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I'm searching for a way to split audio on my PC using two separate headphone sets for various tasks.

I'm searching for a way to split audio on my PC using two separate headphone sets for various tasks.

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Yarrick7481
Junior Member
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05-26-2021, 10:04 PM
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I already have an audio splitter (linked below), but I'd prefer one with a side-to-side switch rather than the push button. After some use, the switch has become difficult to change between states. I'm likely explaining this poorly, but when the button is down, it's hard to get it back up. I'd like a splitter that instead uses a side-to-side switch.
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Yarrick7481
05-26-2021, 10:04 PM #1

I already have an audio splitter (linked below), but I'd prefer one with a side-to-side switch rather than the push button. After some use, the switch has become difficult to change between states. I'm likely explaining this poorly, but when the button is down, it's hard to get it back up. I'd like a splitter that instead uses a side-to-side switch.

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DarkMarc2001
Junior Member
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05-26-2021, 11:09 PM
#2
Would it be possible to generate two outputs from your PC using a software switcher? Alternatively, a nearby electronics store might have the necessary components—it’s a fairly straightforward project.
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DarkMarc2001
05-26-2021, 11:09 PM #2

Would it be possible to generate two outputs from your PC using a software switcher? Alternatively, a nearby electronics store might have the necessary components—it’s a fairly straightforward project.

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KingSmylie
Member
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05-27-2021, 02:24 AM
#3
It wasn't an issue at all; I searched for the product's exact name on that page and it appeared on the US Sescom website. Thank you very much for your assistance!
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KingSmylie
05-27-2021, 02:24 AM #3

It wasn't an issue at all; I searched for the product's exact name on that page and it appeared on the US Sescom website. Thank you very much for your assistance!

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ItzGum231
Member
60
05-27-2021, 05:28 AM
#4
Hey there, great job getting a quality part from another end of the globe. Looks like a well-made mechanical switcher!
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ItzGum231
05-27-2021, 05:28 AM #4

Hey there, great job getting a quality part from another end of the globe. Looks like a well-made mechanical switcher!

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CelticGila
Senior Member
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05-29-2021, 06:26 AM
#5
Take this key point into account. The specific switch box connected by jazmeister employs sockets (and therefore cables and plugs) featuring FOUR contacts. Examine the male plugs on your equipment closely. Most commonly used with PC computers feature THREE contacts: Tip, Ring, and Sleeve (TRS). There exists another system employed by Apple and several premium headsets using FOUR contacts (Tip, Ring1, Ring2, and Sleeve - TRRS), which is the design of this particular switch. You should avoid mixing them. However, you can locate comparable switches with the more widespread TRS socket configuration. An example can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Switcher-Spl...sw...mm,aps,119&sr=8-9#customerReviews
In numerous user reviews for such boxes, complaints about noise are frequently directed at the unused item, attributing it to low-quality construction. My interpretation differs slightly. If you leave the INPUT of any amplified device—such as speakers—unplugged, that device might emit a faint hum or other sounds because it amplifies minor background noises at the input. The correct approach is to ensure the input from the unused device is properly blocked with a small resistor, preventing it from picking up stray signals and boosting them. Most switch boxes typically lack such built-in safeguards. Your best option is to simply disable the noisy device when not in use.
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CelticGila
05-29-2021, 06:26 AM #5

Take this key point into account. The specific switch box connected by jazmeister employs sockets (and therefore cables and plugs) featuring FOUR contacts. Examine the male plugs on your equipment closely. Most commonly used with PC computers feature THREE contacts: Tip, Ring, and Sleeve (TRS). There exists another system employed by Apple and several premium headsets using FOUR contacts (Tip, Ring1, Ring2, and Sleeve - TRRS), which is the design of this particular switch. You should avoid mixing them. However, you can locate comparable switches with the more widespread TRS socket configuration. An example can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Switcher-Spl...sw...mm,aps,119&sr=8-9#customerReviews
In numerous user reviews for such boxes, complaints about noise are frequently directed at the unused item, attributing it to low-quality construction. My interpretation differs slightly. If you leave the INPUT of any amplified device—such as speakers—unplugged, that device might emit a faint hum or other sounds because it amplifies minor background noises at the input. The correct approach is to ensure the input from the unused device is properly blocked with a small resistor, preventing it from picking up stray signals and boosting them. Most switch boxes typically lack such built-in safeguards. Your best option is to simply disable the noisy device when not in use.