Audio Interface -> Multiple PC's

[Bowis]

Hey guys, hope everyone is well!
Here's the thing, I've recently bought a pair of HD 58X Jubilee (love them) and will need to buy a mic as well (more on this later).

Currently I have 2 computes, desktop and laptop, so it's a pain to be always changing the headphones wire (and the future mic wire) between devices.
What I need is something where I plug my headphones/mic wires and that with a press of a button I can change between end devices (not sure if this exists).

 

Clarification:

-> I'm not sure if what I wanted is called an audio interface (similar to amps/dacs and stuff like that);
-> What I need is some sort of splitter, that can receive headphone/mic connectors and send them to many computers;

 

Information about the future microphone:
-> It will be USB (no I don't want XLR, and yes I'm sure);

-> I'll be going probably to Yeti or Rode (not sure of the model yet).
-> EQ will be made with software;

Important Information before any recommendations:
-> Must be only 1 piece of hardware;
-> Must be available in the EU market (Most popular audio products are);

-> Must be passively cooled;
-> Must not be expensive (under 200$ / 200€);

-> If it supports more than 2 computers, even better!

Talking about the elephant in the room:
-> I'll be buying a USB mic because it's the easier and the more convenient way for me to upgrade my audio.
-> It's easy to change between devices, don't need to worry about inline amps, pre-amps and all that complicated stuff;
-> Finally the use case doesn't require high-end audio, this will be used for gaming with friends and occasionally a remote call.

 

*Sloth if you are reading this thanks for the info in the other post (I'm still researching it xDDD)!!

 

Please recommend various products in different price ranges (if possible).

Sorry if this is a stupid question, if you need more details, ask away! 

Thanks in advance!
Bowis

[Mamonos]

You will need some kind of KVM device that provides USB and Audio switching, something like this

 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SuperSpeed-Switch-Audio-SV231U3A/dp/B00AYAF5U6

 

[Bowis]

1 hour ago, Mamonos said:

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Hey Mamonos!

Thanks, I'll research more about that, looking at similar devices that offer audio switching capabilities.
Feel free to send more recommendations guys!

[anothertom]

Simple solution, a USB switch with a USB soundcard/DAC/interface. For example I use this with a Schiit Fulla across my laptop and desktop. If you're only using USB devices then no need to over complicate things with a full KVM, unless you need/want to switch video as well, in which case look for something which supports a reasonable HDMI standard (or whatever video connection you use).

[Bowis]

3 hours ago, anothertom said:

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Hey there,

 

Thanks for the answer! 
This much more what I was expecting!

 

Unfortunatly is more than one unit (USB Hub + Shiit Interface), I can get them for below 200€, that’s not the problem.

 

Thing is I share the desk with my wife and space is at a premium (no space in the house for another desk), so one item is really mandatory.

 

Will wait for more recommendations before pulling the trigger on anything.

 

Thanks once more!

[anothertom]

31 minutes ago, Bowis said:

Unfortunately is more than one unit (USB Hub + Shiit Interface), I can get them for below 200€, that’s not the problem.

Well they don't need to be next to each other, the switch can be out of the way where you can reach it. Alternatively, stack the fulla on the switch and then you've only got a single cable running to your PC.

 

[The Flying Sloth]

You already know I was going to say that XLR mic splitters are very common in studio use but since you really really want to go with USB you'll have to use a switch like the others have said for at least the input. For output it's fairly trivial to combine outputs, there are cables that can do it or mixers or monitor controllers, whatever, point is it's not hard. 

 

Sloth