[COLUG] (slightly off topc): Audio hardware mixers for multiple computers

[Rob Funk]

William Yang wrote:
> Does anyone have any ideas on inexpensive mixers for this kind of
> application?  I'm not looking for much (I don't think!) -- simple, low
> power draw, up to 4 inputs, possibly with a small amplifier? 
> Preferably AC powered, or AC/DC converter powered.  I started doing
> research, but realized other people may have already solved this
> problem....

Do you care about stereo?  Stereo would double the number of inputs.

I have a $40 4-input mixer from Radio Shack:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102920
(But I've actually never used it.)
You'd probably need various cable adapters to work with something like 
that, since the inputs are 1/4" mono jacks.  And in this particular case 
beware that the AC adapter is a separate purchase, with little guidance 
about tip size.


Some amplifier/speaker systems have two inputs that mix together at a 
constant level, so one solution might be to get two of those.

Doesn't the laptop (or its dock) have built-in speakers?  That should 
reduce the input requirements.

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