At first glance, connecting the audio elements to the computer seems trivial. In practice, however, there may be some difficulties associated with not knowing how to properly connect the speakers.
Algorithm for connecting audio speakers
Before you begin the process of connection, you need to study in detail the capabilities of the audio card of your machine - a computer or laptop. Also it is necessary to determine the number of inputs (jacks) from the sound card. So, if you want to connect 5-and-1-type speakers, you'll need to use multiple sockets.
So, proceed directly to the connection:
- We pick up the green signal cable from the speakers and connect it to the green jack of the audio output, which is located on the back of the system unit. If you need to connect the speakers to the laptop, you need to find a connector marked with an icon saying that it is designed specifically for the audio speakers. Usually, laptops are located in the front or side and there are only 2 of them, one of them is for headphones. Special difficulties with their recognition should arise.
- Turn on the computer and check the sound. If there are no sound levers on the speakers, you need to go to the control panel, find the section dedicated to sound management and turn it on.
- It only remains to adjust the volume.
If you want to connect the system "5 and 1", you must first make sure that the computer supports a multi-channel sound card. To connect the speakers, in this case you need 7 connectors:
- linear input;
- linear output;
- microphone connector;
- a connector for the rear speakers;
- subwoofer connector;
- 2 digital audio outputs.
Features of connecting speakers to a laptop
In addition to the agreed differences in the connectors for connecting the audio speakers to the laptop, there are some other features. First, to expand the capabilities of the built-in acoustic card, you can install additional software. Usually it goes together with a sound card that is purchased separately, or is bundled with drivers in case of using an integrated audio-
In addition, if your audio speakers have a USB cable, then they should include a software CD. You will need to install this software on your laptop first and then connect to it. If everything is done correctly, the connected equipment will be recognized and configured automatically. And on the laptop screen a message will appear that the device is ready to work.
If you have mastered this and want to connect headphones to the speakers, find out how to choose the right ones.