I just use the stereo mix option to record the computer audio. If I were doing live commentary I would run Audacity to record my voice along with Audition to record the computer audio.     Quote: The Behringer mixer looks like it's what I've been looking for so I'll look into the...

Again, I know I can adjust the volume with the Windows volume mixer but I am trying to record audio from my computer; if I change it in the mixer, the recorded audio will be too low in volume.

I have tried something like that but the quality drops significantly with the < $20 parts I've tried.

(Bump)   I can't tell if what I'm looking for is an amp, an attenuator, or potentiometer. I guessing that it's a potentiometer since I just want to soften the sounds to me while having the Windows volume at 100.

It's not a matter of needing to change the Windows volume setting; my keyboard can do that. I need to be able to dampen the volume to my headphones so that I can keep them on my head while still having the Windows audio loud enough for recording. I've tried the infamous Shure in-line volume...

I am looking into recording video game footage and audio with post-production commentary but I use headphones that do not come included with in-line volume control. I currently have my Windows volume set up at 4% so that I do not kill my ears but when recording this comes out too low. I am...