Such a thing as a multi audio switch?

[BenJ]

Hey guys,

Was thinking is there such a thing as a 3 switch box where I could plug my hifi, headset and earphones into and then that into my sound card and then select which output via a switch? Atm I have to clamber under the desk and switch the wire to my sound card which is quite annoying.

 

[dave-lew99]

You could use an AV switcher and only connect the audio, such things can be had from your average catalog store.

 

["andy"]

can you solder at all ? could make one for really really cheap

 

[bailey12856]

can you solder at all ? could make one for really really cheap

got any links? or info?

 

[Scougar]

You can also buy a decent one for very cheap I have exactly what you need but a 4 into 1 with a rotary selector. Very handy

Goto google.co.uk and type in (exactly) Four-Way Stereo Audio Switch Box

The first link is the one I have been using for years. Well built and relatively cheap

Matthew

 

[BenJ]

thanks matthew

 

[badbob]

I'd look into a stereo analogue pre-amp, will have enough inputs. QED have audio switch boxes but only 2 way

http://www.qed.co.uk/i181c194-191/Accessories/Audio_Switching/IX20_2-Way_Input_Expander.htm

 

[Bubo]

I made one of these to switch between speakers and head phones. Its works a treat but I found that I also had to change the speakers settings in Windows to which ever was in use otherwise it just didn't sound right, especially the headphones if I left it on 4.1 in speaker settings. This was with an Audigy.

 

[Scougar]

Yeah of course, changing the settings in windows is necessary if your switching between headphones/hi-fi. But hi-fi /desktop speakers ain't necessary unless you have some funky speaker setup.

A pre-amp may be good, but if he has a decent sound card then he won't need one. Secondly, in my eyes the OP is looking at a cheap solution. (I may be wrong).

Matthew