If you're a visual person like me, it makes more sense to see visually how everything works together:Īs you can see, Virtual Audio Cable has created 'Line 1', a new audio input, and it's acting as a splitter to pipe FSX sound into both your USB headset and the ButtKicker Gamer 2.ĭ ) First you have to go into your FSX sound options (I'm using FSX so from now on I'm only referring to FSX.FS9/X-Plane users should be able to find similar options as described).īy default, the options should look something like this: Lastly you have the new 'Line 1' input created through the VAC Control Panel.

You also have your USB headset plugged into a USB port on your PC. It should be plugged into the GREEN colored 3.5mm stereo jack. You have your ButtKicker Gamer 2 plugged into the back of your PC. What does this mean? To understand it, first open up your Sound options (Control Panel -> Sound, or right click on the speaker icon in the taskbar on the lower right and choose 'Playback Devices'.Įventually you should see this window below. The VAC software is made for everything from Win 7 to XP however, so it's a good bet your version of Windows is compatible.Ī) Open the VAC Control Panel and make the changes shown below.ī) What this did is create a new audio input for Windows. I don't know how Vista or XP works so I can't comment on those OS capabilities. I use Windows 7 and by default it won't let you split audio sources to multiple devices. any audio device plugged into your pc such as a subwoofer, usb headset, the ButtKicker Gamer 2, external speakers, etc.) What it does is lets you split an audio source (Winamp, FSX/FS9/X-Plane, various media players, etc.) to multiple audio inputs (i.e. The workaround uses software called Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) that is available here. It does cost extra money for the software though (it ranges from $25-$50 depending on the level of support package you order.$25 is self-help, $35 for basic-help, and $50 for extended support) Only when someone goes into their FAQ section on the website do they see a disclaimer that USB headsets aren't made to work with the Buttkicker Gamer 2. If you're like me, then you likely spent several frustrating hours trying to get your ButtKicker Gamer 2 brand bass shaker to work with your USB headset. (I didn't know which forum this belonged in, so mods please relocate as needed)

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