Connect QSC Sub and 2 QSC K10.2 via Mixer

connect a single powered QSC K118 sub to two powered QSC K10.2 PA speakers via a Behringer mixer.

[@MusicByRami]

Very much appreciated... I have the same exact equipment but couldn't find a video to figure out how to plug everything together... Your video just solved that whole puzzle for me...thank you sir 👍

[@noahman27]

My man, you did a real nice job on this video. As a 30 yr DJ veteran, I appreciate your thoroughness and clarity in teaching those who are just learning!

[@mm-2018]

Tops on the mains.. and sub on an aux so you can raise or lower the sub independently if needed for different songs

[@VaughnRipley]

Nice! Thanks!

[@selectorerwin1don12]

Subs can also be Pan left or right same for tops and ull get full control

[@MikaelLewisify]

I always run my subs from an aux on the mixer. This gives you control over the sub value separately from the main mix.

[@VaughnRipley]

I do that as well for our band mix. That way I can run bass guitar and kick drum only to the sub. However, for a simple music mp3 mix and/or microphone stuff, I do it this way.

[@paolorussian1081]

Thank you sir. I remind those who will follow the video that before turning off the speakers, the gains must be set to zero. Always! Before turning on the speakers the gain must be at zero. You will prevent the electrolytic capacitors from failing. Greetings from Italy.

[@JohnShepherdMusic]

Do you mean 0db or Off?

[@paolorussian1081]

@@JohnShepherdMusic Hi, The knob must be set to zero db. Warm greetings from Italy

[@Makanimusic]

I'm in the market for a subwoofer to match my current qsc speakers. I found your video and it was super helpful. Thank you!

[@marlonlayne9311]

Thank you this video really helped me out. I’m waiting for my arrival of the subwoofer. I I have the K 12.2 series Two of those

[@VaughnRipley]

Glad I could help. You'll love it!

[@DjGCue71]

GREAT VIDEO! btw, you hand one top on HAND MIC & the other on default.

[@VaughnRipley]

Thanks! Good catch.

[@valentinemartinez8050]

Thx u very much u just refresh my memory I have a little set up like u but I don’t play it all the time . very good explanation thx u again

[@VaughnRipley]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@Ziggy_v2]

Thank you for sharing- I've noticed I get a little less distortion on the tops when I set it to 100hz.

[@user-pu9il4nm5q]

Hello, thank you. Do you mean from the exit of mixer right and left, to the entrance of sub right and left, and from sub to the inside of the speakers?From the outlets of the mixer to the two entrances in sub

[@VaughnRipley]

Yes.

[@flangelus]

Hey bud question. is the crossover on the sub sending only 80hz onwards to the speakers or is that handled by the speakers? Like do I have to set the crossover frequency on the speakers? or will the sub only pass 80 onwards?

[@VaughnRipley]

I set both, but the sub handles that if set appropriately.

[@darnell6446]

Great tutorial

[@leftondancecomplex2954]

Thank you for this!

[@VaughnRipley]

Absolutely! I knew it was needed when I couldn't find it in search.

[@rollandcolon6566]

Just curious, is it ok to go from the mixer to the k10’s and then chain to the sub?

[@VaughnRipley]

I do not totally understand how low pass filters work from the speaker side, but I would fear that they wouldn't send the subwoofer lower Hz frequencies properly if you were eliminating them. I suppose the best thing would be to try it out and listen carefully to see if there's a difference.

[@raypalomarez]

Have you tried hooking up the monitor to the main outs? Then from the monitors abc out to sub, in the monitor settings choose with or without sub. If you have your pole set from your sub to hold your monitor the XLR cables will be shorter from top to bottom looking much cleaner setup.

[@VaughnRipley]

I haven't tried that way, but I do use a pole in the sub for a shorter cable.

[@superdad8274]

Why would that be a better option than main out to sub.. then out of sub to tops?

[@edgaraleman6053]

My subs input on the right is dead so I have to go from mixer to tops and tops to sub. Is there any pros or cons to do this instead?

[@ADDLOOPS1]

So I have a pair of the k10.2's as well and now adding a sub. What are my options for getting sound from a 1/4 source to the bass amp? I am running two monos out of a looper (two 1/4 outs) Since the input on the sub is xlr what would be needed to bring those 1/4'a into the sub? Thanks for any guidance.

[@VaughnRipley]

There are a few options, but balanced vs. unbalanced comes into play. There is a 1/4 TS mono cable that ends with XLR. I'm not sure if that will work. You can also get a DI box, which can convert unbalanced to balanced and vice versa. My favorite option would be a miniature mixer, which is very affordable. The patch cable is the cheapest option and might work... Perhaps someone else on here knows specifically.

[@ADDLOOPS1]

Thanks! I like the DI idea fairly well simply because of the low noise introduction and omission at that. Good suggestion! 🎉

[@chromemusic4401]

Not sure it you’re aware that second switch on the mixer is phantom power for a condenser microphone only. Not sure what mic you’re using

[@VaughnRipley]

Yeah. That SM58 doesn't require it, but my Rode NT 1000 does. Old habits....

[@chromemusic4401]

@@VaughnRipley I have that exact mixer. Great piece of equipment.

[@Wthrocky]

My man! Thanks a million

[@thematadoor1]

Grate video 👌👌

[@ADDLOOPS1]

Thanks for this

[@DJmicaiah]

It took me a half an hour to find this video. Thank you! But why did you plug the mixer directly into the sub? What if you connected the mixer directly to the speakers first then the sub?

[@VaughnRipley]

I'm glad you found it, and even happier that my video helped you! As far as order of speakers, I was just following the guidelines from QSC. I assume you can run mixer main out into the PAs first as well, but I have not tried that.

[@jesusklanmedia6939]

The subs carry the crossover so you have to start with the subs

[@weddingdjMN]

Is there a reason why one of the K10 presets is on “Default” and the other on “Hand Mic”?

[@VaughnRipley]

Great question... Probably because I was playing with a mic with one of them. No real reason for that.

[@martinslebelo7381]

Hey, can this connection works on normal subwoofer and top speakers?

[@VaughnRipley]

I guess it depends on your connectivity jacks and available cables. The way I'm demonstrating it, you use the XLR cables. However, your particular sub might have a sub-only cable, RCA, or stereo headphone jack. Each of those should work from the mixer's main out, aux out, or some other available out jacks. However, each way will have independent cables and configurations. Sorry that I can't give more info, but every situation will vary.

[@selectorerwin1don12]

Weren't u suppose to drop ur volume on each speaker before powering off ??

[@VaughnRipley]

I've heard that before, but have never done that myself. It's probably a good practice, but it has never been an issue for me not doing it.

[@selectorerwin1don12]

@@VaughnRipley yeah its 100% better to always minimize the speaker level reason being is if by chance an equipment malfunction and started to flow DCV tru the out put all speakers that connected with volume up will be blown so it's always best to start shutting down speakers by volume going to 0db then poweroff

[@VaughnRipley]

@@selectorerwin1don12 - Thanks for the tip!

[@snidjantha]

Do you use microphone or speaker cables to connect from amp to speakers?

[@VaughnRipley]

The sub and speakers are powered, so the amp is built into them. I run XLR (mic) cables from the mixer to the speakers.

[@snidjantha]

@@VaughnRipley Got it. So it's ok to use microphone xlr cable between power amp and active speakers. But to connect from power amp to passive speaker, it has to be speaker cable only. Correct?

[@VaughnRipley]

@@snidjantha - sort of. Each speaker will have the specific jack for different cables. For instance, I have passive floor wedge monitors that use speakOn cables. Just use the cable type that matches your inputs.

[@VaughnRipley]

@@snidjantha - yes. I do not know too much about it, but do know that you need active electronics in your speaker to support a balanced XLR connection. I don't think passive speakers can accomplish that. That said, the inputs will always be right. If a passive speaker cannot support XLR cables, then there will not be an XLR connector on them.

[@snidjantha]

@@VaughnRipley Got it and thank you very much.

[@whyistamanitoakula5041]

What about if we want to play a bass a guitar. Where I will connect the jack to the mixer.Did the set up won't change?

[@VaughnRipley]

Many mixers have a Hi-Z (“hi-impedance”) channel (usually channel 1 and 2). You can plug your bass straight into that. Or, if you have a bass amp, they usually have an XLR output on back, just connect that to any channel. Or, you could use a DI box (Direct Input). Everything else in the setup stays the same, but the mic might move to another channel so you can use the Hi-Z one. I hope that helps answer your question.

[@whyistamanitoakula5041]

@@VaughnRipley thank you so much appreciate 🙏

[@codychavarria6088]

How would you do two subs?

[@VaughnRipley]

you could run mixer left out to the left sub and left PA and the right out to the other sub and PA. That said, with two subs you are probably looking at a larger venue. In my big mixer (XR-18) I run my left and right out directly to my respective PAs and I use my monitor buses to send out bass and kick drum only to my subs. I also turn down the kick and bass on main (PAs). I hope that helps.

[@codychavarria6088]

@VaughnRipley Thank you, and it makes sense.I just wasn't sure because right now.I have a mix deck with two mains and one 18

[@codychavarria6088]

@VaughnRipley So basically from the mix deck, left side, I Daisy chain the left main and left sub, then same thing for the rt side, right sub to right main?????

[@VaughnRipley]

@@codychavarria6088 - yep. run it to the sub first and then out to the PA

[@codychavarria6088]

@@VaughnRipley Thank you

[@oldschooldjernie]

Nice but it seems like a pain in the ass

[@VaughnRipley]

I know what you mean. Fortunately, in real life it only takes about 90 seconds to do everything I covered, but I wanted to make sure I was very clear with the instructions.

[@jasonmiller3755]

What is the name of your mixer

[@VaughnRipley]

It's a Behringer Xenyx X1222 USB

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Hello can I also connect an extra power subwoffer trough the monitor input and then from the output of the sub to the other floor monitors

[@VaughnRipley]

You want to use monitor send/outs (aux) for floor monitors so you can adjust them separately from house sound.

[@HunkOfBurningLove1]

jbl has a bigger horn