Healeyman
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DD716TED wrote:But I want to use the computers internal built in speakers as well as an amplifier connected to the audio line out jack.
I would guess that all computers work the same way. At least on my desktop, 2 laptops, and tablet. The audio is either in OR out.
The switchover is mechanical, not electrical. The act of plugging in changes the audio output from in to out.
On one of my laptops, when pushing in a headphone plug, there is a place where BOTH will operate at the same time. The audio output socket has mechanical contacts that are "make before break". In other words, the audio outputs are BOTH made (make) before one (inside) is break (switched over).
Using an external speaker or headphones, SLOWLY push in the plug and see if there is a point where both will be on at the same time.
It works for me.
Good luck.
Tim
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wa8yxm
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As I said. In the old days you plugged in the audio was sent down the cable
You left it unplugged it went to internal
Now they give you a choice. This is a step up. But it's still A or B never All of the Above.. Use the splitter and a pair of amplified speakers.
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DD716TED
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problem resolved using old fashioned method.. split audio line out jack and sent signal to 2 sets of amplified speakers.. will not use internal speakers on new system..Thanks for help from all
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1492
Arlington, VA
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You can enable multiple audio device output in Windows 10. Should also work in Windows 11. I do this to play on my PC speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously.
To make this easier, I composed these instructions in MS Word and uploaded as a single PNG file.
This is a Signature test on RV.net forum portal.
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1492
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In your case, the splitter cable is better for your scenario as you're not using an additional wireless solution.
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Microlite Mike
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Healeyman wrote:DD716TED wrote:But I want to use the computers internal built in speakers as well as an amplifier connected to the audio line out jack.
I would guess that all computers work the same way. At least on my desktop, 2 laptops, and tablet. The audio is either in OR out.
The switchover is mechanical, not electrical. The act of plugging in changes the audio output from in to out.
On one of my laptops, when pushing in a headphone plug, there is a place where BOTH will operate at the same time. The audio output socket has mechanical contacts that are "make before break". In other words, the audio outputs are BOTH made (make) before one (inside) is break (switched over).
Using an external speaker or headphones, SLOWLY push in the plug and see if there is a point where both will be on at the same time.
It works for me.
Good luck.
Tim
I had an old dinosaur desktops and even an old laptop that had two audio outputs. One for headphones that disconnected the internal speakers when headphones were plugged in and the other was marked "Line" that provided audio to an external amplifier if desired.
The 'line output' disappeared as I upgraded to laptops exclusively. Haven't had a desktop/all-in-one since somewhere back in the early 90's. I used "Docking Stations" when I wanted more outputs.
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