AlreadyAllocated Playback Error

"Already Allocated" Error

When you try to play a sound, you may receive an error message indicating the device is "Already Allocated".

This means the SmoredBoard tried to play audio through one of your selected output devices, but that device is already being used by another program in a way that prevents us from using it at the same time.

Common Causes

• - Another application (OBS, Voicemeeter, Discord, etc.) has exclusive control of the device
• - The virtual audio cable is already in use and doesn't support multiple simultaneous sessions
• - The output device is locked due to driver or system settings

Recommended Solutions

1. 1. Close other applications using the same device
2. 2. Restart your computer to free up the device
3. 3. Disable exclusive control in the Sound Control Panel:
   • - Press Win + R, type mmsys.cpl, and press Enter
   • - Go to the Playback tab
   • - Right-click the output device and select Properties
   • - Open the Advanced tab
   • - Uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and click OK