You can use external speakers or headphones with your computer. Speakers usually either connect using a circular TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) plug or a USB.
If your speakers or headphones have a TRS plug, plug it into the appropriate socket on your computer. Most computers have two sockets: one for microphones and one for speakers. This socket is usually light green in color or is accompanied by a picture of headphones. Speakers or headphones plugged into a TRS socket are usually used by default. If not, see the instructions below for selecting the default device.
Some computers support multi-channel output for surround sound. This usually uses multiple TRS jacks, which are often color-coded. If you are unsure which plugs go in which sockets, you can test the sound output in the sound settings.
Se si utilizzano degli altoparlanti o delle cuffie USB o delle cuffie analogiche collegate a una scheda audio USB, collegare questi dispositivi a una porta USB. Gli altoparlanti USB funzionano come dei dispositivi audio a sé e potrebbe essere necessario specificare quali altoparlanti utilizzare come dispositivi predefiniti.
Open the Activities overview and start typing Sound.
Click on Sound to open the panel.
In the Output tab, select the device that you want to use.
Use the Test Speakers button to check that all speakers are working and are connected to the correct socket.
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