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| Bratster:
I'm going under the assumption that all your computers are running on the same network, This software costs $40 but will do exactly what you want in regards to audio sharing. For up to 9 computers. With the added benefit of also being able to share a keyboard/ mouse between multiple computers etc but you don't have to use that. https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/ If you want something to just work and not have to futz around with anything that would be my choice. I use this at home between two different computers and it works great. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
| james_s:
I'd just build a mixer. In practice it will probably work fine to just use a resistor in series with each audio output to keep them from driving much current into each other and then feed that all into a set of amplified speakers. |
| NiHaoMike:
--- Quote from: james_s on August 21, 2019, 11:23:44 pm ---I'd just build a mixer. In practice it will probably work fine to just use a resistor in series with each audio output to keep them from driving much current into each other and then feed that all into a set of amplified speakers. --- End quote --- You can even buy that premade as a Belkin Rockstar. Note carefully that it's designed to be usable as a mixer, most splitters are not! https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8Z274/ Or you can go all out and be able to adjust volumes individually as well as set individual equalization curves. Probably cost a bit more than you want to spend, but maybe you'll get lucky and find one going for cheap... |
| james_s:
No need to overthink this, doesn't sound like it requires audiophile quality or anything. A simple passive mixer will most likely work fine, it's not the best solution but it may well be the best value that will work acceptably well. |
| 001:
--- Quote from: james_s on August 22, 2019, 12:19:04 am --- A simple passive mixer will most likely work fine, it's not the best solution but it may well be the best value that will work acceptably well. --- End quote --- What about grounding problem with many switchable PS and long audiocables? I prefer bluetooth connection |
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