[Help]LED light on a speaker circuit.

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The discussion revolves around creating a circuit to switch between two computers playing audio through a single set of speakers, while also incorporating an LED indicator that lights up when the desktop is active. The user expresses concern about potential damage to sound cards if the LED is connected directly to the audio wires. They seek advice on how to achieve this without complicating the circuit or compromising sound quality. Suggestions include using a separate switch pole for the LED to ensure it only activates when the speakers are in use. The user emphasizes a preference for simplicity due to their limited knowledge of electronics.
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I want to create a little circuit thing. Ill explain it in a diagram below. Basically I have 1 set of speakers and 2 computers. I want to create a switch that will let me switch between which computer is playing on the speakers. Nothing complicated so far.

However I want there to be an LED light bulb turned ON when my dekstop is playing on the speakers and OFF when my laptop is playing. I probably can't just put the LED on the sound wires, it will screw up the sound and probably fry my sound card. So I need some help doing this, maybe someone can clear it up for me.

Here's the diagram of what I'm trying to accomplish:

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Anyway I can accomplish this without ruining the sound quality, frying my sound cards, or setting up a second circuit? I don't care too much about the strength of the LED so long as its visible, if it flickers it doesn't matter.

Thank you.
 
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I didn't look at the link you posted but why can't you just have a separate switch pole for this LED?
 
i want it to be on only while the speakers are palying from the computer, i didnt want to make it too complex, mostly because i don't know much about this stuff
 
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