audio connectors..silly question

1jim · 16-09-2008, 16:22

Hi
I know this is a silly question but cant seem to find the answer anywhere

I currently have my dvd box connected to my stereo by an audi cable, I would like to be able to connect my freesat box to this as well but my stereo only has one audio input, is there a device/gadget/gizmo that will allow me to connect 2 devices into my one audio input on the stereo (a bit like the scart connectors) and if these do exist what are they called so I can try and find one

thanks
Jim

Scorpio · 16-09-2008, 17:02

If your 'stereo' is literally a music-type amp (as opposed to a specialist AV amp) then you will not be getting any of the fancy sound processing like DD, DProLogic etc.

In which case just take the sound source from the back of your TV (rather than the DVD player) and then the sound will go to your 'stereo' irrespective of whether the DVD/Freesat/TV is the source.

Rgds,
Scorp

laser558 · 16-09-2008, 17:13

Hello Jim,

I don't know if this will be any good to you:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350097087347

Sorry, looks like you might have to copy and paste the link.

I had a similar problem to you whereby I wanted to connect two audio sources to one input. Although this device has a video input as well you can, of course, simply just connect the audio. Obviously, it is rca or phono connectors. I hope this is what you were after.

1jim · 16-09-2008, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpio

In which case just take the sound source from the back of your TV (rather than the DVD player) and then the sound will go to your 'stereo' irrespective of whether the DVD/Freesat/TV is the source.

Rgds,
Scorp

I would do this but the connections for the av out are on the front of our tv, the wife wont let me do this and the kids would be forever pulling the cables out if I did manage to persuade her which has to be obeyed

1jim · 16-09-2008, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by laser558

Hello Jim,

I don't know if this will be any good to you:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350097087347

Sorry, looks like you might have to copy and paste the link.

I had a similar problem to you whereby I wanted to connect two audio sources to one input. Although this device has a video input as well you can, of course, simply just connect the audio. Obviously, it is rca or phono connectors. I hope this is what you were after.

Thanks, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of, not badly priced either. The only thing (and I am being a little picky now) is I wonder if you can get these without the switch to save me having to manually change the switch

thanks again
Jim

cymru78 · 16-09-2008, 19:45

Funny.

I was just going to ask the exact same 'silly' question as the original poster as I want to have my sat box, wii and freeview box connected up to work through my amp!

But now I don't have to so I don't feel so 'silly'

Great find on ebay too - think I will buy one of these myself. Oh, and he sells the RCA extension cable that I want for my wii too.

Cheers

chrisjr · 17-09-2008, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1jim

Thanks, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of, not badly priced either. The only thing (and I am being a little picky now) is I wonder if you can get these without the switch to save me having to manually change the switch

thanks again
Jim

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/437604.xml

Audio switch for the couch potato

Complete with remote control.

And just be sure you are sitting down before you click this next link

http://cpc.farnell.com/AV13551/audio...oncepts-128571

This one has the price....

That is about as close as you'll get to automatic switching.

1jim · 17-09-2008, 21:23

wow!!! thats pretty steep, maybe could do without the freesat sound through hifi after all

1jim · 17-09-2008, 21:23

ps, meant to say thanks for looking out for this for me

laser558 · 18-09-2008, 09:52

Hello Jim,

I can assure you, the link to the one I sent you is perfect for your needs. For under a fiver it's worth checking it out for yourself. Yes, you have to switch it yourself but do you remember the days when we had to get up from our chair and turn the tv channel over. I think we were all slimmer then! By the way, they also include a short three prong phono cable and also a short s video cable. A bargain.

16-09-2008, 16:22	#1
1jim Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	audio connectors..silly question Hi I know this is a silly question but cant seem to find the answer anywhere I currently have my dvd box connected to my stereo by an audi cable, I would like to be able to connect my freesat box to this as well but my stereo only has one audio input, is there a device/gadget/gizmo that will allow me to connect 2 devices into my one audio input on the stereo (a bit like the scart connectors) and if these do exist what are they called so I can try and find one thanks Jim

16-09-2008, 17:02	#2
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	If your 'stereo' is literally a music-type amp (as opposed to a specialist AV amp) then you will not be getting any of the fancy sound processing like DD, DProLogic etc. In which case just take the sound source from the back of your TV (rather than the DVD player) and then the sound will go to your 'stereo' irrespective of whether the DVD/Freesat/TV is the source. Rgds, Scorp

16-09-2008, 17:13	#3
laser558 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 439	Hello Jim, I don't know if this will be any good to you: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350097087347 Sorry, looks like you might have to copy and paste the link. I had a similar problem to you whereby I wanted to connect two audio sources to one input. Although this device has a video input as well you can, of course, simply just connect the audio. Obviously, it is rca or phono connectors. I hope this is what you were after.

16-09-2008, 18:11	#4
1jim Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	Quote: Originally Posted by Scorpio In which case just take the sound source from the back of your TV (rather than the DVD player) and then the sound will go to your 'stereo' irrespective of whether the DVD/Freesat/TV is the source. Rgds, Scorp I would do this but the connections for the av out are on the front of our tv, the wife wont let me do this and the kids would be forever pulling the cables out if I did manage to persuade her which has to be obeyed

16-09-2008, 18:15	#5
1jim Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	Quote: Originally Posted by laser558 Hello Jim, I don't know if this will be any good to you: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=350097087347 Sorry, looks like you might have to copy and paste the link. I had a similar problem to you whereby I wanted to connect two audio sources to one input. Although this device has a video input as well you can, of course, simply just connect the audio. Obviously, it is rca or phono connectors. I hope this is what you were after. Thanks, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of, not badly priced either. The only thing (and I am being a little picky now) is I wonder if you can get these without the switch to save me having to manually change the switch thanks again Jim

16-09-2008, 19:45	#6
cymru78 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 917	Funny. I was just going to ask the exact same 'silly' question as the original poster as I want to have my sat box, wii and freeview box connected up to work through my amp! But now I don't have to so I don't feel so 'silly' Great find on ebay too - think I will buy one of these myself. Oh, and he sells the RCA extension cable that I want for my wii too. Cheers

17-09-2008, 00:09	#7
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by 1jim Thanks, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of, not badly priced either. The only thing (and I am being a little picky now) is I wonder if you can get these without the switch to save me having to manually change the switch thanks again Jim http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/437604.xml Audio switch for the couch potato Complete with remote control. And just be sure you are sitting down before you click this next link http://cpc.farnell.com/AV13551/audio...oncepts-128571 This one has the price.... That is about as close as you'll get to automatic switching.

17-09-2008, 21:23	#8
1jim Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	wow!!! thats pretty steep, maybe could do without the freesat sound through hifi after all

18-09-2008, 09:52	#10
laser558 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 439	Hello Jim, I can assure you, the link to the one I sent you is perfect for your needs. For under a fiver it's worth checking it out for yourself. Yes, you have to switch it yourself but do you remember the days when we had to get up from our chair and turn the tv channel over. I think we were all slimmer then! By the way, they also include a short three prong phono cable and also a short s video cable. A bargain.

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