How to use different speakers

[serene warren]

How do I make one thing use one speaker and another use a different speaker? I use linux mint.

[plucky lodge]

You plug the speakers into different computers?

[serene warren]

There is no software to do that in a single pc?

[plucky lodge]

This being Linux, there might be some weird thig that does it. But I will have to defer to the software guys for that. I am just the mechanic.

[serene warren]

Is this the right place to post the question where the software guys will see and possible answer?

[plucky lodge]

Sure, they are just busy posting memes right now. Patience.

[dusty lance]

you can assign various Sources (ie - a player app, a browser streaming music, a game) to whatever Audio Sinks (output devices) are available using pavucontrol app.

so for example, if one sound card is the built-in one, with a 3.5mm stereo analog output jack, and another with digital-out from a dedicated sound card, or HDMI to a hometheatre soundbar or receiver, then u assign from that pulse audio volume control by running the player apps then switching them in pavu.