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Re: [ECS] Phone-Soundcard Interface LEC1964.aol.com Thu, 30 Nov 2000 16:53:11 EST

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In a message dated 11/29/00 7:49:36 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
david@retroscape.com writes:


David,

The soundcard output also goes to the AUX input of my sound system. Although 
I do use a mixer, there should be no problem splitting the signal other than 
some signal loss. The interface has an internal adjustment for output level 
as do most audio amplifiers so this amount of level loss should not present 
any problems.

I think this kit falls into a relatively easy catagory. The number of parts 
is small and almost all of the work is done on the single printed circuit 
board. The instructions that come with the kit are very good. I found no 
errors and there is a check list to verify each section is wired properly and 
is functioning properly prior to actually using the interface. Like I 
mentioned, there is a wiring change for the soundblaster. I can provide it to 
you or just call their 800 number.

Goodluck,

LarryC

> Thanks for sharing such a neat idea with us. I have one question that popped
>  into my mind. What do you do with the sound card output, aside from feeding
>  it into the telephone device. Is there enough power to split the output to
>  an amp to feed speakers placed around the house?
>  
>  Also, how difficult was the kit to assemble? Could a beginner put it
>  together, in your opinion?
>  
>  I want to look into this. What a great way to get local phone control back.
>  

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