Having two computers use the same speakers?

**asch** · 02-23-2007, 08:53 AM

I have two boxes next to my desk. One machine I use headphones and the other I use speakers. I'd like to be able to have both boxes use this pair of speakers at the same time?

Instead of a splitter, is there some cable I could get that allows for two inputs to the one pair of speakers?

**Lorax74** · 02-23-2007, 09:57 AM

What about a mixer? Here's some instructions on making your own: http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/20/h...e-sound-mixer/

**CingularDuality** · 02-23-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by asch

I have two boxes next to my desk. One machine I use headphones and the other I use speakers. I'd like to be able to have both boxes use this pair of speakers at the same time?

Instead of a splitter, is there some cable I could get that allows for two inputs to the one pair of speakers?

You might need to get an extension for one side, but this'll work for you.

Oh, you said instead of a splitter. I'm not sure what you're looking for, then...

**asch** · 02-23-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CingularDuality

You might need to get an extension for one side, but this'll work for you.

Oh, you said instead of a splitter. I'm not sure what you're looking for, then...

Actually, I think that is what I'm looking for. A splitter takes one output to two different speakers/headphones. I guess the Y-Adapters take two outputs to one speaker system. Perfect.

**Wyzcrak** · 02-23-2007, 02:03 PM

I do this by running Computer B into Computer A's Line In w/ one male-male cable. I can manage Computer B's volume from Computer A's Volume control panel.

Zoopy_T · 02-23-2007, 07:42 PM

I believe certain KVM switches also do audio, but they are expensive. Something like this:

http://www.kvms.com/products/F1DS102T.asp

It's kind of expensive since it is also a hub for sharing 1 monitor, 1 mouse and 1 keyboard between two computers.

**Wimpinator** · 02-24-2007, 12:23 AM

KVM switches are pretty cool. Here's a tip if one of the machines runs Linux. Most KVM's switch by monitoring the scroll lock LED line. Pressing the scroll lock key in windows twice will switch to the Linux computer. Most Linux Distros don't handle the scroll lock key so the scroll lock LED doesn't work in Linux. You have to toggle the LED with a script. I wrote one for my machines at work that I can post if anyone needs it.

I can't decide if this was a hijack or not...

**asch** · 02-28-2007, 07:21 AM

Well, I was going to purchase a Y-adapter but I had a male-->male cable lying around so I used Wyzcrak's method (line out --> line in) of connecting the two sounds cards. Then I received my medusa 5.1 headset. This headset uses all ports on the sound card so I no longer have that option.

At this point I'm not sure how I would go about allowing both computers to play sound, at the same time, to the same pair of speakers / headphones.

Any other suggestions?

jonan_ · 02-28-2007, 07:53 AM

If you got the medusa home editions then there is a spot on the back of the amp to plug in two inputs. You couldn't listen to two computers at the same time but all you have to do is push the input button to switch between the two.

**asch** · 02-28-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jonan_

If you got the medusa home editions then there is a spot on the back of the amp to plug in two inputs. You couldn't listen to two computers at the same time but all you have to do is push the input button to switch between the two.

This is what I purchased. I don't see any additional connections on the amp.

jonan_ · 02-28-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asch

This is what I purchased. I don't see any additional connections on the amp.

Yeah that is a different model. This is the one with multiple connections. Oh well. Good luck with your problem.

**CingularDuality** · 02-28-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by asch

Any other suggestions?

Several of those Y adapters?

**asch** · 02-28-2007, 03:14 PM

I went to radio shack to see if one of those adapters would work. They weren't long enough, even if the machines are next to each other. Anything longer was going to be a bit more expensive and i've read that there could be feedback / static that comes through when the signals are mixed without a proper mixer.

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02-28-2007, 07:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
asch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Mill, SC Age: 33 Posts: 9,763	Re: Having two computers use the same speakers? Well, I was going to purchase a Y-adapter but I had a male-->male cable lying around so I used Wyzcrak's method (line out --> line in) of connecting the two sounds cards. Then I received my medusa 5.1 headset. This headset uses all ports on the sound card so I no longer have that option. At this point I'm not sure how I would go about allowing both computers to play sound, at the same time, to the same pair of speakers / headphones. Any other suggestions? __________________ \| My Maps Gaming Videos by Tactical Gamers Fear the Frog! \| Kill the Frog! \| An Inconvenient Truth "Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine, regardless of the level of advantage, if any, it gives over the opposing team." -- Tactical Gamer Primer

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02-28-2007, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
asch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Mill, SC Age: 33 Posts: 9,763	Re: Having two computers use the same speakers? I went to radio shack to see if one of those adapters would work. They weren't long enough, even if the machines are next to each other. Anything longer was going to be a bit more expensive and i've read that there could be feedback / static that comes through when the signals are mixed without a proper mixer. __________________ \| My Maps Gaming Videos by Tactical Gamers Fear the Frog! \| Kill the Frog! \| An Inconvenient Truth "Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine, regardless of the level of advantage, if any, it gives over the opposing team." -- Tactical Gamer Primer

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