I’m having trouble getting this to work properly.
What I have done already is the obvious solution, which is to use a Y-splitter. It does work (kinda…)
The problem is that it reduces the sound of my TV to almost nothing (for some reason the pc audio is unchanged)
I guess what is happening is the signal is being sent both directions of the y-splitter even though I just need it to go one way and combine into the headphones.
My setup is like this. My TV has a 3.5mm audio out and I have a m/f aux extension connected to one end of a Y-splitter and the other 2 ends are connected to my PC and my headphones
What i want to know is, is there a way to combine the 2 audio sources without needlessly dividing the signals. preferably without using an amp? (Or anything else too spendy for that matter)
I’m a pretty big noob when it comes to this stuff so any help would make my day.
Also if you need more information I’d be glad to expand!
I am definitely inexperienced in most audio situations, but from my understanding, what is happening is this: your PC's audio is obviously overpowering your TV audio. I don't think there is a way to fix this without and AMP or at least a cheap audio mixer. I remember having to do this when my Xbox was being overpowered by my PC and I resorted to using a 3.5mm mixer. Perhaps something like this may help? (http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr13/articles/echo-audio-echo-2.htm). Not sure on the pricing though, I would imagine it would cost around $30. I could be totally wrong, but from a noob standpoint, such as my own, that's the risk I would take.
If you don't mind, what kind of headset are you using? Would it be possible to somehow connect your TV audio out to something such as a mic port or an external sound capture device on your PC and just use your headset on your PC? In a sense, it would double as a software splitter, which may be better than a Y-Splitter? Not sure if I am actually onto something or not. Maybe an audiophile around here can help out.
Regards,
-Abhorrence
I might have a similar setup to what you are trying to do but i don't know if it will work because of positioning of your pc and tv.
What i did was have the output of my tv going into the line in on the back of the pc then in the recording device options in windows find line in, go to properties then the listen tab and tick listen to this devise and with your headphones plugged into the pc you should be able to hear both.
You should also be able to adjust the line in volume separate to the rest of the pc in the volume mixer.
The pc will have to be on when you want to listen to the tv like this so it might not work for you.
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OH MY GOD YOU ARE MY HERO! It totally worked. there is only one very small problem, the sound only comes out of the right speaker. this isnt a big deal if i cant fix it. (I'll try more after work) Thank you so much for your help!! your solution was so friggen simple I love it!
Cardboardman's solution worked great for me but thank you for posting and trying to help I appreciate it so much
Glad i could help but I'm not sure why it is only going through one speaker the only thing i can think of is to check that the cable is plugged in all the way or if there is an option in your TV's settings to select mono or stereo sound output.