Vb Cable ✮
| Software | License | Max Cables | Mixing | Platform | |----------|---------|------------|--------|----------| | | Free (1 cable) / Paid (more) | 1 (free) | No | Windows | | VB-Cable Hi-Fi | Paid (~€5) | 4 (or more) | No | Windows | | Voicemeeter | Donationware | 3 virtual inputs | Yes (full mixer) | Windows | | BlackHole | Free | 2 channels | No | macOS | | Soundflower (legacy) | Free | 2 channels | No | macOS | | JACK Audio | Free | Unlimited | Yes (patchbay) | Win/macOS/Linux |
VB-Cable is designed to be transparent to the audio format, automatically adapting to the sample rate requested by the operating system or the host applications. vb cable
Document version 1.0 – For educational and technical reference. | Software | License | Max Cables |
Disclaimer: This paper is a technical overview compiled for educational purposes. VB-Cable is a trademark of VB-Audio Software. VB-Cable is a trademark of VB-Audio Software
In a typical Windows environment, audio flows from an application (e.g., Spotify) to a physical output (e.g., speakers). Simultaneously, a microphone sends audio to an application (e.g., Discord). However, routing audio between applications—such as playing a game’s sound into a voice chat as background music—requires a virtual connection.