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Where do I find the test sounds used by Windows when you test a speaker?
I’m looking for the files or DLLs that Windows plays when you click ‘Test’ on the Windows audio output tab? I need them in high quality for a project I am working on. Ideally I need them as WAV, MP3, if they can’t be used as an audio file, then show me the location where Windows stores them. It doesn’t matter if it’s in a DLL, I need the audio for something.
Such as the ones used in this interface:
or this interface, the sound played when you click ‘Test’ in the System sound properties in the ‘Format’ section in ‘Output Settings’
I need a pack of the sounds for the centre, left, right, side left, side right, back left and back right. In a file audio format like WAV or MP3 if possible.
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Recommend Method: Use Resource Hacker (Easiest)
- Download Resource Hacker (free tool)
- Open audiodg.exe or mmres.dll from System32
- Navigate to WAVE section in the resource tree
- Look for resources numbered 5000-5010 (these are typically the test tones)
- Right-click each one and "Save as .wav"
When I open the audiodg.exe or mmres.dll, I only get MUI, Version Information and Manifest, no WAVE folder.
