Regarding the 'Listening' device of the 'Recording' input device

[SomunsMo]

What workfow do you want to improve?

After my mandatory triggering rule takes effect, the 'Listen' device I set for 'Recording' will become 'Default Playback Device' (I don't want this to happen). I have tried not running 'SoundSwitch', and at this time, the 'Listening' device of my 'Recording' is the 'ASUS CU4K30' I want

How to make it better?

I have two ideas, hoping to achieve one

1. I want to change the 'Recording' device without changing the 'Listen' device I previously set.
2. I would like to set the 'Listen' device for the 'Recording' device, regardless of whether the set 'Listen' device is currently in the 'Not plugged in' state.

Any alternative?

I have tried not to use 'SoundSwitch', and although the issue has been resolved, every time my computer starts up, there is another issue: the 'Playback' and 'Recording' devices are set to 'ASUS CU4K30' (this is a feature of the new firmware version of ASUS devices. I have tried to provide feedback to the manufacturer, but they have not provided a useful solution).

Additional context

After replying to ASUS, I implemented the plan they provided, but it was not ideal. So I gave them a solution (there is currently no other solution), which is to use 'SoundSwitch' to force the desired input and output devices.

If you feel it's not necessary to do this feature, then I'm sorry for causing you unnecessary trouble.
Anyway, I am grateful for being able to read my issue.

[GuitarBilly]

@SomunsMo not sure if you will read this but if you do please share how you configured SoundSwitch.

SoundSwitch Settings allows to enable/disable "swtich Default Communication Device [DCD]

SoundSwitch Settings Profile allows you to set devices for playback/recording/DCD_playback/DCD_recording

Only the ones you fill will be actively changed by SoundSwitch in my experience.

So in your case I expect it to work as you desire if you only fill in the "Recording" box at the Profile setting and deselect "Switch Default Communication Device" in the Settings tab.

hth.

[SomunsMo]

@GuitarBilly
Thank you for your reply. I feel that I might not have clearly expressed my thoughts, and I apologize for that.

Actually, my intention is to lock the "Playback through this device" option under the Listen tab in the Recording device properties panel (refer to the image).

To rule out any configuration issues on my end, I have also included screenshots of my configuration below.

Thank you for your reply again.