Headset and external audio roadblock...

[Gaelimo]

I am wondering how or what to fix/get in order to choose when I want to use my headphones vs. using speakers. Is there something that I could do? I having trouble finding something that can support my dual input (the mic/sound for the headset).

 

[delaro]

Plugable USB Audio Adapter with 3.5mm Speaker/Headphone and Microphone Jacks $8
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Headphone-Microphone-Aluminum-Compatibility/dp/B00NMXY2MO/ref=pd_lpo_147_tr_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3X4J67FX6TRF42BVZCBZ

SoundSwitch
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Other-AUDIO-Tools/SoundSwitch.shtml

Plug the Speakers into the Analog jacks or Toslink
Plug the Headphones into the USB adapter

Soundswitch will give you a tray icon to quickly switch between whatever you have.

This is my setup

1. Harmon Kardon 2.1 Set on Analog
1. Studio Monitors and sub through a amp on Toslink
1. Gaming Headset using the Plugable USB adapter
1. High end Headphone using a Plugable USB adapter

Soundswitch gives me a tray icon that allows for quick access with a few clicks between all outputs, you also have the option to setup hotkeys or swap using CTRL + ALT + F11

 

[Gaelimo]

is there a device that I can use as a hub like a volume control puck that I can just use for an easy switch, like a simple button?

 

[delaro]

Yes you can do that too.

3.5mm STEREO 2 Port Manual Sharing Switch selector $9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/321982356600?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

Audio Speaker / Headset Switching Hub $12
https://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Headset-Switching-Manhattan-172851/dp/B000K8PH8C/ref=pd_lpo_23_bs_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=95S3B07QE1V7GD0VYFSJ

I'm not a big fan of more external clutter but if you find it more convenient then go for it. The second one would probably be more to what your looking for.

 

[Gaelimo]

Thanks, I will take a look into that.