Line converter?
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I would love to help you, but your deeper than my knowledge already!
Mitch
Just exactly what are you connecting to what?
eclecticsynergy
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Direct ("DI") boxes aren't expensive. They're generally mono and convert from ¼" unbalanced to balanced XLR.
You'd need two mono DI boxes and a pair of RCA-to-¼" adapters, which are cheap.
Found a stereo one that isn't too pricey - you'd still need RCA adapters or simply a pair of cables with ¼" plugs at one end and RCAs at the other:
You'd need two mono DI boxes and a pair of RCA-to-¼" adapters, which are cheap.
Found a stereo one that isn't too pricey - you'd still need RCA adapters or simply a pair of cables with ¼" plugs at one end and RCAs at the other:
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steveb63
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@Thatbastarddon Using my Boss br-800 as my interface for reaper.
Boss only has unbalanced rca out. Need to connect with monitors that have balanced input, either trs or xlr?
Boss only has unbalanced rca out. Need to connect with monitors that have balanced input, either trs or xlr?
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steveb63
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Cool, I wasn't sure if that was the tool, looked right, but I'm really wet behind the ears in this stuff.
Thanks
Hahahahaha! I just tripped over one of those!
Your new monitors? KRKs? Yo can get away with a simple adapter in that case...RCA female to 1/4 inch mono. The monitors should function fine with an unbalanced line level. Most will accept it fine.
Remind me please, what model of monitor?
The pic is of an adapter I’m using to feed from a switch box, to multiple monitoring systems. Mixing unbalanced and balanced signals is not ideal, but not always a complete taboo. It depends on the application. That said, my application is the opposite of yours...I’m sending a balanced line signal to an unbalanced input of a power amp(two actually).
This is why I asked what you were connecting together. It’s important to know.
Looking up your monitor thread for the model, and will look up the input spec now.
Yes the ART passive Dual DI is a cool little tool.
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steveb63
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@Thatbastarddon That's it right there, rock it 6 gen3.
I used the unbalanced input and was getting a humming.
KRK tech support told me to use the balanced input to resolve?
I used the unbalanced input and was getting a humming.
KRK tech support told me to use the balanced input to resolve?
Gotcha! Humming monitors bad.
I can vouch for the quality of the little ART box. I’ve had mine for 7 or 8 years. It’s seen lots of action around here, and is currently being abused by my bass player.
Generally DI boxes are used to convert instrument(hiZ)to balanced mic level.
For your application, I would go with this box:
Still cheap.
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steveb63
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Cool, I'm on it lol.
Really can't thank you enough for being so generous with your time and know how.
It's not like I haven't spent more on stuff I never use lol.
Done deal, it's being ordered right now, hope I can get Amazon prime ha.
Oh, and @steveb63 ....it’s because of you that I am currently resetting my desk, and monitoring systems right now(really, I’m at my desk trying to figure out how I want it set up now). Your new toys thread with the big knob, and new monitors pushed me to finally order the monitors I’ve wanted for quite a while. Thanks!
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steveb63
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Always happy to spend others money!
Bad forums lol. We all feed each others
Ideas, buncha enablers
It looks like a handy little box too...I may just pick one up someday.
One more piece of advice regarding recording/monitoring setup and avoiding hum.
If possible, have all recording/monitoring systems powered on the same household circuit breaker. This minimizes grounding issues between components, and helps keep the hums away.
If possible, have all recording/monitoring systems powered on the same household circuit breaker. This minimizes grounding issues between components, and helps keep the hums away.
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Ordered the box last night.
Delivery by tomorrow p.m.
How big are your new monitors?
What's the high and low range. They look fairly awesome lol.
Bad me..... I also ordered two shure mic.s, the 57&58. Seemed like I can't have a complete life if I don't have those two.?
According to enabling friends of mine.....
I hope it solves your issue.
The new Yamahas are 8 inch woofers, with a range of 38Hz to 30kHz(thumpin’ bass if it’s there)
I love my 58s, I’ve become more of a fan of the Audix i5 over the 57 over the years(I do have both, and use them both)
They(58&57) are kinda a must have.