connect a computer to a sound system

Question

Hello little wolves,   I'm getting into audio for family purposes and I would like to know how to connect my PC to my sound system and what cables to use.  Thank you for your advice.

GiZeL_KeRoZeN · Accepted Answer

Hello

I currently have two PCs connected to a mixing console.

Nothing could be simpler!
All you need is a "mini-jack male stereo > double RCA" cable or a "mini jack male > large jack male" cable, either stereo or mono.
You connect them from the "out audio" output of your sound card (one of the three small round outputs, the green one I believe) to the "In" on your mixing console, on one channel.
Then it's up to you to connect the mixing table to an amplifier.

If you only have a hi-fi system: OUT AUDIO output from the PC to the IN AUXILIARY input of the hi-fi system. You will then use the AUXILIARY mode of the hi-fi system, which will serve as the amplifier.
The cables used in these cases are often mini-jack (PC output) > double RCA (red and black) into the hi-fi system.

No matter the configuration of your sound system, the most important thing is to locate the OUT audio output of your PC, which is one of the three small round connectors: blue, green, or red (the green one, I believe) and connect it to the IN of any other audio equipment that can amplify sound and transmit it (amplifier + speaker = hi-fi system, for example).
For the cables, you will always need a mini jack on one side, and on the other side, you need to identify the input of the equipment you are using to amplify and buy accordingly...

I hope I have answered your question!

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°° Thanks again everyone for this site! °°

liam74 · Answer

Hi,
I might not be of much help, but if you go to a computer hardware retailer or even a big store, you can find a salesperson and tell them what you want, and they should have it.
I did it myself, but I can't remember the name of the cable.
Anyway, take care and good luck.

lecoinsono · Answer

for the cables, it's indeed mini jack / RCA if you want lights at a reasonable price, I suggest the website www.lecoinsono.com

dj-jojo · Answer

If you know how to connect the computer to a mixing console, but for each channel, I have one side going to the A output of the computer and the other channel to B???? Thank you.

laprenti dj · Answer

Hello what should I use if I don't have the three-prong adapter on my PC?

crabe · Answer

Hi I'm going to have a small sound system (150w, in a family setting) for Christmas and I don't really know much about it. I'd like to know if I can connect my hi-fi system to my sound system.

Sorcerer · Answer

Hello,

I'd like to connect my PC to my amplifier. I'm going through my mixing table for amplification. In parallel, I have a Hercules MP3 console connected via USB. The goal of all this is to be able to mix the MP3s from my external hard drive with my Hercules console on the sound amplifier and thus on my speakers. It's super urgent; I need it for the event on the 31st that I'll be hosting. Thank you for your responses and your help. I'm available for any additional information.

Sorceller

wea · Answer

Hi, I have a VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP 2024P BERINGER that displays EPR9. I can no longer access the menu, can you tell me what to do? Thank you for your help. See you!

azzaro · Answer

Salut, comment peut-on brancher des jeux de lumières à un ordinateur portable ?

kampuchea · Answer

Hi there, I have a problem with my PC's sound. The sound files are disconnected and I don't know how to reconnect them. Thank you for helping me.

kevin · Answer

Hello, as soon as I connect my computer to the sound system, I experience interference. It's annoying. Do you know why?

kikidu2b · Answer

I recommend this site https://www.sonovente.com/, it has everything on it. The prices vary and there are often deals... :).
I will soon order my turntables from there. It's secure, so you don't have to worry about that.
See you soon..

kaze · Answer

At worst, you can solder a jack plug, because the sound cables have two conductors, so you solder them, but make sure not to confuse the in and out, so you keep your audio properties (mp3.....).

paf · Answer

Hello,

I would like to issue a warning, even though it has been said to do it this way, for those who want to save the price of a mixing desk.

You should NEVER connect a PC to an amplifier, and especially to a power amplifier (the PA amplifiers) directly!
YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO GO THROUGH A MIXING DESK OR A CONSOLE!!!

The reason is impedance!
A power amplifier needs a certain impedance, and the PC sends the signal under a different impedance; connecting them together will work, but it will cause the amplifier to overheat. If it is protected, it will shut down by itself, otherwise, it may catch fire!

Mixing desks and consoles are designed to deliver the correct impedance to the amplifier, but don’t go for the cheapest option either!

bryou · Answer

I suggest you visit this forum: http://miamisoundmag.free.fr/forum/  You will find help on everything related to sound and lighting (light shows).

dj herjox · Answer

It's simple, you need a 3.5mm jack cable with two RCA connectors at the end. You plug the 3.5mm jack into the line output of your PC and the two RCA connectors into your amplifier. Keep me updated on the progress of your project. I've been a DJ since I was 13 years old, I'm 21 now, so I've been mixing for 8 years. I started with a vinyl CD player and now I'm using USB with the Hercules DJ Mix Control MP3 console. It works really well, it's very intuitive. If you want, I can send you some sets via MSN.

Phild · Answer

Hello,

I followed your discussions on adapting a PC to a console through the Maya 44 USB interface. Someone mentioned that the latter is necessary to achieve stereo sound and especially to avoid damaging the amplifier because the impedance is different. I have the following setup: I just installed Virtual DJ on your advice, my console is a Gemini CDM-500 which I connect to two amplified speakers Gemini GX 450. So do I need to invest in the famous Maya interface since I don't have an amplifier but two powered speakers?
Thank you for your responses.
Phil.

Phild · Answer

Hello Skyppi, you are very skilled. Thank you for these explanations worthy of a professional, which you may very well be.

I think my case is even different because I don't use vinyl and moreover my mixing table has 2 built-in CD players. I believe that could be important for the connections because aside from my speakers, I don't have anything else to connect, except the PC.
If I give you my personal address, can you send me your phone number so I can call you one evening after work? It would be easier.
Thank you.
Philippe.
philmotor@gmail.com

gogoto · Answer

Hello, at what age do you want to start?

jose · Answer

with a small jack in 2 colors, red and white

Spanamo · Answer

Hello, I wanted to know I have a little problem...

I bought Hercules RMX4 controllers and I've connected and set everything up; it all went well except for one issue: I have small speakers with a subwoofer connected to my desktop PC that play my computer's sound, and when I plug in my controllers, there is no sound at all.
And I don't know where the settings are or how I could resolve these issues... because before that I had Hercules controllers with Virtual DJ but the little square labeled config is no longer there... so I'm facing a problem. Thank you for helping me :) I look forward to your responses! Thank you.

cyberbox37 · Answer

Hello, I recently won the jackpot. I use a standard sound card on my PC, send it to a Phonic MM1002 mixer via the RCA input, then output to two 3k amplifiers. The problem is that I just blew the stereo of the mixer on the RCA input, and I think I've also damaged the sound card of the computer. So I'm considering buying a Phonic AM 1002 mixer, connecting it, but only the left side is working. I tried with another computer and the mixer works in stereo, so I think the computer has also been damaged. Can someone help me? I'm going on a summer tour soon and I'm not doing well. I'm open to buying a new sound card for the computer, but if it happens again, I don't want to end up buying both a sound card and a mixer.

Connect a computer to a sound system

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