How loud is the audio 'output' on this device.. IS there a way to hook up external amp/speakers to it?
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Actually, the audio output is only a half watt or so and requires an external speaker plugged into the 1/8" jack. It's not loud. Of course, using the audio requires that you use windows Internet Explorer and you must install the manufacturer's Active X script. I've had mine installed for the past 18 months outdoors and love it! The short motion alarm activated video clips with sound are useful, and recorded from my IE8 (only IE) browser as well as sending about five alarm triggered photos to my gmail account. Yes, you could add your own external amplifier and speaker if you need louder audio output.
1984705
This device is to receive sound in your computer, not on your speakers, you need to buy one that has audio output that you will connect to your amplifier and the amplifier to your speakers.
1348243
Hello! It is USB and I don't think it connects directly into a normal amp. However it's output can be routed through one via your sound card.
1649400
According to the manual, you should be able to hook up any "external audio sources". However you will need a 3.5 mm audio cable, which is not included.
600531
Hi, as far as I can see, you can't hook it up as a component to another system. On the back I can only see hook ups for external speakers. I don't see any other output/input ports. Hope that answers your question.
1745875
I hear the sound through my external speakers, which I configured it this way. You can use the built-in speakers or both. I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know Thanks. KRM
354710
There is a headphone jack that you could plug some external speakers into. Hope this helps!
738346
You can use external software to amplify the audio input, programs like Audacity have an option to output the audio it is recording, which does the same thing.
54611
Yes. I'm using an external amp+speakers simultaneously to the internal speakers...
1667388
You hook it up to your computer via USB or other power sound amplification setup as it can't make noise or music on it's own even if such AC power adapter were to be included. I think they sell amplifiers you can hook it to. I am no sound expert. I have mine hooked to my computer and then the computer hooked to my stereo system.
2048858
It does not come with external speakers and I found it needs to be connected to an amplifier which would have speakers. It works great that way but does not work well if you wanted to use it alone.
1282951
This unit only uses USB for power. Audio out is handled by the headphone jack (3.5mm.) It doesn't sound like a solution in your case.
1528040
I have only used the built in sound and it is excellent. It is used only at home. I don't really have a recommendation for an external amp. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
600582
An Auxiliary Audio input into speaker.This isn't the best product for that however, you could just use much cheaper speakers.
233210
I don't use it for that personally but the friend who recommended it uses it for that purpose himself. I think he uses an external amp though.
2109886
It isn't an amplifier. It can't boost the power of the audio. It can only reduce the volume, by the amount you choose.
1673555
No. You need an external tool for that like a karaoke machine or a pc to hook into your amp. (which you also need if you don't have, these are just speakers.)I see these kind of questions a lot, and I'm surprised no one really tries to make more casual audio gear. Seems like there's a market for it and it'd be nice to get some new faces into the discussions other than the crazy audiophiles who want to compare 1100 dollar speakers to 90 dollar ones