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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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[–] Blxter@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 years ago

Yes the audio works even with the static. The static is there when both PCs are about as idle as they get. There is a lot of other tech around (mesh router is basically right next to the laptop) in general though. I am doing this not to record or stream but instead be able to listen to music/video off of one while using the other.

My current thought is I need some kind of sound card or as you said pair the line in of the desktop with something from the laptop that works as a line out and not a headphone jack.