Audio from both ports?

[jerichardson]

To make this simple, is it possible to simultaneously play the same audio from the back audio ports on the fron audio ports as well?

 

[wolluf]

depends on the motherboard

 

[jerichardson]

Most of the machines are Dell Optiplex GX620s. I have no idea what board they use other than likely it being a Foxconn.

 

[wahnula]

Typically the front panel connector is for headphones and disables the rear panel speakers. This is done with a switch that is part of the 1/8" jack. Simple solution is to use a splitter connected to the rear jack if you want more than one speaker output.

Tony

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[jerichardson]

We do that currently and it sucks. Half the time the splitter just kills audio all together, even if you just use one port.

 

[wahnula]

Half the time the splitter just kills audio all together

Then you're not using the correct splitter. Stereo TRS (2 conductor & sleeve) should work just fine, I use one to split the audio from my laptop to two sets of headphones for 2-person video viewing. If you're using a mono splitter you will have problems.

Here's one:

I prefer a solid unit like this to the pigtail version, which has three molded ends to go bad.

Tony

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[adnan1100]

I think the cpu-cabinets (cases) have this functionality. rather than motherboards.

Adnan

http://www.ammuindustries.com

 

[jerichardson]

I found a USB powered small headphone 3 channel amplifier so I'll try that. Might just solve a lot of problems.

 

[wahnula]

Just keep in mind that USB devices take the sound card out of the picture. If you've spent a lot on the sound card you will not see its benefits.

Tony

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