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Suggestion: Add PCM 384 kHz Support to Built-in Universal Audio Drivers

小C～ 劉 0 Reputation points
2025-12-12T07:20:46.6+00:00

Suggestion: Add PCM 384 kHz Support to Built-in Universal Audio Drivers

Currently, Windows’ built-in internal audio drivers only support 24‑bit / 192 kHz PCM, which prevents high-end internal sound cards or DACs from playing 32‑bit / 384 kHz PCM high-resolution audio without manufacturer drivers, limiting transparency and airiness.

We suggest Microsoft:

  1. Add 32‑bit / 384 kHz PCM support while preserving native hardware sound.
  2. Provide a native pass-through mode to avoid extra DSP processing and retain transparency.
  3. Maintain backward compatibility for lower-resolution audio playback.

This would allow users to enjoy high-resolution audio even without manufacturer drivers, improve Windows compatibility with high-end audio hardware, and strengthen Windows’ position in the Hi-Res Audio market.

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  1. 小C～ 劉 0 Reputation points
    2025-12-12T07:44:48.2666667+00:00

    It is hoped that the next-generation system will support universal 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM.

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