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

[@h1mb0t]

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

[@mustafazeybek8229]

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.

[@MetalGamer666]

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]

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

[@Mystique2u]

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!!!

[@kettnercreative]

Great to hear!

[@Pwasercan]

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 👌🏻

[@siavashebrahimi]

Best video Answered all my questions. Thanks.

[@lawnboyph]

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

[@nolonkillik6169]

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.

[@angelesjimenez6774]

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

[@abc456f]

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.

[@ainsbass]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simplufici]

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

[@ALMediaOfficial]

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?

[@Arkiki782]

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

[@dominicdriman1319]

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

[@hobonickel840]

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 ?

[@starrguitargoddess]

Good question !

[@bijanbonyadi1787]

This was flawless

[@paulb356]

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

[@funnybone7705]

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!!!

[@phoenix063071]

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]

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!

[@MrSoulMonk]

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.

[@Noob-zi2ce]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@akshayyc010]

This was really helpful bro, thanks

[@BooRat-ep5rn]

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?

[@bumihijau.studio2058]

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.

[@Fiveash-Art]

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

Loved this video! Thank you so much.

[@timbuiepiano]

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

[@rustybonesblueschannel9664]

very good job communicating clearly.

[@kettnercreative]

Prefer to read? Here's the full article: kettnercreative.com/audio-interface/7-ways-to-connect-studio-monitors-speakers-to-audio-interface/

[@iwarsam]

Just the video what I was looking for, thanks!

[@cliffbolin7716]

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?

[@ottomanbeatsofficial]

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

[@pixsaoul1494]

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

[@theHAL9000]

Outstanding video on the subject. Thanks!

[@sinlokemp]

Very Helpful. Thank You

[@Nathlaaar]

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

those balanced cables are normal trs stereo cables?

[@thatimpressionguy9723]

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

[@brassmoonrealtylevi5270]

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.

[@nikakublashvili1817]

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

[@mudstuff]

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?

[@philiphan6997]

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?

[@robluv7847]

Thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@Digmen1]

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

[@zackii90]

Very nice and clean instruction. Thank you very much.

[@atidchannel25]

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

[@andrewp1513]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah. It’s viable. It works!

[@researchkarta]

very helpful video thank you sir ❤

[@Digmen1]

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?

[@SDTypeO]

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!

[@jurgdiriwachter7290]

Thank you very much for this explications 🙏

[@cowboy7x]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Not yet!

[@bobtan9845]

very very helpful video. thx so much.

[@EarDrumBeatz]

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

[@maireadaine1635]

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? :)

[@jimmyhooks]

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?

[@wernerunterberger7952]

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

[@shibukkurup7927]

Thank you bro

[@leocj]

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 ?

[@korhansoydan]

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

[@JacobCunninghamBell]

Thanks! Great explanation

[@richardhood4512]

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.

[@driveramd12]

You are amazing, and life saver!

[@derekhorsburgh6238]

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.

[@unviajerocubano]

thanks!

[@706erRick]

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

[@takeflightleakz8449]

Hey did you ever figure it out

[@jonatansuarez2844]

Muy bien explicado entendí todo al pelo... Se le agradece..

[@nosycatUK]

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

[@yusahara]

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?

[@JatinNagpal1]

Thanks!

[@foreversisters23]

Very helpful thank you!!

[@aatone4530]

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

[@RHOMANTIC1]

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

[@kettnercreative]

Yes! You need one cable per speaker.

[@ronwess]

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

[@nothingaroundus_]

Thanks for making this

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome.

[@shadowcat3811]

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.

[@LoxieDeliveries]

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?

[@neonhills]

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

[@1428MediaInc]

Nice video man! Thanks a lot!

[@killaysus]

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

[@kettnercreative]

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

[@trupaul5375]

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.

[@39201CA]

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

[@kettnercreative]

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

[@vozevangelicamundial1916]

Excelente explicacion!

[@SilverthorneA27]

This guys awesome!

[@Midsouth-Drone-Photography]

Nice video

[@theaverageguy3884]

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

[@kettnercreative]

No, you can connect them straight to the XDJ

[@theaverageguy3884]

@@kettnercreative Thanks for the answer.

[@brandonlazo]

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?

[@josecarreira1237]

VERY GOOD - PORTUGAL

[@sameerahmad.247]

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]

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

[@sameerahmad.247]

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

[@tuckerjeffrey]

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

[@TheDrunkenPeanut]

Btw dont forget to use a audio transmitting usb c cable not just a ordinary phone charger Wasted 2 hours of my time

[@dickydarmawan99]

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

[@aliwanagph]

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?

[@josephallencherril3198]

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]

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]

@@kettnercreative Thank you very much.

[@brookspleninger]

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

[@philiphan6997]

@@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.

[@bockariekargbo4862]

Helpful

[@nidznidxxxmusic2873]

How to connect to old hifi systems plz? Like Aiwa

[@vaniguwap29]

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 ??

[@WondefullComment]

What's better for yamaha hs8 XLR or TRS?

[@kettnercreative]

Identical sound