I have a monitor which is connected by display port, and speakers connected to the monitor via old-school 3.5mm jack. macOS (12.2.1) recognizes that sound output, and I can hear my system sounds ...

One of the easiest ways you can connect your TV to a soundbar or receiver is by using a specialized HDMI port called Audio Return Channel. The ARC connection lets you listen to your TV audio without ...

"Since updating, the F3, F4, and F5 keys no longer work for controlling volume. They do adjust something, as the white volume control meter pops up and adjusts up and down - it just doesn't affect the ...

Amazon's compact soundbar delivers clearer dialogue and immersive virtual surround sound for any TV. If there’s one thing ...

There are a lot of reasons to feel let down by Nintendo’s upcoming OLED Switch. It’s got the same Nvidia Tegra chip and allegedly the same drifting-prone Joy-Cons. Even with a new OLED display, it’s ...

We connected the DS1807 to the Bus Pirate universal serial interface tool as shown in the table, the same basic principals apply to any custom configuration. We used the Bus Pirate’s 5volt power ...

A regular Hack A Day reader sent in a tip about an LM386 stero amplifier with digital volume control. The resulting build is very professional and could easily be adapted into a slick iPod dock build.

NAMM 2025: It’s turning into quite the month for problem-solving switch box do-dads for music makers with more gear than inputs. After the arrival of Heritage Audio’s Synth Buddy and hot on the heels ...

The AirBuddy app offers a low-effort way in macOS to view the status of your Apple and Beats audio devices, quickly connect their audio to your Mac, and stay on top of their current charges. It’s a ...

Sony's new flagship headphones are here, and they've arrived with a bang. Thanks to their mix of amazing audio, top-drawer ANC, super call quality and excellent ergonomics, they're arguably the best ...

Offered as the first in a series of new PCB-based audio switches, the A47 stepped attenuator from Elma Electronic provides 47 positions with selectable end-stops from one to six channels. The series ...