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VB-CABLE

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Spec score 7.6 #19 of 30 in Audio Enhancement Software

What it is

VB-CABLE is a virtual audio device that passes sound from its CABLE input to its CABLE output, linking a player application with a recorder application. VB-Audio says it can work without configuration and supports Windows audio applications using MME, KS, DX, WaveRT, or WASAPI. Input accepts 16- or 24-bit audio at 44.1–192 kHz with one to eight channels, while output conversion occurs automatically when needed. Drivers cover Windows XP SP2 through Windows 11, including 32- and 64-bit systems and Windows 10/11 Arm64, plus macOS 10.10 and later on Intel and Apple Silicon. Separate A+B and C+D packages connect more applications. The software is donationware: its free download is available, and users choose whether to pay. Listed professional or server licenses cost $5 as a one-time purchase for Windows and $5, paid once for macOS, with volume licensing available. Windows setup requires extracting the ZIP, running setup as administrator, and restarting.

Spec sheet

Purpose
VB-CABLE is a virtual audio device that forwards audio from its CABLE input to its CABLE output to connect a player application to a recorder application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Intended users
The maker presents VB-CABLE as a simple way to connect two applications, such as a player and a recorder, and offers professional or server licenses by user or PC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · shop.vb-audio.com
Privacy
VB-Audio's privacy policy says personal data is not transmitted outside the European Union and describes technical and organisational measures to secure processed personal data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Support
For technical problems VB-Audio directs users to its support resources, forum, or Discord, and asks them to include a screenshot and concise problem description.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Headquarters
Sigoules, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · vb-audio.com
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · vb-audio.com
Additional cables
VB-Audio offers separate A+B and C+D cable packages for Windows and macOS to connect more applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Audio formats
The manual says audio input can use 16- or 24-bit formats, 44.1–192 kHz, and 1–8 channels, with output format conversion performed automatically when needed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Installation
Windows installation requires extracting the ZIP, running setup as administrator, and restarting the computer after installation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Licensing model
VB-Audio describes VB-CABLE as donationware with free access and a pay-what-you-want license price; it also offers volume licensing for professional use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Mac support
The maker lists a macOS driver for macOS 10.10 and later, supporting Intel and Apple Silicon.Read 9 Oct 2026 · shop.vb-audio.com
Notable limit
The manual says Windows XP through Windows 7 versions are limited to eight channels, while Windows 10/11 supports up to 16 channels on listed interfaces.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
Setup
The maker says VB-CABLE can be used without configuration and supports Windows audio applications using MME, KS, DX, WaveRT, or WASAPI interfaces.Read 9 Oct 2026 · shop.vb-audio.com
Windows support
The manual says the driver supports Windows XP SP2 through Windows 11, 32- or 64-bit, and Windows 10/11 Arm64.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com

Plans and prices

Free download Free Download and test; donationware; user chooses whether and how much to pay Read 9 Oct 2026 · vb-audio.com
VB-CABLE for Windows $5, paid once Windows XP–11 (32/64-bit); professional or server use licenses by user or PC; volume discounts Read 9 Oct 2026 · shop.vb-audio.com
VB-CABLE MAC $5, paid once macOS 10.10+; Intel and Apple Silicon; professional or server use licenses by user or PC; volume discounts Read 9 Oct 2026 · shop.vb-audio.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Routes audio between player and recorder applications
  • Supports Windows and macOS
  • Automatic output format conversion
  • Donationware free download
  • Additional A+B and C+D cable packages

Limits

  • Windows installation requires administrator setup and restart
  • Windows XP through 7 versions limited to eight channels
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

VB-CABLE suits people who need to route audio between applications on Windows or macOS. It also supports professional or server deployments through user-or-PC licensing.

Verdict

VB-CABLE offers straightforward virtual routing across current Windows and macOS systems, with broad format and interface support. Older Windows releases have an eight-channel limit, and professional use requires the listed licenses.

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