NL2 vs NL4 vs NL8 [Neutrik SpeakON Speaker Cable Connectors]

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  • What is the difference between NL2, NL4 and NL8 SpeakON cables? How do you connect NL8 to NL4? How do you tell the difference between NL2 and NL4? All of these questions are answered here.
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    NL4 Connector:
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    NL8 Cable:
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    NL8 to NL4 Breakout:
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    0:00 - Introduction
    0:12 - Types Of SpeakON Connectors (NL2, NL4, & NL8)
    1:48 - When To Use NL2, NL4, & NL8 Connectors
    2:09 - Which SpeakON Connector Should You Use?
    2:14 - #1: One Speaker, One Amplifier Channel
    2:42 - #2: Multi-Way Speaker, Multiple Amplifier Channels
    3:32 - #3: Multiple Speakers, Multiple Amplifier Channels
    4:03 - #4: SpeakON Breakout Adapter Cables
    4:35 - It Starts With Choosing The Right Speakers
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  • @MrProfGary
    @MrProfGary 2 роки тому +7

    Kyle, I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos and I've got YEARS of experience. Thanks for taking the time to explain the things that I needed to know, even though I wasn't consciously aware that I needed to know them. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep learning.

  • @paulo_00
    @paulo_00 3 роки тому +3

    The best type of connectors for live shows. It's secure and provides many possibilities of connection.

  • @eddiekidd1760
    @eddiekidd1760 Рік тому +3

    I've never used sp.on before. This knowledge is very helpful...

  • @audfrknaveen2256
    @audfrknaveen2256 2 роки тому +2

    Very useful and easy to understand. Thanks a lot !!!

  • @jobaecker9752
    @jobaecker9752 2 роки тому +6

    Outrageously helpful! Thank you.
    I'm one of those musicians who occasionally wears the production engineer hat. I'll be honest - For years I've used speakon connectors for my small PA system and always wondered about the "Bigger speakon connectors" that I saw. I was simply afraid to ask...

  • @TSUDARGON
    @TSUDARGON 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! Very clear explanation from inside to usage purpose

  • @NemoReMusic
    @NemoReMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info Kyle

  • @danm7596
    @danm7596 Місяць тому

    awesome video. Great explanation and diagrams. Thank you

  • @towlermedia
    @towlermedia 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video! Really appreciate it. Downloaded the guide.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому

      What do you think about the guide? Is it helpful?

    • @towlermedia
      @towlermedia 3 роки тому

      @@AudioUniversity The guide did not come through.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому +1

      Make sure to check the “Spam” and “Junk” folders of your email. If it didn’t come through, please email me at newsletter@audiouniversityonline.com
      Sorry for the inconvenience!

    • @towlermedia
      @towlermedia 3 роки тому +1

      @@AudioUniversity I found it in my "Spam" folder! Thanks! I will check it out and let you know.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому

      Great! Thanks, @Supplemental Seminary!

  • @sophiarodriguez1861
    @sophiarodriguez1861 2 роки тому +1

    You're amazing!!! 😍

  • @vigeshvelutharambath8533
    @vigeshvelutharambath8533 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you bro

  • @lesfaust9634
    @lesfaust9634 Рік тому

    I just acquired two Behringer eurolive B1520. 800 watt speakers for free that I was planning on turning into home audio speakers... do they sell wires that go from speakon to regular stereo plugs??

  • @ivamaric1312
    @ivamaric1312 2 роки тому

    is it possible to connenct 2 sereis & 2 parallel speakers using speakOn cable connectors

  • @billylong6925
    @billylong6925 5 місяців тому

    So I just bought myself an mesa boogie powerstack 4x10 1x15 combo bass cab. Would I need a NL8 and a NL2 cable to power all 5 speakers?

  • @gowisejk
    @gowisejk 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @gowisejk
      @gowisejk 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Kyle bro.. good video

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, @Go wise!

  • @ambrosesonofthehood7486
    @ambrosesonofthehood7486 11 місяців тому

    So if my amp uses jusr NL2 or NL4 outputs but i want to run an NL8 lead is this when i would need to use a patch bay?

  • @joevasquez7097
    @joevasquez7097 2 роки тому

    Do you have any outdoor applications( motorcycle)?

  • @selvinintong1888
    @selvinintong1888 Рік тому

    I have a wireless mic that has a TS adoptor but I cannot plug it to the amplifier because the amplifier on receive an xlr cable. is there any converter for this?

  • @fuckyoutube4426
    @fuckyoutube4426 Рік тому

    Very useful 🙏

  • @thebluespatrick3487
    @thebluespatrick3487 Рік тому +1

    good

  • @carlossanz866
    @carlossanz866 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful and straght forward. Nonetheless, I can't find devices with NL8 connectors. Is this connector rather custom-installations oriented?

    • @charlotteice5704
      @charlotteice5704 Рік тому +1

      I know that it can be found on some 4 channel amps such as the d&b D80. I've also seen someone make custom socket plates for their 1HU 4chan Powersoft T904s with an NL8 connector (I think you wouldn't be able to fit an NL8 connector in the height of 1 HU).

    • @carlossanz866
      @carlossanz866 Рік тому

      @@charlotteice5704 Thanks for the info

  • @a.h.1665
    @a.h.1665 11 місяців тому

    How do i connect my chassis to the speakon panel ? I want to have input and link

  • @YourHaloCreations
    @YourHaloCreations 11 місяців тому

    @2:30 so there would be no actual connection/circuit with an NL2 because of the design. You would need NL4 to complete the circuit, right?

  • @jeebtheboss
    @jeebtheboss Рік тому

    Can I connect a red and black basic speaker wire directly into a NL2 speakon connector? I have an amplifier Berhinger with speakon "in" connector but my ceiling speakers use basic red and black speaker cables

    • @ambrosesonofthehood7486
      @ambrosesonofthehood7486 11 місяців тому

      Yes. Speakon is just the pattent for the clip-in stlye connection, rather than a jack that can be pulled out accidentally.

  • @ElvisAstuhuaman
    @ElvisAstuhuaman Рік тому

    Buen contenido
    Buen trabajo

  • @supersonic177
    @supersonic177 2 роки тому

    I have a 2 channel powered (4ohm stable) mixer with 2 speaker outputs. Can I connect 2 8 ohm speaker cabinets using the nl4 speakon connector to each channel?

    • @uncola6028
      @uncola6028 2 роки тому

      No, it will cause a chain reaction that will destroy the universe. You have been warned.

  • @georgemwavalla8741
    @georgemwavalla8741 4 місяці тому

    I would like to know, WHERE CAN I CONNECT NL8 TO WHICH DEVICE THAT'S SUPPORTS FOUR SPEAKERS

  • @jessezepeda3990
    @jessezepeda3990 2 роки тому +1

    I was hoping you can answer a question for me. I want to wire and xlr end to a speakon end but my speakon only has a wire setup. How would I wire this up on the speakon end? thank you in advance for your help!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 роки тому

      What are you trying to accomplish with the XLR to SpeakON cable?

    • @jessezepeda3990
      @jessezepeda3990 2 роки тому +1

      @@AudioUniversity from my mixer master out L&R to a speakon panel so I can make a quick connect setup.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 роки тому +1

      Do you have an amplifier between the mixer and the speaker? XLR is a mic/line level connector and SpeakON is a speaker level connector. So, a simple adapter doesn’t have a purpose (that I’m aware of). Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/v-deo.html

  • @lextr3110
    @lextr3110 2 роки тому +1

    is there any smaller alternative connector type you recommend to speakon?? waterproof too..

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 роки тому

      SpeakON is the most compact and weather-resistant design I've used. They are used at outdoor concerts frequently and are designed to withstand moisture.

    • @JBF-GST-Tanda
      @JBF-GST-Tanda 10 місяців тому

      Some speaker brands, e.g. ZSound, use aviation connectors.

  • @keithsa41
    @keithsa41 Рік тому +1

    How can you tell is your speakon cable is working or not?

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  Рік тому

      The best way is to use a cable tester like this one: amzn.to/3WZX5Yw

  • @leightonbrown7346
    @leightonbrown7346 3 роки тому +1

    can i connect a speakon to xlr jack and how

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому +1

      While it could be technically possible to create an adapter like that, you should not. The reason is that SpeakON connectors are for speaker level signals and XLR connectors are for line level signals.
      Check out this video to learn the difference: ua-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/v-deo.html

  • @totalplonker824
    @totalplonker824 3 роки тому +1

    Just wondering if speakon cables need to be shielded?

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому +1

      No they do not.

    • @totalplonker824
      @totalplonker824 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! So I suspect it's all good running my speakon cable next to my shielded speaker cables?
      What about running the speakon cable (Rels high-level Neutrik) next to power cables, I suspect thats a whole new different matter or do you think I'm good to go... running the power cable alongside the speakon cable as well?

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  3 роки тому +1

      A speaker cable run behaves like a balanced line. Both conductors have equal impedance and any noise induced upon the cable will cancel in the load (speaker coil). Check out this video to learn more about this principle: ua-cam.com/video/rgfZb1pEIrU/v-deo.html

  • @luisantoniochinchillacamar5598
    @luisantoniochinchillacamar5598 2 роки тому

    What could happen if I use a nl4 cable into a single speaker cab? The cab is probably nl2 required

    • @user0000user
      @user0000user 2 роки тому +1

      The second set of nl4 stays unused. Professional speakers have a circuit diagram on their inputs how it's internal connected

  • @stefanmauhart6318
    @stefanmauhart6318 2 роки тому

    sooo is a speako balanced?😂 cuz if im building my 30kw soundsystem i dont want distortion created by a mess of cables🤔

  • @JBF-GST-Tanda
    @JBF-GST-Tanda 10 місяців тому

    A fun fact is that NL2 connectors are normally more expensive than NL4.

  • @gajju6222
    @gajju6222 3 роки тому

    Hello sir if the rms watts of car amplifire is 60wx4 at 4 ohms and 95wx4 at 2 ohms and if bridged (4 ohms) 190wx2 wat it means plzz help me

    • @gajju6222
      @gajju6222 3 роки тому

      60wX4 at 4ohms the amp specifications is showing but when we bridge the channel it should be 120Wx2 at 4 ohms why it is showing 190Wx2 plzz clear my dout sir