Splitter for my headphone/speaker jack.

I need a spliter or some device I can plug into my speaker jack for recording. I don't want to unplugged my headphones and plug in my external speakers over and over again. Any suggestions?

There's cheap headphones splitters (like this one) that will probably do the job.

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W520 Owners: Compatible Splitter for combo Headphone/ Microphone Port

The w520 has a combo Headphone/ Microphone Port. You can use either a headphone or a microphone but NOT both UNLESS you have a ...
1. Headset with special 3 ring jack such as
      a. ThinkPad In-Ear Headphones (#57Y4488)
      b. 3.5mm TRRS Plug type Headphones for Smartphones (e.g. iphones, etc.) -- so you use the same headphone/mic you use for your cellphones (but lesser sound quality)
2. Splitter - so you can you use your own microphone and your own headphone/ stereo speaker (for better sound quality)
This solution was found here...
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/Where-is-the-Stereo-out-on-the-W520/ta-p/47306...
But a list of Compatible Splitters was not listed...
The aim of this thread is to verify and list compatible Splitter for W520 combo Headphone/ Microphone Port
The specs of the splitter are as follows: (Kindly verify if correct)
3.5mm (1/8") TRRS male plug (aka Smartphone plug) TO
3.5mm TRS Audio-Out Jack/ female plug AND 3.5mm Microphone-In Jack/ female plug
I browse online and found possible splitters. (In no particular order)
1. Sound Professionals Part# - SP-SMARTPHONE-CABLE
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-SMARTPHONE-CABLE
--it was mentioned in the details tab that it is compatible with " Lenovo T410, T410s, T510, X, L & Edge computers"
so it is possible that W520 is compatible if the other Lenovo have the same combo port
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2. Headsetbuddy Gold PC Computer Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part# 01-PC35-PH35G )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/gold-pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter/
- it was mentioned "Convert two 3.5mm plugs to single smartphone 3.5mm headset plug (TRRS) with mic and audio"
   so it fits the specs but I am not sure if it was tested for W520...
- gold contacts.
3. Headsetbuddy Gold PC Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part# PC35-PH35G )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/gold-pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter-1/
- same description as above but different part#. I am not sure if this is the same product or just a typo error on their website.
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4. Headsetbuddy PC Computer Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part#01-PC35-PH35 )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter/
- - it was mentioned "Convert two 3.5mm plugs to single smartphone 3.5mm headset plug (TRRS) with mic and audio"
   so it fits the specs but I am not sure if it was tested for W520...
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5. KV Connection iPhone 1/8 inch microphone and headphone adapter - 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Jacks (Part# KM-IPHONE-2TRS)
http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-2trs.htm
It was mentioned that they have "Premium shield coax a/v cable for EMI/RFI interference...DC blocking protection ... microphone impedance matching"
They say it will "work with most 3.5mm mono or stereo microphones except for for unpowered ECM (electret condenser mics). If your microphone is an ECM without batteries then this special version of the adapter KM-IPHONE-2TRS-ECM is the adapter you would need."
So I guess the the type of microphone will have an effect also on what splitter to get.
On this site..
http://www.wfu.edu/~yipcw/lenovo/2011/T420s/review/
It says that on using the Part# KM-IPHONE-2TRS, with a "mono mic [Sony F-V410 cardioid imp 600 Ω vocal] in , it reverts to internal microphone for some reason.) and headphone"
So there can be incompatible mics for any splitter you use... OR is the defective splitter or the computer setting that is wrong...???
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6. KV Connection iPhone 1/8 inch electret condenser microphone and headphone adapter - 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Jacks (Part#KM-IPHONE-2TRS-ECM)
http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-2trs-ecm.htm
-On site it says "This adapter is specifically for unpowered ECM (electret condenser mics). If your microphone is an ECM with batteries then the standard adapter, KM-IPHONE-2TRS is the adapter you would need."
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7. eVerbatim splitter
http://www.everbatim.net/store/index.php/hardware/microphones-audio/headphone-microphone-jack-splitt...
- It says "This adapter has been designed and tested to work with all current Lenovo ThinkPad computers with a combined audio (VOIP) jack running Windows 7. Some ThinkPads that have the combined jack and that are running XP do not work with the adapter, which is a software issue and not a defect of the adapter. "
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8. Startech 3.5mm 4 Pin to 2x 3 Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - M/F (Part# MUYHSMFF)
http://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/Audio-Cables/35mm-4-Pin-to-2x-3-Pin-35mm-Headset-Splitter...
It says "allowing you to add a mono microphone input as well as a stereo output to your PC or Laptop, through a single 3.5mm audio port."
-nickel contacts
Kindly tell if you have used any of this on your laptop. And tell...
1. Compatible with your headphone? (what kind you use)
2. Compatible with your microphone? (what kind you use)
3. Any problems with sound?
I hope we can continue this thread to list the compatible splitters for the Lenovo Thinkpad W520... Please do add if you have seen other brands.
Thanks

Hi all
To be frank, some of the multimedia laptops, with SRS Premium Sound, etc. are having the same speakers as W510 / W520 and is very loud (AFAIK, Dell Inspiron N5110 have the same speakers as W520 and the placement is just below the palmrest like surround sound). Theoretically, it makes the sound less focus and soft, but it works well with that laptop.
The Mic and Speakers are powered by the amp / drivers. The hardware in fact is very good, the only problem with it is the driver / software not well written. Good Hardware + Bad Software = Bad Product.
If you want a better sound / mic, you could try my Dolby Home Theater v4 solutions, hopefully it could meet more than your expectations and solve your problems without any cost. In fact, Dolby GUI is more customizable than Conexant. Most of us would not think it's more complicated, as techies would prefers more options to have fun.
1. I don't even need a external mic, an internal mic does the job with this fix.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-bad-microphone-Usable/m-p/528497
2. Dolby makes the sound much better and louder with correct settings. If not, my post are not able to stay active till now, reaching 100+ posts.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-Sound-Enhancement-Thread/td-p/442761/pag...
Installation steps:
Simplifications of installing and optimizing Dolby Home Theater v4 threads. Message 77 and 78 + Attachment.
3. Get a USB solution only if you need multichannel audio, stereo / wave mix or studio grade quality, if you are just using for entertainment, etc. W520 with Dolby Home Theater v4 should be more than sufficient.
Cheers
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Need advice about headphones and splitter for HP EliteBook

Hello,
I would like some advice about what headphones and headphones splitter I should use for an HP EliteBook. I am going on a plane trip with my kids, and I plan to get them both Leapfrog headphones. However, I need a headphone splitter so that they can both watch a movie on the same computer.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a splitter for an HP EliteBook? I tried Amazon but couldnt find anything.
Thanks
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Hi,
The following one is for more than 2:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/belkin-rockstar-headphone-splitter-bef8z274
and the following one is from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-and-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00009WQSR
Regards.
BH
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This has been posted in the Logic Pro section too....
Hi everyone. Is it possible to damage just the left (or right) channel on the stereo out? I still don't have an audio interface yet, so I've been using the stock headphone jack for my headphones, and the stock speaker out for my Creature Speakers. They are both quieter on the left side. I think this has been happening for a couple of months, I just thought I was losing my hearing a bit on the left side, especially with headphones on. Turns out I'm OK, it's the stereo outs that aren't working right.
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Malcolm,
Thank you so much for your help. It turns out that the left channel was turned down to almost half in the Audio MIDI Setup utility. That is a HUGE load off my mind.
The weird thing is I haven't used AMS since I set up my computer almost two years or so ago. I know I didn't turn it down. Hmmm....
Any thoughts in closing?
Timotheus,
Thank you for the suggestion. Fortunately, I didn't need it, but that doesn't make your information any less useful. I learned from your post as much as I did from Malcolm's, so thank you too.
Best,
X

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