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How to Play 5.1 Audio in VLC [Change Audio Output]

Playing 5.1 audio in VLC to enhance audio quality

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Updated onOctober 6, 2023

updated onOctober 6, 2023

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VLC media playeris an open-source media player which can support different video and audio formats. It is popular, easy to use, and comes with the ability to play 5.1 surround sound audio.

However, if you don’t know how to play 5.1 audio in a VLC player, this guide can help! We will discuss the steps to change the audio output settings in VLC. Let’s get started!

What can I do to play 5.1 audio in VLC?

1. For DirectX

2. For the MMDevice

So, these are steps to play 5.1 audio in the VLC media player. Please let us know in the comments section below if you have questions or concerns.

Srishti Sisodia

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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.

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Srishti Sisodia

Windows Software Expert

She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.