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    Just bought a pair of M-Audio BX8 D2's and just wondering what's the best way to set them up to my Macbook Pro. I'm going to buy a pair of XLR cables to connect to my 4Trak, but how do I connect them to the Mac?

    Is it easier to connect through 4Trak and use the 4Trak soundcard?

    Suggestions welcome.

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    The 4TRAK sound card is likely better than the Macbook's built-in audio so that's probably the best way for you to connect your monitors.
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    Thanks Makar1,

    And if I wasn't to use my 4Trak (space reasons). How would I set them up to my Macbook?
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    You'd need a 3.5mm to RCA cable like this:
    http://www.photoshoponline.co.uk/ekm...-jack-58-p.jpg

    Make sure it has enough length and can be split down the middle to let you send the left/right connections to each monitor.
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    Also,

    Is it best to do XLR female to male, or XLR female to TRS jack?
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    XLR to XLR is safest as it avoids any connection confusion, and is more secure/durable than TRS.
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    Makar,

    The M-Audio BX8 don't have RCA inputs, just XLR or TRS. I think.
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    Ah ok sorry, for some reason I thought you had Rokit 8s.

    You'll need a 3.5mm to 2x6.35mm cable like this:
    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by makar1 View Post
    Ah ok sorry, for some reason I thought you had Rokit 8s.

    You'll need a 3.5mm to 2x6.35mm cable like this:
    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

    Cheers Makar1.

    Will scour eBay now.
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    So I need...

    1x

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Ster...item1c29e83e5b
    (For monitors to macbook)


    2x
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XLR-3-Pin-...item1c2b681cfc
    (For monitors to Numark 4Trak)
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