Questions tagged [studio-monitors]
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Can I place a Rokit 5 G4 studio monitor on its side (horizontally) and get just as good of a sound?
Rokit G4s come in various sizes. The manual mentioned only the large Rokit 10-3 on its side but the others aren't mentioned.
This could be because the 10-3 is the only one that supports it. The ...
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Scratchy noise with studio monitors
I have a scratching noise coming out from my new active nearfield studio monitors. I tried everything I could think of, and I'm looking for new ideas.
Here is a recording that I made of the sound. I ...
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Anything wrong with storing studio monitors right next to each other?
I have to take apart my studio equipment and store it elsewhere while some construction takes place in the studio. I wanted to ask whether there was anything wrong in storing my two Yamaha HS8 studio ...
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Studio Monitor's Cone not making sound after playing loud music through it
I was playing some very loud pop music through a studio monitor (ADAM A8X), and after about 5 seconds the sound stopped coming out of the cone and only came through the speaker. After shutting it off ...
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TRS to RCA audio out, what am I not understanding? [closed]
I have a UMC202HD USB Audio Interface (2 x 1/4" TRS Out L/R) handling all my computer audio output. I have been using a set of Mackie Powered Studio Monitors (RCA Input), and a Klipsch Powered ...
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How to connect Focusrite scarlett 2i2 3rd gen to Behringer MS40 Studio monitors? [closed]
Given below are images of the available hardware in my desk setup.
PREVIOUS SETUP :
Guitar plugged into focusrite through 9mm jack.
2 9mm wire connected between Focusrite and JBL's ( TRS Balanced ) ...
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Would playing electric guitar through studio monitors hurt the monitors?
I have a simple home studio setup where I have a Steinberg UR242 audio interface and a pair of M-Audio BX5s. I recently got myself a Les Paul Humbucker and I was wondering whether playing the guitar ...
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Connecting a synthesizer (Prophet Rev 2) directly to speakers/monitors
I intend to buy a Prophet Rev 2 synth very soon, but before I do, I want to make sure the setup I have in mind will work.
This synth has 4 quarter inch (unbalanced) audio outputs, as illustrated on ...
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How do I connect active speakers
I have a pair of Mackie MR524.
I would like to use them with my laptop and tablet.
To simply plug in my tablet or phone without an interface what cables do I require?
I have RCA, XLR to 3.5mm XLR to ...
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Yamaha HS7 sounds odd
A month ago, I bought a “Like New” Yamaha HS7 off eBay.
I didn't have a cable to connect these to my computer until today, when I got a 1/8 inch to dual XLR cable and connected them to my computer.
I ...
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5 inch vs 7 inch monitors
I'm a musician and after having started into mixing at home with nothing more than a good pair of headphones (Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO) and an interface, I'm planning on buying some good monitors and ...
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Eliminate static crackling noise when scrolling Scarlett 2i2 interface
This issue has been driving me crazy for years now to the point where I was using only single monitor for the last half year. There is a crackling noise at idle and a much more pronounced noise when ...
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How to avoid computer noise in studio monitors?
I have a M-Audio M-Track MKII (USB) and I bought a pair of Behringer studio monitors recently and using 1/4 TRS cables between them. I hear permanent noise of the cpu on the monitors, even it changes ...
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Connecting both my mixers and my audio interface to my studio monitors
My studio monitors: alesis elevate 5 mkii. As you can see by their specs, they have 2x rca and 2x 1/4 line inputs. But both pairs are parte of same input module, so i guess it would be harmful (...
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Noise in KRK's when using Audio interface
I bought an audio interface and connected it to my laptop. I use a display via HDMI. But when I connect my laptop with the audio interface to the display a weird cracking noise is coming out of the ...
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Mixing question about headphones
I mix using headphones, Samson SR850s, cheap but sounds good.
Now, do I ever need studio monitors if I can mix on Headphones and play on normal speakers, hand free and mobile phone for reference?
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Stereo vs mono studio monitors?
Stereo vs mono studio monitors?
I am looking for a pair of powered studio monitors. I am looking at the JBL Two way powered monitors What does two way mean? Is it very important to have stereo ...
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Security for studio monitors
I hope this is not off topic, but I'm not sure which stack exchange community would be the best place to ask this type of question.
I teach music production at a high school and we just bought some ...
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Studio Monitors/ Mac Mini (MINIJACK)
I own a mac mini, which only has minijack for sound output from the computer to whatever sources you have. So, I bought 2 studio monitors and I am using RCA to MINIJACK cables from each monitor. How ...
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Do I need an audio interface for my studio monitors?
I recently bought a pair of KRK Rokit 5 G3 speakers. Its a pretty big upgrade from my previous speakers. Currently, I have them connected using a RCA to 3.5mm cable. When I have it connected to my ...
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Can a computer replicate the work that monitoring speakers are doing?
I'm looking to get speakers for my electronic piano, and I think I have mainly two alternatives:
Buy monitoring speakers, which as I understand gives an accurate reproduction of the input sound
Buy a ...
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Placement of monitor speakers: Is it normal to hear a lot more bass when stepping back?
I recently purchased my first pair of studio monitors, KRK Rokit 6's. The instruction manual states...
...and accordingly I've placed the monitors 5' apart and 5' from me, with the acoustic axis ...
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Monitors and Audio Interface
I'm getting 2 KRK monitors and I know that the quality of the sound it's a lot better if you are using a audio interface, but my question is, would matter the computer that I have? I mean, would my ...
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Are flat-eq monitors actually necessary?
I'd like to preface this question by recognizing that no system has a perfectly flat frequency response curve. I'm aware that this question and this one address a similar concern, but they don't ...
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Do studio monitors need an audio interface?
I bought 2 pioneer studio monitors (sdj-80X) but I don't know if i need an audio interface to get the best sound. I was told that I could connect it with just a connector from jack to mini jack. Is ...
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If studio monitors have flat response, what makes some better than others?
I am looking into replacing some consumer stereo speakers with proper studio monitors for my home studio. I understand that studio monitors have a neutral, flat response whereas consumer speakers ...
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How do I conduct a audition/blindfold test of audio monitors ?
I've been looking for a good description of how to audition monitors for my new studio. I haven't found anything that describes a systematic process I can follow and also evaluation criteria at each ...
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Equator D5 Studio Monitors. Thoughts?
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Does anyone have experience with these monitors? The coaxial design looks very appealing for creating phase coherent stereo imaging. I know they've been given rave reviews over at gearslutz,...
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