[2024] Solution For MME Device Internal Error Premiere Pro

What is MME device error?

If you are working on a video project in Premiere Pro, you may encounter an error message that says “MME Device Internal Error”. This error means that Premiere Pro cannot access your audio device, which can prevent you from playing or editing the sound in your video. In this article, I will explain some of the possible causes and solutions for this error, and how to avoid it in the future.

Cause and Solution 1: Audio Device Configuration

One of the most common reasons for the MME Device Internal Error is that your audio device is not configured properly or is incompatible with Premiere Pro. This can happen if you have multiple audio devices connected to your computer, such as speakers, headphones, microphones, or external sound cards. It can also happen if you have changed your audio settings recently, such as switching the default audio device or changing the sample rate.

To fix this, you need to check the Audio Hardware preferences in Premiere Pro and make sure that the audio device you want to use is selected. Here are the steps to do this:

• Open Premiere Pro and go to the Edit menu at the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and then Audio Hardware.
• In the Audio Hardware window, you will see two options: Default Input and Default Output. These are the audio devices that Premiere Pro will use to record and play sound. You can click on the drop-down menus and select the audio device you want to use. For example, if you want to use your headphones for output and your microphone for input, you can select them from the list.
• If you don’t need to record audio from your microphone, you can set the Default Input to None. This can sometimes solve the error as well.
• After you have selected the audio devices, click OK to save the changes and close the window.
• Restart Premiere Pro and try to play or edit your video again. If the error is gone, you have successfully fixed it. If not, you may need to try another solution.

Sometimes, the audio device you want to use may not be compatible with Premiere Pro, or it may have outdated or corrupted drivers. Drivers are software that allow your computer to communicate with your hardware devices. If your drivers are not working properly, your audio device may not function correctly. To fix this, you may need to update or reinstall your audio drivers, or use a different audio device that is compatible with Premiere Pro.

To update or reinstall your audio drivers, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the Windows Start menu and type Device Manager in the search box. Click on the Device Manager app that appears.
• In the Device Manager window, you will see a list of all the hardware devices connected to your computer. Find the audio device you want to use and expand its category. For example, if you want to use your headphones, you can expand the Sound, video and game controllers category and find your headphones there.
• Right-click on the audio device and select Update driver. This will open a new window that will search for the latest driver for your device online. Follow the instructions to install the driver. If the driver is already up to date, you will see a message that says so.
• If updating the driver does not work, you can try to reinstall it. To do this, right-click on the audio device again and select Uninstall device. This will remove the driver from your computer. Then, restart your computer and Windows will automatically reinstall the driver for you.
• After you have updated or reinstalled the driver, open Premiere Pro and check if the error is fixed. If not, you may need to use a different audio device that is compatible with Premiere Pro.

Cause and Solution 2: Microphone Access

Another possible reason for the MME Device Internal Error is that your microphone access is disabled by Windows 10 privacy settings. This can happen if you have updated your Windows 10 version recently, or if you have changed your privacy settings manually. If your microphone access is disabled, Premiere Pro will not be able to record audio from your microphone, which can cause the error.

To fix this, you need to allow microphone access for Premiere Pro and other applications that need it. To do this, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the Windows Start menu and select Settings. This will open the Windows Settings app.
• In the Windows Settings app, select Privacy. This will open the Privacy settings window.
• In the Privacy settings window, you will see a list of app permissions on the left side. Select Microphone from the list. This will open the Microphone settings window.
• In the Microphone settings window, you will see a toggle switch that says Allow apps to access your microphone. Make sure that this switch is turned on. If it is turned off, click on it to turn it on.
• Below the toggle switch, you will see a list of apps that can access your microphone. Find Premiere Pro from the list and make sure that its switch is also turned on. If it is turned off, click on it to turn it on. You can also turn on the switches for other apps that you want to use your microphone, such as Skype, Zoom, or Discord.
• After you have allowed microphone access for Premiere Pro and other apps, close the Windows Settings app and restart Premiere Pro. Check if the error is fixed. If not, you may need to try another solution.

Cause and Solution 3: UB Audio Capture Bug

A third possible reason for the MME Device Internal Error is that your audio capture is affected by a bug in Windows 10 that was introduced with the Creator’s update. This bug affects UB audio capture, which is a method of recording audio from your computer’s sound card. UB audio capture can be useful if you want to record the sound from your computer, such as the audio from a video or a game. However, this bug can cause the audio capture to fail, which can result in the error.

To fix this, you can either install a hotfix released by Microsoft via Windows Update, or install a third-party WDM audio driver called ASIO4ALL. WDM stands for Windows Driver Model, which is a framework for developing drivers for Windows. ASIO stands for Audio Stream Input/Output, which is a standard for low-latency audio processing. ASIO4ALL is a free and universal WDM audio driver that can work with any audio device and application. By using ASIO4ALL, you can bypass the UB audio capture bug and use your audio device with Premiere Pro.

To install the hotfix from Microsoft, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the Windows Start menu and select Settings. This will open the Windows Settings app.
• In the Windows Settings app, select Update & Security. This will open the Update & Security settings window.
• In the Update & Security settings window, select Windows Update from the left side. This will open the Windows Update settings window.
• In the Windows Update settings window, click on Check for updates. This will check for any available updates for your Windows 10 version. If there is an update available, it will start downloading and installing automatically. You may need to restart your computer to complete the update.
• After you have updated your Windows 10 version, open Premiere Pro and check if the error is fixed. If not, you may need to install ASIO4ALL.

To install ASIO4ALL, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the ASIO4ALL website and download the latest version of the driver. You can find the download link at the top right corner of the website.
• Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install the driver on your computer. You may need to restart your computer to complete the installation.
• Open Premiere Pro and go to the Edit menu at the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and then Audio Hardware.
• In the Audio Hardware window, you will see an option that says Audio Device. Click on the drop-down menu and select ASIO4ALL v2. This will set ASIO4ALL as your audio device for Premiere Pro.
• Click OK to save the changes and close the window.
• Restart Premiere Pro and try to play or edit your video again. If the error is gone, you have successfully fixed it. If not, you may need to adjust some settings in ASIO4ALL.

To adjust the settings in ASIO4ALL, you can follow these steps:

• Open Premiere Pro and go to the Edit menu at the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and then Audio Hardware.
• In the Audio Hardware window, you will see a button that says ASIO Settings. Click on it to open the ASIO4ALL control panel.
• In the ASIO4ALL control panel, you will see a list of audio devices and ports that are available on your computer. You can click on the icons to enable or disable them. You can also adjust the buffer size and latency by moving the sliders at the bottom. The buffer size is the amount of data that is stored in memory before being processed by the audio device. The latency is the delay between the input and output of the audio device. You want to have a low buffer size and latency for smooth and responsive audio, but not too low that it causes glitches or dropouts.
• Experiment with different settings until you find the optimal combination for your audio device and Premiere Pro. You can test the audio by playing or editing your video in Premiere Pro. If the audio is clear and stable, you have found the right settings. If the audio is distorted or choppy, you need to change the settings.
• After you have found the best settings for ASIO4ALL, click OK to save the changes and close the control panel. Then, click OK to close the Audio Hardware window.
• Restart Premiere Pro and enjoy your video project without the MME Device Internal Error.