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You just need a 3.5m to RCA cable (white/red). That’s it.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Do not use the phono input. It’s for turntables. Use any of the other A/V inputs. This Denon should also have an input on the front you can use for easy access.
while that does work, I would like to take a sec to point out amazon sells an adapter cable for this for 6.99USD. While what OP did will work if you are on a really tight budget, the cable will sound better and work better
Best bet is to find a cheap receiver on Facebook marketplace and connect your speakers to it and run either Optical or your RCA cable from the receiver to the computer. Can probably find one super cheap around $25. Hell, if you're in the DFW area I can give you an old one for free.
All good, if you havent used older tech before it can be an affair. For futures sake, just popping in and posting "I want to do <this>, Help" doesnt get much actual help. This post Im replying to is a good start.. especially if I saw a "and I watched a this (linked) video on youtube, but I still have this problem (description).
So.. as a guess, the Mic port on the front is probably monoaural aka mono aka one channel.. which is why you're only getting a single channel.
K, just googled the deck.. nice unit, fancy for the time. Good news, it does have meters.. its those ladder lookin things to the left of the play buttons that light up when the decks on.
Im going to suggest you ignore the mic jacks and we plug into the rear with a headphone to 2 rca cable.. Like This
You'll plug that into either the amplifier in a spare set of input jacks.. or the Rec In jacks on the rear of the tape deck.
Outta curiosity.. does the deck work? Like.. if you have a cassette in and hit play.. do the reels move and, ideally, you get sound?
When you hit record, by the way, you generally have to hit play too.. as Record puts it in record mode, but doesnt engage play.. so you can setup the source before it starts actually recording.
Since the Mac Mini still has a 3.5 mm jack, you could use a simple 3.5 mm to RCA cable, which will be the cheapest solution:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Otherwise, the recommendation for a DAC will work as well. I have had good experiences with a Schiit Modi 3, Topping D30, Grace SDAC, and Grace SDAC Balanced. All of them are right around the $100 mark (with the SDAC Balanced being the outlier), and all will follow the same connectivity pattern:
Amp -- (RCA cable) --> DAC -- (USB cable) --> Mac Mini
Everyone here will suggest you buy a new AVR, but that's not what you asked. You want TV sound through your stereo? Buy a 3.5mm to 2 male RCA adapter cable. Plug it into your TV's headphone jack, then the red & white RCAs go into the receiver's TV input, just like you've got in your picture.
If you're used to watching TV with internal speakers, this will be a tremendous improvement and might motivate you to step up to a better system one day :)
I can’t make out that bottom-left image, if you have RCA outputs or not (?) but you do have a headphone output so you can use a headphone splitter into the TV input on the amp. RCA to RCA would be better but a headphone splitter should work too
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Yeah, no, you're out of luck with that. Exactly the same as herself's car.
With some cars, if you pull the head unit out there is literally an unused RCA input on the back that one of these just plugs into.
Most desktop Amps are not going to take a 3.5mm input. All you need to do though is buy an adapter cable that goes from 3.5 on one end to a pair of RCAs on the other end likeTHIS CABLE Most, if not all, Amps have a set of RCA inputs.
You didn't mention any fuses - check all your fuses & grounds
You could continuity test your speaker cables or better yet just get bit of wire and run straight from amp to sub quickly to rule them out
If you want to rule out the RCA's easily, you could plug one of these into your amp & phone:
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Only your subs will play but it'll answer your question.
You need a RCA to Aux (Jack 3.5mm) cable. RCA has two connectors, one for each channel, whereas Aux has only one for both channels. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=KBQMWB3THN9Y&keywords=rca+to+aux&qid=1666483063&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjkyIiwicXNhIjoiMy41NCIsInFzcCI6IjMuNDYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=rca+to+a...
You'd need a 3.5 mm to RCA cable like this; the laptop outputs the signal, and you'd use a RCA input on the receiver (like the CD input). The 6.3 mm jack on the AVR is output only. If you don't have the cable, then it's better to just get the hdmi cable.
The Denon DP400 turntable has a built in phono preamp and the Bose Soundlink Mini 2 speaker has a built in speaker amp so all you need to connect them together is an RCA to 3.5mm cable.
Looks like the Denon DP400 has a built in phono preamp so OP would just need an RCA to 3.5mm cable to connect the turntable directly to the Bose portable speaker and set the switch on the back of the turntable to LINE.
Depends what the output is on the source you are connecting.
Smartphone, table or computer is often 3.5mm headphone jack output. So get a 3.5mm to RCA cable to connect them to your Cambridge amp.
if your phone has a headphone jack, all you need is a 3.5mm -> RCA cable. plug that bitch to any of the inputs (CD for example). then you turn your phone volume to 100% and adjust the volume from the receiver while selecting the CD input from the front panel
I agree, op should use this type of cable instead and go to the line in jacks
That works perfect if that's all you have.
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_HRB2JY6Q98RPF0XKQJF5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have used a few of these for different set ups. Works great.
You don't need the amp, just the line out with the DAC module. This will convert the digital signal from the Pi to analog, allowing you to use a 3.5mm to RCA cable to make the connection to the Edifiers. The speakers have a built in amp, so you don't have to worry about powering them.
First step is to get a RCA to 3.5mm cable.
Plug that into your amp and connect your phone to the other end. If you are not getting radiated noise or alternator whine when you plug your phone into the amp you need to replace your car's RCAs.
Other possibilities: Could be issues with your head unit ground, bad head unit, the path you routed your RCAs (picking up radiated noise). A starting point is hooking up your phone to the amp to test it.
That second picture is all amplified output. You need to plug it into an input, most likely red & white RCA jacks, any RCA line in except one labeled "Phono" (record player) will do. (CD/AUX/TV)
You can buy a cable that works for this sort of thing, it's how I hook my phone up to my 30yo stereo. Or do a search for a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
Make sure you have the headphone volume all the way down when you hook it up, RCA's are low level inputs, you don't need much signal coming into them, just take it easy turning it up, when it starts distorting back it off.
No worries, ask as many questions as you need to. So yeah, like you said you would use wire and the banana plugs to make a speaker cable, and then use that to connect between the speakers and amp. I actually have some speaker wire I don't need, I think its GearIT 14 gauge cable. It came with the amp I recently bought and I'll throw it in for another $5 if you want it.
So the adapter cable I linked above would go between the sub output of the BT30D and the input of your Altec sub. To connect your motherboard to the BT30D stereo input, you'll want an adatper cable like this one.
To test with other audio sources I think the MouKey has Bluetooth so try connecting your smartphone or tablet or computer to it over Bluetooth. Or use a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
What speaker? Does it have a 1/4 inch AUX jack input? Buy an RCA to AUX cable and run Master Out from the DDJ straight to the speaker. Running it through the laptop then through Bluetooth is 2 stages of delay.
You MAY find the speaker directly to have a very slight delay as Bluetooth speakers even on AUX inputs can sometimes have some digital processing going on causing a slight delay, but it'll be a massive improvement on what you're doing now.
Yeah so MacBook aux go RCA with a cable like this:
Plug that into the input of Channels 2 and 3 on the mixer.
Then you need a pair of 1/4” to XLR cables to go from the mixer to the sub.
Finally, a pair of XLR to XLR cables to go from the sub to the speakers.
All you need is a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
A” TRS 3.5mm to dual RCA Y cable” if you want to throw more into the search bar.
Find the length that works for you. I’ve got a dozen of them in the basement. One is running from my mixer to my speakers right now.
If you're just starting out, a portable Sony CD Walkman or Discman with a line-out is the cheapest and easiest way to go. You can find them on ebay for pretty cheap, sometimes under $20.
If you plan on taking it with you outside of the house, get a portable CD player with either ESP or G-Protection. If you want to connect to speakers, use an RCA adapter. If you want bluetooth, get a 3.5mm headphone bluetooth transmitter.
Back in the day, it was pretty normal for people to use portable CD players in this way, so you're not doing anything 'weird' or unusual here.
If you hear needle chatter/talk and the speaker works fine with your phono to the aux input then it could be a bad RCA to 3.5mm adapter or RCA cable or the phono stage preamp is a dud or a bad connection somewhere in the turntable. Try a new RCA to 3.5 cable. If that does not work then contact U-Turn.
The Magni Heresy is an analog amp only, so it will require a DAC of some kind - your motherboard's audio output will work in this case. Just make sure you are using an RCA to 3.5 mm cable similar to something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
The 3.5 mm end should connect to the line-out port on your motherboard audio. From there, you just need to make sure the volume is raised all the way in Windows, and then you can control the volume with the Magni's knob.
As others have mentioned if the 650 appeals to you you may be able to save some money by looking at the 6XX (if you're located in the US since I don't think Drop ships to other countries). Beyerdynamic and AKG both make well regarded closed backs in the DT770 and K361, respectively.
If you intend to use the GoXLR Mini to feed the headphones, even if its headphone port is underpowered you can buy an amp and connect it to the line out in the back of the unit. You don't need a DAC since the GoXLR will be acting as your DAC. You will either need an amp like the JDS Labs Atom that has a 3.5mm line input or a cable that splits the 3.5mm line out into RCA like this one. If you're trying to save money though I'd say buy the headphones first and then decide if you need an amp later.
My advice is that at least 80% of the "quality" of your sound comes from the speakers. Take that €100 DAC budget and apply it to your speakers. You need really good speakers before you're going to hear a significant difference between your "bad" CD player and a €100 DAC.
I have a Topping D50s (C$250 when I bought it, about €250 at the moment) and I recently compared its sound with a 1989, entry-level CD player and while there was definitely a difference it was really quite subtle.
Your amp has an integrated pre-amp, no external pre-amp required. And again the differences would be really subtle.
For Bluetooth, get one of the cheap BT receivers around the €20-30 range to start. Bluetooth audio is always a lossy codec so the DAC inside those things is perfectly adequate. (Most of them are rechargeable, find one that works while it is being charged, otherwise it will be annoying). You will probably also need a 3.5mm jack to RCA splitter to connect it to the Pioneer amp if it does not come with one. Amazon Basics cables are fine: https://www.amazon.it/AmazonBasics-Cavo-adattatore-maschio-metri/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
That is the problem. You can get an RCA to AUX but then you'll need a phone with an AUX connection. They're getting more uncommon every day. Other options include GROM Audio or TESLA style screens which can get expensive.
Look for a 3.5mm (male) to RCA (2x male, L+R) cable, they're super cheap and no loss in quality.
Hello!
I do not know much about audio equipment at all. I have PreSonus Eris E3.5 monitors, and I had a question about the 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter. My PC tower fell over and was completely undamaged, but the 3.5mm cable was bent and broken. Is there anything specific I should know about replacing this when it comes to audio quality? Would something such as this Amazon Basics cable suffice?
I managed to get the banana plugs to work. However, no sound is coming from the speakers.
I ordered an RCA cable to connect the Aimiya to the Schiit Mani but it doesn’t fit. Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0R4M48VBMGA93PCS8J5H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Any advice? Thank you!
Ok. I'd be plugging the speakers into the motherboard of my PC.
So if I'm understanding correctly, the speaker cables like what you linked will go from the speakers, to the amp.
Then, something like this would connect the amp and PC?
So, 3 cables?
Yea, you need a cable (like this)[Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H7T3FZE8N7J07608H9TC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1] to convert the 3.5mm from the computer the the RCA (red and white) input.
That makes much more sense, thank you! So one sub cable would go in the white female, and one sub cable would go into the red female?
And ya that seems like my only option but it also has a headphone jack, could I run a headphone jack to RCA (like this)? Or no? Sorry I’m new to all this
> did you connect you
Actually Magni does have line in, that what the RCA sockets are for.
Just a simple 3.5mm to RCA cable, Amazon basics https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29BSXJVSJWWO4&dchild=1&keywords=3.5mm+to+rca&qid=1632226436&sprefix=3.5mm+to+%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-3
You need powered, active speakers, speakers that get their power directly rather than through the amp. Most computer/desktop/bookshelf speakers have their own power and that's all you'll need. Most, if not all, active speakers also receive input through either RCA or headphone-type jacks and cables, not traditional speaker wires. If your speakers receive audio through a headphone-type jack you'll need to get an RCA-to-3.5mm cable like this one to run from the Asgard to the speakers:
As far as I know, the olympus 2 is just the e10k so it should have a line out on the back. If that is the case, then a cable like this should work. Plug the headphone jack into the line out (don't use the headphone out on the front) and plug the rca ends into your amp and you should be good to go.
Hey, I got the Schiit Magni Heresy. I didn't realize cable don't come with it lmao. My PC doesn't have any RCA ports on it do it buy something like this?
Use a cable like this to go from the headphone jack of the computer to the line-in of the tape deck. Or for better quality, use a USB audio interface with RCA connectors to connect to the tape deck.
> I am stupid.
LOL.
Does the JVC FS-7000 work? If so, that thing has an AUX input. Use this cable to go from your computer's 3.5mm stereo output the the JVC's RCA AUX input.
If the JVC FS-7000 is DOA you'll have to get an amp of some sort.
Sorry, thought I replied to this. I have this cable, Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet: Home Audio & Theater The 3.5mm goes into my motherboard, while the left/right rca connectors go into the amp.
Yeah, sorry. A subwoofer.
I was thinking of using an aux-rca cable like this.
-I will go for the SA50
-I will buy Edifier P17 passive speakers, I will see how are the speaker cables and decide if I buy better ones.
-I will keep in mind the banana plugs and pre-installed ones.
Is this RCA Amazon basics what i need for the PC-->amplifier connection? Or a 3.5mm stereo audio is better.
Thank you for your help!
If u/chezty is right about the motherboard you have, I think this is possible with w/o a DAC. On page 21 and 22 of the manual they linked describes a 5.1 and 7.1 configuration - I think you can achieve the 6.1 you're talking about with three pairs of active speakers and the sub.
This uses all four 3.5mm audio jacks on the PC, three on the back + the front panel audio jack. The manual describes a 7.1 (eight channel) setup, which is 2x Fronts/ 2x Sides/ 2x Rears/ Center/ Sub. You're going to set up a 6.1 (seven channel) everything listed minus a center.
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You'll need four of these 3.5mm to RCA cables one for each pair of active speakers, and the fourth, will split the bass/ center channel from the pink port on the back of the motherboard. Either the red or the white side of the RCA will be bass and the other should be center.
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Alternatively, you would need a 7.1 audio receiver that would be fed by HDMI. However, to use active speakers with a receiver requires an expensive receiver with RCA outs for each channel, an investment not well served by these relatively inexpensive speakers.
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As long as I'm able to hear my PC audio that's fine. I already have a USB mic connected to my PC.
Would an adapter like this work?
I don't remember if they came with 3.5mm to RCA, but other than that, they are good to go and make really good PC speakers.
Awesome! Did you use a cable like this to do RCA > AUX before plugging into that receiver?
This is so much cheaper than the Bovee I was looking at, thank you for sending it my way.
Correct, so I guess my question is what cable do I need to purchase to be able to connect the speakers to the inputs. Would it be a cable like this? And then I would just cut off the red/white jacks and plug the cable directly into the speakers.
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Also, for your speakers, does each speaker have 2 cables being plugged into the mobo or just one cable?
You can try this but it probably won't sound good, because your source--the 3.5 mm headphone output of an "old antique record player"--doesn't offer a high-fidelity signal.
You need an adapter cable with a 3.5 mm stereo plug running to two male RCA plugs--like this one.
Unplug the Modi from the Magni. The Modi is irrelevant for what you want to do.
Plug the 3.5 mm end of the cable into the headphone jack of the record player. Turn the volume to zero on the record player. Make sure your Magni amp is off. Then plug the RCA ends of the cable into the Left and Right IN jacks on the back of your Magni.
With the volume at zero on the Magni, turn it on. Gradually turn up the volume on the record player and on the Magni. If you hear distorted buzzing, turn it off and give up--it's not working! Otherwise, adjust volume on the record player and the Magni until you get a loud-enough signal.
I hope you have fun, but be careful, and don't expect much. The sound is only going to be as good as the weakest link, and that antique record player seems pretty weak.
r/CarAV is a better sub for it. Boss is known for their amazing quality (/s), so your best bet is to check if the amp is still outputting power. Do you have a multimeter?
if you have a cable like this , plug it into the input rca slot and play something off your phone.
How did you connect the line out converter to the radio? solder, tap connectors, twist and tape?
Edit: also that wiring looks hella small for a sub. I’d say probably 12awg with some big heat shrink. Looks unsafe. Is protection kicking in on the amp?
Get a 3.5mm to dual/stereo RCA adapter and connect it to the red and white plugs there and press the 'MD/VIDEO' button and you should be good. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=sr_1_3_mod_primary_new
The optical is a digital S/PIDF output over fiber optic for the CD player if you wanted to use an external amplifier for your speakers instead and just use this as a CD player/changer.
They will need an amp/receiver to drive them.
Use the Audio Out on the Amazon Echo, (next to the Power In) and connect it to the amp/receiver. You will need a cable with a 3.5mm stereo jack on one end and RCA jacks on the other.
Example;
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
On the Shenzhen audio website it says the X6 comes with a power cable, and a "USB cable": presumably that means a usb-a to usb-b cable. That will be good if your playing music from your computer.
If I were buying this, I don't think I'd worry about the optical input, unless I absolutely needed it, or the coaxial. But I'd make sure I have a 3.5mm to RCA cable handy and that way I could plug almost anything I own into the back of the DAC/amp.
Your headphones will come with the 6mm plug necessary for the front, so no dramas there.
Here's how you should do it:
Guitar > Pedals > AC30 Headphone Amp > Bose Speakers
Just need a cable to go from the headphone amp to whatever your Bose speakers take in. 3.5mm to RCA should work.
The RCA inputs on that amp are for a source I believe not a Sub.
You have to wire your mains to the Sub and then wire the Sub to the amp.
Don’t you only need this for a laptop? 3.5mm to RCA?
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Just to be clear the laptop is connected to RCAs on the amp not the Sub.
The mains and the Sub are wired to the amp only with speaker wire. It can be as long as you want.
You can always use a 3.5mm to RCA cable. Most receivers have RCA inputs on the front for easy access.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
You can also connect your laptop to the receiver via HDMI or audio out.
Now if you want the best quality music playback then that would be CDs in a Blu-ray player or CDs ripped to lossless FLAC/ALAC played off of your laptop or an external drive/flash drive connected to a Blu-ray player that plays these files.
Yeah, a simple 3.5mm (I assume that's what you mean by headphone connector) to dual RCA (the Magni's input is RCA*) Any decent looking cable will do, like this.
*RCA and digital coax use the same physical connector, but the electrical signal is different (RCA is analog). Yay confusion...
The Exos also has a 3.5mm aux input. Use RCA to 3.5mm cable to connect it to a turntable with a built in phono preamp or turntable to external phono preamp to Exos. The Exos then sends the left or right channel to the other speaker wirelessly.
What is your turntable budget?
Your monitor should have a 3.5mm AUX jack if not you can use the 3.5 mm jack on your motherboard IO You should be able to use an RCA to AUX cable to plug in the speakers such as this.
Or this if it has an aux port in the back of the speaker. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=33KFIHBGRQXTX&keywords=rca+to+aux+cable&qid=1552364142&s=gateway&sprefix=rca+to+a&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
JDS Labs offers different input options into the O2. The normal configuration is a 3.5mm jack on the front panel, but for an extra fee they can set it up for RCA jacks on the rear.
If you have the standard O2 from them, you'll need a wire with RCA jacks on one end, to plug into the Topping D30, and a 3.5mm jack on the other end of the wire to go into the O2. Here is one at Amazon as an example.
So something like this?
Have you checked to see if you can get a USB C to USB female port and connect directly to the Modi? I wonder if that works...
I don't follow what the problem is. On the SB website it says the card has:
> 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out
> 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mic In/Line In > 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Headset Out > 1 x 1/8" Front Out > 1 x 1/8" Rear Out >1 x 1/8" Center/Sub Out
So you said the optical out isn't working, for whatever reason. If that's not working you should be able to use the front / read / center/sub out 3.5mm outputs. If the receiver doesn't have 3.5mm inputs, what does it have? Is it RCA? You can get 3.5mm > RCA adapters like this
Assuming the amp has standard red and white RCA inputs, you just need to get a cable with red and white RCA on one end, and a 3.5mm plug on the other. Plug the RCAs into the amp, and 3.5mm into the green audio jack on the PC and that's it.
With the Micca amp? Just your regular old aux cable. Little end goes in the amp, the red and the white go into the Dayton.
I don't have any specific recommendations (I haven't bought one recently), but if by output type you mean the plug, that's easily solvable with an adapter cable like this one.
Yes, it has a built-in DAC. Not every little amp with USB does; on some it's just there for power.
The speaker wires go directly from the amp to the speakers. On the amp, the wires go into screw-on connectors. On the speakers, they are little clips.
The cable from your TV, if the TV has RCA stereo output, is one of this type:
https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
You said you wanted to ask about the speakers in the title. The part you skipped over says those are "the absolutely cheapest systems we are willing to recommend." Which is why I linked a different subreddit for you.
Yeah, you need an amp if you keep the Pioneers. The amp I use is the SMSL SA-50. It's $62, not $40. It takes one of these wires from your computer:
https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
I bought some speakers but they appear to only come with the kind of cable that plugs into a laptop or phone. Should I buy this? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520434548&sr=8-5&keywords=speaker+rca+cable
> I bought some speakers but they appear to only come with the kind of cable that plugs into a laptop or phone. Should I buy this? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520434548&sr=8-5&keywords=speaker+rca+cable
An adapter like this. Cheaper ones are fine, just make sure they don't look like crap that will fall apart in a day (if you're going for long runs, then get ones with good shielding).
Something like this. It's a "dumb" cable, so cheaper is fine (assuming short runs of around 12 ft/4 m or less). Make sure it doesn't look like absolute garbage though.
That's pretty much exactly it! HDMI to DVI for the screen, headphone jack for my 2.1 speakers. If your speakers or amp support Red/White stereo audio input, a 3.5mm to RCA adapter like this one is pretty cheap and foolproof.
It all worked quite well prior to 4.0.0...
You would need something like this. My dad has a similar setup with a laptop.
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LQEgFbHP69THC
I see a VIDEO/AUX selector. It likely has an RCA jack in the back you can use an RCA to 3.5mm adapter cord.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Snake oil, just get the other suggestion or the Amazon Basics cables for a very solid cable with good aesthetics. Solid black, matte, minimal logos, good build quality.
Cheapest option 1/8 male to rca stereo male cable
Except it's not the "exactly the same"
- An external DAC is likely to cost significantly less than a similar quality sound card.
- An external DAC has significantly less opportunity for electrical noise to leak into the signal.
- As you've likely discovered, Sound cards with RCA outputs are not easy to find. I don't know of a sing one that doesn't itself incorporate some kind of breakout box to provide those connections.
If you're dead set on a sound card I would suggest getting the best one you can afford and then using a 3.5mm to RCA adapter. For example: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
"RCA" is the keyword you're looking for.
You absolutely can!!!!! All you will need is a 3.5mm to RCA Adapter like this one .......
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Have a look at the rear.
If you see a RCA style input, probably labeled AUX, use a 3.5 mm to 2xRCA cable (assuming your phone still has a 3.5 mm headphone jack)
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
>Would the specific mixer I mentioned take an input from a Roland TB-03?
Yes.
If you look on the back, you'll see it has LINE and PHONO inputs. You need to use the LINE inputs; the PHONO ones are for turntables.
You need a cable like this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0 if you don't have one like that already.
Then, plug the 3.5mm jack into the TB-03 and the RCA plugs into the mixer, and that's it :)
You can connect an RCA to 3.5mm directly to the amplifier. Or you could use a 12V Bluetooth Receiver to RCA adapter to the amplifiers. You'll have to connect it to 12V switched power and ground.
So long as it's not horribly cheap, you'll be fine. This is the one I use a lot and it's great.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01D5H8JW0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
>2215B
So this is a Stereo Receiver? Right? Seems to be.
I think it has plenty of inputs. Anything but PHONO will work fine. Tape, CD, Aux, other, but NOT Phono.
A simple cable like this between the Headphone Out and the AUX in, and you are set.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=3.5mm+to+RCA
With a cable like this there aren't too many concerns. Just get one as long as you need, and one the fits your budget.
If you look at the Amazon Basics, though there are other good chords, you will see the come in a variety of lengths from 4ft to 25ft and they are reasonably cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
It might take a bit of work to find the right balance of levels. Typically the Phone/Pad needs to be pretty high. Generally set the Receiver Volume to a common listening position, the bring the Phone/Pod/Pad up until you have a volume consistent with the position of the volume control on the amps. Perhaps I'm making it sound too complicated, but instinct will lead you right on this.
Take into consideration, the possibility of a Bluetooth Receiver. Most Phones/Pads have Bluetooth capability, so you need a Bluetooth Receiver plugged into the AUX on the Amp. Then you sync the phone and BT-Receiver, and you can broadcast wirelessly from your phone. Ideally, you want Bluetooth version 4.0 or higher, and if possible you want APT-X. APT-X is a processing of the signal that results in higher quality sound. It is very unlikely to find in a low cost unit,but APT-X-HD is the highest quality, though rare.
One final question - Are you in the USA? If you are in Europe, I can provide links there too. Though a simply search of Amazon in your country will typically lead you right.
I assume you mean the USB-C apple dongle? It is good. What you need is 3.5mm to RCA like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
Then your chain will be:
PC -> USB-C apple dac -> that^ cable -> Heresy -> headphones
Absolutely. You'll want something like this.
Just plug the rca end into your tape in or line in
> sp3037
If you are talking about these bad boys then they look pretty power hungry.
That JVC amp will connect to your Alexa dot just fine - connect it to the CD1 RCA ports on the back with a suitable cable.
If you really want a smaller amplifier then you could look at a small integrated amplifier like this one. Bear in mind those speakers could definitely take more power though!
I use an Onkyo Integra TA-2056, it’s a three head deck so i can monitor the tape while it’s recording. I use TDK D-60 series Type I Low Noise High Output tapes.
I usually record with Dolby B on so if i ever plan to sell them i can advertise them as encoded with noise reduction, and also because i like the way the tapes sound with NR off while dolby encoded.
I highly recommend getting better 3.5mm to RCA Cables , and a digital to analog converter to make sure you’re recording at the maximum resolution.
I recommend the Modi 3 by Schiit or the OL DAC by JDS Labs
Thanks for the advice gonna go past my original budget, but i think i have the list of what i am buying down. Could ya double check if i may be missing anything or made an error?
Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 225 Black
Amp: Aiyima A08 Pro with 36v 6A PS (For BT and incase i ever want a subwoofer)
PC to RCA Cable: 3.5mm to 2 Male RCA 4Ft (Connect PC to Amp)
Speaker Cable: 14 AWG 6ft Monoprice Banana Plug to Banana Plug 2 pack (Connect Speaker to amp)
The Sony STR-AV770 does have a bunch of line level inputs to test the receiver and speakers with other audio sources. Smartphone, tablet or computer > 3.5mm to RCA audio cable > Sony receiver for example. Or a $20 Bluetooth receiver with included audio cable or $15 Echo Dot WiFi streaming audio receiver with voice or app control and it's also a Bluetooth receiver plus a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
I'm guessing there is an incompatibility between your HDMI adapter and the TV. Instead, try using the headphone jack with a cable like this.
This:
Plug it in to one of the inputs on the back. If you have an iPhone add a lightning to 3.5mm adapter.
Wired:
Wireless:
If the TV had headphone jack audio output you use this cable https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0 that so headphone jack into the TV and then the red/white RCA into the back of the LG sound system.
Turntable > RCA cable > Volume controller > RCA to 3.5mm cable > powered speaker.
Volume control:
- Small https://smile.amazon.com/PAC-LC-1-Remote-Amplifier-Controller/dp/B0002J226O
- Compact https://smile.amazon.com/Audio-Controller-Control-attenuator-RC11/dp/B08TBMP54X
Or get a pair of powered speakers starting at $89.
>There is no easy explanation for how to do it, which is frustrating.
Because you're trying to shoehorn in a PC speaker system into a HT which was never meant to be used in such a way.
But to answer your question the cables you need are https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0 you will need 3 of them.
so the RCA ends for front L/R goes into the green input so the red would go to the right output of the DAC and white goes to left.
continue down that same path for all 6 connections.
Yes, that or you can often find those lower cost or an RCA to 3.5mm cable direct from the turntable and into the amp.
You will need an amplifier (or a receiver) between the RCA jack outputs on your computer and these speakers. The speakers are passive, which means there is no built-in amplifier, From computer --> amplifier you will probably need a stereo mini jack -> RCA cable like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/?th=1
And also you will need two speaker cables (for left and right speaker) from amplifier --> speakers. The connectors on the speaker end here are a bit 'old fashioned', you would need two banana plugs where you screw down the speaker cable, something like:
https://www.amazon.com/WGGE-WG-009-Banana-Connectors-Speaker/dp/B078TPBHKD/
You only need 4 (two pairs). These go into the + and - silvery color connectors on right speaker. Match these up with + and - at the back of the amplifier.
No I don't think that would work I don't think your motherboard has enough power to power speakers . I'm saying buy something like 3 of these cables https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0 and connect them to the Input labeled DVD on your speakers. Or you can just buy one and just plugged them into Line out on the PC and AUX on the speakers but you would only get Stereo sound.
This turntable should be a good first introductory one. Don't worry about it.
Question: do you have 2 x Sonos Play 5 for stereo?
Actually, you don't need to buy an amp or receiver with your setup. The Sonos Play 5 has an analog input where you can plug the Fosi into. It is specifically meant to connect a turntable + phono pre-amp as you have.
The only thing you will need is an RCA cable. On one end there should be 2 'tulip' style RCA connectors (for left and right, connected to the Fosi). The other end of the cable should be a 3.5 mm stereo plug. Here is such a cable, as an example:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0?th=1
Please be aware that the Sonos Play 5 already contains an internal amp to power the speaker. You can read about the analog input here:
Your Dayton amp probably has rca plugs for the input. You can pick up a 3.5mm to rca adapter to connect the two.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
Ok, the reason you are hearing the same sound on right front and right rear is because the AUX input is only stereo looks like. Your stereo is playing the only signal it can get into both left and right speakers with the center channel most likely a mix between the two.
2nd, your Youtube link takes me to some movie clip, am I the only one seeing that?
3rd, I think this is what you need to do. Get 3 of these and connect it like this:
(RCA) (3.5mm) RCA/Surround - FL & FR -> Green Line Out - Computer
RCA/Surround - SL & SR -> Black Rear - Computer
RCA/Surround - SW & CE -> Orange CE/Sub - Computer
That way the computer will know how to split up the signal based on what inputs you have connected up and the surround will have the correctly formatted sounds delivered to them in the correct ports, so it will have the correct audio to play on the correct speakers.
It looks like you have a similar motherboard to me. I found these two drivers & software packages of use.
Realtek DCH Modded Audio Driver for Windows 10/11
Dolby fixed driver for Crosshair Vi Hero Note that this will work on most ROG motherboards as they have the same audio chipset. Just cross-reference in the post if you use this one.
In order to get my surround sound working I had to get an audio receiver that had the Optical audio input and connected that up to my computer. I then installed the AAF Optimus driver from the link above and everything works correctly. The Optical carries all of the channel information in it so the sound all routes correctly.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to help.
AT-LPW40WN > RCA to 3.5mm audio cable > 3.5mm input on the Bose Sound Link will work until you can upgrade to a good pair of speakers.
Alright here is my new build with what we have discussed. Hopefully this is good for someone that wants to live in an apartment complex and not get kicked out, but also currently deals with a room in a house with a ceiling that slopes down to 120 cm. And I will make sure to get a gap between my monitors to maintain line of sight of the tweeter.
- 3.5mm (TRS) to 2-Male RCA adapter audio stereo cable: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
- Aiyima A300 NE5532*4 + QCC3034 + TPA3255 Amplifier 2.1 Channel: https://www.amazon.com/AIYIMA-QCC3034-Bluetooth5-0-Amplifier-Subwoofer/dp/B09QZY21G7
- 2 * 6 Feet of Mediabridge 12 AWG Speaker cable with gold plated banana tips: https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-12AWG-Ultra-Speaker-Cable/dp/B01CYGMD4I
- Perlesmith Universal speaker stands height adjustable: https://www.amazon.com/PERLESMITH-Universal-Adjustable-Satellite-Bookshelf/dp/B08J7QWJ91
- ELAC Uni-FI 2.0 UB52 3-way (Has a tweeter in a normal driver somehow) Bookshelf Speakers: https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Uni-Fi-Bookshelf-Speakers-UB52-BK/dp/B08FF7KBM5
Also, would the bass and treble knobs on the amp work for just speakers? No idea if it's just affecting crossover on speakers and subwoofer, or if it does something else to affect the sound coming out.
I'm guessing the top picture is the soundbar. It looks like the TV has stereo RCA audio outputs and the soundbar has an auxiliary input. If this is true all you need is 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable. Plug the red and white ends into the TV and the other end in the aux jack on the soundbar. You may have to go into the TV settings and change the audio output from built in speakers to the audio output.
You could also convert the optical out on the the TV into a coax digital input on the soundbar if you're nitpicky about sound quality, but I'm guessing you just want sound. I share this with you just for knowledge sake then: optical to coax digital converter
So I edited a setup I found from a youtube video, turning a 2.0 setup to a 2.1 setup. I'm new to audiphilia and what not, so while I think the cables and amplifier watts and speakers SHOULD be fine, I just want to make sure I am not messing up here. Also, do I need to worry about ohms of a subwoofer for watts on an amplifier/receiver at all?
- 3.5mm (TRS) to 2-Male RCA adapter audio stereo cable: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
- Aiyima A300 NE5532*4 + QCC3034 + TPA3255 Amplifier 2.1 Channel: https://www.amazon.com/AIYIMA-QCC3034-Bluetooth5-0-Amplifier-Subwoofer/dp/B09QZY21G7
- 2 * 6 Feet of Mediabridge 12 AWG Speaker cable with gold plated banana tips: https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-12AWG-Ultra-Speaker-Cable/dp/B01CYGMD4I
- Sony SSCS5 3-way 3-Driver bookshelf speaker system: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA
- 6 Feet of Mediabridge Subwoofer cable (Shielded RCA to RCA cable): https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Subwoofer-Cable-Feet/dp/B005DL5N2G
- SVS SB-1000 Pro Sealed Subwoofer: https://www.amazon.com/SVS-SB-1000-Sealed-Subwoofer-Black/dp/B08X51FVZS
And here is my current setup: https://www.insigniaproducts.com/pdp/NS-PSD5321/8269001 Just so you know how hopeless I currently am with understanding this stuff and hopefully have learned.
Indeed you would. Again it kinda depends on the mixer in question. If your mixer has a 2 track inputs and outputs (like the Q1202USB has!), you can use a 3.5mm to RCA cable or an adapterof some sort. You can just plug that into the 2 track in, and then use whatever contols the board has to route it to the main outputs or control outputs or whatever. The downside is that you will often have to adjust the relative volume on the source device itself, since a lot of times there is no slider or knob to actually adjust the volume on the board.
You can also use some sort of adapter or cable that will split your 3.5mm cable into both its stereo components separately, into a 1/4" jack, and then you can just plug them into two channels, pan them left and right, and thats it. A cable like THIS would work, but you can cobble that together trough various adapters as well. On the Q1202 for example, you would plug those into the 5/6 channels, since those are meant to be run in stereo anyway, so you dont have to bother with panning. But you can also simply plug them into channels 1 and 2, pan them left and right and then use the individual volume controls to set both channels at equal volume, and voila: stereo.
If you haven't spent any money on it yet then I would look for a product that just does what you want.
That being said, its kinda jank but you could use an aux to rca adapter to split the channels and then use a pair of rca to aux adapters to go to each speaker.
something along these lines along with gender changers?
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/30S1-01260-Stereo-Female-Y-Cable-Connector/dp/B000I23TTE
There's multiple options to do what you're asking for here.
>be able to switch input sources from an ipad/iphone or my main windows Desktop PC
You can do this one of two ways:
1) If you own an old enough iPhone/iPad to still have the 3.5mm jacks, you can buy a 3.5mm to RCA cable, then feed that into an RCA switch, which will finally feed into your Magni. You would need two sets of RCA-to-RCA cables (#1 to go from Modi to RCA Switch, #2 to go from RCA Switch to Magni).
2) If your iPhone/iPad is new, you can go the analog way, and get a Lightning-to-3.5mm dongle for the iPhone/newish iPad, and USB-C-to-3.5mm dongle for the newest iPads and iPad Pros. The rest of the hookup will be very similar to option #1 above.
3) If you would rather go Digital, you can buy a USB input switch and share the Modi between your PC and iPad. Depending on your iPad has USB-C or not, you may need a simple USB-C to USB-A adapter, or for the older iPads and iPhones, a Lighting USB Camera connector. You would likely get the cleanest sound, and benefit from an actual DAC for the iPhone/iPad instead of the onboard/dongles. I just tested this now with a Modi Multibit on my iPhone 11 and it worked beautifully.
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>with the output being headphones or a small set of speakers
As far as outputting to speakers, it depends on two factors: whether it is passive of powered, and what inputs it takes.
If it's powered and takes RCA (simplest), just take another pair of RCA-to-RCA cable (see above for link), and take the Preamp Out of the Magni to the input of the speakers.
If it's 3.5mm/6.35mm input, get an RCA-to-3.5mm cable (also see above for link), and plug the RCA side to the Preamp Out of the Magni, and the 3.5mm cable to the speaker's input.
If it's unpowered/passive, you would need to buy a speaker amp and some speaker cable to get it powered, then add in some RCA-to-RCA cables to go from the Magni Preamp Out to the RCA input of the speaker amp.
Hopefully, that covers your bases.
You have two different animals there.
3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter
1/4 to RCA, Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Male Mono TS
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Interconnect-Conversion-Adaptor
Thanks a lot! So a cable like this one would work? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
On the TV's side, I would plug it to the Audio OUT / H/P OUT right?
Not sure to understand your last sentence. What do you mean by "lowest noise floor"? How is that an issue? Unfortunately, I don't have a DAC and would like to try to keep the set-up as simple as possible (i.e. not having to turn multiple devices every time).
Thanks again for the help!
Are you using a vga to composite converter or just a vga cable with composite end?
MiSTer doesn't do composite output natively through the VGA port right now, only component. You have to use special system cores that are still being worked on to get native composite out and they still need a special cable to not look like garbage. In the meantime you can try one of these adapters, https://www.antoniovillena.es/store/product/vga-composite-s-video-adapter/
Also the VGA port does not output sound. You need a 3.5mm to RCA cable going from the line out to the TV. Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Sorry but the splitter is garbage. It's from stereo to stereo. You need something like that. I did the same thing
>So there’s no way to use the speakers for the monitor?
Do you plan on using more than one source for your monitor? Other than the mini?
I'm not familiar with that monitor, does it have a 3.5 output? then use the RCA input on the speakers using one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
or you could flip and use the 3.5 out of the mini and USB out of the monitor, and free another USB-A. Though I'd rather keep the USB on the mini.
A quality used AVR would be perfect for the gear you've got.
For the PC to AVR connection I'd recommend grabbing an Apple USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. IMHO everyone should have one of these anyhow. Just plug it in and it will show up as a sound device in Windows. Works great on newer USB-C iPad Pros , Android phones, etc. Doubles as a quality budget headphone amp as well.
Cheap, measures well. You'd then just need a 3.5mm to RCA adapter to connect to the AVR.
Review:
$9 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-USB-C-Headphone-Jack-Adapter/dp/B07K25P3N1/
Good questions!
I wrote up an answer to a similar question last month.
If you're using a monitor without speakers, you can use the Analog I/O board. Connect a 3.5mm-to-RCA adapter cable to the 3.5mm audio jack next to the VGA connection to send the audio to your receiver or amplifier. (Using a receiver or amplifier will allow you to use headphones.)
You can even send the signal straight to your speakers. Use RCA to speaker wire adapters in line with the 3.5mm-to-RCA adapter, if your speakers use speaker wire connectors instead of RCA jacks.
You may need to go into your Mister.ini file under /media/fat on your master SD card, and set DVI_mode to "1". This will disable audio over HDMI.
i would recommend this amp, this 3.5mm stereo to dual rca cable, and some speaker wire. for the speaker wire you'll have to cut to length and strip the plastic off the end. if you know anybody that can solder the ends so they dont fray that will help as well, or get some banana plugs and attach to the ends of the wire, or you can just do a simple twist of the exposed wire.
Seems pretty straight forward, just connect them to the headphone output jack on the TV. As per the manual all you need is a 3.5mm to RCA or 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable. I'm assuming at least one of those types of cables came with your set of headphones.
Audio cable:
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0?th=1
Bluetooth adapter:
Depends on what the bluetooth ports look like. You could get something like this.
and then something like this.
>MDS-JE530
If you're using this to record you would be looking for a line-IN port on the deck. Most decks will use RCA for line-in meaning you'd need a 3.5mm to RCA cable such as this.
I'm not up on macs but try to set your laptop to line-out mode instead of amplified headphone, the results should be best that way. Try flipping through the recording section of your decks user manual too.
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0P0D95VT905NM0EW2569?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Here's a picture of the inputs. It has an RCA, and I was thinking of using an aux to RCA adapter like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_QC2HS8WMTBZ3A694JNS6
Any recommendations for vintage turntables or where to buy them? I'm not necessarily opposed to buying used but, I don't know much about TTs or what to look for when buying used. Would I need any other components to make them work?
The Echo Studio has 3.5mm to an aux cable to an RCA input on the Douk Audio X1 or Onkyo stereo receiver or an AV receiver to play the streaming audio from the Echo through the new better pair of speakers. A smaller $35 Echo Dot can do the same thing if you want to move the Echo Studio to another room.
The speaker would need an aux port. If it has one, you'll be able to hook the projector up to it even if the projector doesn't have an aux port with a cable like this.
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q3KM27P8JQ34SGA22RE8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I have.
The easiest / cheapest way to get started is to get a portable CD player with a line-out and a pair of powered / active speakers. Back in the day (late 80s / early 90s), CD players were expensive, so portable CD players were literally designed to be both portable and be home units.
Here's an example of a portable player with a line-out. You can see the headphone jack in green, and on the back is an additional black 3.5mm plug - that's the line-out. Use one of these adapters to plug it in to some powered speakers with RCA jacks - otherwise, just plug it straight in to the line-out with a normal aux cable and you've got yourself a cheap entry level set up that's good for home or to go.
As for speakers, you don't need anything special. Literally anything with a 3.5mm input OR RCA plugs will work.
And make sure to get a power adapter! If it doesn't come with one, then a universal one will work - just look at the back of the CD player and make sure the voltage matches on the plug. Then just select the correct fitting plug and you're good to go.
From there you can decide if you like playing with CDs or not. If you don't, then you're out like $50 and it's no biggie. If you do, then you can upgrade your speakers / CD player whenever you are ready / have the money.
>Edifier R980T
You should be able to use a 3.5 mm to RCA cable - like this
Sound quality should be just fine using an aux cable.
You’ll want to make sure the output isn’t peaking. When recording, check the little meter on the MD recorder. Make sure it isn’t going all the way to the top bar- if it is, then the source is too loud and you’ll need to lower the volume on the source.
You can also lower the input levels too, but you’ll need to refer to the manual on how to do that.
If your CD player has an optical-out then all you need is an optical cable with a mini-optical adapter on one end and a full size on the other.
Otherwise you’ll want to use an RCA splitter.. You’ll probably get better results from the CD player because it’s a line-out, versus a headphone Jack output.
If you want to record via optical on your computer, you can get a more modern usb DAC. I personally use this one and I’ve had good results with it.
It's a sampler, you don't upload samples. You get one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_BCV99QJJZ3YXA671YHNE And plug it into whatever device you like and play the mp3s on that device.
Will something like this work? Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_V5XFBWSCS30X764PAAY5
Will something like this work? Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_V5XFBWSCS30X764PAAY5
I checked the camera manual. There should be a second cable that handles audio. It looks like the camera has 1 port for video out that uses the cable you pictured and a second port for audio out that likely uses a standard 3.5mm to rca cable. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
Then you will have all 3 standard rca cables.
You'll probably also need a 3.5mm to RCA to go from the headphone out on Machine A into the SYS.
Either a cable like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=twister_B01MDKJXCH?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
or an adapter like this if you prefer to use an existing 3.5mm aux cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075F8QMQ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
For the second one it looks like it doesn’t have an RCA input, you’ll need something like this to hook the record player up to the amp : https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
You will only need a regular RCA cable for the first suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-2-Male-RCA-Audio-Cable/dp/B01D5H8P0G
These are for connecting the record player to the amplifier, and then the speaker cable to connect the amplifier to the speakers
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RCA to 3.5mm
Ah I see! Best bet is to just get a small studio mixer like this:
https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/allen-heath-zed-mixers-636792
There’s lots in that range but a compact 6 channel mixer will give you everything you need. Just make sure it has RCA inputs and plug one of these into your phone or tablet:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
There might be some Bluetooth compatible ones as well, I’ve never looked, but that’s the basic idea. Run the tablet with music into one pair of channels, the one with the sound board into another pair, and you’re Gucci!
Ah, I had no idea the latency would be that bad.
How about a wired analog solution? Plug this into your mini:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0/
Connect it to this:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-External-Converter-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B01M7QQQC7/
And then plug that into your Air.
Then you can monitor the audio using QuickTime:
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you will need this cable for the klipsch and for the JBL you will need to pair it bluetooth
3.5mm to RCA cable connected to any one of the RCA inputs on the back then select the correct input on the front.
Or wireless with an Echo Dot.
You need this
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Z2CSH9R5JRTNKH2NGBKJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Fiio e10k's Line out to amp's RCA input. You need to buy a cable like this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
You could get at 3.5 mm to audio rca cable if the tv supports it.
no, rather something like this
Use the headphone Jack on your PC and the Tape In on the VLZ.
If you want to use USB (which is the better option, if the sole purpose of the system is playback), I'd go for a mixer with a built in USB Interface, like a Mackie ProFX
Awesome, thank you for replying so quick. I'm going to order it tonight :)
Would this cable work for taking audio output from my PC into the amp?
You want an RCA adaptor cable to connect to your computer, like this:
You also want relatively heavy gauge speaker wire, like this:
With a system like this, you can crank your video games to get old school high volume sound. Be sure to close the windows and make sure your other household members are away.
I hope that helps.
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1E0D1Q9F2MYTDGTYQNYJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is this the right rca cable?
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_SF4VS4BPGBFQ5TDEW82Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And is this the correct amp?
https://jdslabs.com/product/atom-amp/
Also, what would the apple dongle connect to? Are you talking about the dongle with 2 female ends? Or the dongle that is 3.5mm to the lighting charger thing. Sorry. I don’t know much about this type of shit haha. Thanks for the help!!
Sorry,
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To be clear I have been in contact kind of on and off with schiit. Trying to figure our why my audio was cutting in and out. (before I noticed the mono audio issue)
As a result I have purchased these:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01D5H8JW0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
To test if it was the magni or modi that was causing issues.
I have started testing for that issue and decided to test if I would get binaural audio.
I have the 3.5mm jack connected directly into my computer as a result and the RCA cable going into the magni.
I am still getting mono audio and wonder why this is still happening if the modi is the issue.
Ahh, yeah in that case you'll need an external amp. The controller itself will act as your bluetooth dac, you just need to send the signal to an amp. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_HZQ67BZFXZP9WMN26E4N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 is a 3.5mm to rca out. Plug the rca into your amp and you're good to go.
An even easier option is to go with the iFi Zen can https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L9PY36Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_52Z4RJDRAZ01376TTC7X
It has an aux cord input so you wouldn't even need to buy an extra cable.
Before doing that though hold the PlayStation button on your controller and make sure the volume on the headphones is maxed. If it is and it still isn't good enough then you have your next step.
You could probably get it hooked up with an 3.5 to 2-male RCA and a PCM setting in the tv. But I doubt those speakers are much better than the TV's anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
I went ahead and ordered the UCA-202 along with these cables -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5H8JW0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O17/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hopefully this is better than using VAC.
If your speakers have RCA, then it would just be a matter of a 3.5mm headphone to stereo RCA splitter cable from the DAC.
You need a stereo 3.5mm jack to Stereo RCA and use Video 1 (Audio) or SA-CD/CD in on your receiver
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Amazon Basics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JVAR4ATX60YQW15MB18Q
I can understand that. I admit, that turntable wouldnt be my first choice. 10 years ago, the one built into the top of my LXI stereo was the only turntable I had. And it was bad! Keep an eye out on classifieds though; there is usually a gem or two for sale in our area at least. Reach out if you find one but want thoughts on it.
The 25W power rating talks about what the amp can deliver, which isnt much compared to some, but many vintage speakers had similarly low power requirements, as do many high-sensitivity (high efficiency) speakers. Unless you like to listen at high levels or have very inefficient speakers, 25W can do a fair amount.
I have a couple of these that let me plug in a 3.5mm source into my receiver. Most of the time its a laptop or a Bluetooth receiver like this, as my phone no longer has a headphone port.
also you should get the 80 ohm version on the headphone, and this cable so you can connect the dac to your computer:
Im using a 3.5mm to 2-male RCA adapter. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_pFUTFb4JYNSVA
is it something like this?
That's a 3.5mm (1/8") audio jack. You can use something like this to adapt it, but you will only get audio on the left (white) connector. You would need something like this to split it to both channels.
Old Sony Betamax VCRs from that era use the 3.5mm audio jack instead of the RCA/phone style connector, like VHS and later Betamax VCRs.
>RCA
Do you use something like this ?
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
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Clean it good, you should everytime you fix something. I would use an old toothbrush and a vacuum. If you have maybe IPA after this.
You mean like this?
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I believe so. Use the 3.5mm input. I would get this cable
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fr3MFbSXD9JCS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And this one to split your mono sub output on your receiver so both channels of the amp get a signal.
RCA (M) to 2 RCA (F) Stereo Audio Y Adapter Subwoofer Cable (24k Gold Plated) 1 Male to 2 Female Y Splitter Connectors Extension Cord (20CM/0.5FT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Z69XCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_As3MFbBXKGFN6
Then just hook the sub up to the 2 speakers outputs. Left to left and right to right but it doesn’t really matter since it’s mono.
All you should need is a 3.5mm to rca cable, something like this to the length you need https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_zwcLFbMN00695
Hi there!
If you do not have a dac you need one of these, which goes from your phone or pcs 3.5 jack:
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If you do have a dac, which is recommended you need one of these:
yeah that makes sense, would i need these also https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5H8JW0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Yeah, like this.
As others have said, optical cable to DAC would be best, but you can also just go 3.5 mm headphone cable to RCA directly as well. Sound won’t be as great but it’s a quick fix.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Just use an RCA to 3.5mm aux cable from TV to soundbar.
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZsxxFbNGHWXDC
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
This wire will replace the the rca cables. 3.5mm goes into the back of your sound card in the front/headphone/line out. Put a splitter on the red rca connector to the 2 reds on your equipment. Same goes for the white. You'll have to go into the settings of your sound card and change the output to line out.
3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cable - 4 Feet $7.
Or get an AUKEY Bluetooth 5 Receiver for $13.
Or better WiFi Streaming:
- Dayton WBA31 $42 has WiFi streaming via app control, Apple Airplay, and DNLA NAS playback.
- Echo Dot $29 has convenient WiFi streaming voice control as well as phone/tablet control.
- Both are also Bluetooth receivers as a backup.
Here's a like to the cable you need AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo - $7.62.
None. Its not gonna fit.
You need something like this.
You will have to look for yourself to see what's there. I'm saying that if you do not find anything already installed, you have the option to install it yourself easily and cheaply. First take the radio out, plug this type of cable into the red and white ports on the back of your cars radio. Keep the Aux (part that plugs into phone) where you can reach it in your car.
You would need exactly the same items, except for 1 cable. You would drop the RCA cable in favor for this one. Then you connect the RCA to record player, 3.5mm in the Pro-Ject Optical Box E Phono and use the button to select the line level in, the rest is the same.
For loudspeakers, its definitely all up to you. The Elac Debut Reference B6 is very good, plus it would save some money. But defintely use the opporunity to audition loudspeakers, and, if you need that extra bit of reach don't hesitate to switch the power amplifier to the VTV Hypex NC252MP. It will be more than enough for any bookshelf, and 95% of the floorstanders out there.
Only an amp. The TV model is this Sharp Aquos from 2010:
https://www.sharpusa.com/Support/ProductDetail.aspx?model=LC-46LE810UN
If you click on "owner's manual", there's an option to download the PDF. On page 10 of the manual, it lists all the inputs in the back. Right now, I am using this from the audio out port on the TV to "Main" RCA inputs on the back of the AMP100vs.
Would it be something like this?
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Tannoy is a legitimate high-quality brand name for speakers. Unless they are damaged, it would be shameful to chuck a Tannoy speaker out to the bin. You can tell you GF that I said that.
You need a "Power Amplifier" to drive passive speakers like that. There are many small, low-price "Class-D" ("digital") power amplifiers available that would do the job nicely. Example:
The basic models accept line-level audio from your computer or TV. Other models include Bluetooth receivers so that you can stream music from your phone/music player. Some also include radio receivers to tune in FM broadcast stations, or play music from USB thumb-drive or SDHC card, etc.
To connect, you will also need:
3.5mm TRS input cable (from computer or TV)
AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo
Speaker cables (2) from amplifier to each speaker.
Micca-Copper-Speaker-Plated-Banana
NOTE: Don't get suckered into the high-price magical boutique, snake-oil cables. The examples I listed will perform just as well as examples that cost 10x more. Beware of marketing wankers. You do NOT need a DAC gadget. You don't need to pay extra for a box with likely the same DAC chip that is already in your computer or TV. Bah, Humbug.
So it's a bad cable or bad AUX input port. Try an AmazonBasics 3.5mm to RCA cable if you have free Amazon shipping or PrimeCables.
Do you have JBL studio monitors? XLR is balanced for pro audio or high end audiophile. You would need to use RCA to TRS cables. Then if you want unified volume control add a studio monitor controller or a mixer.
PS: Your reply was to the top thread, not to me so I didn't get notification, which is a common poor UI issue on mobile. I just happened to see it.
normal headphones are like 50 ohms so goxlr just didn't build in an extreme enough headphone amp. you're out of luck. https://twitter.com/tchelicongaming/status/1081744939149455360?lang=en
luckily you already own one of the best headphone amps, so all you need to do is plug the headphone out of the goxlr to the input of the magni. I'm not sure why you haven't done that already, maybe because you didn't know that the rca plugs can convert into a 3.5mm headphone jack. you just need to buy the right cable from amazon to connect the two devices and you're good to go. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
You can use this for the audio connection (audio out on DVD to the red and white audio in on the TV), and then a single 3.5mm-to-RCA like this one for the video (yellow to yellow).
That would give you the exact same effect, except they're not contained in the same plastic casing to make a single connector.
Yes, an Input or Dot with a 3.5mm to RCA cable. You can play from your phone and not use the voice control or even open up the case and remove the microphone.
Or the Dayton WBA31 $42 is an alternative to Chromecast Audio.
Oh you want a 3.5mm to RCA. Don't think I've heard it called 2.5mm before
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8JW0
Ok.
You are going lose wireless. On the back of your TV should be RCA audio out. So, you will need this
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
I suggest the 15feet ones.
You plug the RCA into the TV and plug the 3.5mm into your headset.
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And you can control the volume with your remote. I have the same model of TV, and did this with a Amp. So, it will work.
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Now, there is a chance, that there can be some noise ( A hum). From not being grounded properly.
If that the case, then you can google how to ground your TV or buy a DAC/Amp.
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If you need help with a DAC/Amp, i can help with that.
$210 plus $25 for accessories:
Mini Amp: SMSL SA-36A Pro TPA3118D2DAP Stereo Amplifier 2 x 20W $52.
Speakers: 4" Dayton Audio MK402 $60.
Subwoofer (on floor): Dayton Audio SUB-800 8" 80 Watt Powered Subwoofer $100 and hook it up via Speaker Wire Only Sub Hookup
Interconnect: 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Cable - 4 Feet $6.
Speaker wire: Pure copper oxygen free 16 Guage and self adjusting wire strippers or basic.
Home Audio Guides: Intro to home stereo systems, Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos, r/Audiophile Getting Started, Beginner's Guide to Home Audio, AverageJoeAudiophile's Guides.
> I don't know if it would fix the issue as I have no RCA inputs in my computer.
no, this is not how RCA works :)
You can connect any analog audio device via the RCA input to the station. The only requirement is that the signal is already analog. You could connect your phone, tablet, PC or whatever with a 3,5mm>RCA cable.
If you have a dedicated DAC, Receiver or soundcard you need a RCA interconnect and connect the source device's line output to the base stations' RCA input.
> it only happens when I'm ingame, especially if I tab out and play a YouTube video at the same time.
now this is the really weird part. try setting the output sample rate to 44,1khz 16bit and make sure all enhancements are disabled.
3.5mm Aux computer out to dual RCA on the receiver. 4, 8 or 15 ft.
Or digital if you have an upgraded sound card.
Op will need something like this cable
> 3.5 inch male TRS to two RCA male
or instead one of these:
either of those two to connect source to speakers
AND to connect master speaker to slave speaker:
AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7IecBbBD6NA63
You'll need 3. One for front left and right, rear left and right, and one for your center/sub
Thanks for this. So what equipment would you suggest I need? I'm so sorry to be so obtuse about this, it's just not my world at all.
My goal is to just have something to power the speakers, and a chromecast audio or something for the actual source. Nothing needed beyond that - just want to use the speakers for music. They aren't set up for surround sound or anything more robust.....
I thought it would basically be chromecast audio -> this amazon cable -> this amp -> speaker wire.
I'm off base obviously, could you help me understand what I need to get to get instead? This is all living in an electrical box, essentially, so i need something relatively small and basic.
Ya if it has 3.5mm headphone out you can get a 3.5mm to dual rca cable that would work.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8JW0
So in order to connect my phone and xbox to the mixer i would need two of these AmazonBasics 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Cable - 4 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3Xu-zbG89HVA6.
You need to lay on your back and look at the back of your car stereo and see if it has RCA jacks
google image search "RCA inputs back of car stereo"
then just get a 3.5mm to RCA cable and plug it into the stereo and you should be able to change the source on the stereo to the RCA inputs
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