5.1 Audio Switch?

Pilotandy · 2nd November 2006, 07:07 PM

I'm looking to build a switch which will allow me to use my 5.1 speaker system with 2 different computers. I only want to multiplex the signal, not mix it.

Does something like this already exist?

I'm currently using a rotary data switch to accomplish this, but I consider this solution less than ideal. I want something I can control with a microcontroller. It looks like Analog Devices might sell some muxes which will work, but I thought I'd see what ya'll think before I go off and just start designing/ordering stuff.

One other option I wanted was the ability to have 2 different outputs as well as 2 different inputs. So I'd have my headphones and my 5.1 speakers as outputs. Then I'd be able to choose which computer was connected to which output. I think a demux would be needed here, but any input would be appreciated.

Nisbeth · 4th November 2006, 09:46 AM

Why not use relays?

/U.

Spasticteapot · 4th November 2006, 02:33 PM

Just use a two-position six-pole rotary switch. They go for about 10$ on Fleabay.

Or, use relays.

2nd November 2006, 07:07 PM	#1
Pilotandy diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	5.1 Audio Switch? I'm looking to build a switch which will allow me to use my 5.1 speaker system with 2 different computers. I only want to multiplex the signal, not mix it. Does something like this already exist? I'm currently using a rotary data switch to accomplish this, but I consider this solution less than ideal. I want something I can control with a microcontroller. It looks like Analog Devices might sell some muxes which will work, but I thought I'd see what ya'll think before I go off and just start designing/ordering stuff. One other option I wanted was the ability to have 2 different outputs as well as 2 different inputs. So I'd have my headphones and my 5.1 speakers as outputs. Then I'd be able to choose which computer was connected to which output. I think a demux would be needed here, but any input would be appreciated.

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4th November 2006, 09:46 AM	#2
Nisbeth diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Denmark	Why not use relays? /U.

4th November 2006, 02:33 PM	#3
Spasticteapot diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wisconsin....what did you expect?	Just use a two-position six-pole rotary switch. They go for about 10$ on Fleabay. Or, use relays.

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