Sound Card 4-Pin Header Input Modification

[Markfothebeast]

Are the analog 4 pin header signals easily modified to accept an instrument signal from 1/4" jqck? Or are there variables in the acceptible input current?

 

[Burpo]

Can you use an adapter?

https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Female-Headphone-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B01HZWGXGA

 

[Markfothebeast]

I have several of those. I would like to record separate channels from my soundboard that's setup using condensor mics. I do not want to spend money on it either.

 

[Markfothebeast]

My attempt is to try to use each header input signal for different channels - if Windows software recognizes header pins as separate input signals. I'd like to solder each 4-pin to a low noise cable with female 1/4" inputs mounted to holes drilled in the PC chassis. Each Input will carry a left or right mono signal.

 

[Mr Evil]

I expect J6 and J3 are ordinary line inputs that should be compatible with any line-level signal you want to connect to them. J4 is probably internally connected to J3 just to allow for a different type of connector.

 

[Markfothebeast]

I noticed the J4 and J3 connection. I was looking for that answer to confirm my thoughts. I will create a cable with a 1/4" soon and see how it reacts with each set of pins.

 

[Markfothebeast]

Worked out great. Stereo recording sounds good through the header input from a mixer. I can add more stereo inputs a well.

 

[Markfothebeast]

Using the 4-pin header to record in stereo doesn't seem like a popular subject here but I did make a video of the process to show how it is done.

https://youtu.be/bu_ebrKnEfI