Multiple Computers, One Sound System

[Jerry Houston]

Someone asked a while ago about connecting the sound output from two computers 
to the same speaker system, and got some answers involving sound drivers and 
networking.

I recently took a much simpler approach, and it worked quite well.  I ordered 
from http://www.CyberGuys.com a Y-adapter (3 female) and two male-to-male 
extensions.  

With my sound system connected to both computers this way, I was unsure 
whether there'd be problems with feedback, impedance issues, or whatever.  
However it cost only a few dollars to find out, and the results have been 
ideal.

I now use my KVM-audio switch to control JUST the keyboard and mouse.  (Each 
computer has its own monitor.)  I can watch a race on one while I'm connected 
to work via VPN on the other, and the two machines don't even need to be 
running the same operating system.