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Are there any products that convert usb c to headphone jack ???

The reason why i'm asking this is because I can't get a single product of it *but I do see some scam versions of like usb c to headphone jack products I was stupid enough to buy one and that product did even work. So i'm asking of the love of god where can I find a product of this

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u/No_wway — 18 hours ago
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Speaker wire to RCS plugs

Hello!

I recently ran 12 gauge speaker wire behind my walls and into boxes in my basement. I will run wires with banana plugs to the walls for a more clean look.

I ran 12 gauge speaker wire for the sub behind the wall. I did not realize that subs run off of RCA cable connections instead of traditional speaker wire connections.

  1. am I able to simply find an rca male plug that works with speaker wire?

  2. this is a powered sub, will this speaker wire suffice or did I run the wrong cable?

The wires for 7.1 are all going into a 2-gang outlet box, so the wire to RCA kits I have seen online won't work (not enough space).

Thank you in advance and I'm hoping I didn't mess this up.

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u/Francis_S_Hummel — 1 day ago
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VERY low audio from mixer + mic?

My Hardware:

Phantom power is enabled and showing on the mixer. My Shure is connected to the mixer via XLR (I have tried all 4 main inputs). I have to crank the Gain to MAX to get any kind of decent recording volume, and that's with me an inch from the microphone.

Pics for reference - https://imgur.com/gallery/very-low-volume-from-mixer-mic-help-o371ENC

Any ideas?

u/FarCryRedux — 1 day ago
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Continuous sound recorder that rolls over old recordings, not portable

I'm looking for a device that plugs into an outlet (not portable, doesn't rely on battery) that records sound in the room continuously, rolling/looping over old audio recordings to make space. I don't need more than 24 hours, maybe even 6-12 hours is fine. I don't need video. I have security cameras (Tapo C210) but don't want to wear out the cams or SDCards unnecessarily as I just need audio for this. Ideally I could export the recordings, or at least the ability to easily play back what was recorded. Had trouble finding relevant products on Google for some reason. Any recs?

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u/aryanmsh — 1 day ago
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New audio setup. Turntable buzzing sound

Update - solved by switching input to tape 1 and turning on built in preamp!

My audiophile uncle passed recently and handed me down his awesome McIntosh set up from around 1970. That being said, all of this is new to me and I have never had vintage audio equipment before.

I got it all serviced and it is sounding great with the Wiim streamer. However, when try and use the turntable (Pro-Ject Debut III Phono SB) there is a low hum or buzz noise. I have tried using the switch to bypass the built in preamp but it is still buzzing. I have also tried different RCA cables with different styles of grounding wires but no luck.

Any ideas to fix this? Do I need to buy a new turntable that is more compatible?

Thanks y’all!

u/Witty_Republic5763 — 1 day ago
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DJI Mic Mini just sounds bad and I'm not sure why?

Recently got a mic mini and so far it's audio doesn't sound anything like what I've seen online, a lot of posts made it seem like it could sound at least ok out of the box but to me it still sounds "Distant" or "Grainy" and just not very clean even when I hold it right up to my mouth like in this clip. Tried updating firmware and moving it around but this is the best Result I've gotten so far and it isn't usable. Any Ideas?

https://reddit.com/link/1vtlnud/video/r0lfcbe6mjkh1/player

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u/Althurnax — 1 day ago
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Loud buzzing noise from computer speakers

Hello,

I've recently been hearing a terrible buzzing sound from my PreSonus E3.5BT connected to my Mac Mini; the speakers had been working fine for several years. The sound seems similar to a 50/60 Hz buzz but much louder and an occasional loud hissing noise.

I changed the speakers' power supply from the computer's surge protector, plugging them directly into the wall; no help.

Next I moved the speakers into another room, connecting just the left speaker into power; same noise. I connected the right speaker and the noise is the same from both. Increasing the volume does not increase the sound.

Does this sound as if the speaker itself is the problem? Or any other suggestions? Thanks

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u/OldExplanation5427 — 1 day ago
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Any way to eliminate constant drone with IEMs connected to headphone output?

So I’m trying to set up my fifine K658 usb mic, and my IEM setup like this:

For input: K658 → USB → PC

For output: Kiwi Ears Astral (my iems) → 3.5mm headphone jack on the K658

I’d like for my pc audio to come through the iems exactly as if they were connected directly to a clean dac but the problem is that I get a constant static/drone from the K658 headphone output.

I’ve tried connecting the iems directly to my pc/dac, to which I get no drone. I also get no drone when I connect my XM4 overears to the K659 jack.

When I physically mute the K658 it removes my voice/keyboard sounds, but I can still hear the drone, and turning down the K658’s physical gain/monitor control lowers my voice/keyboard monitoring, but again the drone is still there

Windows “listen to this device” is off.
I think the drone is unrelated to windows mic monitoring and seems to be coming from the K658’s headphone output/monitoring circuitry
The Astrals are sensitive iems (23Ω, 105 dB/mW), so it’s possible that it’s just revealing the K658’s headphone amp noise floor

I know that an external dac would solve this, but I specifically want the Astrals connected to the K658’s 3.5mm jack because I want just one usb connection from my mic to my pc.

Is there any way to eliminate the drone completely while keeping this exact physical setup? I’m looking for a way to get zero drone.
I’m kind of new to this stuff so this may be a dumb question but I’d really appreciate any help** 🙏 **

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Need help finding an audio solution for my home theater

Hi guys, I'm a complete ignorant in this field so be patient pls,

my current setup is an XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro projector with a 92" Elite Screens manual projection screen.

I'm currently relying on the projector speakers, which, don't get me wrong, I actually think are really good but deserve an upgrade.

The room is pretty big (40 m²), and the screen is positioned in the middle of the long side. In front of it is my bed, and behind it is a bookshelf. This makes it difficult to have floor-mounted speakers and lots of cables, as the screen is usually closed to make it easier to get through.

My questions are:

  1. Is it possible to mount a pair of speakers on the ceiling, one on each side of the projector?
  2. What kind and how many speakers should I buy (my budget isn't crazy high – I'll probably wait for Black Friday)? Should I just buy a pair of speakers, a pair with a soundbar or only a soundbar?
  3. Other than the speakers, do I need to buy anything else, like a mixer?
  4. If so, are there any reasonably priced wireless solutions?

I buy from Italy.

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u/HotBurgy — 2 days ago
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PC Gamers: USB Mic or Audio Interface? What's Your Setup?

For anyone on PC, what audio setup are you using? I'm currently using an audio interface with a separate mic and IEMs, but I'm thinking of simplifying things. I'm considering going to a good USB mic with built-in controls/monitoring and ditching the interface. What do you guys use, USB mic with no interface, separate mic + interface, or a combination of both? Interested to hear what works best for gaming/Discord.

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u/McGill62 — 2 days ago
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Connect graphic equalizer to speaker wire?

Hi everyone,

I have a bit of an odd setup that works perfectly, but I'd like to change one thing.

Currently its as follows:

Wiim Pro Plus -> Graphic Equalizer -> passive 1-to-4 RCA splitter -> three hifi systems (so I can use the Wimm with each system) -> amp switch box -> speakers

This means the Wiim's signal goes through the equalizer, but whenever I play other media on the systems themselves, the equalizer does nothing.

I was wondering if its possible to connect the equalizer at the end of the chain, before the speakers, so it received the input from everything.

Is there a way to piggyback off the speaker wire or something else without frying anything?

EDIT - The Wiim and each system have their own EQ options so I don't necessarily need the separate equalizer for, well equalizing. I mostly got it for the looks, so if I could hijack the speaker wire signal and feed it into the equalizer somehow, I'd be happy too.

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u/Smelly_Old_Man — 2 days ago
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Just picked up a Sony STR-DE985 receiver and a JBL VENUE SUB12 and was wondering what bookshelf speakers I should use out of these three: JBL Venue Monitor, JBL Stage A130, and JBL Stage 250B.

Just picked up a Sony STR-DE985 receiver and a JBL VENUE SUB12 (In which I'll be hooking up to an Extron Crosspoint 300 Switcher for retro gaming) and was wondering what bookshelf speakers I should use out of these three: JBL Venue Monitor, JBL Stage A130, and JBL Stage 250B. I'm only interested in doing a 2.1 setup right now and was only worried about whether or not my receiver could drive anyone of these successfully without any issues with normal or at full volume etc.

I know the easiest option would be the Venue Monitors but after looking I honestly want to actually want the the Stage 250B out of all of them but obviously I'm worried about running them. My budget is $250 or less as I'm going to use this for retro gaming/casual room listening in 17'x 20' my bedroom.

u/OneWingedDuo — 2 days ago
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need help with audio loss due to ENC on my earphones

yeah so - i was with my group and my friend wasn't there. so it was me and 3 more ppl. and they started to backbitch about my friend. and i did the voice recording of it but I had my earphones connected to my phone and one earbud was in my ear and other earbuds was in my hand and I had the phone with me. and my earbuds support ENC and have in ear detection. so as I had my other earbuds in my hand it switched alot from in ear to out ear and that made the whole recording a mess. 90% of the recording is blank , like the voice is too low to even hear. and 10% goes to normal hearable cuz I think the mic switched.

so the problem is I need to somehow get the audio right- either by voluming it up or anything

any help highk?

cuz I've already told my friend that theyall backbitched abt you and ion wanna be the one saying ohh I had the rec but it's messed up?

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u/Dull-Total3581 — 2 days ago
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Mic deadcat help

I recently got the labstandard lavalier microphone off of amazon, it came with two mics, this shows one with the foam attachment on and the 2 deadcat(I think that’s what they’re called, it’s my first time with any of this stuff) it came with the foam thing attached and the 2 deadcats separate, I know they’re supposed to make audio sound better, but I can’t figure out how to put them on. From looking online it looks like they’re supposed to have an opening, but I can’t find it, and I don’t know if you’re supposed to keep the foam covering on or off but I’ve tried putting it on both ways. Am I doing something wrong? Is labstandard a scam? I paid like 10 bucks so I wouldn’t be too surprised if it’s a scam but I still wanna see.

u/Business_Current_785 — 3 days ago
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Small Playback Device playing a constant loop

I’m working on a project researching owls and need a device that I can download a sound to that will play that sound for at least 4 hours (preferably more) in a loop. I need to be able to leave the area and don’t want to leave like my phone or laptop there.

For clarity, the device will be playing a loop of leaf litter moving to mimic a small animal moving in the leaf litter. Because this is a subtle noise, it doesn’t need to be loud (think of a mouse moving across the forest floor).

Preferably rechargeable.

Thank you!

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u/ILikeSnakes69 — 3 days ago
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Center rear audio muffled or gone completely when using Realtek audio drivers.

I'm having a very odd problem where if I have the Realtek Audio drivers installed, game audio that's supposed to be center rear doesn't come through at all or is heavily muffled. This same problem doesn't happen on the Windows Audio Drivers.

For example if I'm playing a game and an NPC starts talking behind the player or behind the camera, the voice will disappear completely, turning the camera to either side will immediately bring the voice back. I've tried this on multiple games, Assassin's Creed Valhalla/Shadows, Hogwarts Legacy, and Witcher 3 to be exact. The problem goes away if I uninstall all Realtek drivers and use the base Windows drivers.

My speakers are Logitech Z625 2.1, however this also happens when using headphones so it seems to be a software issue.

I have noticed this only happens when "Device Default Effects" is selected in the audio settings under "Audio enhancements". This is default so this shouldnt be happening right?

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u/AnimatorAlex_ — 3 days ago
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Unknown audio mixer - trying to figure out what it is

Hello, I was watching the Esports World Cup and the Rocket League desks had all these audio controllers and I can’t find the brand or even anything remotely close. Can someone help? Here’s a horrible screenshot and the link to the timestamp where you can get a good look. Thank you a ton.

https://www.youtube.com/live/LXZvMsMXf8U?is=D-dfELkJmLEiWLmb 4:56:35

u/AurumDestroyer — 3 days ago
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Behringer BH470's make annoying noises when I adjust them even slightly

Been using these headphones for about 3 months, in general they're alright but the creaking/clacking sounds they make when I adjust the cans over my ears are SUPER annoying and have even ruined takes because they get picked up by the mic. Does anybody else have this problem, or did I get a lemon? And is there anything I can do about it - WD40, etc?

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u/JoelTannenbaum — 2 days ago