Best way to set up monitors

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Best way to set up monitors

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.

Thanks

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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/ekmps/shops/thephotoshop/images/audio-phono-to-stereo-mini-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:

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Cheers Makar1.

Will scour eBay now.

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So I need…

1x

(For monitors to macbook)

2x
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XLR-3-Pin-Microphone-Male-Female-Extension-Audio-Cable-Lead-30cm-to-Long-50m-/120987327740?pt=UK_Musical_Cables_Leads_Connectors&var=&hash=item1c2b681cfc
(For monitors to Numark 4Trak)

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Looks good yeah, there’s a chance you might need a TRS extension for the Macbook connection if your monitors are placed far apart and/or the cable doesn’t split all the way down.

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5 meters should definitely do it. I’m just setting them up to a desk in the corner of my room.

Thanks for the help.