3.5mm

Forum discussion tagged with 3.5mm.
  1. S

    Question Will I still get audio support if I buy a USB A male to USB C female adapter and plug a USB C to 3.5MM dongle into it? (

    I realize this is a confusing mess of a question... Sorry. Basically, I have a Windows 10 laptop with only USB A 3.0 ports and a broken headphone jack that I can't really afford to fix. I'd like USB A to C adapters for it anyway, just in case I need them for something else, since USB C only...
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    HDMI to 3.5mm audio splitter (HDMI OUT to 3.5mm IN)

    I am looking for an HDMI audio splitter. Basically I want to extract the audio from my HDMI cable so I can connect this to my audio speakers, which use 3.5mm jacks. I was hoping to connect my PS4 to my speakers this way, because the speaker cables are way too short to connect all the way to my...
  3. J

    N4CE Old 5:1 speaker set to PC

    Hello, I have a old N4CE Speaker set I have been using for YEARS and upon moving house have I recently just discovered that they have 3 inputs on the back being: - Front (STEREO) - SURROUND - CE/SW How it currently working is plugging one 3.5mm jack into the "Front" port. straight to my pc...
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    How to connect speaker system to a TV without 3.5mm jack? Which adaptors to use?

    Hello everyone. So, I have bought a LG television (LED 32LJ610V) which does not have a 3.5mm jack output, but only an optical audio output. I already own (from a previous TV installation) a Logitech Z313 speaker system, which has a single 3.5mm input connector. So, I'm trying to figure out what...
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    ARC vs optical vs 3.5mm

    Hi there, I have a Sony x900e, and my receiver is an STR DH550. I don't want to run HDMI video through my receiver. I'm using ARC currently, but my TV only has enhanced 4k in ports 2 and 3, and ARC is port 3...So, for my xbox, i'm unable to get the 'best' picture as I have to use HDMI port 1...
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    Solved! Equilizer not afffecting rear jack [SOLVED]

    [SOLVED] HI all, I have been trying to figure out a way of using an equalizer on my speakers(rear/motherboard jack). I am currently using it on the front jack through my headphones(Front/case jack) with no issue. When I go into properties for the speakers and the headphones, I have clicked a...
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    Solved! How to share PC sound system with 3 PC's

    I use 3 PC's to drive a sophisticated flight simulator. Periodically I want to use the 2nd and 3rd PC with the sound system. I tried a simple 3-way splitter but I expect that because the cables are not shielded, lots of noise was present. Can the commiunity recommend a reasonably economic...
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    Converting headset with 2 3-pole 3.5mm jacks to 4-pole 3.5mm

    I have an old headset that I decided to see if I can revive. The headset is SONY DR-GA200. It came with a mute and volume control on a long flat cable. See the pictures for more details. As it happens with long cables they can get stuck under the wheels of your chair and you know already this...
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    External Mic Adapter...will it work?

    So I bought an external microphone for a YouTube channel I am making. It has a 3.5mm plug and my HP Windows 10 laptop has a 3.5mm input, but the computer doesn't pick up any sound or even acknowledge that their is a mic their. So I was hoping to get a usb mic adapter hoping it would work, but...
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    Mic not working on windows

    I have an NW-700 dynamic microphone to record with. It uses an XLR -> 3.5mm connection, I connect an adaptor to 1/4" onto it to connect it to my Project Series USB audio mixer, when I connect that via USB to my Mac I can record just fine. However now I'm trying on my windows 10 desktop and just...
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    2x 2.1 in USB DAC (Asus Xonar U5) Problem!

    I've recently been interested in having surround sound but my knowledge is really limited when it comes to this subject. Anyhow I have myself 2 completely working sets of "Logitech Z4" and wanted to rig it to 4.2(?). At first I bought a generic USB DAC, 2x "RCA to 3.5mm" and 2x "3.5mm...
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    What is the Best way to connect speakers to 2 devices at once?

    I have a set of standard Dell USB speakers that are currently connected to my rig via male 3.5mm. I have recently switched my Xbox One over to a monitor due to my deteriorating eyesight and faster response times. I am using a pretty outdated monitor that doesn't have an HDMI input, so I am...
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    Is this the real deal?

    Sup. I was just surfing about in ebay and came across this RAZER HAMMERHEAD EARPHONE. http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Set-Razor-Hammerhead-In-Ear-PC-Music-Gaming-Headset-Headphone-Earphone-New-/321894916855?hash=item4af26ea2f7:g:IVgAAOSwAYtWIKku is this one or any other RAZER HAMMERHEAD on EBAY...
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    Need help connecting all speakers. Is it possible with adapters?

    I got a new sound bar for Christmas, and wanted to hook it up to an old set of speakers and a receiver that I had. I want to at least hook it all up to my PC, and possibly the bluetooth if it works through all speakers. This is what I have to work with: Vizio Soundbar w/ bluetooth (can't find...
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    Center/Subwoofer connection question

    Hi, I'm wanting to create a 5.1 surround sound setup for my PC. The three connections are Front Stereo, Rear Stereo, and Center/Subwoofer. My Center speaker has 1 male 3.5mm cord My Subwoofer has 2 RCA line in ports: Left (White) and Right (Red) What do I need to do to connect both the...
  16. Masamune_Smokey

    Will this set up result in sound quality loss?

    I'm setting up my PC, PS4 and PS3 on one desk and I would like to run the PS3/PS4 into the dual HDMI ports on the monitor, while my PC goes through the DisplayPort. Anyways, I'll be using a soundbar for the consoles sound. Now my question is will the 3.5mm jack result in lower sound quality than...
  17. hanser30

    3.5 mm audio cable color code issue

    Hi Guys, I have a question involving cables. I have a 3.5 mm audio cable with green, white, and yellow wires. Which one is left, which one is right, and which one is ground? Thanks!
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    How to connect my subwoofer system having 3.5 mm jack to my Videocon HD tv set

    Hello friends, Could you please help me. I have Videocon 1080p HD tv (model no VJU32HH). Though the picture quality of this set is superb but the built-in speakers are small and sound comes out very low. My question is: 1) How I will connect my subwoofer system to my TV. My subwoofer only...
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    Extreme low volume Speaker

    I had 2 speakers that i used not much time then i had the idea to buy a adapter to use them on my pc so i could hear music louder. they both got a rca connector so i had to buy a rca to 3.5mm adapter right? well i did that and when i connect it i get extremely low volume on the speakers1. i...
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    USB or 3.5mm Headset? Which?

    So, I'm in the process of acquiring a new Headset to make my PC Gaming experience more comfortable. I currently have a very generic USB VOiP headset, which, I won't lie, is pretty good. My voice is transmitted perfectly with no hissing (which I believe is the EMI Interference) The Audio is good...
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    2 audio sources in to 1 out with volume control

    Ok so I need something that allows me to plug in 2 male 3.5mm cables and combines them into a single female 3.5mm out, I need the 2 audio sources going into the single to have their own volume control, I am trying to find something that will do that but I have no idea what to search on google...
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    Replacement audio jack for home cinema system (3.5mm internal)

    Ok so I managed to break the internal audio jack within my LG home cinema system... (Before anyone suggests, I can only use the "Audio in" option in order to use the cinema system) I have a soldering iron and wonder if I purchase a 3 pin internal 3.5mm audio jack connection, could I just...
  23. Myntekt

    Headsets - Gaming ~100€

    Hello! I want some new headsets for around 100€. I don't understand much about audio and stuff though. I had the Gamecom 780, but they broke in two parts (literally). Now I got the G35, from Logitech, but I'm returning them since they aren't as loud (I can't find the right word for this, but I...
  24. dibrando1

    3.5mm 4-pole to 2x 4-pole Y-Adapter

    I am looking for a 3.5mm 4-pole to 2x 4-pole Y-Adapter. As an example, something that can enable two 3.5mm smartphone headsets which have stereo sound and mic (4-pole on both headsets) to be plugged into one smartphone via the 3.5mm jack. I have found plenty of splitters and adapter that take a...
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    3.5mm stereo extension cables for headset+mic

    I've been doing some searching with no luck for a single cord with 2x male and 2x female ends on it so I can get a bit more length on my PC headset cable. Does anyone know if these even exist? Or is my best option to just get 2 cords and run them together. I also am told that I should get a...
  26. Jesermay

    Audio Switch Volume Issues

    Diagram of issue: Current set up: Three audio sources - Mac, PC and Gamecube - are attached to a Audio Source Selector - Basically, an audio switch - via RCA (the Mac and PC both use 3.5mm to RCA cables, with the Gamecube using it's default RCA audio cables). The Audio Source Selector is...