Can both inputs be played simultaneously or is there a selector switch? Or does one have to be unplugged while the other is in use?
195781
One has to be plugged into the other. There's no selector switch. They're for computers and I think most computers have only one audio out port. Maybe try regular bookshelf speakers that you can wire into a switch.
577460
2shred,If you are speaking of both the RCA and the TR inputs the answer is no. For stereo use both the left and right RCA inputs or the TR inputs. Not both at the same time. There is no way to switch between the two(RCA/TR) inputs.
221335
There is no "switch". Both the RCA and 3.5 mm stereo inputs are active at the same time. Connecting a signal to both at the same time will result in both signals being amplified.
617733
No, it takes two inputs and makes it one output. Plus, the quality is terrible and sounds very scratchy. Not worth the buy from my experience
1518191
You can play both from this unit. It's well worth the money and super easy to install.
1159959
I wound up returning this one and purchasing the one with 3 inputs. I thought I needed both but didn't and the 3 input one has a button to switch between the two. My son has his xbox and direct tv attached to it with one input into the tv. I hope that helps.
236721
I used it to switch between inputs. Only one input at at time sending the same output to two screens.
312599
My switch has one input that can be connected to either the A or the B output; the two outputs cannot be switched "on" simultaneously.
776600
You can but you would be hearing the same music on both at the same time. You would need an appropriate cable split connector..........
2283406
No this is an auto switching device it can switch between 2 inputs. It can also be switched manually, but it is not a splitter that will allow 2 inputs to be used at the same time. Example: I use this to switch between an always on device the Roku and a Blu-Ray player, for this it works great and will auto switch from my Roku to my Blu-Ray when the player is turned on. I hope this helps you out, In my opinion it sounds like your are looking for a splitter device not and HDMI switch.
2007300
You can run it through both at the same time if you would like. It played through both on mine when I initially set up the soundbar, so I just turned the volume all the way down on the TV.
2283407
No this is an auto switching device it can switch between 2 inputs. It can also be switched manually, but it is not a splitter that will allow 2 inputs to be used at the same time.Example: I use this to switch between an always on device the Roku and a Blu-Ray player, for this it works great and will auto switch from my Roku to my Blu-Ray when the player is turned on.I hope this helps you out, In my opinion it sounds like your are looking for a splitter device not and HDMI switch.
358260
The headphones can only use one input at a time. You could have the optical (digital) and the RCA jacks (analog) plugged in at once but only one can have activity. There is not a switch to select which input is to be used. You can get an additional switch box for either type of those inputs if you need or like. Note that there is a switch on the headphone tower for attenuating a analog signal (0db/-8db) which could be needed for some analog sources but not all. In that case you would have to switch two switches when changing from analog sources. Also note that the surround effect is not as pronounced or awesome until you use the digital complex input. The headphones can only use one input at a time. You could have the optical (digital) and the RCA jacks (analog) plugged in at once but only one can have activity. There is not a switch to select which input is to be used. You can get an additional switch box for either type of those inputs if you need or like. Note that there is a switch on the headphone tower for attenuating a analog signal (0db/-8db) which could be needed for some analog sources but not all. In that case you would have to switch two switches when changing from analog sources. Also note that the surround effect is not as... » Read More The headphones can only use one input at a time. You could have the optical (digital) and the RCA jacks (analog) plugged in at once but only one can have activity. There is not a switch to select which input is to be used. You can get an additional switch box for either type of those inputs if you need or like. Note that there is a switch on the headphone tower for attenuating a analog signal (0db/-8db) which could be needed for some analog sources but not all. In that case you would have to switch two switches when changing from analog sources. Also note that the surround effect is not as pronounced or awesome until you use the digital complex input. « Show Less
997776
I dont believe it has split screen capabilities. I think whichever input is powered is shown. Have not tried though. There are buttons on the back, but I think those are the menu and up and down buttons.
395273
You cannot use both the input and output on the 2 track at the same time, they can only be used 1 at a time.
278740
So, I deleted my earlier post. Getting 2 audio sources to play simultaneously is actually pretty easy. The mixamp has a line in for spdif (optical) and your typical aux 3.5mm jack. I hooked my computer via spdif and my TV via aux. You'll get both AND be able to toggle the balance with the right earcup game/VoIP switch. (I initially thought it didn't work, as I was 100% to my computer source, hence my deleted answer. Don't make my mistake). I would recommend the spdif from your console and aux from your computer, you'll get better in game sound. The balance feature is really nice, and it is tailored to your exact needs.
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Instruction manual says that you must not use both inputs at the same time. But there is no reason stated, which is very annoying!!