Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager .
Once connected, the hardware knobs on the V8 control how Windows receives the audio: Record Knob: v8 sound card driver for windows 11
Many users mistakenly throw away their V8 sound card after upgrading to Windows 11, assuming it's e-waste. The truth is, with the right generic driver (C-Media CM108/CM119) and a few tweaks to sample rates and power settings, the V8 performs on Windows 11 than it ever did on 7 or 10. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager