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Wall Mounted MP3 jukebox
johnc:
Heres my $0.02:
Simplest way to amplify your PC's output is to take a stndard audio cable with 1/8" stereo jackplug from your PC soundcard's line output into your home audio amplifier's tuner, CD or auxiliary input - works fine for me!
N.B. DO NOT plug it into the amplifier's 'phono' input at ANY cost - guaranteed to fry your amplifier due to the (much) more sensitive input.
ALSO - leave all eq attenuation in Winamp/media player completely FLAT - use the audio amplifier to colour the sound. If you boost any frequencies before inputting into the amplifier you run the risk of frying it again with any spikes in the music playback.
Good luck bro'
John
helios:
Have you thought of maybe throwing a touchscreen lcd in there, and then hooking it up to the comp inside? You can get 12" touchscreens pretty cheap up on ebay (~$90-100). It would also make it seem a little more hi-tech...
CitznFish:
yeah, i had contemplated that. I don't think I'm going to use the laptop now anyway. Just a small mobo with peripherals mounted inside the jukebox. My biggest concern now is how to amplify the sound. I am using 4 JBL 26c and 1 JBL 19cs, but really don't know what amplifiers to use or how to fit one inside the jukebox. price is an issue too. I didn't want to spend more than 200.oo - 300.oo on am amplifier. (2 channel is acceptable since the subwoofer has a built in crossover.
basically everything is still in planning mode except speakers and the fact that I want to mount it on a wall.
CitznFish:
the first sentence should read
I had not contemplated that
i keep getting "invalid URL' errors when hitting 'modify'
i was hoping to get this to function just like a regular jukebox minus the coin mechs. Is there software that emulates buttons for song selection, page forward or back, etc?
tmasman:
If you're planning on running the wires behind the wall (behind the jukebox), then couldn't you just put your amplifier in the ceiling? Maybe even next to one of the speakers.
To power a car audio amp, you'll need a seperate power supply (either PC PS or AC-12V DC converter [not a power brick!]). You could just use a power strip inside the Jukebox (1 power cable going to the JB) and run an extension cord along with the audio cables to the amp. (You'll need shielded audio cables for that run though).
That way the JB will just put out normal digital output, but your speakers in the room would all be amplified.
How are you planning on controlling the JB? (what kind of buttons etc...).
Will this JB be permanently attached to the house, or possibly move with you in the future?
I don't know why I'm so inquisitive... I just thought this was a cool idea & hadn't thought of doing it. Just lots of thoughts and ideas flowing through the head right now.
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