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This isn't usually something done by a cable alone, what you're looking for is a Audio Mixer, think a mini version of a recording booth panel that takes multiple sources and merges the signals.
Something like this but in stock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0824Q3WY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_ZBJDK946WH7DE5EXWEK8
Depends on what input / outputs you need. I've never needed one so can't be more help than just pointing you in the right direction.
Voice going to the PC might be a seperate issue. A seperate cheaper standalone mic could work.
This eventually won't be a problem though. Sony just announced a major investment into Discord, and Discord will be intergrated into the PS Operating System next year. Until then a mixers probably your best bet.
Is your co-host local? If so
Behringer Q1202 USB Mixer - $100 (Amazon)
Behringer XM8500 X2 - $20ea (Amazon)
Good XLR cables - I've been told you should be spending around $15 per cable, but buy what's your comfortable with.
If they aren't local? I know blue makes some higher tier USB mics.
The best (and often only) way to improve your sound on no budget is to move your existing microphone closer to the source. There's no cheap way to get good audio from mics that are 10-15 feet away from the audio source.
Can you put the snowball on the boom closer to everybody? You say you're thinking about a shotgun on a stand, so it sounds like everyone is stationary. A usb extender would let you get it closer to everyone.
A shotgun might pick up everyone equally at 10-15 feet, but it isn't going to sound much better than the Snowball. If you can set it up closer, it isn't going to be good for 5 people because it's very directional, so it'll pick up one person fine and the rest will sound wrong. The Snowball Ice is directional, but has a wider pickup than a shotgun so it might work ok.
It sounds like you're doing some kind of talk show? You could get a non-Ice Snowball and set it between everyone, kind of like Rhett and Link do with their much nicer mic (A Moue by Blue).
Here are two other options that might work, but are probably bad ideas.
You could get cheap lavs on Amazon for everyone and run them into everybody's phones, though that's prone to user error.
You could get a bunch of cheap lavs and 1/4 inch adapters and find a cheap mixer like this and run that into your computer.
but it doesn’t have an FX loop I wired it up and soldered an in/out to the case. I hook up a kaossilator mini for master FX.
It's not wrong but you'll be adding the noise of the two mixers together. Depending on how good quality they are and what kind of music you are making this could range from disastrous to "i can't even tell".
There are mixers that are standalone but also offer computer interfaces. Here's the first one I found: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Q1202USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B00CTKI45M?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
You could also get a fancier mixer that just had a digital output (spdif or ADAT) then get an audio interface for your computer that has the corresponding digital input. This would give you zero extra noise. I used to do this many years ago with a Yamaha 01V (16 channel digital mixer with ADAT option) into an RME interface on my PC (ADAT input).
I use a small mixer for this. I've got my turntable, computer, bluetooth receiver, x-box, and streamer running into the mixer all the time. I can switch between any or all of these devices with the turn of a volume knob. It also has outputs for two sets of speakers and headphones. Here's a cheap small one
Something like this maybe:
Maker Hart LOOP MIXER - Portable Audio Mixer with 5 Channels, 5 x 1/8" Stereo and 1/4" Mono to Stereo DM2S Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68UK38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_06WFEDFM58P2ZRYEH3QP
I have this one and their smaller one as well that I use for various things.
For anyone interested on the rest of the items in this photo:
- Logitech MX Master wireless mouse
- Pecham keyboard and mouse pad (Amazon)
- MIDI controller (can't remember the brand)
- Xaomi Mi Box Android TV
- Behringer XENYX502 5-channel mixer
- Control module in modified case for Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speaker system
- Amazon Echo Dot (peeking from on top of Klipsch controller)
- Behringer XENYX802 8-input 2-bus USB mixer
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- Custom halligan bar bottle opener (from my fire company)
- Guts of a 1.8" HDD (desk decoration)
Hey there! I run a Windows-based Karaoke setup at home, using Kodi so that I have remote control options via a tablet/cell phone. I haven't tried using an IR remote. For speakers I use a normal A/V receiver and speakers. Not sure if the sound bar is going to be strong enough for what you're doing, but you'll have to try it and see if you like it. Now, for microphones, I recommend sinking a little money into a mixer and doing it right. I use a Eurorack 1202FX, because adding light-moderate reverb makes Karaoke sound sooooooo much better (get the FX model, not the standard). I'm not seeing that exact model online, but the Behringer Xenyx looks identical and is at about the same price point (~$93). https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Premium-12-Input-Multi-Fx-Processor/dp/B000J5Y214/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490710571&sr=8-1&keywords=1202FX
The PC connects to the mixer with an RCA -> 3.5mm cable. For microphones, I use wireless mics from Amazon. Depending on your budget, you can find super cheap pairs; personally, I use Freeboss and have had no problems (https://www.amazon.com/Freeboss-Kv-22-Handheld-Wireless-Microphone/dp/B01AFUUABS/ref=sr_1_19?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1490711007&sr=1-19&keywords=wireless+microphone)
This decent set up, which runs around ~160, should make for a decent system, provided your speakers can keep up :)
Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
> without the studio guitar track
In that case you don't want any audio from the game, since the studio guitar will always be in that mix.
You have 2 real options, line out from pc to an aux in on your amp (if it has an ipod input for eg) then headphones plugged into the amp. In practise this can frequently have weird noise issues however, becuase the PC is grounded and so is the amp - it may not always sound right.
The "correct" way to do it is with a 2 channel mixer. Feed amps headphone out into one channel and the games audio out into another (stereo) channel. You would then use the mixer to adjust the levels of what you want to hear from each source. A quick hunt on Amazon brings this up - its along the lines of what you'd want for this task.
This'll do what you want. There are tons of options available for mixers. I only suggest Mackie because of their excellent reputation in professional sound.
It's the $75 Amazon mixer
*After using the supplied stereo to mono Y adapter which also acts as a step down adapter I finally have sound out of both monitors. Hopefully I can use any mono 1/4 to 1/8 adapter for the other channels and not just the weird provided adapter, otherwise I guess it's time to start looking at mixers. Thanks!
Yamaha MG10 if you want an old-fashioned analog board. I am a HUGE fan of Yamaha mic preamps. I have a Steinberg UR824 Interface with D-Pres in it, and I often mix on an old Yamaha DM1000 board with kick ass mic pres in it as well.
I should also mention, I am an audio tech and broadcast technologist by trade. At my work, we consider those little Behringer boards as disposable. We don't even put asset tags on them because they will be junk in under a few years. I am 99.9% certain you will not be able to get it repaired to make it worth your while.
Honestly I don't know of any simple solution that doesn't involve a mixer, which are a little expensive. You can get one of these and then buy some of these. Then plug your switch into one input, your phone into another, and plug your headphones into the output. Then I'm not sure about the microphone, but at least you can hear both sources
okay, how about this one?
im using a mixer with balance so i can split the sound betwen 2 sources with1 ear
https://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/B01M68UK38/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
still trying to figure out mic control
I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38
May not be best sounding mixer but very convenient because it uses 3.5mm inputs and output.
Throwing this here since I can't make a thread for it
I'm hoping to find a way to have both my Switch when its docked and my laptop's audio come through my headset (Logitech Pro X). I'd like to be able to use Discord while playing Splatoon 3 when that drops.
Has anyone found a way to do this well? Since my laptop only has one 3.5mm jack port, the "plug into the mic port" trick simply wont work.
I was looking at one of these mixers but I've never used one before, If anyone has used them before, is there a good product you would recommend?
I still need to do more research but I was looking at
Thanks I'll give it a shot. Didn't know there was a difference :(. According to their FAQ (before last question) for the Just Mic 4, all the inputs are mono? If so, I think I need to try their Maker Hart LOOP Mixer. I want stereo from my main rig for music/gaming.
Oh damn, I was so looking forward to finally have it work properly 😆 Do you think this audio interface would work with the KRKs? https://www.amazon.de/Behringer-502-XENYX-Mischpult/dp/B000J5UEGQ/ref=asc\_df\_B000J5UEGQ/?tag=googshopde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231888723261&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=679064916192459628&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvde...
I blew out the audio port on my laptop using passive mixing like this. Worked fine for a year though.
There are USB audio ports that are almost passthrough.(need one handshake to tell the system which protocol to use)
Used the USB audio port until I got a cheap-ish active mixer Maker hart Just Mixer S. Battery mode had a buzz even below 100%(I think the dials go to 200%?)and the "Out" port didn't seem to do anything, but USB power fixes the buzz and headphone icon out port work great.
If you see another active mixer with the same features for the same price I'd recommend trying that. A higher quality one would be ideal but they get expensive.
I have the MickXer mentioned below which works pretty well but there is some signal loss since it's a passive mixer. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm considering buying this from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Maker-Hart-LOOP-MIXER-Portable/dp/B01M68UK38
Maker hart Just Mixer S - 3 Channel 3.5mm Stereo Input/Output Mini Audio Mixer Battery/USB Powered Portable Pocket Audio Mixer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0824Q3WY8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_A192NPK2CX06RGEQPYTW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I use this for my volcas
You're looking for an audio mixer:
That one is probably overkill but I'm not familiar with what the market is like now; I've had mine for over a decade at this point.
Sorry for my noob question, what’s passive preamp? Also, is there any difference between using this versus a 4 channel stereo mixer like this one? Behringer XENYX 502 Premium 5-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamp and British EQ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5UEGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1BPD47CVHV7HBVBADHZ7
What you're looking for is a mixer. Note: I have not tried this. on my setup, I have an audio interface and an XLR microphone, which sounds like it's more expensive than what you want to do. Maybe try something like this?https://www.amazon.com/Maker-hart-Just-Mixer-Portable/dp/B0824Q3WY8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=5GMLUR6UMGOP&keywords=8mm+mixer+2+input&qid=1647883705&sprefix=8mm+mixer+2+input%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-8
This is the way people: one headset with multiple inputs.
Maker hart Just Mixer S - 3 Channel 3.5mm Stereo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0824Q3WY8
Buy three male to male 3.5mm jacks to go from 3 different computers into one headphone set. Individual volume controls allow me to listen to three meetings at once.
I also bought three lapel microphones with their own mute button. Simple, and more importantly, separate.
Get a low-cost mixer. PC and Switch both output to individual channels in the mixer. Plug your headphones into the mixer.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/
This is by far the simplest solution, unless you want the experience of trying to make something.