Ipod to stereo connection

Did you buy a new mixer? Do you need advice? Post here.
Forum rules
If you require help using Audacity, please post on the forum board relevant to your operating system:
Windows
Mac OS X
GNU/Linux and Unix-like
Post Reply
Ito
Posts: 26
Joined: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:06 am
Operating System: Please select

Ipod to stereo connection

Post by Ito » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:47 am

Hey,

I connect my ipod shuffle to my stereo with a headphone jack connection to double
RCA connectors - one cable adaptor, y'know...

but it only plays through one speaker.

it is like this from a computer output (headphone) to the stereo as well with the same cable.

does anyone know why?

Do I need some kind of signal splitter?

Or is it some mono only thing?

thanks

waxcylinder
Forum Staff
Posts: 14685
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:03 am
Operating System: Windows 10

Re: Ipod to stereo connection

Post by waxcylinder » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:47 am

Could be a poor connection on the iPod jack socket - or a damaged lead.

One of my iPods requires me to jiggle around the jack for the earbuds to get sound in both ears.

I have had my iPods connected successfully (with stereo and both channels working) to both my hi-fi setups in the manner you suggest - so it should work.

WC
________________________________________FOR INSTANT HELP: (Click on Link below)
* * * * * FAQ * * * * * Tutorials * * * * * Audacity Manual * * * * *

kozikowski
Forum Staff
Posts: 69374
Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:57 pm
Operating System: macOS 10.13 High Sierra

Re: Ipod to stereo connection

Post by kozikowski » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:40 pm

<<<to the stereo as well with the same cable.>>>

The output of a healthy iPod is stereo. Plug you ear buds into the iPod and see if maybe you need to jiggle it a bit to get it to work.

It sounds a great deal like you have a busted cable.

Koz

Ito
Posts: 26
Joined: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:06 am
Operating System: Please select

Re: Ipod to stereo connection

Post by Ito » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:31 pm

Thank you both.

Maybe it is the cable.

Post Reply