

On Windows, Media Center will typically choose the best Output Mode available for your device, based on the drivers installed. On OS X MC uses Core Audio to access your audio device, which provides bit-perfect playback, and requires no configuration. Use Tools > Options > Audio > Settings > DSP and output format > Output Format to allow Media Center to convert to a supported sample rate. Playback of sample rates your soundcard does not support will not be possible.You will not be able to play sounds from a web browser or other program while audio is playing. During audio playback, the soundcard will be locked.There are some things to be aware of when using hardware direct communication: To get the best audio quality, your software should communicate directly with your sound hardware, without Windows or any other layer doing resampling or other processing of the signal.Ĭore Audio, ASIO, WASAPI, and Kernel Streaming are all hardware direct.
