Studio Monitor Advice
Studio Monitor Advice Posted on: 26.11.2012 by Shakita Salansky Hey DJTT,I have a question relating to studio monitors. I am playing a performance and have been provided speakers, alas they are speaker wire, and I know I can go RCA to Speaker wires with my Kontrol S2, but was wondering if this would be a good time to pick up some monitors. The performance is for a military christmas party, where the sound would only have to encompass one room. So my question is, 'Is this the right time for some monitors?' Would this be the right situation to use some powered monitors? Thanks, ShookStar | |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Ara Tima 26.11.2012 |
Originally Posted by shookstar
Definitely get a PA unless the room is the size of a bedroom. |
| Dorie Scelzo 27.11.2012 |
Originally Posted by deevey
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| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
| Shakita Salansky 26.11.2012 | Hey DJTT, I have a question relating to studio monitors. I am playing a performance and have been provided speakers, alas they are speaker wire, and I know I can go RCA to Speaker wires with my Kontrol S2, but was wondering if this would be a good time to pick up some monitors. The performance is for a military christmas party, where the sound would only have to encompass one room. So my question is, 'Is this the right time for some monitors?' Would this be the right situation to use some powered monitors? Thanks, ShookStar |
| Annis Osbourn 27.11.2012 | I have experience in PA rental stuff and believe me, most amps use XLR in, some use Jack in and very few actually have an RCA (or cinch) input. The RCA inputs are usually only found on home amplifiers or very, very crappy PA amps, that dont even support balanced inputs. If you have a mixer with balanced XLR outputs, just bring 2 XLR and 2 Female XLR>Jack cables. If you dont, bring 2 the same cables and use a male RCA to Male XLR plug. (Female RCA to male XLR also works fine, just put an ordinary RCA cable in between output and plug. |
| Dorie Scelzo 27.11.2012 | What amp/audio interface/mixer takes speakerwire as input? |
| Shakita Salansky 27.11.2012 | Well in the long run, I won't be doing it too often (mobile dj'ing that is). However, I'm trying to keep costs down, I'm actually doing it for a military function, and its more of a volunteer aspect for my unit. Therefore the gear rental is kind of a thumbs down in my opinion. The speakers I have been provided are legitimate PA speakers, and everything I need is provided to include an amp and a audio interface/mixer, however am I able to run Speaker wire as an RCA input? |
| Ara Tima 26.11.2012 |
Originally Posted by shookstar
Definitely get a PA unless the room is the size of a bedroom. |
| Dorie Scelzo 27.11.2012 |
Originally Posted by deevey
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| Rolanda Clodfelder 26.11.2012 | Definetly do not go with studio monitors for a gig - PA speakers required. If it were me, I'd hire a PA for the evening in question unless you plan on needing them alot in the future. |
| Shakita Salansky 26.11.2012 | Thus the reason I would want something powered. But the room is basically a conference room type area, but somewhat smaller. So you're suggesting to invest in a live monitor? or possibly some powered PA Speakers? I don't go mobile often, but am willing to invest for possible future endeavours. |
| Dorie Scelzo 26.11.2012 | How big is the room? If it's bigger than a bedroom, stuido monitors are not a cost-effective solution for main sound. They work in a pinch at house parties, but it's not ideal. Also, uhh |
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