Audio question

Andy128 · 07-21-2005, 09:55 AM

I have police scanner that I will be routing through the computer to stream over the internet. Once I do that I will be able to listen to it through the
computer speakers. If I want to put additional speakers in other rooms (i.e.- dinning room or den) can I add another audio card with output jacks to hook up additional speakers?

Andy

jonharris · 07-21-2005, 10:07 AM

If you are just wanting multiple speaker sets playing the same sound source, a few miniplug splitters from your local electronic supply store will do the job just fine. Multiple sound cards are often a hassle and really would be unneccessary in your case, if I am understanding it correctly.

Andy128 · 07-21-2005, 11:17 AM

Does the video card act as an amplifier or should I hook the computer
audio out put to an amplifier and then run the xtra speakers?

Andy

elf · 07-21-2005, 11:27 AM

video card? where did you get that? it doesn't affect sound at all...at all.

If the power produced by the sound card is not enough you will have to route it through an amplifier like you suggested.

Andy128 · 07-21-2005, 11:40 AM

My bad. Meant sound card.

Andy

jonharris · 07-21-2005, 03:58 PM

Jack powered speakers are very weak. Computers put out just enough sound to handle some headphones and generally just to get the sound across a cord to an amplifier (whether in-speaker or seperate).

If you are looking for any decent volume, you will need an amp. That connection isn't too hard as there are many premade adapters taking miniplug to RCA but it is also very simple to purchase the ends and then solder your own adapter.

**Fox** · 07-21-2005, 04:21 PM

Computer speakers generally have their own amp built right in... I've never seen a pair that didn't.

Volt-Schwibe · 07-21-2005, 05:14 PM

i have a pair of koss speakers, that are louder unplugged than they are plugged in.

and i've seen a couple pairs of non amplified speakers.

back in the day, they weren't always amplified, and some sound cards came with 2watt/4watt and some as much as 8watts.

07-21-2005, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andy128 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 380 OS: xp	Audio question I have police scanner that I will be routing through the computer to stream over the internet. Once I do that I will be able to listen to it through the computer speakers. If I want to put additional speakers in other rooms (i.e.- dinning room or den) can I add another audio card with output jacks to hook up additional speakers? Andy

07-21-2005, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andy128 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 380 OS: xp	? Does the video card act as an amplifier or should I hook the computer audio out put to an amplifier and then run the xtra speakers? Andy

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elf Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 6,184 OS: WinXP Pro SP2 and Slackware 10.1 My System	video card? where did you get that? it doesn't affect sound at all...at all. If the power produced by the sound card is not enough you will have to route it through an amplifier like you suggested. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

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Andy128 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 380 OS: xp	Thanks My bad. Meant sound card. Andy

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,241 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	i have a pair of koss speakers, that are louder unplugged than they are plugged in. and i've seen a couple pairs of non amplified speakers. back in the day, they weren't always amplified, and some sound cards came with 2watt/4watt and some as much as 8watts. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe : 07-21-2005 at 05:18 PM.

07-21-2005, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
jonharris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 91 OS: XP	If you are just wanting multiple speaker sets playing the same sound source, a few miniplug splitters from your local electronic supply store will do the job just fine. Multiple sound cards are often a hassle and really would be unneccessary in your case, if I am understanding it correctly.

07-21-2005, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
jonharris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 91 OS: XP	Jack powered speakers are very weak. Computers put out just enough sound to handle some headphones and generally just to get the sound across a cord to an amplifier (whether in-speaker or seperate). If you are looking for any decent volume, you will need an amp. That connection isn't too hard as there are many premade adapters taking miniplug to RCA but it is also very simple to purchase the ends and then solder your own adapter.

07-21-2005, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Computer speakers generally have their own amp built right in... I've never seen a pair that didn't.