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miamitranceman
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Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Miami

Setup question...adding monitors...

Hey guys. I'm going to (I think) be adding some active monitors to my setup. I've got a DJM 400 with 2 cdj 800mk2s as well as Torq. My question is, how can I integrate two monitors into the setup? Right now I've got, obviously, the cdjs going into the Connectiv ins and ch1 and ch 2 on the mixer going into the outs on the Connectiv. Finally, I've got the master out on my mixer going into the line in on my laptop to record. It seems like I'm out of inputs to hook up monitors. Right now I'm just using Logitech Z2300s which only involves me plugging in a 1/8 mini plug into the laptop's headphone jack...simple.

So how can I integrate, say, two Behringer Truths into the setup, connection wise? Will I have to sacrifice my recording ability by going from master out on the mixer to the two monitors instead of master out into line in as it is now? Can I somehow split the signal so one goes into the line in and the others go to the monitors?

Sorry if that's confusing but I'm trying to work this out before I take the plunge.

Thanks guys,
MTM

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epdarks
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Registered: Sep 2005
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There are 2 master outs on the 400...

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DjWoody
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Registered: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles (OC) / Mexicali

Like he said, you have 2 master outs. You can use one to record and one to monitor.

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miamitranceman
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Location: Miami

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Like he said, you have 2 master outs. You can use one to record and one to monitor.

Aw hell, I'm an idiot. Thanks guys.

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Mar-03-2008 16:35 United States

tvmann
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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: near Vancouver, Canada

Re: Setup question...adding monitors...

How are thse Z2300s for EDM btw? I have similar but weaker/older H-K computer speaks and need to upgrade.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman
Right now I'm just using Logitech Z2300s which only involves me plugging in a 1/8 mini plug into the laptop's headphone jack...simple.

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miamitranceman
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Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Miami

Re: Re: Setup question...adding monitors...

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How are these Z2300s for EDM btw? I have similar but weaker/older H-K computer speaks and need to upgrade.

No joke I'm totally happy with them. In fact, they're the only reason I haven't yet purchased actual studio monitors, because these things are working out so well.

If you read reviews online they're consistently rated #1 for a 2.1 setup. The bass is booming with no distortion. The mids and his are clear too, but not as clear as studio monitors, of course.

But yeah, they get the job done well.

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Mar-04-2008 02:16 United States

tvmann
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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: near Vancouver, Canada

Kewel, thanks. Z2300 is in all the stores here so good price.

Mids are muddy and the sub on my old H-Ks now makes a knock noise on loud drums, time to replace.

Mar-04-2008 02:25 Canada

miamitranceman
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Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Miami

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Kewel, thanks. Z2300 is in all the stores here so good price.

Mids are muddy and the sub on my old H-Ks now makes a knock noise on loud drums, time to replace.

Haha, I'd say so.

I crank mine all the time and I've had them for about 3 years now without any problems.

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