Using Headphones and speakers at the same time...

[ScYcS]

I try to do the following:

Using my Headphones and my computer speakers at the same time (same output but different output jacks). What I'm trying to accomplish is to be able to listen to sounds through my speakers on my desk while I'm not online. When i switch to online and using my headset, i would now have to go under my desk, switch speakers with headset plugs in the back of the computer and then back when I'm done.

Needless to say, this is cumbersome. Is there a way to plug my speakers into a soundcard output and at the same time have my headphones plugged in and then simply mute one or another through drivers?

Is there such a soundcard even?

Thanks

Dennis

 

[oVerCaffeinated]

Maybe you want THIS ?

 

[ScYcS]

yeah!!!! looks like what I'm looking for. Do you know if there is any sound degredation (hissing/crackling) when using this device? I hate crackling sounds or hissing right in my ear when wearing headphones...

 

[SystemERRor]

I can't say if there were be hissing/cracking or such....But if you want to avoid stuff like that, the least you can do is not to have both the speakers and the headset playing at the same time... If they have power switches, try to use them.