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Black Y-splitter cable with 9-pin male plug and two female ports

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 9Pin HD Audio Y-Splitter Cable 1-to-2

SKU CH-EFB4-BX569

Converts one 9pin HD audio header into two female ports for dual front-panel audio connection

  • Expands one 9-pin HD audio header into two front-panel ports
  • Standard 9-pin pinout ensures correct analog audio signal routing
  • Locking buckle connector resists vibration inside the chassis
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no drivers or software
  • Designed for internal PC builds and multi-audio-panel projects

What it does and who it is for

This SMUGDESK adapter converts a single motherboard 9pin HD Audio header into two female ports, letting a builder connect two separate front-panel audio assemblies. It is intended for custom PC builds, chassis replacements and DIY modifications where the mainboard provides only one HDAUDIO socket but the case demands dual audio connectivity.

What the bundle changes

Only the Y-splitter cable itself is supplied; no front-panel modules, drivers or additional software are included. The plug-and-play design means the second audio port becomes active immediately after connection, removing the need for any configuration step during assembly or upgrade.

Build quality and daily implications

The male plug features a locking buckle that snaps onto the motherboard header, preventing intermittent audio caused by loose contacts from case vibration. The cable follows the standard HDAUDIO pin definition for analog signal transmission and is not compatible with AC97 headers or digital audio outputs.

Highlights

  • Expands one 9-pin HD audio header into two front-panel ports
  • Standard 9-pin pinout ensures correct analog audio signal routing
  • Locking buckle connector resists vibration inside the chassis
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no drivers or software
  • Designed for internal PC builds and multi-audio-panel projects

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the locking buckle on the male header wear out after repeated case rebuilds?

The buckle is moulded into the plug and rated for normal build cycles; no separate replacement part is required.

Will running two front-panel headsets at once exceed the motherboard header's current limit?

The splitter is passive and carries only the analog audio signals the header already provides; it adds no extra load.

Does the cable get warm or add audible noise when both front-panel ports are active all day?

It carries low-level analog audio only, so it produces no measurable heat and introduces no electrical noise.

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