using the control pod? HELP!? i got it for free from my job so i took this home HOPING it would work without it. but NOPE! it does not. i do have the "control pod" with me, the wheel on one end the other end is cut off. i dont have the other half that connects tothe box. please help thanx

ok i can adjust the volume of the pc speakers but it is so loud. (set the volume to minimum and damn....)