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| cherrybarry |
is it safe to use a 2 RCA male ---> 3.5mm stereo female adaptor so i can use my laptop speakers with the mixer?
so basically, it's a RCA--->3.5mm stereo conversion...how will the sound quality be (for bedroom use)? and are there any precautions to take? i know many companies will manufacture these adaptors, so how do you find which one to trust? |
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| Allied Nations |
If you are using cheap speakers you probably wouldnt even notice the small loss of quality.
You should be fine, just don't blow em. |
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| AnomalyConcept |
Eheh. I sort of have a similar setup.
I don't have any decent speakers of any kind (recommendations?), so I have RCA -> 3.5mm stereo into 'Line In' on my laptop, and stereo speakers connected to the stereo/headphone out.
It's nice because I can record my mix that way, but I really do need better speakers. |
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| harriz |
| quote: | Originally posted by AnomalyConcept
Eheh. I sort of have a similar setup.
I don't have any decent speakers of any kind (recommendations?), so I have RCA -> 3.5mm stereo into 'Line In' on my laptop, and stereo speakers connected to the stereo/headphone out.
It's nice because I can record my mix that way, but I really do need better speakers. |
How much money are you looking to spend for speakers in the future? |
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| AnomalyConcept |
No set budget yet, but I have a feeling good speakers will start at ~$500 USD for a pair.
Trying to find something that will be enough for house parties at least. Not too worried about them having a flat curve (for producing and all) since I'm pretty terrible at producing, but I have a feeling that I'll regret not getting them when I start attempting to produce.
I'd say something around 300-500 or so, but not necessarily strictly within those bounds. |
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| Allied Nations |
| quote: | Originally posted by AnomalyConcept
No set budget yet, but I have a feeling good speakers will start at ~$500 USD for a pair.
Trying to find something that will be enough for house parties at least. Not too worried about them having a flat curve (for producing and all) since I'm pretty terrible at producing, but I have a feeling that I'll regret not getting them when I start attempting to produce.
I'd say something around 300-500 or so, but not necessarily strictly within those bounds. |
Check out the Event Tuned Reference 6 and the KRK Rokit 6. Or a little cheper, the Alesis M1 720. |
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| jdat |
| quote: | Originally posted by Allied Nations
Check out the Event Tuned Reference 6 and the KRK Rokit 6. Or a little cheper, the Alesis M1 720. |
err that's some production speakers you're suggesting .... that's not really what he wants :p |
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| Allied Nations |
| quote: | Originally posted by jdat
err that's some production speakers you're suggesting .... that's not really what he wants :p |
Oops ur right, I misread.
He's ed then for 500 dollars. :p |
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| AnomalyConcept |
hehe. Yeah, I kind of realized I am.
I think a pair of Rokit RP8's are around $500. Would that be enough to 'fill' a medium sized living room, though?
I ran one party off of some 2.1 computer speakers (same place) and it was okay I think... (but this was during finals week so attendance was below average).
I recall another thread about using monitors for a house party; is it safe/sane/a good idea to do so? I have very limited experiences with speakers. |
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| jdat |
| quote: | Originally posted by AnomalyConcept
hehe. Yeah, I kind of realized I am.
I think a pair of Rokit RP8's are around $500. Would that be enough to 'fill' a medium sized living room, though?
I ran one party off of some 2.1 computer speakers (same place) and it was okay I think... (but this was during finals week so attendance was below average).
I recall another thread about using monitors for a house party; is it safe/sane/a good idea to do so? I have very limited experiences with speakers. |
you could use studio monitors just fine as long as you're not an idiot ( or one of your friends ) who cranks the level till it starts saturating ....
You could try and buy a cheap set like this:
Nady MPM-8175/PS PA Package 449$ ( down from 907$ list price )
Yamaha STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA System 549$
There aren't great but they'll be some of the best stuff you can get for the budget you are on. |
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| AnomalyConcept |
If I can get by with studio monitors (Rokit RP6 or 8's - thoughts?) for small/medium sized house parties, then I think I'd rather get those over a 'PA type' setup.
Thanks for all of your help so far. =) I really appreciate it. |
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