Thanks for the concise tutorial. So do I understand correctly that it is safe to connect an active sub-woofer to a mixer-amp monitor out, when it does not have a dedicated output jack for a subwoofer?
Thank you for the sharing. grateful to share on the ways to connect a eurolive e1800x subwoofer either in the passive or bi-amp mode, having only the speakon and no other entry. Thnx again
hy there! for what i undestand, if my woofer uses balanced audio connections, i can use the AUX send TRS to XLR or is better to use a mono (TS) to XLR? from the first woofer i'll link another 4 (active) woofers. Thank tou. Signal coming from the Dj Controller is unbalanced (hercules Inpulse 500) so the entire lignal in the system is unbalanced
Dear Robin, I can't hear my (or rather the output is very low) 800 watts RMS PA subwoofer when it is run directly from DENON DJ MIXER (45watts), hwoever my 200 watts RMS 2 -way PA speakers run fine from the DJ MIXER , ......the subwoofer will run now problems out of my computer external audio interface , and is very powerful ....do I need to setup a stage mixer as an intermediate from my DJ MIXER ? and plug the subwoofer in to that? many thanks Jonny
Ur a Genius bro i was lookn all over for this ideal info nobody gives a better than u i lately got my subs and my subs require more gain or volume than my fullrange speaker ....so i had wanted to get a seperate control over my subs ,rather than to use a jumper cable from the tops to the subs vs,vs with ur info all i have to do now is get myself a speaker cable and run seperate to subs from cntrl room output channel thank u bro👍👍
hi i just ordered 2 ev ekx15's and a ekx18sp subwoofer and i am having a hard time connecting them together. I hear some people saying to run outs from mixer to sub and from sub to PAs and others to run them separately and instead run the sub through the monitor channel of the mixer or fx send
There are may good options on hooking up your subwoofer to your tops. I'm working on a video right now talking about just this question. Should have it posted on Sunday.
I asked about this on another video. I wanted a to have a separate channel for subwoofers. I have just bought a Mackie FX12v3. It has a sub out. Can I use the sub outs and control the sub sound using the Sub slider?
Just replied to the other video You could but you will never have any more Bass than equal to or Less than your Mains. If you are looking for more Bass at lower volume levels look at the Monitor output. Now you can have all the Subwoofer with No Mains.
hi. I see that you are a professional and I have a question. I have a xenix 1002fx mixer, an active subwoofer vq1500d and an active speaker b212d, all from behringer. what cables should I use and where should I get the audio signal from the mixer to have separate control over each of the two above. thanks for the help. I dont understand verry well what you say,sorry.thanks a lot.
Hello I'm having a problem connecting a Yamaha DXS 18 subwoofer to a Soundcraft 8fx notepad audio mixer. I would like to know how to connect subwoofer to audio mixe4 and also not distorting. My speakers got hot and shutdown. Can you Please help out.
Hi Robin, I am using a Yamaha MG16XU mixer for my band and my Roland drum kit. I am using the group out 1-2 for my drums so I can get a stereo output and the drums won't come out through the mains unless I need them to. I have the mixer paired to a Harbinger S12 sub and then out to two VARI 2312s so I can take advantage of the crossover function on the S12. All in all I am happy with the sound I am just curious what cables I should be using to connect the group outs to the two inputs on the subwoofer? I am currently using XLR cables with XLR to 1/4" adapters.
i have a yamaha MG24 mixer that has a STmono out next to the mains with a control slider, my velodyne sub only has RCA in's, how can i safely go from balanced XLR to the RCA on the sub ?? i read some places to jump pin 1 and 3 with 2 as signal and other places say only 1 sleeve and 2 signal.. very confusing
Great video! I have a Polk sub. RCA/Aux inputs in the back. Is it possible to have my active speakers and sub as a crossover, where my active is mids and Hi’s my sub just lows? Via headphone jack or a non mic channel like a 3 or 4 channel? I have a Mackie VLZ -402 mixer. One set of main output. Thank you
I still don’t understand if you should connect a sub first or the main speakers first and then the sub? I have a DJ pioneer controller mixer that has XLR and I usually connected to my main speakers first then to the subwoofer and it seems to work that way as well. It seems to work both ways but is there a proper way?
Think bottom up when connecting speakers for one sub split to two Tops on stands, or two even if you have them stacked 2 high with your speaker on top of that. more then that I would run a box to control the output Gain. ( This would Make a Great Video )
Thank you for a good explanation. Just a question,how can I connected my powered subwoofer to the mixer or from the mixer to the subwoofer. I got Alto Mixer 1202.
Someone said I can use my Yamaha 400I pa with a subwoofer to play deeper bass. I have a home theatre Yamaha subwoofer with 1 rica input and a power and volume knob.... can I use them together, I need the rca to 1/4 inch
Could you tell me the best way to set volume and master controls when you are using two mixers (Pioneer RX2 & Bose T8S). I have a master and volume control on the Pioneer XDJ RX2 which is then connected to the Pioneer Bose T8S which also has a volume and master control? The T8S then goes to powered speakers.
On the Bose speakers start by setting them to "Unity" which is at 0 gain or half way up if its a circular dial. You can always turn them up a little bit if needed. On my Pioneer xdj rx2 I set the master volume and trim on the deck channels to about 0 to +3 on the master signal. It should be plenty loud. You can make small adjustments to the trim knows if you need to from there. Hope this helps.
I have XLR input in my subwoofer. Im gonna use Monitor out. Do i use balanced or unbalanced cable? Edit: My subwoofer says Balanced input so i think i use balanced cable then
When using a Monitor (AUX Send) out you have the option of both balanced or unbalanced, seeing that your sub only has XLR I would go with balanced TRS - XLR Cable or unbalanced TS - XLR (unbalanced Cable only when using FX Send)
I'm confused about why you keep recommending unbalanced cables. Is it if I am unsure whether the sub takes balanced or unbalanced connections? From my understanding, using unbalanced cables over distances longer than 10 feet can lead to audio problems. Wouldn't using unbalanced cables cause noise issues, especially if the sub is more than 10 feet away from the mixer?
Using balance cables will always be better when running 50 feet or more or if you have lots of cables and power cords all around you. But if you are only running 5 or 6 cables, 12 to 25-foot unbalanced is just fine and should not change the quality. So many people have tons of cables. Being able to use what you already have is a good thing. 👍
whats the best value for money subwoofer; modern, lightweight, small foot print, etc; with decent power and good bass to play Reggae and Soul etc; EV, FBT, Mackie, RCF etc? HELP PLEASE!
Thank you sir 👍 I have a question for you. Can you upload a video of how to set up pioneer CDJ 200 , not 2000 with serato, traktor or rekordbox. Apparently the CDJ has to be time coded and Ime just wondering how to do this !! Thank you very much sir in advance. 👍
Hi sir, question. if i will buy rockville RPM870 Powered Mixer, where should i put/plug - in the Rockville 2x RBG 15" DSP Powered Subwoofers? And do you think the mixer will handle enough the subs.? Thank you in advance.
I have one 4 channel dj mixer with master & booth out (RCA). One pair of powered JBLSRX828sp subs. One pair of JBLSRX835p full range speakers, both with XLR in and out. I want a small sound mixer I can run from my main DJ mixer and plug both the Subs and Tops(full range) speakers into so I can control the volume of both the subs and tops separately. What mixer and cables will I need?
I have a mackie pro fx16v2 and am looking for an aux send for my powered subwoofers so that I have control of them separate from my mains. How do I do that with this board? I want the lows from all channels to process lows through the subwoofers. It would also be great to not have the kick drum slap through my mains if you can help me with that. Thanks
so is there no need to EQ the aux channel? like, roll all top end off? i have a 2nd mixer, would it be an idea to run the aux channel though it and eq there? or should I say fuck it and go buy a crossover
why do you want stereo to a subwoofer, its a mono module..? My sub dose not have stereo RCA inputs(red/white) only one(black) that should be a mono rca... right? you make me confused... :P
Thank you for the tips...I just baught the Pyle mixer with bluetooth and this video will help me how to connect my sub. Also learned about balance and unbalanced connectors
Tip through the headphones is a game changer. Thanks🤙🏿
Hi is this safe? Thanks
Excellent video. Sub through the monitor out gives a dedicated knob/fader next to the main fader. Best solution.
Thanks for the concise tutorial. So do I understand correctly that it is safe to connect an active sub-woofer to a mixer-amp monitor out, when it does not have a dedicated output jack for a subwoofer?
Great explanation! So easy to understand & follow directions. Thank you so much for you videos. Awesome!
Thank you for the sharing. grateful to share on the ways to connect a eurolive e1800x subwoofer either in the passive or bi-amp mode, having only the speakon and no other entry. Thnx again
Do wireless mic work better with receiver with Antenna or without
Can you use TRS dual XLR to connect to Sub from headphone output?
Hi there, thank you for the awesome video. Can you pls give me the link for the desktop stand for the Mackie Mixer?
amzn.to/469X5KT Pyle Portable Folding Laptop Stand
hy there! for what i undestand, if my woofer uses balanced audio connections, i can use the AUX send TRS to XLR or is better to use a mono (TS) to XLR? from the first woofer i'll link another 4 (active) woofers. Thank tou. Signal coming from the Dj Controller is unbalanced (hercules Inpulse 500) so the entire lignal in the system is unbalanced
Can I also connect the the subwoofer to a channel on a mixer?
What would the best way to hook up my ekx 18 sp subwoofers to my yamaha 12u mixer. Please help
Dear Robin, I can't hear my (or rather the output is very low) 800 watts RMS PA subwoofer when it is run directly from DENON DJ MIXER (45watts), hwoever my 200 watts RMS 2 -way PA speakers run fine from the DJ MIXER , ......the subwoofer will run now problems out of my computer external audio interface , and is very powerful ....do I need to setup a stage mixer as an intermediate from my DJ MIXER ? and plug the subwoofer in to that?
many thanks Jonny
Run the sub through the mackie fx send?
Ur a Genius bro i was lookn all over for this ideal info nobody gives a better than u i lately got my subs and my subs require more gain or volume than my fullrange speaker ....so i had wanted to get a seperate control over my subs ,rather than to use a jumper cable from the tops to the subs vs,vs with ur info all i have to do now is get myself a speaker cable and run seperate to subs from cntrl room output channel thank u bro👍👍
hi i just ordered 2 ev ekx15's and a ekx18sp subwoofer and i am having a hard time connecting them together. I hear some people saying to run outs from mixer to sub and from sub to PAs and others to run them separately and instead run the sub through the monitor channel of the mixer or fx send
There are may good options on hooking up your subwoofer to your tops. I'm working on a video right now talking about just this question. Should have it posted on Sunday.
@@expertisland what’s the name of the video?
I appreciate your help. So if my sub has left and right inputs should I run 2 separate unbalanced trs to xlr or 2 balanced trs to xlr from my mixer?
I asked about this on another video. I wanted a to have a separate channel for subwoofers. I have just bought a Mackie FX12v3. It has a sub out. Can I use the sub outs and control the sub sound using the Sub slider?
Just replied to the other video
You could but you will never have any more Bass than equal to or Less than your Mains.
If you are looking for more Bass at lower volume levels look at the Monitor output. Now you can have all the Subwoofer with No Mains.
Can you sometimes show some mixer stands thank you for explaining how to use mixer plugins that is helpful God bless🙏
I have a Behringer Xenyx X2442USB. How can I connect my EV-ELX200-12PS active Subwoofer to the Behringer. Thank you
Can i use an unbalanced 1/4 inch from mono to sub or does it have to be TRS balanced? Thank you
hi. I see that you are a professional and I have a question. I have a xenix 1002fx mixer, an active subwoofer vq1500d and an active speaker b212d, all from behringer. what cables should I use and where should I get the audio signal from the mixer to have separate control over each of the two above. thanks for the help. I dont understand verry well what you say,sorry.thanks a lot.
Hello! How do I hook up the ZOOM L8 to Harbinger VARI V2315 15''
So I can run my subs from my pyle 83bt with trs to mono l and r out to my sub via xlr balanced?
Hello I'm having a problem connecting a Yamaha DXS 18 subwoofer to a Soundcraft 8fx notepad audio mixer. I would like to know how to connect subwoofer to audio mixe4 and also not distorting. My speakers got hot and shutdown. Can you Please help out.
Hi Robin, I am using a Yamaha MG16XU mixer for my band and my Roland drum kit. I am using the group out 1-2 for my drums so I can get a stereo output and the drums won't come out through the mains unless I need them to. I have the mixer paired to a Harbinger S12 sub and then out to two VARI 2312s so I can take advantage of the crossover function on the S12. All in all I am happy with the sound I am just curious what cables I should be using to connect the group outs to the two inputs on the subwoofer? I am currently using XLR cables with XLR to 1/4" adapters.
i have a yamaha MG24 mixer that has a STmono out next to the mains with a control slider, my velodyne sub only has RCA in's, how can i safely go from balanced XLR to the RCA on the sub ?? i read some places to jump pin 1 and 3 with 2 as signal and other places say only 1 sleeve and 2 signal.. very confusing
Great video! I have a Polk sub. RCA/Aux inputs in the back. Is it possible to have my active speakers and sub as a crossover, where my active is mids and Hi’s my sub just lows? Via headphone jack or a non mic channel like a 3 or 4 channel? I have a Mackie VLZ -402 mixer. One set of main output. Thank you
Hello, enjoy your vids..I know this is old but any experience hooking up a subwoofer with the Mackie VLZ4 Series 802VLZ4 8-Channel Ultra? Thanks
this video should about cables :). I lost focus on how to connect subwoofer
Hey i have a question how do you connect 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers to a mixer??
I still don’t understand if you should connect a sub first or the main speakers first and then the sub? I have a DJ pioneer controller mixer that has XLR and I usually connected to my main speakers first then to the subwoofer and it seems to work that way as well. It seems to work both ways but is there a proper way?
Think bottom up when connecting speakers for one sub split to two Tops on stands, or two even if you have them stacked 2 high with your speaker on top of that. more then that I would run a box to control the output Gain. ( This would Make a Great Video )
do you have to go from desk to subs then from subs to tops
can you do it other way round ?
I used you question in todays Q&A video th-cam.com/video/07UVlW-gqDI/w-d-xo.html
I have a pair of mls 900 how do I hook a non powered mixer to the speakers
Thank you for a good explanation. Just a question,how can I connected my powered subwoofer to the mixer or from the mixer to the subwoofer. I got Alto Mixer 1202.
You connect master out from mixer to input of sub. Then out from sub into speakers
Thank you Robin , great video!!
Someone said I can use my Yamaha 400I pa with a subwoofer to play deeper bass. I have a home theatre Yamaha subwoofer with 1 rica input and a power and volume knob.... can I use them together, I need the rca to 1/4 inch
Yes you can and you're right about the rca to 1/4 cable just 1 just keep an ear on the bass. Not to push it past its limit
@@expertisland ty
Why the subwoofer no sound out? Does this mean the fuse blown out?
Could you tell me the best way to set volume and master controls when you are using two mixers (Pioneer RX2 & Bose T8S). I have a master and volume control on the Pioneer XDJ RX2 which is then connected to the Pioneer Bose T8S which also has a volume and master control? The T8S then goes to powered speakers.
On the Bose speakers start by setting them to "Unity" which is at 0 gain or half way up if its a circular dial. You can always turn them up a little bit if needed.
On my Pioneer xdj rx2 I set the master volume and trim on the deck channels to about 0 to +3 on the master signal. It should be plenty loud. You can make small adjustments to the trim knows if you need to from there. Hope this helps.
Can you post a link for the cool tabletop mixer stand you are using on the bigger mixer?
Please and thank you.
here it is amzn.to/3fG7yTr
I have XLR input in my subwoofer. Im gonna use Monitor out. Do i use balanced or unbalanced cable?
Edit: My subwoofer says Balanced input so i think i use balanced cable then
When using a Monitor (AUX Send) out you have the option of both balanced or unbalanced, seeing that your sub only has XLR I would go with balanced TRS - XLR Cable or unbalanced TS - XLR (unbalanced Cable only when using FX Send)
I'm confused about why you keep recommending unbalanced cables. Is it if I am unsure whether the sub takes balanced or unbalanced connections? From my understanding, using unbalanced cables over distances longer than 10 feet can lead to audio problems. Wouldn't using unbalanced cables cause noise issues, especially if the sub is more than 10 feet away from the mixer?
Using balance cables will always be better when running 50 feet or more or if you have lots of cables and power cords all around you.
But if you are only running 5 or 6 cables, 12 to 25-foot unbalanced is just fine and should not change the quality.
So many people have tons of cables. Being able to use what you already have is a good thing. 👍
whats the best value for money subwoofer; modern, lightweight, small foot print, etc; with decent power and good bass to play Reggae and Soul etc; EV, FBT, Mackie, RCF etc? HELP PLEASE!
Thank you sir 👍 I have a question for you. Can you upload a video of how to set up pioneer CDJ 200 , not 2000 with serato, traktor or rekordbox. Apparently the CDJ has to be time coded and Ime just wondering how to do this !! Thank you very much sir in advance. 👍
Hi sir, question. if i will buy rockville RPM870 Powered Mixer, where should i put/plug - in the Rockville 2x RBG 15" DSP Powered Subwoofers?
And do you think the mixer will handle enough the subs.?
Thank you in advance.
What splitter do i need for wire jvc stero speakers to mixer
Hi sir ,
Just wondering could you pls show me how to connect my karaoke box into that mixer pls thanks
I have one 4 channel dj mixer with master & booth out (RCA). One pair of powered JBLSRX828sp subs. One pair of JBLSRX835p full range speakers, both with XLR in and out.
I want a small sound mixer I can run from my main DJ mixer and plug both the Subs and Tops(full range) speakers into so I can control the volume of both the subs and tops separately. What mixer and cables will I need?
3:21 unbalanced to XOR cable
Where did the links for your qualified purchases go?
I have a mackie pro fx16v2 and am looking for an aux send for my powered subwoofers so that I have control of them separate from my mains. How do I do that with this board? I want the lows from all channels to process lows through the subwoofers. It would also be great to not have the kick drum slap through my mains if you can help me with that. Thanks
You should have a cross over to be able to separate the kick drum from mains to ur subwoofer only
straight to the point, great
so is there no need to EQ the aux channel? like, roll all top end off? i have a 2nd mixer, would it be an idea to run the aux channel though it and eq there? or should I say fuck it and go buy a crossover
can a powered sub be connected to a rack mount line mixer?
yes, there should be a mode on the rack mount line mixer for pass thru
Hi I have a ddj sb3 controller I need to hook it up to a house receiver passive speaker and laptop visual step by step thank u
i have a mixer board , to top speakers and a sub woofer , so how do i get the sub to come through both speakers ? How do i set that up ?
Sorry ypur question does not make sense. The sub and main and two different types of speakers. Therefore your sub cannot come through your mains.
what is that white stand called thats holding the small mixer...thnx
Here is a link to all 7 stands we have and use in the video. th-cam.com/video/4U_shzmYyag/w-d-xo.html
@@expertisland thnx!
Well you show me how to hook up a non powerd mixer and a powered monitor and a powered subwoofer to 2 mls 900 and the blue tooth send diagram please
Can i use subwoofer in FX Send ?
Yes, You Can do that. (unbalanced Cable only when using FX)
Don’t you have to turn off the fx to use that output?
Learned a lot, thank you!
why do you want stereo to a subwoofer, its a mono module..? My sub dose not have stereo RCA inputs(red/white) only one(black) that should be a mono rca... right? you make me confused... :P
Because since different signals are coming from the left and right outputs you need to combine them first so that all signals go to the subwoofer
appreciate this video bro.
Great video
Hi is it safe to use the headphone output to a active subwoofer?
i’m waiting the answer too 😏
How do you connect a controller to the mixer?
thanks...it worked perfectly!
Thank you for the tips
Thank you for the tips...I just baught the Pyle mixer with bluetooth and this video will help me how to connect my sub. Also learned about balance and unbalanced connectors
Awesome tips and well presented in an easy way. Thankyou👍💯
Hi can i connect a powered subwoofer to a powered mixer? thank you
As long as you don't run it through the mains L/R outs. Also as long as you don't have powered aux outputs, if they are passive then you're fine.
@@spanishredstx im going to use the headphone slot from my powered mixer is that ok? Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it.
I Talk about you Question in my latest Q&A ep12 Here is the Link th-cam.com/video/EpkjyaJ7wC0/w-d-xo.html
wow . thank you so much .
Yes thank you for the tip..subwoofer connect to headphone
a close up of u using the actual plugs n slots wd b useful cant see it
I'm using an older 500 watt peavey powered mixer with jbl eon615 and 2 15" monitors that are non powered. The mixer helps a ton
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Connecting your subwoofer to the phone out output is not entirely okay in my opinion, because voltage is different from line outputs
🌴It is just an option, and lots of Subwoofer have a +4/-10 dBu option if you want to make it entirely Okay.
Thanks for the Comment.😀
Huh? Hmmmm..... Sure! :-))
Obviously he doesn't respond to questions...
Not a great explainer
What would the best way to hook up my ekx 18 sp subwoofers to my yamaha 12u mixer. Please help
when running from control room or fx send out does it matter if signal is mono or stereo or not really?
Most low-end frequency is mono anyways, so the option is your choice.
@@expertisland so one 1/4 inch cable into one of the sub's input would suffice?