Need a good solution for switching between two sources on one pair of monitors

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Myr

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I'm getting a second DAW computer with a Digi 003r+ and I want to use it with my A7's, like I'm doing right now with my Cubase setup. Is there any way to do this without damaging the signal or sound quality?

I want a simple configuration like this: Interface 1 & 2 > Switching Unit > Monitors
 
Go to Mackies web site and look at the BigKnob unit. It has several inputs and 3 monitor outputs. So it will do what you want and it will give you the option of adding 2 more pairs of monitors. Plus it has a phono preamp !!!!
 
True, but I was kinda lookng for something simpler and a little cheaper.

I found a cheap Samson unit, but people say it colours the sound pretty drastically.
 
Myr said:
I'm getting a second DAW computer with a Digi 003r+ and I want to use it with my A7's, like I'm doing right now with my Cubase setup. Is there any way to do this without damaging the signal or sound quality?

I want a simple configuration like this: Interface 1 & 2 > Switching Unit > Monitors
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You mean audio monitors?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062530&CAWELAID=107597884

or for a balanced signal:

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/STS-71/4PDT-ON-OFF-ON-TOGGLE-SWITCH/-/1.html

Mount it in a metal case from Radio Shack, mount six jacks, add the appropriate wires. Total cost: about $5-10. $20 if you don't already own a soldering pencil or solder.... :D You might have to use a separate switch for left and right if you buy everything from Radio Shack. Either way, dirt simple is something of an understatement.

BTW, if somebody claims that a mechanical switch colors the sound, you should probably add him/her permanently to your "ignore" list as a complete bozo.... :D Or is this Samson device a soft switch of some sort?
 
dgatwood said:
BTW, if somebody claims that a mechanical switch colors the sound, you should probably add him/her permanently to your "ignore" list as a complete bozo.... :D Or is this Samson device a soft switch of some sort?
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Might have some buffering circuitry to it. Buffers will color the sound even when implemented well.
 
TheGuitarMan said:
Might have some buffering circuitry to it. Buffers will color the sound even when implemented well.
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Yes, but why would you add any sort of gain stage in something designed as a switch? A DA (distribution amp), sure, but a switch? :)
 
dgatwood said:
Yes, but why would you add any sort of gain stage in something designed as a switch? A DA (distribution amp), sure, but a switch? :)
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Just because it's a bad idea doesn't mean somebody didn't do it.

I'm just saying it's a possibility if they're talking degredation of signal.

Otherwise, with bottom of the barrel quality switches and really crappy wire, I can see sound quality drop.
 
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