Question I'm looking for an audio splitter for my PC as I use 2 different sets of headphones for different purposes.

[mrbear2899]

I already have an audio splitter (linked below) but I'd prefer one that has a side-to-side switch instead of the push button switch because after some use the switch (in my experience) has gotten hard to change between states. I'm probably explaining this very poorly, but when the button is already down, it is difficult to get it back up, so I would like to find a splitter that instead has a side to side switch.

https://doukaudio.com/collections/s...cher-headphone-jack-splitter-passive-selector

 

[jazmeister]

Nice and mechanical (AU site sorry)

https://www.swamp.net.au/sescom-ses-trrs-ab-passive-3.5mm-trrs-a-b-switcher

Otherwise - can you run 2 outputs from your PC and use a software switch like 'Audio Switcher'?
Otherwise maybe a local elec shop may have the bits to make - it's a pretty easy rig.

 

[mrbear2899]

Nice and mechanical (AU site sorry)

Not a problem at all, I googled the exact name of the product on that page and it came up on the US Sescom website, thank you so much for your help!

 

[jazmeister]

Not a problem at all, I googled the exact name of the product on that page and it came up on the US Sescom website, thank you so much for your help!

Ah nice one mate, glad you could get one your side of the world. Nice looking solid mechanical switcher !

 

[Paperdoc]

NOTE this important factor. That particular switch box linked by jazmeister uses sockets (and hence cables and plugs) with FOUR contacts. Look closely at the male plugs on your devices. Most used with PC computers have THREE contacts called Tip, Ring, and Sleeve (TRS). There is a different system used by Apple and by many high-grade headsets with FOUR contacts (Tip, Ring1, Ring2, and Sleeve - TRRS), and that is what tat particular switch uses. You cannot mix then. But you CAN find similar switches with the more common TRS type of sockets in them. An example

https://www.amazon.com/Switcher-Spl...switcher+3.5mm,aps,119&sr=8-9#customerReviews

I note in MANY user ratings of such boxes that they complain of hum on the item NOT in use and blame poor quality of the switch. My guess is not exactly that. If you leave the INPUT of any amplified device like speakers "open" with NO input, that device may well give out low hum or other noises because it is amplifying tiny noise signals at the input. The proper solution is that the input to the device NOT in use ought really to be sorted out with a small resistor so it does not pick up stray tiny signals and amplify them. Most switch boxes will not have those features built in. Your alternative simply is to turn OFF the device that hums when you are not using it.