Thank you so much, I just spent so much money on the audio interface and the studio monitors, and I was freaking out when I saw all of those holes and weird-named cables. Thank you again.
If this video didn't exist, I would have to get up and ask my roommate. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, but I just made myself some tea and sat down.
I’ve been kicking myself for the last 2 days trying to connect my gear. You sir are a lifesaver. Thank you for the detailed video. Dumbasses like myself really appreciate you taking the time to help us out.
Thank you matthew! I'm a guitar beginner from Taiwan who just looking for some information about connecting interfaces, then I found this video. Thanks a lot😊😊
reply asap so if i buy me some rokit 10s or 8 and a interface thats it i can play my music and plug it into my gaming moniter for forza and stuff in futer please tell me i dont need any pc or laptop
Thanks Matthew, exactly the info I was looking for and explained in terms that even a non-techie like myself can get. Very useful emphasis on balanced,unbalanced. Great video.
Great video, Jan 14 2021 update, I am just now getting to this stage with my home studio setup so I needed to review this excellent video tutorial again.
@MatthewStratton thanks for the video! I'm also new to this digital setup so I have a beginner question..Hopefully you can answer. I'm going to use a guitar modeler ( the ampero stomp) which is also an audio interface. With this setup and connection, will I be able to hear a backing track being played through UA-cam and simultaneously play my guitar through my modeler software and DAW?
It’s the NEVER GIVE UP sign in the back for me 😩 I quit after I lost my entire studio in 2008, but randomly out of nowhere I said “YOU KNOW WHAT, FCKDAT” !!! Thanks for being here 🙏🏽🥺❤
Hello! The video was really helpful, but is it possible to make a guide on how to switch between using monitors and headphones (basically choosing where audio is played out from).
I love my Focusrite it's awesome :) Luckily it's not too hard to set up monitors - I did them without tutorials but highly recommend people get them - loving my new set up.
Thank you, Matthew. I may just be confused and uneducated on MIDI controlled audio devices that can be used with two balanced studio monitors, but never the less, I've had my KRKS for over 6 months (Connected with unbalanced cables) and up until now, I could not figure out how to set both up with balanced cables. Currently using Scarlett Solo which only allows one balanced connection. (Upgrading to Scarlett 2i2 right now on amazon.) (PS. you should make an affiliate link!) Again, Thank you man. I hope your channel continues to grow and I wish you the best of in life.
Scarlett Solo has 2 balanced outputs, which are just like shown on the video. However, it's important to remember that TRS 1/4" cables carry stereo signal. You can output a mono signal to each of the two speakers in stereo from a single TRS out if you use a Y-splitter cable, if you ever have the need.
I'm connecting a PreSonus Studio 26 to some Eris 3.5 studio monitor speakers. Looks like I need some Hosa balanced TRS audio cables. This video helped me make my shopping list. Thank you!
Dude you seem a very nice guy and I appreciate your help cuz you know more about home studio stuff than I do despite me being already middle aged I'm from the old guard of musicians when we did not have Home Studios but are you so "weak" that you need a "Never Give Up" sign on your door? Take it off and put a "Obstacles Are Made to Be Overcome" sign instead. Cheerio. Mike.
I have another poster that says "Dreams don't work unless you do". Never give up can mean multiple things, but the main meaning is Never Give Up on your passion (in this case making music).
@@MatthewStratton Never give up can mean never give u on your dreams. Its a positive not a negative. And never give up is the same as your Obstacles Are Made to Be Overcome.
Thank you so much for that video, I completely forgot I’d bought the cables to connect the speakers to my audio interface, I couldn’t work out why I wasn’t getting any sound. School boy error.
Thank you so much man, this video was really helpful to help me know what to get and how to set up. you were very clear on what to do and i never felt like you were just waffling
@Anonymous Stew should i buy trs balanced 6.35mm to trs 6.5 balanced ,,,,becuz i got presonus eris 3.5 and audio inter face...should i buy cables will it improve my quality
What is the difference between balanced or unbalanced? Balanced audio uses three conductors to carry the audio signal. Two of the conductors carry negative and positive signals (audio is an AC signal), and the third is used for grounding. With an unbalanced signal, there are only two conductors. One carries positive, the carries negative and is also used for ground. The advantage of a balanced signal is that because the ground is seperate from the negative conductor, there is less chance that radio frequency interferance will get into the audio signal. Generally, +4 db, balanced signal are the way to go for long cable runs. The high gain and isolated ground make for a cleaner, noise-free signal. If cable runs are shorter, there should be no problem with RF interferance or noise on unbalanced, -10 db signals. If you have RF problems in your studio, you probably have some kind of ground fault, and it's a good idea to have it checked out by an electrician. Typical studios have both +4 and -10 db gear, so the important thing there is to make sure gain stages match all the way through the signal chain. The biggest cause of noise and distortion in audio is mismatched gain.
alright this is what ive been looking for. an explanation that the audio interface can output to a PA system from the computer. all these youtube videos only talk about audio interfaces connecting INTO the computer (for recording).
Don't get me wrong, you answered my questions, but I might be too smart for these tutorials I feel like this could've been explained adequately in 2-3 sentences.
Thanks for videos Matthew they are simple , concise and easy to follow. Just setting up my home studio and your instructions have been just what I need. 👍
Hey Mathew you are awesome man, thanks for making this video as I was needing help on what to buy and how to connect my MK3 to some monitors and the device to use. Your video rocks ! from Los Angeles, Thanks buddy!
Hey I answered one of my concerns watching this, and now one more thing I'd like to understand and fix is: I like to play guitar over music, and now that I have properly connected my Kanto Tuk monitors to the UA Volt 1, my PC music doesn't sound quite the same. If I flick off the interface and go back to the other optical input I use for PC use my music sounds perfect. The guitar and effects sound fine in both cases... So there's some type of processing or something going on I reckon
I have Audioengine a5's that I'm using. The pair of RCA's on the back say LINE OUT as do the RCA pair on the back of my Scarlett Solo 1st gen. interface. Two pair of outs. Of course, I'm getting no sound. That kind of sucks for modern powered speakers. Do you have a solution? Sorry, but I've looked everywhere. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Great explanation of balanced vs unbalanced - thanks!. I have a semi-related question: I have a Scarlett Solo and use it to connect my guitar to my PC for use with Amplitube 4. I am getting tired of having to use headphones while playing (I rarely record - I just like to play using the amp variety and options in Amplitube). I would like to know if I can use studio monitors while playing (BTW - I do not play loud - usually.... ;). Can I use monitors (instead of headphones) and if so, are there any you recommend (under $300 for the pair)? Thanks!
Yes, you can. It's how i have been playing bass. Though idk of a good sub 300$ pair, as it'a hard to find such things. I guess any monitor with a 5 or 6 inch sub would work great with eletric guitar.
Thank you for this. I assumed my 2i2 would work this easily, but I was not sure. I am getting the feeling the Rockit 4's are not as good and I need the 5's.
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I really appreciate the fact that you´re doing this for dummies. Because I am a dummy.
🤣🤣🤣 I just hope it helped.
open hier
You are not alone. /wave One more dummy, checking in.😄
Me to
Thank you so much, I just spent so much money on the audio interface and the studio monitors, and I was freaking out when I saw all of those holes and weird-named cables. Thank you again.
You're very welcome!
Same lmaoo
Lmao me too! It looks so daunting at first.
If this video didn't exist, I would have to get up and ask my roommate. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, but I just made myself some tea and sat down.
LOL...
Actually same. Just drank 2 cups actually. Roommate not even home. 10/10 video.
Lmao best comment ever
Valid excuse
How is the squirrel doing?
I’ve been kicking myself for the last 2 days trying to connect my gear. You sir are a lifesaver. Thank you for the detailed video. Dumbasses like myself really appreciate you taking the time to help us out.
Excellent explanation of balanced/unbalanced and what 'TRS' actually stands for. Helped me a lot
Мужик, спасибо. Случайно наткнулся на твое видео и ты буквально дал мне ответы на все вопросы. А конкретно указал на то, что нужно покупать 2 TRS.
Thank you matthew!
I'm a guitar beginner from Taiwan who just looking for some information about connecting interfaces,
then I found this video.
Thanks a lot😊😊
This was a very helpful video! I just got the krk monitors and the focusrite interface and video really helped me setting up my new home studio
Nice!
reply asap so if i buy me some rokit 10s or 8 and a interface thats it i can play my music and plug it into my gaming moniter for forza and stuff in futer please tell me i dont need any pc or laptop
Is there any hissing sound on idle when you connect through focusrite? Thanks in advance.
Wait so i cant just plug these into my laptop with an aux?
The krk rokit 5’s
He is back with another helpful tutorial. Thank you!
I appreciate you 💯
@@MatthewStratton morning l
Thanks Matthew, exactly the info I was looking for and explained in terms that even a non-techie like myself can get. Very useful emphasis on balanced,unbalanced. Great video.
Great video, Jan 14 2021 update, I am just now getting to this stage with my home studio setup so I needed to review this excellent video tutorial again.
Thanks
Someone who is a newbie to setting up a studio like this, thank you so much for this video it helped tremendously.
You're very welcome!
@MatthewStratton thanks for the video!
I'm also new to this digital setup so I have a beginner question..Hopefully you can answer. I'm going to use a guitar modeler ( the ampero stomp) which is also an audio interface.
With this setup and connection, will I be able to hear a backing track being played through UA-cam and simultaneously play my guitar through my modeler software and DAW?
It’s the NEVER GIVE UP sign in the back for me 😩 I quit after I lost my entire studio in 2008, but randomly out of nowhere I said “YOU KNOW WHAT, FCKDAT” !!! Thanks for being here 🙏🏽🥺❤
O Primeiro que usou o Cabo P10 TRS no Monitor .......e Cabo P10 TRS na Interface Focusrite ..... Parabéns ...!!
I could lay down and watch some try oh hauls for educational purposes, but this video changed my life.
Thanks for this brother, the internet is a wonderful place!
No doubt! Glad it helped.
Thanks Matthew. I saw that sign on your door which says "Never Give Up." That inspired me today. You're doing great work. Keep it up!
Appreciate how thorough and clear you were with this. You answered the specific question I was searching for.
Awesome!!!
Thanks!
Hello! The video was really helpful, but is it possible to make a guide on how to switch between using monitors and headphones (basically choosing where audio is played out from).
Glad I watched this before buying my first speakers
Thanks Matthew,I had the guitar cables plugged in, what a change with your video again thank you very much greetings from gijon spain
I love my Focusrite it's awesome :) Luckily it's not too hard to set up monitors - I did them without tutorials but highly recommend people get them - loving my new set up.
There is always a show off 👀
I love my Focusrite 2i4.
Thank you, Matthew.
I may just be confused and uneducated on MIDI controlled audio devices that can be used with two balanced studio monitors, but never the less, I've had my KRKS for over 6 months (Connected with unbalanced cables) and up until now, I could not figure out how to set both up with balanced cables. Currently using Scarlett Solo which only allows one balanced connection. (Upgrading to Scarlett 2i2 right now on amazon.) (PS. you should make an affiliate link!) Again, Thank you man. I hope your channel continues to grow and I wish you the best of in life.
Amazon says the Scarlett Solo has 2 balanced inputs
Scarlett Solo has 2 balanced outputs, which are just like shown on the video. However, it's important to remember that TRS 1/4" cables carry stereo signal. You can output a mono signal to each of the two speakers in stereo from a single TRS out if you use a Y-splitter cable, if you ever have the need.
Learnt about balanced and unbalanced, thank you
I'm connecting a PreSonus Studio 26 to some Eris 3.5 studio monitor speakers. Looks like I need some Hosa balanced TRS audio cables. This video helped me make my shopping list. Thank you!
I bought a few sets of them and they seem to work pretty well and give a good connection. Glad the video helped.
This video will help a lot of people. Good on you bruh.
Appreciate you.
If this isn't working for you on Mac try going to System Preferences > Sound > Output and make sure your audio interface is selected
Thanks bro. Wifey got me sum new rokit k5's for my bday. Just need the trs cables
Nice 👍
Dude you seem a very nice guy and I appreciate your help cuz you know more about home studio stuff than I do despite me being already middle aged I'm from the old guard of musicians when we did not have Home Studios but are you so "weak" that you need a "Never Give Up" sign on your door? Take it off and put a "Obstacles Are Made to Be Overcome" sign instead. Cheerio. Mike.
I have another poster that says "Dreams don't work unless you do". Never give up can mean multiple things, but the main meaning is Never Give Up on your passion (in this case making music).
@@MatthewStratton Never give up can mean never give u on your dreams. Its a positive not a negative.
And never give up is the same as your Obstacles Are Made to Be Overcome.
Thank you so much for that video, I completely forgot I’d bought the cables to connect the speakers to my audio interface, I couldn’t work out why I wasn’t getting any sound.
School boy error.
needed a guide for that exact speaker and DAC combo. nice.
You got my head and my cables straightened out, I really appreciate it I was getting pretty myopic
dude so helpful and made it so much easier to understand! thanks so much for the video appreciate your effort into it!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for keeping this simple
Hopefully tomorrow when my jack adapter arrives, I'll be all singing all dancing 🕺🏿
Well done and very easy to understand.
Thanks
Very good sir,, watching here from philippines,,,
Hey thnxxx so much was so informative and useful... 😊🙏
Thank you very much! This Video was very helpful and very good explanation.
I really needed this...thank you so much...very helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Can I just use the Aux-in or will that damage my studio monitors?
Thank you so much man, this video was really helpful to help me know what to get and how to set up. you were very clear on what to do and i never felt like you were just waffling
Glad it helped!
@@MatthewStratton yea it did, thanks again man and keep the videos coming, you’re helping a lot of people with educational and entertaining videos
Very good tutorial Thank you,
You are welcome
You just got a sub from me. I needed to know the names of the cables you were using. Thanks so much, bro ✊🏿
No problem 👍
Strangely enough I am currently building myself a second mini work-station for which I have bought the Focusright Scarlett and the Rocket G5s.
Right on.
Thanks for all these information! You answered all questions I had 😅
Thanks heaps for your video it cleared some questions I had
whats the difference between balanced and non balanced? Im starting to get into music and this is very helpful, thank you.
@Anonymous Stew should i buy trs balanced 6.35mm to trs 6.5 balanced ,,,,becuz i got presonus eris 3.5 and audio inter face...should i buy cables will it improve my quality
@Anonymous Stew i mean do sound odf studio moniters
change with audio interface aand without audio interface
What is the difference between balanced or unbalanced?
Balanced audio uses three conductors to carry the audio signal. Two of the conductors carry negative and positive signals (audio is an AC signal), and the third is used for grounding. With an unbalanced signal, there are only two conductors. One carries positive, the carries negative and is also used for ground. The advantage of a balanced signal is that because the ground is seperate from the negative conductor, there is less chance that radio frequency interferance will get into the audio signal.
Generally, +4 db, balanced signal are the way to go for long cable runs. The high gain and isolated ground make for a cleaner, noise-free signal. If cable runs are shorter, there should be no problem with RF interferance or noise on unbalanced, -10 db signals. If you have RF problems in your studio, you probably have some kind of ground fault, and it's a good idea to have it checked out by an electrician. Typical studios have both +4 and -10 db gear, so the important thing there is to make sure gain stages match all the way through the signal chain. The biggest cause of noise and distortion in audio is mismatched gain.
alright this is what ive been looking for. an explanation that the audio interface can output to a PA system from the computer. all these youtube videos only talk about audio interfaces connecting INTO the computer (for recording).
Great Thank U Ima Beginner this was super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
@@MatthewStratton No doubt is the vid u told us to click on . Like further explanations of actually setting up and gettin things hooked up?
Hi. I am using Mackie Cr3 x Studio monitors and hearing a little white noise. Will it be fixed if I connect those to an interface
Super helpful 👌🏻 thanks
Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.
Thanks a bunch. Answered my questions as I was thinking of them. I subscribed!! Keep it goin
Awesome! Thank you!
Very specific instruction. Thanks.
You're welcome. I tried to be a clear as possible and present accurate information.
Liked, subscribed and enjoyed the video, thanks mate
Thanks so much, Matthew! That was great!
This is so helpful! thanks man!
Glad it helped!
Helpful thanks.
Thank you once again ! I just need a fresh reminder on how to daisy chain rca to quarter inch and how to maybe quickly troubeshoot that. Thank you !
can u use one studio speaker or
do you have to use two speakers ?
best video for showing exactly how to use it
just got off the phone with my sales guy about this, I had no idea!
Right on. Did you get them set up?
Really helpful, nice to have some extra info as well.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey I have Adam t5v with a 2i2 focusrite and I hear no sound in them at all do you know a reason why
I would love to see a video about using your mixer, specifically how and when to use Control Room outputs vs Main outputs!
Hola bro una pregunta para conectar los krk g4 que cable necesito ese mismo del video o cual ?
Very well explained, it helped a lot. Thank you Matthew and all the best
Hi! Very good information. This is gonna be fun! 💪😎🎶🎤
Nice! Hope you have a lot of fun!
Thanks for the video! Helped out alot👍👍👍
Glad it helped!
Don't get me wrong, you answered my questions, but I might be too smart for these tutorials I feel like this could've been explained adequately in 2-3 sentences.
Thank You Bro🙌🙌Very Helpful Video🔥🔥.
Thanks for videos Matthew they are simple , concise and easy to follow. Just setting up my home studio and your instructions have been just what I need. 👍
Awe! Glad it helped. Have fun!
Gracias muchacho 💪🏽🙌🏽
Hey Mathew you are awesome man, thanks for making this video as I was needing help on what to buy and how to connect my MK3 to some monitors and the device to use. Your video rocks ! from Los Angeles, Thanks buddy!
Hey I answered one of my concerns watching this, and now one more thing I'd like to understand and fix is: I like to play guitar over music, and now that I have properly connected my Kanto Tuk monitors to the UA Volt 1, my PC music doesn't sound quite the same. If I flick off the interface and go back to the other optical input I use for PC use my music sounds perfect.
The guitar and effects sound fine in both cases... So there's some type of processing or something going on I reckon
Thanks bro, it works amazing!
Nice!!!
Thanks for the suggestions.. Was very informative
Great stuff, friend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Wow. Spectacular explaining/clarifying skills. Thank you very much
Super helpful and to the point!!
Glad it was helpful!
Is there any advantage/difference in using a XLR cable instead of a jack one ?
Want to know this too
Same
Excellent video. Thanks man.
Thanks. 🤗 I have a pair of Klipsch RP-500Ms that I'm repurposing. This is exactly what I thought I had to do! Now to find the right amp.
Can i use rca (unbalanced) from interface to (balanced) trs monitors...
Amazing video. Thanks for the help.
that was super helpful thanks
Glad it helped
perfect explanation, simple but thorough, thanks for sharing :D
I have Audioengine a5's that I'm using. The pair of RCA's on the back say LINE OUT as do the RCA pair on the back of my Scarlett Solo 1st gen. interface. Two pair of outs. Of course, I'm getting no sound. That kind of sucks for modern powered speakers. Do you have a solution? Sorry, but I've looked everywhere. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Very useful.
God bless you Boss
Glad it helped.
This really helped me🙂
Great explanation of balanced vs unbalanced - thanks!. I have a semi-related question: I have a Scarlett Solo and use it to connect my guitar to my PC for use with Amplitube 4. I am getting tired of having to use headphones while playing (I rarely record - I just like to play using the amp variety and options in Amplitube). I would like to know if I can use studio monitors while playing (BTW - I do not play loud - usually.... ;). Can I use monitors (instead of headphones) and if so, are there any you recommend (under $300 for the pair)? Thanks!
Yes, you can. It's how i have been playing bass. Though idk of a good sub 300$ pair, as it'a hard to find such things. I guess any monitor with a 5 or 6 inch sub would work great with eletric guitar.
Perfect just needed this
Thank you for review!
Thank you for this. I assumed my 2i2 would work this easily, but I was not sure. I am getting the feeling the Rockit 4's are not as good and I need the 5's.
Check out the Yamaha HS series and the 2i2 is just as easy.
Thank You really appreciate your wisdom.
You're welcome
Thank you sir. great explanation
You’re welcome
Cool Video, Thankyou. Very interesting, informative and useful. Cheers
great video man! thank u so much
This video helped so much! Thanks!