playback.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Set the audio device to be used for {{name}} audio as the default device,
	File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating ~~XBMC~~ in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.		File:Speaker setup.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Next launch the '''Configure''' wizard to set the speaker layout you have. If operating {{name}} in WASAPI mode this isn't strictly needed to be correct but it's good practice to ensure it's correctly set.
	File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then ~~XBMC~~ won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br><br>'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.		File:Output Properties - Supported Formats.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' <big>'''<u>For HDMI connections only</u>'''</big> Next select '''Properties''' and go to the '''Supported Formats''' tab. In this tab you'll see the formats that the audio driver is reporting to Windows that you selected hardware is capable of, if audio codecs are missing from '''Encoded Formats''' list then {{name}} won't be able to play these formats back. If formats are missing that you know your hardware is capable of then this points to there being either a driver problem or if using HDMI then it maybe a EDID handshaking problem. <br><br>'''IMPORTANT -''' For HD audio to work then '''Max Number of Channels''' must be reported as '''8''' if anything other than 8 is reported then HD audio will not work even if DTS-HD and TrueHD are listed in the Encoded Formats box.
	File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on ~~XBMC~~ so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]		File:Output Properties - Advanced.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Finally go to the '''Advanced Tab''' and ensure the '''Exclusive Mode''' check boxes '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device''' and '''Give exclusive mode applications priority''' are ticked. This is a requirement if WASAPI mode is to be used in XBMC. Once this is done you should be good to go in setting up audio on {{name}} so refer back to [[AudioEngine]]
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	WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.		WASAPI itself has two modes, Shared and Exclusive.

	Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on ~~XBMC~~ so won't be covered any further here.		Shared mode is in many ways similar to DirectSound as it allows other sounds to be mixed into the currently playing stream, however this mode is not supported on {{name}} so won't be covered any further here.

	WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.		WASAPI Exclusive mode bypasses the Audio Mixer and thus the mixing/resampling layers of DirectSound so audio is passed-through as-is, this is why WASAPI should be used for encoded formats like DTS in order that they can reach the receiver unchanged for decoding there.