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akira9000
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Soundcard outputs straight to powered monitors? new

#186303 - 23/09/05 11:19 AM

Getting back into the programming world after a 2 year break
Built myself a silent pc with an M-audio 192 card as its outputs.
Gonna get a pair of Yamaha MSP5As as monitors and seeing as these have volume controls on each cabinet would it be logical to connect straight to the pc?

Space constraints mean there will be no other equipment being monitored and any sound going into the pc will be ripped straight from sample cd so no need for Mic inputs.
Really dont want to get a small mixing desk if i can help it.
Just to keep things as tidy as possible.
cheers guys

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Re: Soundcard outputs straight to powered monitors? [Re: akira9000]
#186306 - 23/09/05 11:25 AM

Yep that'll work, providing there's sufficient control using the volume control on the speakers.

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Re: Soundcard outputs straight to powered monitors? new

[Re: akira9000]
#186316 - 23/09/05 11:53 AM

I used to do this with my Alesis M1 Mk2s. Worked fine, but it was annoying as their gain control is on the back, and you had to unplug them if you wanted to listen on headphones. I got a Samson C-Control in the end.

The situaton would be a bit better for you, as the MSP5s at least have volume controls on the front.

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