How to set Windows Sound default settings for a device?

In Windows Sound settings, is it possible to set the default settings for a sound playback device, such as the speaker configuration (7.1 vs Stereo) and the "Default Format" (e.g., 24 bit 48000Hz)?

If not, is there a way to configure a device so that it doesn't revert settings when the monitor is turned off? I have an HDMI-connected sound device that reverts to a Stereo/16bit/44000Hz configuration.

Solution 1:

I think so:

• Open up playback devices in the audio settings
• right-click your device
• click properties
• go to the advanced tab
• There is a "Default Format" group box.
• Select what you want and hit apply!

I tried it with my headphones, unplugged them and then plugged them back in. They stayed to the changed format.