Small Question (audio jacks)

Hathaway · 7 Dec 2009 at 04:33

If a case has audio jacks at the front and back for headphones and a microphone, if I were to use both at the same time, what would happen?
I assume one would take priority over the other?

The reason I ask is because I'm planning on buying a case with audio jacks at the front as well as at the back, and I'd like to be able to keep the speaker system (5.1) I have plugged in permanently, while using the front two for my mic and headphones when I occasionally use them. Right now I have to unplug them as my headset is the headphone and microphone. But is this how it works?

Was just curious, thanks for any replies.

wakayoda · 7 Dec 2009 at 09:33

Well with my god awful case - the front audio takes priority , badly if the speakers are on its sounds really bad.

you can leave them plugged in just not on

adbp1 · 7 Dec 2009 at 09:34

i would presume it would work ok as long its set up right, i have my headfones on the front audio my mic coming from usb cam and my speakers plugged into optical on rear.
although this works i do have to change settings in sound to change between headfone and speakers.

Parsley · 7 Dec 2009 at 09:38

Wouldn't it depend on the soundcard / onboard sound and if it supports multiple jacks?

jellybeard999 · 7 Dec 2009 at 12:24

Usually plugging into the front port mutes the rear - for exactly the purpose you describe - plugging in speakers and using headphones when required.