Connecting to a System without a Subwoofer Output

HDMI Audio Extractor

These devices allow you to tap into the audio being sent via HDMI and convert them into analog for ButtKicker Amplifiers while passing the HDMI signal on to the TV/monitor. Since the audio is captured after the console, we can bypass some of the console's limiting factors with audio output to multiple locations.

Audio Extractors do come in a few different variations (HDMI v2.0, v2.0b, v2.1), research and consider the differences based on your setup (Primarily, your monitor's capabilities).

Image Description: A black HDMI Audio Extractor device is shown. It features ports labeled 'HDMI INPUT', 'HDMI OUTPUT', 'DC 5V', 'SPDIF', and 'EDID'. The device is accompanied by a USB power cable and a power adapter.

Example: You'll want to find an extractor with analog outputs similar to this one.

Headphone Splitter

Everything needed comes included with your ButtKicker kit. You can plug the headphone splitter into the controller to send audio to both your wired headset and ButtKicker Amp (Using the 3.5mm to RCA adapter cable).

Note: Older systems supported stereo headphones but did not accommodate mic output for in-game chat audio. Current BK systems include full support for mic functionality.

Optical to Analog Converter

Also called Digital to Analog converters, these run from the optical output on your TV or console to send analog audio to the ButtKicker Amplifier. For example, on the Xbox One and PS4 you can use the optical output on the back of your console.

Image Description: A small black Optical to Analog Converter is pictured. One side shows ports labeled 'R/L' and 'DC/5V'. The other side displays 'Input', 'Output', 'Toslink', and 'Coaxial Power' ports. A DC 5V power adapter is associated with this device.

In some cases where the optical output is already being used, an Active (Externally Powered) splitter may be helpful. There are 2 main types of splitters, Active and Passive. Instead of passively dividing the signal, Active Splitters produce full output to multiple devices (Ex: Soundbars).