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rderderian · Full Member Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102

1. What type of cable do I need from the Kronos to my KRK powered speakers? The speaker calls for balance (TRS) unless you use RCA. The speaker also has a input for XLR input.

I was going to use a regular 1/4" plug, but is this balanced? I thought balanced had a different tip.

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject:

Balanced 1/4" looks like a stereo jack...

X - Pin 1
L(ive) - Pin 2
R(eturn) - Pin 3

goes to

T(ip) - Pin 2
R(ing) - Pin 3
S(leeve) - Pin 1
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rderderian · Full Member Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102

Confused by your answer. The Kronos has a balance mono/L and R 1/4" output and the speakers have a 1/4" balanced input. Don't I just need a 1/4" balanced cable on both ends?

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can go 1/4" to 1/4" (your initial post states that your KRKs have XLR inputs)

I merely offered that you can make the cables (!) or go from 1/4" (stereo jack-end) to XLR.

unless of course, your KRKs have 1/4 inputs - then you're laughing. Just get some balanced cables.
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rderderian · Full Member Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102

I do have the Rokits and could go from 1/4 to XLR. Is there any advantage in using a 1/4" TRS to XLR over a 1/4" TRS to 1/4" TRS cable? Also, is monster really better?

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 5:52 pm Post subject:

No real difference, aside from the XLR connector is more rugged - do you need this in your studio??!! Laughing

TBH, never used monster cables - I make my own (and looms) with Neutrik connectors and either Mogami or VDC.....
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synthguy · Platinum Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 661

Monster is overpriced. Get Mogami, Planet Waves or Live Wire. Of course, good Mogami isn't cheap...
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