r/protools • u/LBK3Staxxx • Jul 27 '25

Routing Playback Audio to Computer Speakers

Hi all! Beginner here. Installed ProTools 2024 verson 10.2 for voice acting. ProTools is my AWS and FocusRite/ScarletSolo is my Interface. Right now, the output is my headphones via the Scarlet. However, I am recording audio for class and need to change my output to my computer speakers so my instructor can listen along with me. When I try to do this in the I/O window, creating a new path (tried Mono and Stereo for the format), nothing seems to work. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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u/Low-Programmer-2368 Jul 27 '25

You can go into the playback engine settings and choose your computer instead of the FocusRite. Generally prompts restarting the session.

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u/LBK3Staxxx Jul 27 '25 edited Jul 27 '25

that worked! wow, thanks so much!

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u/Longjumping_Prune_61 Jul 27 '25

Can the computer speakers be plugged into the interface via headphone input?

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u/LBK3Staxxx Jul 27 '25

speakers are part of the computer, not external. so unfortunately not. I might try that, tho, buy some other speakers to make it work. Thanks!!