it depends on the tv, some headphone outputs will work well if you adjust the volume correctly. others like the one i have need a proper load or the amplifier doesn't work properly particularly for middle and higher pitches causing a distortion. i'd try it with just an adapter cable first. i'd say get a 3.5mm to rca cable, find out which one of the 2 jacks is actually being driven (if the tv has a mono output only one will have a signal), connect a "Y" cable to that can connect the other 2 jacks on the "Y" cable to the stereo, or rca inputs if one of your machines has rca sound connectors. if not then get another 3.5mm to dual rca cable and hook it up to the splitter. you'll want to try and get rca cables with the correct gender, in this case the "Y" cable should either be all female or one male and 2 female depending on what you are running it into. you might have to use some rca fem>fem cables or connectors. try radio shack or a stereo store.
if you do get distortion, i can build you a box with a proper load for about $6+ any cables you want with it (i can get many of these cables surplus) or an active unit which you probably don't need for $18 and in either case it can run the mono output to both channels. just start with the volume low and the gain on the mac all the way up and watch the signal level, adjust it a little too high and turn down the gain on the mac a bit. it's best to run a fairly high level signal through the cable to reduce hum pickup (but you don't want to overload the macs input which can cause distortion and in severe cases damage, though you'd probably have to have the volume set pretty high and leave it that way which would be silly). it's also possible for the tv set to have some "leakage" current which will induce hum as well. that problem is a little harder to fix but it can be done (the first thing to do is make sure the outlet is correctly wired, and then if the tv cord isn't polarized try it the other way though most are, and of course make sure the mac has a proper ground). try the simple cables first, you'll need most of them either way, if you then decide you need a box from me let me know, or if you need some more technical help i'm always happy to try to help through email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Philip Stortz wrote: > > > > and if any one needs a preamp or filter or other adapter made let me know, i'm > > making a number of > > them for other lem list members to get audio into thier macs from various > > "problem" sources. > > > > > > Philip > is that what i need to run from ear plug on small tv to a adapter box > (mono to stereo out) to feed tv sound through computer to use computer > speakers. or do i need to just feed to stereo? (that i can't get to, > because of all the computer stuff in way?) trying to go to biege G3 mt > or 8600 > > charles > > -- > Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ > / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- Philip Stortz, mad scientist at large -- "It is sobering to reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence." -- Charles A. Beard -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
