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Trying to pass audio from one pc to another causing constant static (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 years ago by Blxter@lemmy.zip to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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I am trying to pass audio from a laptop to a desktop via a headphone jack from the laptop to a line in on the desktop but it provides constant static. I have tried two different aux cords (new). I currently think I might need an USB to Audio Jack Sound Card Adapter but don't want to buy this too and have to return both if it does not work. Do I need it to be a line out and not a "Headphone Jack" or a sound card?

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[–] usrtrv@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

There's software that can do this for you as well. I pass both input and output over the network with no noticeable latency (via ehernet).

If you're using Linux and pipe wire, this is supported out of the box:

pactl load-module module-native-protocol-tcp port=4656 listen=IPADDRESS

pactl load-module module-tunnel-sink server=IPADDRESS tcp::4656

They're other methods on different OS's, this is just what I use.