The Output page of the I/O Setup dialog provides selectors for setting I/O defaults in your multichannel sessions.
Sets the default monitor format (Stereo, 5.1, or 7.1) for new Output paths and for when you click the
Default button.
Selects the default track layout (or, path order) for new 5.1 format (six-channel) Output paths.
Selects the path that will be shown in the control surface output meters. See
5.1 Tracks, Formats, Assignments, and Metering for more information.
Selects the monitoring path for previewing audio in the Clip List, Import Audio dialogs, and DigiBase. Only outputs on your primary interface can be used as your Audition path.
Selects the default output path for all new tracks, for each supported track format.
Selects where tracks are routed to when they are soloed in AFL (After Fader Listen) or PFL (Pre Fader Listen) Solo mode.
Selects which output is muted when AFL (After Fader Listen) or PFL (Pre Fader Listen) Solo mode is enabled, and a track is soloed.