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Question How to Vibe on Simtools v3

Discussion in 'SimTools Pro & Entertainment Version' started by Hermant Alexis, Jan 15, 2023.

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  1. Garrett

    Garrett Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Going to try a simpler approach to using a bass shaker with just a single sound card. This will not work if you are using S/PDIF (optical) speaker set up.

    I am currently using a Creative AE-5 plus with Surround Sound set up to the sim rig via the analog outputs. I run the Optical out to a 2.1 speaker set up for the desk area and change where the sound is played as needed.

    Will be installing a Dayton bass shaker on the sim that is using the surround sound analog outs.

    Most analog ports on motherboard or dedicated sound cards are two channel. When plugging in the speakers one stereo cable is run for the front two speakers, one stereo for center and bass and one stereo cable for the rear speakers.

    At the output of the sound card, use a stereo splitter cable on the Center/Sub cable. Plug in the speaker cable that goes to the Center/Sub speakers into one of the free ends.

    Now use the 3.5mm extension cable and plug that into the Auxiliary in jack of the external sound card. In this case will try the often used Nobsound 100watt two channel amp.

    The amp has two outputs, left and right.

    With the extension cable you ran from the 3.5mm Y-splitter and plugged into the Nobsound, you now have the Center channel and Bass channel to choose from.

    At least that's the theory. Just built the baseplate for install in the rig tonight. Will report on progress.

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    Garrett, Apr 14, 2026 at 19:15
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