Hello,

How can I read the mic input or speaker output audio level using DirectSound (7/8)? I know how to change the volume (input and output) on the mixer but what I'm looking for is reading the input level so I can write a VU meter. I also need to play two .wav files simultaneously and let other programs use the audio system so I thought DirectX might be a good fit.

I've read many tutorials/examples and they're all great but they left me at just recording and playing wav file. I can read the levels using the winmm.dll API but only if my sound card supports the PEAKMETER function.

Any help or pointing in the right direction is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Julio