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Question with analog stereo output
zorena86:
I recently ordered this cable that allows the PS3/Xbox360 (running HDMI) and the Wii to connect to a computer monitor via VGA. As you can see from the image below, the cable runs audio by analog stereo in which I do not have any speakers using these ports. The speakers I have for my computer is connected via USB, and I am also using the onboard sound card for the microphone. My question is, what method of connection would you recommend me use to get sound (possibly without having to purchase anything / not too pricey if needed)?
geoffreak:
RCA to 3.5mm
RCA extender
Look on Amazon for some cheap third party seller and you get any cable for around $3-4 or less after shipping.
zorena86:
Oh awesome, thanks a lot for the suggestion!
Pentium100:
Do not lug this into a microphone port, you need to use a Line-In port. The microphone port is designed for electret microphones, so it:
1. is very sensitive, so the normal line level signal will overdrive it,
2. is mono,
3. outputs +5V DC on one of the "channels". Electret microphones need this, but you can fry the output of your device by giving it those 5V.
If your sound card does not have a line input then you can use your Hi-Fi amplifier or whatever (if you have such a system).
vuzedome:
--- Quote from: Pentium100 on January 11, 2010, 07:53:13 AM ---Do not lug this into a microphone port, you need to use a Line-In port. The microphone port is designed for electret microphones, so it:
1. is very sensitive, so the normal line level signal will overdrive it,
2. is mono,
3. outputs +5V DC on one of the "channels". Electret microphones need this, but you can fry the output of your device by giving it those 5V.
If your sound card does not have a line input then you can use your Hi-Fi amplifier or whatever (if you have such a system).
--- End quote ---
Your microphone jack is outdated, time to upgrade. My line-in and mic use the same jack.
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