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(12.2.1-en) Sound Preferences

Owned by Emese Pogany
Aug 02, 2023
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This article shows the starting methods and the use of Sound Preferences in IGEL OS. With this function, you can configure your device’s audio settings.

Menu path: Devices > Audio > Sound Preferences



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If the Show volume control in taskbar option is enabled under Devices > Audio > Options, you can also start the function by right-cliking the

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icon in the taskbar and selecting Sound preferences.

For details on the preset options for the audio system, see (12.2.1-en) Options 2. 


Using Sound Preferences

 Start the Sound Preferences function.


To select and configure the device for playback, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to the Output devices tab.

  2. Select the device which is to be used for playback from the list of available devices.

  3. If necessary, adjust the Volume and Balance settings. Optionally, you can test the configuration by clicking Test sound.


To select and configure the device for recording, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to the Input devices tab.

  2. Select the device which is to be used for recording from the list of available devices.

  3. Adjust the Volume if necessary.


To change the playback volume for specific applications, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to the Applications tab.

  2. Adjust the volume control for the relevant application.