How to connect an amplifier to a computer

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How to connect an amplifier to a computer

For a comfortable use of a computer, as a rule, quite standard columns, allowing you to fully enjoy the sound. In this article, we will tell about how to connect an amplifier to a PC capable of significantly improving the quality of the audio signal at the output.

Connecting amplifier to PC

Any amplifier can be connected to the computer, regardless of its manufacturer or model. However, it is possible only with certain components.

Step 1: Preparation

As with almost any other acoustic equipment to connect an amplifier to a PC, you will need a wire with special plugs "3.5 mm Jack - 2 RCA". You can buy it in many appropriate appointments at quite reasonable prices.

Sample cable 3.5 mm Jack - 2 RCA

Optionally, you can make the desired cable yourself, but for this you will need special tools and ready-made plugs. In addition, without proper knowledge from a similar approach, it is better to abandon not to expose the equipment.

Homemade Cable 3.5 mm Jack - 2 RCA

In some cases, a USB cable is used as an alternative to the standard view. It can be several types, but on the package will definitely be marked by a "USB" signature. It follows the cable to select the cable in advance with the comparison of the types of plugs that applied by us.

Table of Possible USB connectors and plugs

You will also need columns, the power of which should fully comply with the parameters of the amplifier. If you neglect by this nuance, significant sound distortions are possible at the exit.

Note: As an alternative to speakers, you can use a music center or home cinema.

Example amplifier with suitable columns

USB cable

  1. Disconnect the amplifier and plug the column to it in advance.
  2. Example of contacts on the audio amplifier housing

  3. Find the "USB" block on the housing and connect the corresponding plug. It can be like "USB 3.0 Type A" and "USB 3.0 Type B".
  4. Ability to connect a USB cable to the amplifier

  5. The second end of the wire must be connected to the PC. Please note that a USB 3.0 port is required for such a connection.
  6. Example of a USB cable for connecting the amplifier

Now the connection process can be considered completed and move directly to verification.

Step 3: Check

First, the amplifier must be connected to a high-voltage network and translate it into the "AUX" mode using the appropriate switcher. When you enable mandatory, set the minimum volume level on the amplifier.

Front Amplifier Pan with Settings

At the end of the amplifier connection, you must immediately check. To do this, it is enough to reproduce any music or video with sound.

The process of using the program for listening to music

Read also: PC music playback programs

After actions made, the sound can be controlled both on the amplifier and through the system tools on the computer.

Sound setting on PC amplifier

Conclusion

Holding to actions from the instruction, you will probably connect the amplifier or other similar equipment to the PC. In the case of additional issues regarding certain nuances of the described process, ask them in comments.

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