Audio Playback through headset

Hi
I use to be able to play audio from FCE through my USB headset but it suddenly stopped and now I have to plug headphones with a 3.5mm jack into the computer for audio to play through headphones.
I've checked all system prefs etc and my preferred headphones are all selected.
Any ideas about how to switch to my USB headset?

Hi(Bonjour)!
There was an issue with USB audio devices like speakers or mic and FCE in the past. Using 1/8 audio out is a better way to go.
Did you check the audio out settings in system pref audio panel?
Using an utility like soundflower may help you.
http://www.cycling74.com/products/soundflower
Michel Boissonneault

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