Switching computer speakers to 2 computers

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

I have 2 computers, and one set of computer speakers. Currently I have cords with female plugs coming from each computer, and one cord with a male plug coming from the speakers. When I want to switch to the other computer, I have to unplug the male cord and move it to the other female plug.

Is there a way to set up a switch to just disconnect from one to the other?
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Michael Maddex · From: Northern New Mexico, USA

I have a switch box that I got from Radio Shack. The output goes to the sound card in my music PC. I can choose from three inputs: Turntable, tape deck or small mixer. This switch box uses RCA jacks, but I would be surprised if they don't make one with mini-phone (1/8") jacks. So try your local Radio Shack or similar. It was a long time ago now, but the I think the cost was about ten bucks.

If you are handy with such stuff, you could get a switch, jacks and project box and build one easy enough for about ten bucks.

HTH.
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Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

The old Radio Shack switches are history.

Thee are probably speaker switches around. Just depends on how much you are willing to pay for them. I see speaker switches for recording studio speakers but because they are for "recording studio" they are overpriced.

John Swain · From: Winchester, Va

You could a KMV harness with audio and use one keyboard,mouse,monitor and speakers on both computers.

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

I am pretty handy with electronics stuff. I would just need to know what type of switch, and how to wire it up.
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John Gould · From: Houston, TX Now in Cleveland TX

Think about it like if you where making a A/B switch for a guitar rig if your doing it for powered speakers . You might run into a ground loop like what happens sometimes with 2 amps on a A/B/Y setup .

here's a link to one that uses 1/8" jacks
http://www.markertek.com/product/ses-ab-switch/sescom-ses-ab-switch-ipod-mp3-player-3-5mm-stereo-audio-a-b-switch?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&utm_source=google&utm_term=Product_Target&utm_campaign=Shopping+House+Brands&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=R7abt3bS|pcrid|74923775300|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|&gclid=COGlgL_HlMsCFQKTaQodVw4DbQ

The image is a simple one you can build
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Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Thanks. I found what I need. They actully make something to do this. Under $15.00.
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