Question about using KRKs with two inputs

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Question about using KRKs with two inputs

I have a quick question about the KRK RP 5s.

I want to route my Scarlett 2i2 into the 1/4 inch jack of the KRKs and use the XLR inputs to connect wirh my S4 (using an adapter to fit the 1/4 inches of the S4).

Is that possible without damaging anything? Of course I would unplug the sound card that is not in use from the computer every time.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Should work, though you might run into an issue with one of the inputs over-riding the other. IE, if something is plugged into the XLR inputs, the KRK’s might ignore the signal from the 1/4". I don’t have KRK’s to know for sure, but other than this should be no issue.

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Pretty much what Tarekith said. The connections will work no problem, it’s more about what happens when you have multiple inputs plugged in. I have KRK’s at home so I can test this and report back if you want. If I had to take a guess, if the KRK’s break any connections it would probably be RCA < 1/4" < XLR.

I doubt you’ll damage anything, as long as you don’t suddenly overdrive the speaker with too much signal.

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Thanks for your help, I will try it out today and will post later, if it worked. Just wanted to know weather a try-out is save :slight_smile:

Edit: I tested it and it looks like the 1/4 overrides the XLR. Works fine for me since I only have to pull out the 1/4 when using my S4.