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Question

How to play music when switch is turned on?

Oct 5, 2011 3:22AM PDT

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">For my Halloween party this year, I want to be able flip a light switch that will send power to an outlet which will cause a the beginning of music track to start playing. How can I do this?<span>

<span>Thanks.

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Answer
Use a cassette tape player,
Oct 5, 2011 12:11PM PDT

Line up the track, press the play button and then immediately shut off the power at the light switch.

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(NT) I think a vinyl player would be spookier as it revs up!
Oct 5, 2011 1:07PM PDT
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(NT) PS. I'm looking for other solutions and will get back here.
Oct 5, 2011 1:07PM PDT