7 Ways To Connect Studio Monitors (Speakers) To Audio Interface

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  • @h1mb0t
    @h1mb0t Рік тому +9

    This is the best answer on the internet by a country mile. Thanks for taking the time to educate!

  • @mustafazeybek8229
    @mustafazeybek8229 2 роки тому +6

    ı have zero knowledge about sound interfaces and studio monitors but thanks to you, ı begin to understand how ı can use them when ı buy them. Your explanations are clear, simple and well informative. Thank you sir.

  • @Mystique2u
    @Mystique2u 3 роки тому +10

    All the info I needed to hook-up my monitors to my audio interface with the TRS cables. I was definitely over thinking the setup! Great video!!!

  • @siavashebrahimi
    @siavashebrahimi Рік тому +2

    Best video Answered all my questions. Thanks.

  • @MetalGamer666
    @MetalGamer666 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the very helpful video!
    My speakers don't have 6.3mm jack input, and my audio interface (Scarlett) only has 6.3mm jack output. But my speakers have RCA input, so now I have to find somewhere to buy the correct cables. Hopefully I don't have to order online, or I will have to wait for several days before I can use them!

  • @TheCsabi86
    @TheCsabi86 Рік тому +20

    Dude, you told me everything I was looking for, thank you so much! 👍

  • @Pwasercan
    @Pwasercan Рік тому +2

    awesome video, I'm thinking about buying studio monitors, but I had no idea how to set 2 of them for left and right through XLR. Awesome to see all the solutions and ways of connection 👌🏻

  • @ottomanbeatsofficial
    @ottomanbeatsofficial Рік тому

    How do we connect interface to the computer ? With the aux cable to line in?

  • @lawnboyph
    @lawnboyph 2 роки тому +7

    Your guides are simply great - your method of teaching is great.

  • @abhisheksharma2516
    @abhisheksharma2516 18 днів тому

    Best video for setup. Answered all the questions i had as a newbie

  • @angelesjimenez6774
    @angelesjimenez6774 5 місяців тому

    Thanks a loooooot! I've been studying about cables and connections all day, and your vid supported my guesses... straightforward and clear!

  • @ALMediaOfficial
    @ALMediaOfficial Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, really helpful video and the best on setup that I've seen with the Focusrite Scarlett to speaker monitors! So the Focusrite interface doesn't need a separate power source itself? Is that powered through the USB-C cable from your computer?

  • @abc456f
    @abc456f 7 місяців тому

    I've got some old equipment but still sounds very good. I do have a Focusrite scarlett 4i4 interface, connected to a 40 year old little Radio Shack mixer which is connected to a Pioneer 100 watt stereo receiver which has a set of Alesis studio one monitor speakers connected. When I'm doing tracking, mixing, etc. with my DAW, I use Sennheiser 280 pro headphones connected directly to the interface.

  • @hobonickel840
    @hobonickel840 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for helping us newbs... Is a speaker cable needed with these active monitors or should I say does actual speaker cables have any benefiit over standard guitar/instrument trs cables ?

  • @simplufici
    @simplufici 4 місяці тому

    one of the best pieces of content for this scenario! many thanks, i was really searching for a video like this!

  • @nolonkillik6169
    @nolonkillik6169 7 місяців тому

    Every day is a school day they say,.Thank you for a well presented and informative video. The simple little things we take for granted in life like Red(for Right) and Black(for Left). Call me stupid if you will (but i'd rather you don't).. but I never gave it a second thought or taken any notice in the past..until now..it is fair to say..I have learnt a lot..Good luck..and well done to you.

  • @pixsaoul1494
    @pixsaoul1494 2 місяці тому

    Any help about possibilities of outputing from the standard L/R output from something like a focusrite into a single small jack input ? What would be best practice in this case ? Thanks for the video

  • @ainsbass
    @ainsbass 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, the idea to run through a few different methods and rank them was very helpful.

  • @BooRat-ep5rn
    @BooRat-ep5rn Рік тому

    I think you are the right guy to ask,
    how do i connect my mixer which has a ts/trs output directly to passive speakers which has + - poles?

  •  2 роки тому +2

    those balanced cables are normal trs stereo cables?

  • @MrSoulMonk
    @MrSoulMonk Рік тому

    Great explanation. Thank you! I have a Pioneer FLX4 mixer that only has RCA and I bought the Presonus E3.5 XT speakers that have RCA, TRS, and XLR. I am trying to figure if I need a DI box to get a balanced output before connecting to the speakers to avoid distortions.

  • @dominicdriman1319
    @dominicdriman1319 3 роки тому +8

    Very good explanatory videos! You are very pedagogical, I am learning a lot! Keep up the good work!

  • @bijanbonyadi1787
    @bijanbonyadi1787 2 роки тому +1

    This was flawless

  • @Arkiki782
    @Arkiki782 11 місяців тому

    Very helpful. At first am afraid to connect from interface headphones out to rca speaker

  • @thatimpressionguy9723
    @thatimpressionguy9723 2 місяці тому

    Question do you just plug the speakers to audio interface for the speakers to turn on and also if I hook my computer to the audio interface and have the speakers in the interface is there a certain computer or something I should do to the computer so that all three parts work

  • @hadifelani
    @hadifelani Місяць тому

    Would there be a theoretical limit of how many times we can re-extend the XLR cables? Like let's say the ridiculous amount of ten 1M XLR cables connected together to achieve 10M of length (since that's the only available cables at the moment)? Or we can just connect as much XLR cables as we want until we hit the theoretical length limit of 200M without any issues?

  • @richardhood4512
    @richardhood4512 2 роки тому

    Is the same method used here for playing live in a club? For example, simply provide 2x TRS cables from the interface to the engineer at the club? Then you monitor yourself from the headphone jack in the interface? Probably yes, but just checking.

  • @SDTypeO
    @SDTypeO 6 місяців тому

    Is there a good solution if you want the same monitor speakers for 2 computers without having to unplug and switch each time? Id like to use the same ones for both comps and haven't found good workaround. Any help is appreciated!

  • @paulb356
    @paulb356 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent -- very clear and helpful. I will check out other videos of yours. Thank you!

  • @wernerunterberger7952
    @wernerunterberger7952 Рік тому

    I wont to know how can I connect a Audio Interface with the Boss Katana 50 MK 2, is the Line Input or the Power Amp In- Connection the right way. Thank you for helping

  • @akshayyc010
    @akshayyc010 Рік тому +1

    This was really helpful bro, thanks

  • @funnybone7705
    @funnybone7705 2 роки тому +5

    well structured and very informative, even for non beginners. i asume the same rules go for live performances with audio interfaces? thx a lot, guys and gals!!!

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen1 Рік тому

    Hi
    I already have some Logitech speakers attached to my computer to play Mp3s through.
    I just bought a Focusrite Solo audio interface so that I can record my guitar.
    It looks like I now have to buy some powered speakers.
    This is quite expensive for me at the moment.
    Is there a good budget option just for a small bedroom for speakers.
    If I buy some powered speakers for my guitar, can I then use them to play my music mp3s through, so that I don''t have to have so many speakers in my room?

  • @nikakublashvili1817
    @nikakublashvili1817 9 місяців тому

    the question is does it sound good???
    is it enough to get a good sound?
    as i know user interfaces have pre amps built up inside which does not have current to drive speakers very well

  • @cliffbolin7716
    @cliffbolin7716 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I am new to all of this so it’s great to have this basic info to get me started. My topping dx7 pro amp/dac for listening to headphones also has rca and xlr out for speakers. and my speakers are binding posts only. Should I buy an xlr to a banana plug cable, or an rca to banana plug cable? Or some other option I’m not thinking of?

  • @Nathlaaar
    @Nathlaaar Рік тому

    How do I do this with passive speakers and an amp?

  • @killaysus
    @killaysus 2 роки тому

    Does using TRS cable elevate the quality of the sound? As in does it make a difference?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому

      Sound quality is the same, but less hiss, buzz, and interference.

  • @EarDrumBeatz
    @EarDrumBeatz Рік тому

    Hello bro. Please do u have a video on connecting and audio interface to a stereo reciver so i can use my passive speakers with my behringer uphoria 404hd

  • @leocj
    @leocj 4 місяці тому

    I have yamaha ag06 mk2 and stagepas 100 only one. So how to take output from ag06 , left monitor out or right monitor out or use something to merge both into one signal ?

  • @Noob-zi2ce
    @Noob-zi2ce 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Great tutorial. Everything i need to know now. Thanks

  • @mudstuff
    @mudstuff 2 роки тому

    Great, clear explanation for cabled connections but I was hoping you'd go more in depth on the wave xlr. What if I want headphones AND speakers? If my speakers have usb, I'm assuming I connect them to the pc and I can map them to the 3rd toggle on the wave xlr? So I would have mic, headphones and speakers all controllable via the dial? I'm interested in doing it this way so I can use the wave xlr dial to control my speakers while video editing but if I was to receive a call, I could tap the capacitive mute button on the wave xlr and then put my headphones on. Is that possible? I know people have assigned usb mics to the mic channel on the wave xlr so I'm assuming USB speakers could be assigned?

  • @brassmoonrealtylevi5270
    @brassmoonrealtylevi5270 5 місяців тому

    I purchased the scarlett solo interface. What software do you guys use? I use Caster a free program. It seems to take a lot of Ram so I m looking for something that is a little less robust.

  • @39201CA
    @39201CA 2 роки тому +1

    You used TS to RCA, can I use TRS to RCA? and make it balanced? Will that work?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому +3

      You can us TRS to RCA, but it won't balance the signal because RCA is always unbalanced and is the limiting factor.

  • @jimmyhooks
    @jimmyhooks 2 роки тому

    Kettner, looks like my Scarlett Solo interface only has the 2 small red & white (RCA I think) inputs on the back, where it says "Line Inputs". To use balanced TRS cables, I'd need to get adapters for those red & white line inputs?

  • @maireadaine1635
    @maireadaine1635 2 роки тому

    I’m wondering... just so I’m sure!
    Do the balanced 1/4 TRS connector cables used with your interface, work as an input into your pc for recording vocals / vocal with guitar etc? :)

  • @shadowcat3811
    @shadowcat3811 8 місяців тому

    Can I connect my audio interface output with a 3,5 mm TRS USB-cable to my cdplayer? I have a Sony HCD-SBT100 sound system and a presonus studio 2/6 audio interface.

  • @derekhorsburgh6238
    @derekhorsburgh6238 3 місяці тому

    Hi, PLEASE HELP. I own a pair of Audioengine +2 speakers and I'm "contemplating" purchasing the Lewitt Connect 6 Audio Interface. My Q. will they work together or not? Thank you in advance.

  • @yusahara
    @yusahara Рік тому

    If I'm just using a mic to record, or even just to do live performances in a small enclosed space, will I need amps or anything like that?

  • @rustybonesblueschannel9664
    @rustybonesblueschannel9664 2 роки тому +1

    very good job communicating clearly.

  • @706erRick
    @706erRick Рік тому +1

    If I want to connect 2 pairs of monitors is the focusrite 4i4 good or should I get a monitor controller...!!!?

  • @theaverageguy3884
    @theaverageguy3884 2 роки тому +1

    Do i need a audio interfacer to use KRK studio monitors with my Pioneer XDJ-XZ ?

  • @sinlokemp
    @sinlokemp Рік тому +1

    Very Helpful. Thank You

  • @ronwess
    @ronwess 2 роки тому

    Not sure if this requires same method but can you connect klipsch monitor speakers to a receiver? Thank you in advance.

  • @timbuiepiano
    @timbuiepiano 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, sir! Great video. You explain where even I get it! Again, thank you!

  • @philiphan6997
    @philiphan6997 2 роки тому

    Great video. Not sure if I missed it or you covered it, I'm trying to connect powered speakers (JBL 306Ps) that only has XLR and TRS connections to my Yamaha A/V that does provide RCA Audio Out (1 left, 1 right). Will a RCA to TRS/TS cable work here? Also, would they be pre-out connections from the AV and not from speaker outs?

  • @cowboy7x
    @cowboy7x 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Helpful. Do you have a video for an A/B switch when you are running two or more sets of monitors?

  •  3 місяці тому

    Loved this video! Thank you so much.

  • @bumihijau.studio2058
    @bumihijau.studio2058 2 роки тому +1

    This is a very good video. And thanks for sharing the info about the differences between TS cable and TRS cable. Before watching this video.. I don't really give a serious thought about it. Frankly I just started about having my own home studio. And I do have this one problem like the one you mentioned in this video and that is about the buzzing sound or unwanted electronic signal or noise. I realised that one of my monitor speaker was connected to my audio interface with TS or unbalance cable. Why I did that? At the time when I was setting up my home studio, I was short of one TRS cable. So I just grabbed one of my guitar cable which is a TS cable and used it to connect the monitor speaker. I did this bcoz I just cannot wait any longer to record my first song. So when I started to record my first song, it was like HELL..!! While I was recording, I kept on hearing some unwanted sound or noise and as a result there were few glitch trough out the song that I was recording. So I have to stop and restart for many times bcoz of this and it took many hours for me to record for one song. I'm taking your advice seriously and I'm getting the TRS cable by tomorrow ASAP. Thanks Bro.

  • @oddmentings
    @oddmentings 2 роки тому

    Is there such a thing as a male-male mono balanced 1/4” to RCA? Or would it be necessary to have two Y cables, 1/4” balanced to 2 RCAs, with each leaving an unused RCA connector? I’m prompted to ask by the possibility of connecting to a tube amp with RCA inputs (which outputs to unpowered speakers) from an interface like the Apogee Ensemble, which has 2 1/4” monitor outputs, or from an RME Fireface 802 1/4” DA line out (6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced)

  • @aliwanagph
    @aliwanagph 2 роки тому

    How about a 3.5mm headphone output from my audio interface to the 3.5mm input say a soundbar? E.g. Revelator IO24 to Mackie Stealthbar. Will it still function with stereo separation?

  • @SimpliAlex
    @SimpliAlex 2 роки тому

    Can i connect 2 monitors but also a headphones to the scarlett 2i2? so i can just quick switch from listening from the monitors to listening from the headphones?

  • @korhansoydan
    @korhansoydan Рік тому

    can I use a pair of monitors for two computers? (both have individual audio interfaces plugged in)?

  • @iwarsam
    @iwarsam Рік тому

    Just the video what I was looking for, thanks!

  • @RHOMANTIC1
    @RHOMANTIC1 Рік тому

    Do you need two trs balanced cables one for each speaker or monitor? Or will one cable suffice? FYI to plug into my focus rite interface. Thanks

  • @tuckerjeffrey
    @tuckerjeffrey 3 роки тому

    Does this preamp work or connect to the newer apple computers running OS Monterey and will it connect via USB-C because that all that available on my M1 Max MacBook Pro that connects to my XDR Display? Hope you have time to answer. Even on Amazon they don’t show a photo of the rear of the unit leaving everyone including me how the Dac connects to the computer

  • @theHAL9000
    @theHAL9000 6 місяців тому

    Outstanding video on the subject. Thanks!

  • @aatone4530
    @aatone4530 2 роки тому

    Would a scarlett solo work ? Or would i need the 2i2? Thanks

  • @trupaul5375
    @trupaul5375 3 місяці тому

    Hello , please help me .
    I can’t hear the cue in my mix . I have a audio interface connect to two studio monitors that go straight into the laptop and a ddj 400 that is connect directly to the laptop. Do I have to do a different connection to be able to hear the cue in rekordbox dj ?
    I hear the sound coming from the audio interface and I can mix with the controller is just that if I use the build in aux port from the controller I hear no sound in headphones, but if I use the built in aux from the audio interface I hear the master sound constantly and can’t choose which track to listen to.

  • @andrewp1513
    @andrewp1513 3 роки тому +1

    Very timely, thanks Jordan. Was thinking about ways that I could hook my mix pre 3 up to my HS5’s. Tell me, do you ever use D.I. Boxes for anything like that? I’m thinking it might be a good way to get signals from a mixer to a consumer recorder. Cheers, Andrew

  • @josephallencherril3198
    @josephallencherril3198 3 роки тому

    A very good presentation. In the method 5, 6 & 7 you connected the cable to the back of only one speaker on your right, what about the other one on the left?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  3 роки тому +3

      Great question! I'm glad you asked this. For this style of studio monitor, both connections happen on one speaker (left and right). You can see the speaker wire that sends the right signal to the second speaker. (red and black, it was already connected).

    • @josephallencherril3198
      @josephallencherril3198 3 роки тому

      @@kettnercreative Thank you very much.

    • @brookspleninger
      @brookspleninger 2 роки тому

      What do you do if each speaker has a single unbalanced rca input? I’ve got a pair of JBL LSR26Ps. TIA

    • @philiphan6997
      @philiphan6997 2 роки тому

      @@brookspleninger You probably need to find and RCA audio L/R output on your source. Or whatever type of audio output jack you have will need to be split to L and R to RCA.

  • @brandonlazo
    @brandonlazo Рік тому

    Hello! I have a ssl2+, I want to connect speakers with xlr to xlr, but ssl2 doesnt have xlr output just xlr input. Can I connect speakers to xlr inputs? Or buy trs cables to connect propperly to trs outputs?

  • @phoenix063071
    @phoenix063071 2 роки тому

    I always understood that the balanced tip was for stereo connects. Never knew it had anything to do with the hissing or humming sounds.
    I've been always connecting unbalanced cable to right and unbalanced cable to left.
    I need to get my education in check. Lololol
    Cheers !!

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому +1

      Aha. A balanced cable can be used two ways:
      1) Stereo, Unbalanced
      2) Mono, Balanced
      It depends how you're using it. Glad you found the video helpful!

  • @neonhills
    @neonhills Рік тому

    What do i need if i want to connect 8 studio monitors together in one room from the same stereo signal ??

  • @nosycatUK
    @nosycatUK 10 місяців тому

    Is it possible to connect HS monitors to your tv via Bluetooth?

  • @franklam5687
    @franklam5687 Рік тому

    Anyone can help ? I'm using MacBook air, how i should connect HS5 with 3.5mm headphone jack so as to producing powered audio ? Thanks in anticipation.

  • @dickydarmawan99
    @dickydarmawan99 2 роки тому

    but should i have an soundcard for speaker monitors?. i produce EDM music which is not really need audio interface.

  • @vaniguwap29
    @vaniguwap29 2 роки тому

    i bought a jbl mk 2 series 3 monitor. it’s only one. i used a balanced cable trs to trs and it just won’t play. i plugged it in to the left output on the interface and didn’t work. i put it in to the right output on the interface and it still didn’t work. could you help ??

  • @atidchannel25
    @atidchannel25 Рік тому

    very informative video sir i learned alot on this video thankyou 🙂

  • @samfletcher5368
    @samfletcher5368 2 роки тому

    Can I go Audio interface>Trs>RCA>power amp>rca>passive speaker? Cause I heard rca is unbalanced so I’m not sure.

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому

      You can. It would be best if your cables were short

  • @TGBaker
    @TGBaker 2 роки тому

    I have 2 MK ll JBL series 3 powered monitor speakers. Is there a DAC that I can use to hook to a Newer Sony OLED TV. I don’t wanna invest in a Soundbar !

  • @saskelee
    @saskelee 2 роки тому

    Is it that the Yamaha has individual power for both left and right ?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому

      That's right. Each speaker requires it's own IEC cable.

  • @researchkarta
    @researchkarta 7 місяців тому

    very helpful video thank you sir ❤

  • @robluv7847
    @robluv7847 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the tutorial.

  • @Fiveash-Art
    @Fiveash-Art 2 роки тому

    I'm going to use this information to connect my balanced cables into this new batch of cornbread I made.

  • @driveramd12
    @driveramd12 2 роки тому

    You are amazing, and life saver!

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen1 Рік тому

    Good info dude
    But 15 feet seems a long way.
    I'm not playing at Shea Stadium, just in my bedroom

  • @lichichen940
    @lichichen940 9 місяців тому

    Hi, I am looking to connect a Douk Vu3 from my ZenQ LINE outputs, I cant find any TRS to Banana plugs, do you have any recommendations for this setup? @Kettner Creative

    • @lichichen940
      @lichichen940 9 місяців тому

      @kettnercreative

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  9 місяців тому

      You won't find a TRS to Banana Plug because TRS outputs aren't powered. You need an amplifier.

  • @WondefullComment
    @WondefullComment Рік тому

    What's better for yamaha hs8 XLR or TRS?

  • @AllanGyllingOlsen
    @AllanGyllingOlsen 3 роки тому

    Can I Connect a rekord player to the setup as Well ?

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 3 роки тому

    So do I HAVE to get a PC to connect a mixer for livestream musical performances or is there a way to use a Chomebook?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  3 роки тому

      I don't see why you couldn't use a Chromebook. You'd need to install the drivers for your mixer - but it should work.

  • @jurgdiriwachter7290
    @jurgdiriwachter7290 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for this explications 🙏

  • @zackii90
    @zackii90 2 роки тому

    Very nice and clean instruction. Thank you very much.

  • @sameerahmad.247
    @sameerahmad.247 3 роки тому

    Hey Kettner....I like your video about audio interface..Thanks for clearing information. its very helpful.
    I have a question to ask. We have two Rode Podmic and we are looking for good interface to set up what would you suggest us ? please answer our question.

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  3 роки тому

      I would go with a SSL2+ ( currentprice.io/ssl2_plus )

    • @sameerahmad.247
      @sameerahmad.247 3 роки тому

      @@kettnercreative Is it better than Scarlett audio interface? Do we need cloud filter with SSL2 as well?

  • @peterpowell5189
    @peterpowell5189 2 роки тому

    does anyone know a good work flow to connect 4 studio monitors to an apollo twin? It's strictly for volume purposes. I know I won't be able to control the volume.

  • @nothingaroundus_
    @nothingaroundus_ 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this

  • @bobtan9845
    @bobtan9845 2 роки тому

    very very helpful video. thx so much.

  • @nidznidxxxmusic2873
    @nidznidxxxmusic2873 2 роки тому

    How to connect to old hifi systems plz? Like Aiwa

  • @loganmilligan3894
    @loganmilligan3894 2 роки тому

    If I have a powered sub, how do I connect it to the audio interface, as all of them only have two outputs for left and right?

    • @kettnercreative
      @kettnercreative  2 роки тому

      Computer > Subwoofer > Speaker. Most subwoofers will take your signal and send a copy through to your speaker.

  • @sarjilaedward930
    @sarjilaedward930 Рік тому

    Can i connect a ts cable to the audio interface without destroying it?

    • @thepeacemaker1
      @thepeacemaker1 7 місяців тому

      Yes. But XLR on TRS is the best way, when is possible from interface and speakers

  • @jegantdragoch.7088
    @jegantdragoch.7088 Рік тому

    soo what if you DONT have self powered speakers - how would you connect them to an audio interface to use with your computer?