Choosing the Right Switch for a Stereo Audio Design: Tips and Tricks

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In summary, the speaker is in need of a DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw) switch for the 2-2-1 audio switch, which has two inputs and one output. This allows for four signals to be switched to two signals, providing various mixing options. It is also possible to use two DPDT's, one for each channel, or a 4PDT rotary switch. The poster had previously done some research on Google.
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hi guys, today i got the hugest brainfade I've ever gotten before. I'm designing a small 2-2-1* audio switch for a friend of mine and i totally forgot which switch i should use. any tips?


*note, 2 input(360, pc) to 1 output (speakers)
 
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Intuiting from context 2-2-1 means that you have two inputs and one output, then a DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw) switch is what you want. However you probably have _stereo_ {in,out}puts so you need to switch four signals to two signals, which you could do with two DPDT's, one for each channel, making for some fun mixing options. Or find a 4PDT, probably some kind of rotary switch.
 
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schip666! said:
Intuiting from context 2-2-1 means that you have two inputs and one output, then a DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw) switch is what you want. However you probably have _stereo_ {in,out}puts so you need to switch four signals to two signals, which you could do with two DPDT's, one for each channel, making for some fun mixing options. Or find a 4PDT, probably some kind of rotary switch.

yes it's stereo, and i thank thee very much for the reply. and berkeman, you do realize that i actually did some googling before posting here.
 

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