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An introduction to VB-Audio VB-CABLE, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
All audio coming in the CABLE input is simply forwarded to the CABLE output.
— VB-Audio official site
What is VB-CABLE?
VB-CABLE is a virtual audio cable driver that creates a virtual playback device and a matching recording device, letting one application send audio to another.
Audio arriving at the CABLE Input is simply forwarded to the CABLE Output. It is used to connect audio between streaming software, recorders and call apps.
Windows from XP through Windows 11 (32/64-bit and Arm64) and macOS 10.10 or later (Intel and Apple Silicon) are listed as supported.
It is donationware, so you choose what to pay. VB-CABLE A+B and C+D add more independent virtual cables on the same basis.
Virtual cable
Connects one app's audio output directly to another's input, which may help when you want to record another app's sound.
Works without configuration
It uses a multi-format audio engine and is said to work without configuration with MME, KS, DX and WASAPI interfaces.
Donationware
You pay what you wish, and several licenses in the cart unlock volume pricing.
A+B and C+D extensions
Each adds two independent virtual cables, which suits keeping several audio paths separate at once.
Windows and macOS
Supports Windows (including Arm64) and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon). The macOS package is a DMG.
Hi-Fi Cable and ASIO Bridge
Separate older packages (2014): the Hi-Fi Cable handles up to 24-bit/384 kHz, and the ASIO Bridge links it with ASIO devices.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported OS | Windows XP-11 (32/64-bit, Arm64), macOS 10.10+ (Intel/Apple Silicon) |
| Interfaces | MME, KS, DX, WASAPI |
| License | Donationware |
What is included and system requirements
- VB-CABLE (one virtual cable)
- Extras: VB-CABLE A+B and C+D
How to use it
- Download the package from the official site.
- On Windows, extract the files.
- Run the setup program as administrator.
- Reboot after installation.
- Set the source app's output device to CABLE Input.
- Set the recording app's input device to CABLE Output.
- Check that audio is flowing.
Streaming
It may help feed another app's audio into streaming software.
Audio into call apps
It may suit sending music or effects into a call.
Recording another app
It may help capture what's playing directly in a recorder.
Who it may suit
- People who want to connect audio between several apps for streams or calls
- People who want to record another app's output
- People who want to try something free first
Good to know before you buy
- A reboot is needed after installing or uninstalling.
- The official page mixes older and newer Windows package details.
How it differs from similar products
We do not pick a winner; the official figures are placed side by side.
VoiceMeeter Banana
VB-CABLE is a driver that provides one virtual cable. Voicemeeter Banana is a mixer with 5 inputs and 5 outputs that also includes EQ and a compressor.
Price
Please check the official page for the price.
See VB-CABLE on the product page
Sources: vb-audio.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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