How To Connect Computer To Studio Monitors / Speakers

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This video will show you three different ways to connect your computer (PC or Mac) to a set of Studio Monitors / Powered Speakers. This will work for laptops and desktop computers.
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@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

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@mjojrjr6231 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to hook Bose 321 using toslink to a pc for audio only?

@alangil40 Жыл бұрын

In the first example where the second speaker is connected to the first speaker via speaker wire is there still an advantage to using an audio interface? It seems the signal running across to the second speaker would be susceptible to noise. Though maybe that signal is at a higher power (post amplification) than the original audio signal out of the headphone jack, so I could be wrong.

@lilstek3552 Жыл бұрын

where did you get the cables please can you tall me

@ac9110 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the times I've been a couple of inches short, it's very frustrating.

@sevenwhoresoftheapocalypse Жыл бұрын

This was exactly the demo I needed to get started. Thanks so much!

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Happy to help. We have another version of it coming out soon with a Subwoofer added.

@lucaslarsson455 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed, short and straight to the point, thanks.

@davemowers7827 6 ай бұрын

This was the content I needed. Appreciate ya!

@RickyChristie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this detailed information!

@laoche5353 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you!

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RUNEARNE 10 ай бұрын

Crystal clear. Thank you so much.

@intmmsp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am thinking about getting a pair of HS8. This video is exactly what I was looking for.

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@booksbyorisoris Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you!

@kts1096 6 ай бұрын

Right, what I was looking for. Subscribed

@Amunah 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@IceX92 Ай бұрын

Good simple beginners guide, thanks

@DoktorKudin 16 күн бұрын

finally a usefull and informative video - thanks! i should have the solution for my sound problems now.

@TheBmetzger01 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtfulness

@SaskRiderMoto Жыл бұрын

Great Video. I have been watching some of your videos and it is awesome that you are explaining this stuff. I am just looking at upgrading my computer speakers to monitor speakers and want to get an interface like the Scarlett or the Motu audio interface. What I am getting from this video, is the USB-C cable from PC/MAC to the interface is how the audio from the PC/MAC goes to the monitors? So if I am listening to music, watching YT/Videos and so on I can adjust the volume in the audio interface and life is good? It is the only part I am not fully understanding. Thanks

@SkeeterMelody 11 ай бұрын

Great video very helpful thank you very much👍💯🎵

@TheGalilee416 29 күн бұрын

Great explanation thank you!

@bryansproles2879 8 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful - I was wondering how easy it was to plug in some basic studio monitors to also use as computer speakers, and this showed me the exact solution I was looking for. I'm looking at the Presonus Eris 2nd gen 4.5's, which appear to have both 2 RCA (unbalanced) and 2 TRS (balanced) quarter inch jacks. I suppose I would go with 1/8 to quarter inch TRS, if you think that gives a clearer signal/sound.

@Shew0000 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍

@viktorchornobay9668 Жыл бұрын

thank you! it's useful and interesting

@lordofthecritics 10 ай бұрын

Clear and Concise

@torreyintahoe Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info. I have a great guitar amp but there's so many cool plug in amp simulators I'm trying to figure out how to hook up everything, guitar and studio monitors to my Mac. Sounds like the audio interface takes care of it all. Just curious, does the guitar signal go from the interface to the Mac and then back out to the interface and then the speakers? Sounds strange but apparently it does.

@ethelordaneza647 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the info, Is it possible to connect all like from computer to a mixer, audio interface and studio monitor ?

@quadfester 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information it helped a lot! One thing I’m unsure about - I have the same audio interface as you, but to which port on the PC (not a Mac) do I connect the cable from the interface? Is it the 3.5mm green output or is it any USB port?

@baore2422 Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you figured it out by now, but for anyone else you’d probably need a usb-c to usb-a cord

@jorgelopez9620 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha, love the av 40s I think the sound great, currently have them mounted on in the garage with a tv and Amazon Alexa plugged in. Works great for streaming music and pairing to phone with Bluetooth. I am looking to get the Yamaha HS8 so I can hook them up to my computer, I like the focusrite route , but how would I be able to hook up a record player to focusrite and a equalizer?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

On my desk, I use a Yamaha AG06 to connect my Computer/Record Player/Microphone/iPad, etc. and mix them all as desired.

@AlastairGames 3 ай бұрын

perfect, thank you!

@lionra4523 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RoccoKOfficial Жыл бұрын

im interested to know. I use a set of z906 5/7.1's. The sound I get is pretty nice, I don't feel like im missing any frequencies and I can set it to 2.1 with the 1 being the sub. Do I specifically need to swap out the z906's? I have ear issues, but do use DT 770's to check on sound quality when in the zone and my ears can take it too.

@gudabeats_sa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man 🤝🏼+1 sub for that

@peace2u2 Жыл бұрын

hi so being new to this I just got the Focusrite 2i2 and two sm condenser mics , I hope to record the Rav Vast drum I play and use a loop pedal , Question Should I also get a sm mixer to use or even if I got rid of interface , and got a USB Mixer?? what would you recommend, I want to be able to burn CDs , Thanks Eddie

@peterguinggue6508 Жыл бұрын

Sub! Learned a lot. Thanks

@cristianghost 2 жыл бұрын

hey! i'm sorry i think i already commented this, but would it be possible to get a video for the go xlr mini + re 20? i'm having a lot of trouble with it and i'm sure it would also help others a lot thanks c:

@tender.branson 2 жыл бұрын

Does the music quality differ much between option 1 and 2?

@winterheat Жыл бұрын

so the 3rd method: using a Scarlett 4i4... is using a mixer similar to this 3rd method? (such as the Behringer Xenyx 502 or the Yamaha AG03 or AG06? The key is that the Scarlett or the mixer can increase the volume quite a bit... otherwise right now, my piano playing that is played by the VST and sent out by Mac's headphone to the Yamaha HS5 is not loud enough... it is like a 10W output even when my HS5 is 70W

@laserjakk3629 Жыл бұрын

What about the impedance? I saw that Mac Mini m2 has high impedance jack out this could maybe change the reference when amplifying studio monitors that will be around 4 to 8ohms?

@AlecKatz 4 ай бұрын

I am thinking to upgrade my Mackie CR3 speakers to Yamaha HSs. I have a small music room (2.4x2.4 meters) which is is little treated acoustically. Speakers placed on wall mounts (swivel brackets). Should I get Yamaha HS5 or HS7 for audio editing, connecting the mic, digital piano, bass guitar, and a little bit of mixing. I Use Yamaha MG10XU as my main soundboard/card. Speaker loudness does not matter for me, just seek a good and clear audio representation. Thanks in advance! 🙏

@rollergamer0295 Жыл бұрын

i have 2 krk rokit 8 g4s and im wanting to connect them to my pc with xlr can i use the audio interface to do so? im asumeing it would take up both xlr inputs on the interface ?

@47Relic Жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how to connect yamaha hs5 to audio interface with only rca outputs.

@sohailnoor8148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊😊😊😊😊

@fabs8883 Жыл бұрын

For just listening to music and some gaming, should I use an interface?

@Celtokee Жыл бұрын

How do I hook up to my massive old-school Fisher amp, so I can use my massive Fisher speakers? Using, that is, the input receptacles for my Fisher turntable jacks? There are two jacks (for stereo R&L) plus a ground conncetion.

@melihapaydn2137 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kettner i wanna ask you if use single monitor and work with single monitor do I need only 1 balanced cable and a audio unit and i still can listen and get the full sound of music ? and or do I have to make trick to make it happen I have low budget and a big studio monitor thanks for your answer have a nice day

@47Relic Жыл бұрын

Can i connect yamaha hs5 to Steinberg ur12 ? As Steinberg ur13 has only rca output for studio monitors and yamaha hs5 don't have rca cable options

@yourgrace333 2 жыл бұрын

will it be safe to use monitors with TRS-TRS connection when the phantom power of the audio card is on? Will nothing burn?

@stuartrobson5265 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using my mackie profx12. So from my pc to the Mackie..yet if I turn up the volume with no music playing I'm getting some still noticeable interference...is there a high end cable I can get to connect my pc to my Mackie that could possibly stop this ..if so can you give me a link..regards Stuart.

@TUTOPREMIERE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this awesome informations! I was really lost with audio interface and your video helped me a lot. I already use the Focusrite to connect my Shure SM7B for video YT, and I wanted to buy some Yamaha speakers for video editing. I didn't know that I could put my speakers on Focusrite, I thought I needed to buy another audio interface just for speakers...thanks!

@Shadow_2055 Жыл бұрын

Hi, so the third part, I have it connected exactly how you have it but for some reason when I play music on KZfaq, the right side of the speaker the sound comes on but the left side I don’t hear anything. However I do hear that it’s turned on but no music sound coming out. Hope that makes sense. Please help.

@septafbj 8 ай бұрын

thanks bro

@SongOfItself Жыл бұрын

What is studio monitors have only XLR inputs? (I was thinking of getting a pair of basic Adam Audio monitors, but that's what they have, and no jacks)

@kadoc1979 Жыл бұрын

You used one cable in method 3 will it be mono sound or stereo?

@AnalytiCritic 9 ай бұрын

Hi there!! I already have speakers connected to my desk top but bought 2 more for an extra sound effect. Just realized that when connected the other 2 don't work - so it's either or - Any way I could get both sets to work. HELP - Thank You Kindly -🙏From USA!!

@jpsadiora Ай бұрын

Hi, so it's all apon on cables and audio interface ?? If we have not audio interface but we have studio monitor, it is equal of normal speaker???

@Marian1st. Жыл бұрын

I have my piano connected to my studio monitors. Do I need another set of quarter inch cables if I want to connect my monitors to audio interface / computer?

@bigbadbaby7640 Жыл бұрын

Nice ❤

@twinskii 4 ай бұрын

Idk if this is a dumb question or not but can u just hook up one speaker ? Or will u only hear the left/rite audio ? Or do u need both

@GoodToGoo1 Жыл бұрын

im trying to use the third method and its not working i have yamaha hs8i and a MacBook pro

@johnrefe Жыл бұрын

what can I do in this situation - I have my monitors connected to PC , they sound great everything is fine, but if I connect my audio interface to computer and plug in my guitar, I have 0 sounds. I can record in ableton or audacity or whatever and then listen to it, but I can't hear anything while I record and play. Then I found tutorials that I have to use specific cables and connect monitors to my focusrite interface, but how am I gona hear recorded things on computer then? basicaly, how can I set them up so I could hear what I play, and also hear what I have recorded

@DeeKay-bz8be 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. How can I add a subwoofer into the speaker setup?😊

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

Computer > Subwoofer > Speaker. Most subwoofers will take your signal and send a copy through to your speaker.

@DeeKay-bz8be 2 жыл бұрын

@@kettnercreative Thanks👍🏻

@wilddestroyer8927 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve plugged my speakers into my audio mixer and my mic sound comes out of my headset and speakers but anything I try to play on my pc doesn’t come out of my headset or speakers, can someone please help

@Glories999 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at buying the yam hs5's for my pc, but that convertor is pretty expensive, is there a cheaper alternative?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Option 2 from this video will work for

@tekmar.official3793 2 жыл бұрын

Its possible to go with XLR into the speaker? or is the XLR just to conncet other Speaker together? Is the on the focus rite 2 Stereoklinke exist so it mean i can conncet 4 speaker with it?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use XLR to go into the speaker. You can use a Balanced 1/4" to XLR Cable to connect an audio interface to your monitor.

@jalenpambid7333 5 ай бұрын

I bought a 3.5mm with the TRS tip add on, plugged it in my computer and the sound comes out muffled with no bass, why is that?

@PoppysGuitar 11 ай бұрын

what monitors are you using there? Yamaha and what?

@mysteryperson3979 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Scarlett audio interface connected to my Mac and all sounds come out perfectly from logic but if it was safari or apple music then the sound goes to the Mac speaker, how can I fix that?

@mysteryperson3979 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind! If you're having this issue make sure to download the driver for your interface and connect it to your Mac from settings sound preferences

@DFJ-qq3uf Жыл бұрын

I have a mac mini m2. And it wont recognize my speakers in the thunderbolt port. Is this even possible?! On a mini m2. Or would i need speakers that have 3.5mm jack!!!? Asking for a friend 😅

@pgplaysvidya 2 жыл бұрын

Got a question: How would a subwoofer fit into this configuration?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

We have a series coming out on Subwoofer connectivity soon!

@petrusventer5506 Жыл бұрын

my tv sound on how do i get my tv sound out my pc speakers ?

@yarddriver Жыл бұрын

how can ya tell which yamaha is the right speaker and which is the left? It dosent say on the speaker

@wili91 7 ай бұрын

They are identical, you just place the cables how the speakers are positioned. Red to the speaker that is on the right side and white/black to the speaker thats on the left side.

@insantiago798 Жыл бұрын

I did my research and for a powered monitor they say not to plug it into a mixer amp how true is that?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

It's very true. The inputs on the back of an active (self powered) monitor are not setup to receive a signal from a power amp. You could easily damage your equipment.

@cw3728 7 ай бұрын

Playback of youtube videos through an audio interface is low volume for me?

@b502_polo2 Жыл бұрын

How about if i want go get the audio out to an XLR ?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

An audio interface is your best bet. You can use a 1/8" to XLR cable, but it's unbalanced and likely to cause some issues.

@HausOfPain 6 ай бұрын

Why is the volume of my external speakers so much lower on my Mac than Windows?

@bigbadbaby7640 8 ай бұрын

❤

@dianaispas06 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can we use only one monitor ?

@darrenhirst9900 2 жыл бұрын

You can but why would you?

@apep.8555 2 жыл бұрын

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@apep.8555 2 жыл бұрын

We all broke

@darrenhirst9900 2 жыл бұрын

@@apep.8555 I understand.

@TeleporterM11 7 ай бұрын

Rule number one when doing these setups is gain staging guys. Keep your volumes at zero initially and slowly turn up the volume so you don’t damage your speakers or damage your ears.

@itsazam5217 2 жыл бұрын

Mackie profx10v3 vs Allen & Heath ZEDi-10fx

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

We've been wanting to make some videos for the Allen & Heath ZEDi. It's definitely better than the Mackie ProFX10v3.

@itsazam5217 2 жыл бұрын

@@kettnercreative can't wait to see the reviews!!

@AnonYmous-yu6hv Жыл бұрын

But isn't the volumes going to be low?

@winterheat Жыл бұрын

for the second method, those cables are called "TRS to TS 'breakout' cables"... it is like faking unbalanced signal as balanced signal to feed into a device like the Yamaha HS5 that normally takes a balanced input

@kingpaco87 16 күн бұрын

I'm looking forAudio Interface I am new to this stuff i'm a streamer I want to prove my microphone

@user-gq6sf4si6j Жыл бұрын

None of these work for me I only have xlr output on monitors

@miguelalonsoperez5609 4 ай бұрын

For a 10 years old boy, perhaps connecting the studio monitors to a headphone output may works, but it will sound horrendous. I believe this could be considered illegal abuse of the sound! 😂 Use appropriate audio interfaces, in second-hand market you can buy a Focusrite from less than 80 box!

@kettnercreative 4 ай бұрын

Horrendous might be an overstatement. You might lose a tiny bit of dynamic range, and a tiny bit of frequency response which most people can't even hear anyway. For a lot of people, it's a great solution. Of course a dedicated A/D converter is the best case scenario, but using the computer sound card is far from horrendous.

@miguelalonsoperez5609 4 ай бұрын

@@kettnercreative is not a matter of quality: headphone output is a nearby 0 ohms impedance and low power in general, so if you connect directly to an amplifier you will need to set a high gain loosing precision and changing completely the sound color. Why use a studio monitor which is a precise tool for differentiating frequency levels if you’re changing those levels with a headphone output? For verification, you can connect your speakers to your Scarlett using the headphone output and hear the difference. The best headphone amp will be quite bad connected to a line level input (which usually expect 1,2 volts and has around 10.000 ohms). Connection to a headphone output will produce high distortions, bass enhance over treble and a ton of source noise. Better don’t tell incorrect information, as people who begin in audio will lack opportunities for enjoy their hobby or their future job just by less than 100 $ 🙄

@RafaelPernia 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody knows how to plug cables man. Most people went into this video expecting you will tell which is better. In the M Audio speakers you have there, you could do both options, 1/8" or 1/4". Which is better? That was the thing to answer.

@saigedones9894 2 жыл бұрын

🧢

@IlkoAmbarev 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter what cable you use if it's terminated to and AUX. RCA, TS or even TRS and XLR would all run unbalanced if they terminate to a 3.5mm. The difference would only be personal preference. You'll get a 'better' version by connecting an interface and then running a balanced connection either through a TRS or an XLR to either speaker. That way you can get the error-correction those cables support through the interface. TLDR; Without an interface it doesn't matter what cable you use.

@joshwatson5126 11 ай бұрын

Mine just all crackly

@tavi5841 Жыл бұрын

Not working

@stephanielawrence1162 10 ай бұрын

i know absolutely nothing about this. you lost me at pick up your headphone jack/ where does the music come out of

@fokkenhotz1 Жыл бұрын

neither of those is the banana plug studio monitors I have paradigm studio 20's no DONT have ¼ and 3.5 jacks honey. I wish I could float you a photo of a banana plug memorial auditorium theatre MONITOR SPEAKER connections those are just sub woofing liars . I have options = J hooks for biwiring and = banana plug connection> no power source I was wondering if I could use my PC. hmm thx n e way sweets 🌬️💨💋