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help required Changing the 18i20 Line in?

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Changing the 18i20 Line in?
#1
Hi there.
I have focusrite scarlett 18i20.
My problem is, that my mic is connected to input 8, but when I do skype calls, I have to connect it to Input 1.
The "Microphone" input in the skype settings only shows one option "Line In (Scarlett 18i20 USB)".
What if I want to, for example, send my computer sounds through skype?
Is there any way to set which input, or maybe a bunch of inputs together, or maybe even the stereo mix the "Line in" is, or must it necessarily be the Input 1 and that's it?
#2
Good morning,

Unfortunately, because Skype does not use the ASIO driver, it (like Windows) will only register the first two inputs.
You will notice that when a program (such as most DAWS) uses the ASIO driver, you will then have access to your full input & output range.

Hope this helps, please do contact us if you have any further questions.

Simon // Focusrite Technical Support
#3
Alright.
So, the only solution i see is connecting outputs to inputs with wires :D
That's kinda silly, but should work... Or will that destroy my gear?
Would there be any firmware or Mixcontrol updates that would let me route outputs to inputs?
#4
Good morning,

There is no problem with connecting output to input, this is essentially creating a manual loopback recording.
Loopback recording is a feature within our Saffire devices and is a routing option within Saffire Mix Control, but now within Scarlett Mix Control unfortunately.

Best regards
Simon // Focusrite Technical Support