Where to find the app: Audio & Mic Switcher runs in the Windows system tray. After launching the app, look for its icon in the taskbar notification area. If you do not see it immediately, click the ^ arrow to show hidden tray icons. Audio & Mic Switcher is a lightweight Windows desktop utility for fast default playback and recording device management. It runs silently in the taskbar notification area, allowing you to switch audio outputs and microphone inputs instantly without opening Windows settings panels. KEY CAPABILITIES One-Click Taskbar Switching Select default playback devices (speakers, headphones, Bluetooth headsets, HDMI displays) and recording devices (USB microphones, headset mics) directly from the system tray menu. Multi-Application Switching Rules Configure automatic audio routing rules tied to specific executables. AudioSwitcher detects when an application launches and immediately switches to the designated output device (such as a gaming headset). When the application closes, output automatically reverts to your primary device (such as desktop speakers). An internal priority stack ensures correct device restoration even when running multiple monitored applications simultaneously. Output and Microphone Pairs Link an output device and an input device into a named preset (for example, a combined work headset and boom mic). Selecting a pair applies both playback and communications roles in a single operation. Clean Device Filtering Passive, disconnected, and duplicate digital audio endpoints are hidden from selection menus by default. Only active, connected hardware is displayed, preventing confusion with unused hardware ports. Favorite Devices Star frequently used playback and recording devices to pin them to the top of the tray menu and application dropdowns. Integrated Volume and Mute Controls Adjust system output volume with a dedicated slider and toggle mute state directly from the control hub. Keyboard Search in Menus Type directly within device selection dropdowns to immediately highlight and select hardware without manual scrolling. Native Windows 11 Interface Built using a modern master-detail layout with dedicated list and editor panels, high-contrast indicators, and persistent action buttons that remain accessible regardless of window dimensions. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & PRIVACY • Architecture: Native 64-bit Windows desktop application (.NET 10 with ReadyToRun AOT optimization). • Privacy: 100% offline. Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero data collection, and no network connections. • Resources: Minimal memory footprint and zero background CPU usage during idle monitoring. • Startup: Configurable option to start minimized in the system tray on Windows boot. TYPICAL USE CASES • Desktop Gaming: Automatically route audio to headphones when launching games, returning to desktop speakers upon exit. • Remote Work: Switch between speakers and conferencing headsets before joining Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet sessions. • Audio Production & Streaming: Manage multiple DACs, audio interfaces, and USB microphones without opening system dialogs. • Multi-Display Setups: Manage audio output routing between HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, external speakers, and wireless headsets. USAGE INSTRUCTIONS Audio & Mic Switcher resides in the Windows system tray near the clock: 1. Click the tray icon to open the quick-switch device menu. 2. Double-click the tray icon to open the full configuration window. 3. If hidden, click the up arrow on the taskbar and drag the AudioSwitcher icon into the visible tray area.