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    Looking for a mixer/amp

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NotEnoughMinerals, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    Hi everyone,

    Hoping some of the great people on this forum can help me find what I'm looking for. I want to hook up both my laptop and PS3 to the same pair of headphones simultaneously. I'd like to be able to hear both and be able to adjust the volume of each input. Only need 2 inputs, no need to mic or anything.

    Anybody have any idea of what would be the best solution? I'm hoping not to spend too much, under $50 if possible but if it's really warranted I can go higher.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Its not cheap but the first and only product that comes to mind for me is the Astro Mixamp

    Instead of using the 2nd channel for voice, use it for the 2nd system and I think it would work.


    Being creative you could probably send the PS3 to the PC as a line in or a microphone input and just listen to both at the same time through the pc.
     
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    Thanks Vicious, yea I've been looking at the Astro Mixamp but it seems awfully expensive for what you get. It's just gonna be sitting on my desk and I guess I could just buy a cheap dj mixer for $70ish or something too... the functionality doesn't seem that complex for that these kinda price tags though =/
     
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    I cant see why you need to hear both at once :D

    Otherwise any toggle would work and that would be cheap.
     
  5. NotEnoughMinerals

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    Haha, I'm just that guy who plays music in the background constantly when I'm gaming and it feels really weird just having two sets of speakers running at the same time.
     
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