How to Hook Up an Amp to a Computer
These instructions assume that you are using an amplifier designed for home audio, which will have a 12 V plug to provide the power needed. If you're using a car stereo amplifier, you'll need to get an AC/DC converter to power the amp or use another power solution. Refer to the specifications of your specific amp to determine how much power you need.
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Instructions
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Purchase a 3.5 mm to RCA cable. This will allow you to connect the single Line Out on your sound card to the Line In on your amplifier.
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Connect the single mini-jack end of the cable to the sound card's output or computer's headphone jack.
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Connect both the left and right RCA cable ends into the amplifier's Line In connections.
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Connect your speakers to the amplifier using speaker cable. Use the appropriate output for the left and right speakers, and match the polarities on both the speakers and amplifier.
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Test out your new setup. Plug in the amp, turn on both the computer and amp and select an audio source. You'll now be able to send a line level signal from your computer to the amplifier where the amplifier will power it and drive the speakers. Give it a listen to see how it sounds, and adjust settings to your preference.
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uhm thanks.just wanted to know though how do using all the equalizers at the same time work properly(like tone`.Bass, Treble)should I turn these down on my amp or computer or put both in the middle.
