Computer program and methods for automatically initializing an audio controller

A non-transitory computer readable media having computer readable instructions for choosing an optimal audio conferencing device, the computer readable instructions to configure a processor to:

• receive, in a set up program executed on a computer, an indication of user selection of at least one audio input;
• receive, in the set up program, an indication of user selection of at least one audio output;
• automatically select, via the set up program, at least one audio conferencing device, wherein the at least one audio conferencing device is automatically selected to be compatible with the indicated selection of inputs and outputs, and to be optimal in conjunction with a selected user preference;
• and
• send at least a portion of selected inputs, outputs, and audio conferencing devices as mapping parameters to user interface software, the user interface software controlling one or more conferencing devices, the one or more conferencing devices comprising audio capability.

An audio conferencing configuration system, comprising:

• a processor communicatively coupled to a computer, the computer coupled to an audio conferencing device, wherein the computer contains user interface software for controlling the audio conferencing device;
• a setup program, executing on the processor, for initializing the user interface software wherein the setup program is configured to:
• receive an indication of user selection of at least one audio input;
• receive an indication of user selection of at least one audio output;
• automatically select at least one audio conferencing device, wherein the at least one audio conferencing device is automatically selected to be compatible with the indicated selection of inputs and outputs, and to be optimal in conjunction with a selected user preference;
• and
• send at least a portion of selected inputs, outputs, and audio conferencing devices as mapping parameters to the user interface software.