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Questions tagged [audio]

For questions about devices that use electronic signal variation to produce audible sounds.

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Baby monitor that can have multiple transmitting stations on the same channel

The baby monitors I have experience with have two channels. The channels are labeled "A" and "B" with no indication of what frequency the two are actually using. Different models seem to use different frequencies for similarly named channels. I am…
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Two Audio Sources -> One set of speakers

I have two audio sources, both using 3.55mm "headphone jack" outputs. I have one set of powered stereo speakers. I need to connect both sources to my single pair of speakers. Ideally, I'd like to be able to hear both sources at the same time, but…
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(Low End) Soundbar for PC Monitor

Background (may be skipped): I'm owning a desktop computer with a high-end (based on 2010) gaming monitor. Of course, this monitor doesn't feature speakers. This didn't bother me until now, but I'm now primarily using my (external) soundcard +…
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Does a device like this exist?

I'm looking for a portable device that has jacks (3.5mm would be best but anything works) for a microphone input and speaker output, and then connects via Bluetooth to my phone or computer and appears to it as a Bluetooth headset. Audio played…
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Device to create a "personal acoustic zone" to prevent other from hearing what I say

I am looking for a device to create a "personal zone" to prevent other from hearing what I say. E.g., if I seat in an open space office and give a phone call, I don't want other people to hear me. I am aware of: Muzo, which has a "Secret mode to…
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Max Output Voltage preamplifier

I'm looking for a preamplifier to get 1-2 Volt as Maximum Output Voltage from a microphone with jack or RCA. It should get a line-in signal and then modulate in FM. I've found one potential option, though I'm not 100% sure if it works for what I…
EduardoG
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External sound card/mixer that act as 7.1 surround system

After the death of my 7.1 surround system blue ray box, I am trying to find a device that does basically this: Can be connected to the existing speakers from my 7.1 system Can be connected to a pc/mac using USB Has a line in good enough for being…
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Which karaoke machine should I buy?

I am a software developer. I am facing difficulties in finding a karaoke machine with software development kit(SDK). Kindly advice me. Thanks in advance.
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Audio amplifier

I would like to use a cubox-i (or any arm based single-board computer) as controler for a media installation. I have a jvc audio amplifier which have an heavy power consumption, and no possibilities to manage that remotly, for example with…
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What triple pedal to use for Thomann DP-26?

I want to buy a pedal box for my digital piano. What is the best one for a Thomann piano? I need it to have a big single cable that goes under the keyboard (not the classic "headphone" jack). Also, I would prefer one that has "half-damper" effect.
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Screenless Non-Portable Music Player with digital output

I'm looking for a device that will play music files like flacs and mp3s, and output them digitally through SPDIF or USB, while not needing a screen to control it. (Having a basic LCD would be acceptable, but not preferred.) I don't want it to be…
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why plugin red audio jack in green audio jack does not work

This may be silly question for most of you, but i always wondered, lets say we have a pc, and a phone, why when you connect the output jack of your phone, into the input jack of the pc (the red/blue input) it does not work? I mean the both analog…
Ouerghi Yassine
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Looking for a small chargeable mp3 w/ speaker, that has a easy to push button for children

Hello I am looking to prototype an idea...I am looking for a chargeable electronic device that can be uploaded with 60mins worth of audio through its speaker and no screen. Think ipod shuffle nano. The device needs to have an easy touch button and…
Ashley Adewuyi
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School bells replaced with speakers. Is there a standalone dumb device that would generate a bell sound with a click of a button/switch?

Our school went through a renovation and all of our old electric bells were replaced with speakers. We have a computer connected to the sound amplifier that plays the bell automatically as per the given timetable. As of now, the computer's mouse is…
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Simple audio mixer with "remote" control

I am looking for a audio mixer with at least 3 inputs that has a form of remote control, such as rs232 or some other interface. This needs to be able to control the 3 sources volume interdependently, like the ones suggested on here Two Audio…
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