[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] RCA splitter cable makes signal quiet ?

[swayzak]

Hello


I just purchased one of these to allow 2 rca outputs (TV and Squeezebox
Touch) to access single input of my active subwoofer:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LB299S/ref=pe_385721_137413791_TE_3p_dp_1


However when I use the Touch the signal is much quieter than using a
single rca to rca cable.


Is this normal when using an rca splitter in this manner ?


Thanks



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[arnyk]

Post by swayzak
Hello
I just purchased one of these to allow 2 rca outputs (TV and Squeezebox
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LB299S/ref=pe_385721_137413791_TE_3p_dp_1
However when I use the Touch the signal is much quieter than using a
single rca to rca cable.
Is this normal when using an rca splitter in this manner ?

Usually this is so.

First off, you are not splitting signals, you are combining them. There
is a tendency for each of the sources being combined to try to have
exclusive control over the output, and thus it either shorts or
partially mutes the other source.

If you want to combine multiple sources, the tool of choice is a mixer.


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[swayzak]

Thanks

Seems a bit of a dim question I know, but never used one of these
before. It just seemed like a neater way to combine these signals.

I have an rca switch box so will use this instead.



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[Mnyb]

You use splitters to make it possible to connect one output to several
inputs !

Not connect several outputs to one input , this is not a good idea .



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[swayzak]

Yeah I know. Feel pretty stupid - but we did have a new baby last week
so may be sleep deprivation related.. :)



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[Mnyb]

.... :) and all equipment survived



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Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x
MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3
sub.
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Kitchen: Touch + powered Fostex PM0.4
Misc use: Radio (with battery)
iPad1 with iPengHD & SqueezePad
(spares Touch, SB3, reciever ,controller )
server HP proliant micro server N36L with ClearOS Linux

http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html
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