KVM Help/Guidance Request

[LordofSalt]

Hello there,

 

I am looking for guidance and recommendations and easy to understand setup. Ideally I want a KM with audio. I don't need/want video swapping as I just toggle input on the shared monitor (once a day). I would really appreciate any help/guidance and any links etc. of things to checkout. I am not clear how to send audio from my desktop & laptop to a switch and which ones will do what I want. Thanks in advance. 

 

My setup.

1. Desktop with two monitors (Display port for both).
2. Laptop attached to one of the two monitors (HDMI). 

 

My goal:

KV + audio switch connected to both the desktop and laptop via either USB-C or USB-A. 

1. Keyboard (USB-C)
2. Mouse (USB-C)
3. Microphone (USB-C)
4. Wired Headphones (3.5mm)

[manikyath]

realisticly, just plug all your peripherals into a USB hub, get some sort of decent USB audio device, and just switch usb plugs back and forth.

[Skiiwee29]

Your easiest option would be to use a monitor KVM with built in audio and then feed the audio from the monitor into speakers or a DAC.

[kaufish1]

You can use a basic usb switcher for the peripherals. I have a $15 usb 2.0 switch from years ago still going today for keyboard/mouse and webcam. 

 

For audio you can save a buck on hardware plugging your headphones into the monitor if it supports it. You might need to manage the volume through the monitor this way however.