2 power sources?
July 27, 2008 3:40 PM Subscribe
I just got a new computer, and the speaker cord has me curious.
It looks like any other I've ever had, but there is a USB connector split off from the regular jack right at the end. Do I choose one or the other, or do I plug them both in? In either event, I have no audio at present. Mahalo in advance.
It looks like any other I've ever had, but there is a USB connector split off from the regular jack right at the end. Do I choose one or the other, or do I plug them both in? In either event, I have no audio at present. Mahalo in advance.
You should be able to plug in the regular (1/8" stereo mini) plug to get your sound. The USB cord might be to let you control some computer feature with a knob or other input on the speakers. It might also be for a power supply. Do the speakers have their own AC adaptor? If not, that's probably it.
posted by echo target at 3:47 PM on July 27, 2008
posted by echo target at 3:47 PM on July 27, 2008
Instead of plugging the speaker into a wall for power, it draws power from the USB jack.
posted by rancidchickn at 3:47 PM on July 27, 2008
posted by rancidchickn at 3:47 PM on July 27, 2008
Response by poster: It's a Gateway DX442B, and the speakers identify themselves as sigma tel high definition codec. It is the same type USB connector as the mouse and printer, and the familiar green color coded speaker jack.
posted by scottymac at 4:02 PM on July 27, 2008
posted by scottymac at 4:02 PM on July 27, 2008
Best answer: It's for power. At work when we install new speakers, they're this type. it saves you from having a power brick hanging off your surge protector.
posted by joshrholloway at 4:17 PM on July 27, 2008
posted by joshrholloway at 4:17 PM on July 27, 2008
the speakers identify themselves as sigma tel high definition codec
No, that's the audio card in your computer.
posted by kindall at 4:24 PM on July 27, 2008
No, that's the audio card in your computer.
posted by kindall at 4:24 PM on July 27, 2008
Best answer: Yep.. Gateway's website says "USB Speakers"... so I'd be willing to bet quite a bit of money that the USB connector is for POWER...
You'll need to have BOTH the green 1/8inch audio jack plugged in.. as well as the USB connector in order to hear sound.
posted by jmnugent at 5:17 PM on July 27, 2008
You'll need to have BOTH the green 1/8inch audio jack plugged in.. as well as the USB connector in order to hear sound.
posted by jmnugent at 5:17 PM on July 27, 2008
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posted by jeffamaphone at 3:44 PM on July 27, 2008