I need to plug in some more speakers!

DJxRIKIxDANISH · 05 Mar 2010

Hey everyone! This might seem like a stupid question, but i really need help with this. I began making some music in FL Studio 9.0 a few weeks ago. My speakers, are pretty good, but it just isn't enough since they cant keep up with my bass speaker, so i want to plug in my bass speaker so i can hear the bass. But, it appears that only one of the jacksticks are working and thats the green one, which is already being used by my other speakers. If there is a method in which i can plug in both of them and hear them both the same time i would really like to know. Please help me!

boohbah · 05 Mar 2010

Hi dj , for me i run my pc through a home theatre amp therefor allowing me to have surround including sub bass i use one 3.5 output jack from pc that splits to two phono jacks to amp .

BugMeister · 05 Mar 2010

DJxRIKIxDANISH said:

Hey everyone! This might seem like a stupid question, but i really need help with this. I began making some music in FL Studio 9.0 a few weeks ago. My speakers, are pretty good, but it just isn't enough since they cant keep up with my bass speaker, so i want to plug in my bass speaker so i can hear the bass. But, it appears that only one of the jacksticks are working and thats the green one, which is already being used by my other speakers. If there is a method in which i can plug in both of them and hear them both the same time i would really like to know. Please help me!

- what soundcard are you using - or is the sound dealt with via the motherboard..?
- you have omitted the necessary information in your System Specs..

DJxRIKIxDANISH · 05 Mar 2010

BugMeister said:

DJxRIKIxDANISH said:

Hey everyone! This might seem like a stupid question, but i really need help with this. I began making some music in FL Studio 9.0 a few weeks ago. My speakers, are pretty good, but it just isn't enough since they cant keep up with my bass speaker, so i want to plug in my bass speaker so i can hear the bass. But, it appears that only one of the jacksticks are working and thats the green one, which is already being used by my other speakers. If there is a method in which i can plug in both of them and hear them both the same time i would really like to know. Please help me!

- what soundcard are you using - or is the sound dealt with via the motherboard..?
- you have omitted the necessary information in your System Specs..

I actually dont know what soundcard i am using. But i suppose i can figure it out.

DJxRIKIxDANISH · 05 Mar 2010

boohbah said:

Hi dj , for me i run my pc through a home theatre amp therefor allowing me to have surround including sub bass i use one 3.5 output jack from pc that splits to two phono jacks to amp .

Where can i get such a home theatre amp?

Barman58 · 05 Mar 2010

Most modern pc sound chips will handle 5.1 sound even those that are on-board.

If you use the utility supplied for your sound from the manufacturer, (MB or discreet card), and set the output to 5.1 you should find that the port arrangements should change.

For example with my RealTek setup the rear mic becomes the centre/sub-woofer output and the line in becomes a rear speaker out - this will vary on the MB/Chip you have plus if you have the front case ports enabled (I don't)

DJxRIKIxDANISH · 05 Mar 2010

I dont understand anything of that.. Can you guide me step by step what i should do to get this working?

Barman58 · 05 Mar 2010

You will first need to ascertain what sound chip or card you are using :)

The following image is of my RealTek Control software

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The yellow highlight shows the output type selection and the red the output ports if you change the output type selection and point to the various ports the output type will show as a tooltip which will differ with the selecton made - jus select the output that meets your needs.

If you have another sound system the application may be different but it should have a similar option

DJxRIKIxDANISH · 05 Mar 2010

I think i can use this help! Thanks alot, i'll see if i can fix it tomorrow.

boohbah · 06 Mar 2010

DJxRIKIxDANISH said:

boohbah said:

Hi dj , for me i run my pc through a home theatre amp therefor allowing me to have surround including sub bass i use one 3.5 output jack from pc that splits to two phono jacks to amp .

Where can i get such a home theatre amp?

any decent electricall equiptment store that sells dvd players, tv's, hifi , speakers etc . I see you are in Denmark so i am unsure as to specific stores although you could buy online . i have to say i use my pc for mixing ( virtual dj) and having a sub is an essential
the sample picture here is from Argos uk and shows a range of prices .i dont know if it is the same now but years ago panasonic products were made by Technics and the speaker systems are fantastic. however this method of a workaround is /can be pricey so if you can configure you soundcard as barman.. suggests then great although you will definately need a sub if you are producing music as they are frequencies (sub bass) that are essential in fact untill you hear them music is just not the same also with dance music its very important.good luck