3.5mm in pc to two RCA outputs

[jakeydakey]

Hey, quick question

I have active speakers with balanced (trs) & unbalanced (rca) inputs
An amp with rca inputs
And a dj controller

What equipment do I need to complete the scheme (see picture)

I'd like my pc to be connected to my amp and active speakers at the same time
and the dj controller to the active speakers using rca

There may be an issue when the controller is connected to the speakers as well as my pc at the same time since the dj controller is also connected to the pc

Thanks so much for helping me!

 

[Mikem53]

First off, by using the 3.5 MM headphone out, you are using the PC DAC for sound output. not the best for quality. A descent sound card will give you multiple outputs and better SQ, which might also solve your connectivity problem.
You can always get a preamp after the computer output and control from there. An external DAC will also give better SQ and connections to your other devices.
There is also splitters and AB boxes, but those will compromise the sound even more..
Welcome and hope this helps..

 

[Gregadd]

I concur.
A better solution is the sound card or an outboard dac. The sound quality form your computer headphone jack is probably poor. It has already been converted to analog and amplified for your headphones.
Lucky for you there are some good inexpensive dacs that are plug and play.

 

[jakeydakey]

I concur.
A better solution is the sound card or an outboard dac. The sound quality form your computer headphone jack is probably poor. It has already been converted to analog and amplified for your headphones.
Lucky for you there are some good inexpensive dacs that are plug and play.

Do you have any recommendations? thanks ))

 

[Mikem53]

Do you have any recommendations? thanks ))

@AMR / iFi audio is on here and is very helpful with his wares.

 

[Gregadd]

Do you have any recommendations? thanks ))

What computer do you have? I use the ifi hip dac which I don't think is appropriate for your application. The emphasis there is on portability. I have the ifi Zen dac signature on loan. I have not yet evaluated. There is also the ifi Diablo. There are lots of You tube videos. Also you can google the genre.
iFi is helpful. Obviously they want to sell their products. They don't trash other companies.

 

[jakeydakey]

What computer do you have? I use the ifi hip dac which I don't think is appropriate for your application. The emphasis there is on portability. I have the ifi Zen dac signature on loan. I have not yet evaluated. There is also the ifi Diablo. There are lots of You tube videos. Also you can google the genre.
iFi is helpful. Obviously they want to sell their products. They don't trash other companies.

made my pc 5 years ago, using this motherboard MSI Global

will check the ifi's

 

[Gregadd]

ok. I've never done it, but a dac sound card may be for you.

 

[Gregadd]

i have zero experience with this. i suggest you go to the computer section of WBF.
I assume it would be something like this for the DIY.

 

[izeek]

Fwiw, usb or coax from pc to dac to kit
Simple
Relatively inexpensive as great dacs are available. topping or schiit.