How to Connect Studio Monitors to Audio Interface

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This video shows how to connect studio monitors to an audio interface using audio cables to connect the audio interface to the studio monitors (speakers). ➡️ www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/item--KRKCL8G3
📒 Show Notes 📒
Equipment Used In this video:
1️⃣ Studio Monitors
KRK Rokit 5 Classic: www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/item--KRKCL8G3
2️⃣ Audio Interface
Scarlett 2i2: www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/item--FOCSCAR2I2V3
3️⃣ Audio Cables
Hosa Rean Pro Balanced Cable: www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/item--HOSHSS
4️⃣ RCA to 1/4" TS Adaptors: www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/
Here are some possible RCA and TS Unbalanced options
➡️ Hosa Dual REAN 1/4' RS to RCA: amzn.to/2U33GU0
➡️ Hosa 1/4" TS to RCA: amzn.to/36fJZxY
It is a good idea to keep the cable length of unbalanced cables as short as possible to reduce possible interference.
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Main Microphone Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3080yKv
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@christianmunch7160 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the fact that you´re doing this for dummies. Because I am a dummy.

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I just hope it helped.

@TOIMwet 2 жыл бұрын

open hier

@slipstream747 Ай бұрын

You are not alone. /wave One more dummy, checking in.😄

@FranciscoMartinez-ij7dz 11 күн бұрын

Me to

@shedal2571 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I just spent so much money on the audio interface and the studio monitors, and I was freaking out when I saw all of those holes and weird-named cables. Thank you again.

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@smokoguap 2 жыл бұрын

Same lmaoo

@themaliceking6804 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao me too! It looks so daunting at first.

@squirrelkeeper7304 3 жыл бұрын

If this video didn't exist, I would have to get up and ask my roommate. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, but I just made myself some tea and sat down.

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

LOL...

@Dthepianoprincess 3 жыл бұрын

Actually same. Just drank 2 cups actually. Roommate not even home. 10/10 video.

@austinj8694 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao best comment ever

@LastOfTheBret Жыл бұрын

Valid excuse

@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217 Жыл бұрын

How is the squirrel doing?

@SueandDwight 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew, exactly the info I was looking for and explained in terms that even a non-techie like myself can get. Very useful emphasis on balanced,unbalanced. Great video.

@chour4876 7 ай бұрын

Thank you matthew! I'm a guitar beginner from Taiwan who just looking for some information about connecting interfaces, then I found this video. Thanks a lot😊😊

@Greg-tj8rg 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate how thorough and clear you were with this. You answered the specific question I was searching for.

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@orthodrummer7945 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for videos Matthew they are simple , concise and easy to follow. Just setting up my home studio and your instructions have been just what I need. 👍

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Awe! Glad it helped. Have fun!

@maycondias2282 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been kicking myself for the last 2 days trying to connect my gear. You sir are a lifesaver. Thank you for the detailed video. Dumbasses like myself really appreciate you taking the time to help us out.

@brianlambert1049 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. I saw that sign on your door which says "Never Give Up." That inspired me today. You're doing great work. Keep it up!

@ay-ay-ron4071 2 жыл бұрын

Someone who is a newbie to setting up a studio like this, thank you so much for this video it helped tremendously.

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@lauritsholmgreen2371 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video! I just got the krk monitors and the focusrite interface and video really helped me setting up my new home studio

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@IsaacAlexanderSmith3915 3 жыл бұрын

reply asap so if i buy me some rokit 10s or 8 and a interface thats it i can play my music and plug it into my gaming moniter for forza and stuff in futer please tell me i dont need any pc or laptop

@kadirozer4727 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any hissing sound on idle when you connect through focusrite? Thanks in advance.

@katyweems 2 жыл бұрын

Wait so i cant just plug these into my laptop with an aux?

@katyweems 2 жыл бұрын

The krk rokit 5’s

@KE010101 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jan 14 2021 update, I am just now getting to this stage with my home studio setup so I needed to review this excellent video tutorial again.

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@wiljr8931 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, it helped a lot. Thank you Matthew and all the best

@futur_sunds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You did a good job of clearly explaining everything.

@edmundovargas3798 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Matthew, congrats. I'll see more of your videos. I will set up my home studio & your material will certainly help me since I know very little about this stuff.

@Carl-FN-Brasil Жыл бұрын

O Primeiro que usou o Cabo P10 TRS no Monitor .......e Cabo P10 TRS na Interface Focusrite ..... Parabéns ...!!

@philippetersen64 2 жыл бұрын

You got my head and my cables straightened out, I really appreciate it I was getting pretty myopic

@oO5Dynasty 3 жыл бұрын

He is back with another helpful tutorial. Thank you!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you 💯

@dominickvernon9558 3 жыл бұрын

@@MatthewStratton morning l

@musicjamcovers4841 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mathew you are awesome man, thanks for making this video as I was needing help on what to buy and how to connect my MK3 to some monitors and the device to use. Your video rocks ! from Los Angeles, Thanks buddy!

@alextearez 3 жыл бұрын

Learnt about balanced and unbalanced, thank you

@dubsteboi 3 жыл бұрын

dude so helpful and made it so much easier to understand! thanks so much for the video appreciate your effort into it!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@najeelee7363 Ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping this simple

@soljj6418 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Spectacular explaining/clarifying skills. Thank you very much

@taokichavez9319 Жыл бұрын

perfect explanation, simple but thorough, thanks for sharing :D

@gaanobeatz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these information! You answered all questions I had 😅

@3rdGenGuy Жыл бұрын

needed a guide for that exact speaker and DAC combo. nice.

@loloantuan2628 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew,I had the guitar cables plugged in, what a change with your video again thank you very much greetings from gijon spain

@Duckquek17 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! The video was really helpful, but is it possible to make a guide on how to switch between using monitors and headphones (basically choosing where audio is played out from).

@RickyZenInLivingFocus 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent content & education... I am going to work on recording out of my PA directly to my Macbook Pro. Any suggestions would be so appreciated! Looking forward to your awesome content!

@krtobi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This Video was very helpful and very good explanation.

@johnlukepeashow4837 3 жыл бұрын

TY for this video. Simple, practical !

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@wallyblanche 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed info Matthew. Subscribed as well, so looking forward to learn more. Just started setting up my home studio. See you soon

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@arlenecollier2011 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed this...thank you so much...very helpful!!!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@James-tt7vg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...answered all my questions !

@SkillSanctum 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped so much! Thanks!

@davidwimble9907 2 жыл бұрын

Clear and helpful, thanks!

@chucksaeger7500 5 ай бұрын

Well done and very easy to understand. Thanks

@jimbryant2157 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of balanced vs unbalanced - thanks!. I have a semi-related question: I have a Scarlett Solo and use it to connect my guitar to my PC for use with Amplitube 4. I am getting tired of having to use headphones while playing (I rarely record - I just like to play using the amp variety and options in Amplitube). I would like to know if I can use studio monitors while playing (BTW - I do not play loud - usually.... ;). Can I use monitors (instead of headphones) and if so, are there any you recommend (under $300 for the pair)? Thanks!

@l04d83 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. It's how i have been playing bass. Though idk of a good sub 300$ pair, as it'a hard to find such things. I guess any monitor with a 5 or 6 inch sub would work great with eletric guitar.

@jillurb 3 жыл бұрын

Very specific instruction. Thanks.

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I tried to be a clear as possible and present accurate information.

@paulengle5784 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, friend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@chinkyplum3860 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful and made it all seem easy and clear ! Thank you for your time, great video.

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

@livingdarknessband382 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful and to the point!!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Reign_Of_Is_REAL Жыл бұрын

It’s the NEVER GIVE UP sign in the back for me 😩 I quit after I lost my entire studio in 2008, but randomly out of nowhere I said “YOU KNOW WHAT, FCKDAT” !!! Thanks for being here 🙏🏽🥺❤

@bionikpulse 3 жыл бұрын

great video man! thank u so much

@jameswebbspeaks 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Matthew! That was great!

@myshark9735 2 ай бұрын

I could lay down and watch some try oh hauls for educational purposes, but this video changed my life.

@samsmusichub Жыл бұрын

Helpful thanks.

@robbyrodelo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again ! I just need a fresh reminder on how to daisy chain rca to quarter inch and how to maybe quickly troubeshoot that. Thank you !

@AkuaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Trollberg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions.. Was very informative

@Watermelloman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man, this video was really helpful to help me know what to get and how to set up. you were very clear on what to do and i never felt like you were just waffling

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Watermelloman 2 жыл бұрын

@@MatthewStratton yea it did, thanks again man and keep the videos coming, you’re helping a lot of people with educational and entertaining videos

@bornapejic3477 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for review!

@dswarner1571 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful, clear and concise. Do you have any solutions to stop the Rokit 5's auto shutting down?

@phellpsmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, buddy! It was so good!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@AnilKumar-zo2eu Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.

@tianqi0324 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! thanks man!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@iampaulzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 🤗 I have a pair of Klipsch RP-500Ms that I'm repurposing. This is exactly what I thought I had to do! Now to find the right amp.

@mercibeaucoup4591 Жыл бұрын

Liked, subscribed and enjoyed the video, thanks mate

@Juggornaut 3 жыл бұрын

Question. I have actually been pondering running the KRK 5's on my pc. I wanted to add the S8.4 sub as well. Would I be correct in thinking you would run from the audio interface, to the sub in, then sub out to the monitors? Also, would there be a way to also have my rooms TV output run through the setup? I'm not seeing any other input on the scarlet. Thanks!

@brainmattervault9865 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help! Great video, great explanations!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mrnk7911 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for your video it cleared some questions I had

@firdeye2681 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, nice to have some extra info as well.

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Ey3sColdLemOnade 3 жыл бұрын

You just got a sub from me. I needed to know the names of the cables you were using. Thanks so much, bro ✊🏿

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@nitrokyosho 7 ай бұрын

Great info

@yousendjoker8176 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video! Thank you! , I would like to ask you if the length of the balanced cable affects the audio quality? I have 2.5 meters of balanced cable and it seems very long for the distance I have of 0.50 centimeters. If I cut it, can it affect the audio quality? Or is it not advisable to cut it?

@nikil07khatri Жыл бұрын

Hey thnxxx so much was so informative and useful... 😊🙏

@NWBproductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matthew. I may just be confused and uneducated on MIDI controlled audio devices that can be used with two balanced studio monitors, but never the less, I've had my KRKS for over 6 months (Connected with unbalanced cables) and up until now, I could not figure out how to set both up with balanced cables. Currently using Scarlett Solo which only allows one balanced connection. (Upgrading to Scarlett 2i2 right now on amazon.) (PS. you should make an affiliate link!) Again, Thank you man. I hope your channel continues to grow and I wish you the best of in life.

@optimisum7807 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon says the Scarlett Solo has 2 balanced inputs

@Quicksilver_Cookie 2 жыл бұрын

Scarlett Solo has 2 balanced outputs, which are just like shown on the video. However, it's important to remember that TRS 1/4" cables carry stereo signal. You can output a mono signal to each of the two speakers in stereo from a single TRS out if you use a Y-splitter cable, if you ever have the need.

@orestistentzeris6118 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thanks for the help.

@foxernator 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Focusrite it's awesome :) Luckily it's not too hard to set up monitors - I did them without tutorials but highly recommend people get them - loving my new set up.

@darrenhirst9900 3 жыл бұрын

There is always a show off 👀 I love my Focusrite 2i4.

@enaena7411 8 ай бұрын

Obrigado !! Explicação incrível

@audiosystems2291 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video..

@DonsaiRoadsOfficial Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks man.

@HeyQuinton 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this brother, the internet is a wonderful place!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt! Glad it helped.

@tonysmoggyrobbins8252 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that video, I completely forgot I’d bought the cables to connect the speakers to my audio interface, I couldn’t work out why I wasn’t getting any sound. School boy error.

@samuelsasso7978 5 ай бұрын

Gracias muchacho 💪🏽🙌🏽

@marcosraphael3390 8 ай бұрын

Very usefull, Thanks

@petermcgarrymusicandflying Жыл бұрын

Perfect just needed this

@kimnewlovePburg 3 жыл бұрын

I'm connecting a PreSonus Studio 26 to some Eris 3.5 studio monitor speakers. Looks like I need some Hosa balanced TRS audio cables. This video helped me make my shopping list. Thank you!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a few sets of them and they seem to work pretty well and give a good connection. Glad the video helped.

@groundhog7871 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful 👌🏻 thanks

@TomHutchcraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@GRBAquatics Жыл бұрын

Cool Video, Thankyou. Very interesting, informative and useful. Cheers

@TheSummersProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. If i sort out the settings in my mac, can i then unplug to then start up again on ipad with all settings saved?

@DadBroCo 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@yannatristan4622 3 жыл бұрын

Was really helpful, thank you!

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@babayaga20000 3 жыл бұрын

Super educational video! I have a question regarding some new Rokit Classic 5 speakers I just got. Its my first time messing with studio monitors so bear with me. I am using an rca cable to connect both speakers to a 3.5mm output on my computer, yet all I hear is some static and a whistling sound. Seems to work just fine when I plug them in to my phone however. Does this mean I have to get a DAC and then use the TRS balanced connection with the DAC and then to usb so I can use the speakers with my computer? Or is there some other way I can use them without a DAC? Thanks for the help

@CAIOS Жыл бұрын

very helpful g god bless

@musikanijamesch-0352 Жыл бұрын

Very good sir,, watching here from philippines,,,

@justinward5205 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew, love your video would this be a good option for me if I wanted to hear my DJ sets through my krk speakers or would another option be best ??

@RubenSilva85 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, i was planing to do something but is being difficult to find if is possible, for example, can i connect 2 studio monitors and Sound Blasterx katana v2 all together?

@lilfina 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@DCPImages 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very clear explanation :-)

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@torbentu5430 3 жыл бұрын

that was super helpful thanks

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@PegeCovers 2 жыл бұрын

This video will help a lot of people. Good on you bruh.

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you.

@bhargavdobhal5327 11 ай бұрын

Thank You Bro🙌🙌Very Helpful Video🔥🔥.

@tuomoroiha1073 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Helped out alot👍👍👍

@MatthewStratton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@christianmejia4839 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@rodrrico 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you!

@MatthewStratton 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@leyenn7184 2 жыл бұрын

This really helped me🙂

@limitlessstudiosprod.9710 3 жыл бұрын

I want to know if there are any noticeable differences of balanced and unbalanced cable in using studio monitor speakers. Because my interface have RCA n my speakers have only balanced TRS and XLR input. Should I upgrade my interface for this?