Subpac S2 (Seated) Honest Review + How To Set Up With An Audio Interface
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My dude, buy a new chair
Big thanks for this video on setting up the Subpac with an audio interface. You were definitely right about the absence of instructions on this, both in the manual and among other reviews on TH-cam lol
#ReaKtiv, I appreciate the comment bro. Yeah, couldn't find any instructions on hooking up with an audio interface anywhere lol I'm glad to be helping out :)
Instead of headphones, can I use my studio monitors with the Subpac? It seems I can just hook the line in cable to one of my headphone jacks on my interface and use the monitors as well.
Legit answered all my questions! Cheers bro nice vid
Anytime brother! Appreciate the love
what do you recommend the best volume setting for the headphone aux on the interface when using the subpac?
Thanks!
Hey Eric, it really depends on what you plan to use the subpac for. If you plan to use the subpac for mixing audio, I recommend having the setting anywhere from 25 - 50%. If you plan to enjoy audio with the subpac, I would say anywhere from 25 - 75%. You don't want to push the subpac too much though because it will distory. I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions. :)
So if you turn up the volume to your speakers do you need to turn it up to the subpac as well to keep it balanced?
This is great content man! Very helpful. There shouldn't be that many downvotes grrr.
I appreciate that Zendro. That really means alot bro🙏 Let me know if you ever need anything or have questions :)
@@Joehly Thanks! I actually emailed you a while back but never heard from you. I just resent it so let me know if you don't get it.
Hi Zendro, I just saw your email, but I'll go ahead and respond to your question here :) I understand where you are coming from especially about the low frequencies in the Subpac being a replacement for 8" studio monitors. I was the same way before I bought the Subpac ;) lol
It is possible to use the Subpac's low frequency reach to replace large monitors especially just for DJing or beatmaking/producing or just simply listening to music.
The hard part is when it comes to mixing...if your not careful with how much you turn up the intensity on the subpac in relation to how loud you have your monitors or headphones, it could possibly cause you to make bad mixing decision where you over or under mix the low end.
It took me awhile to find the sweetspot with the subpac for mixing songs. You will probably have to do the same and get used to it.
As an alternative to not bother your neighbors, hands down Subpac is a great solution to enjoy low frequencies without bothering your neighbors. I still have no problem with my neighbors ;)
I hoped this helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions.
nice review, a bit lenghty but informative
i wonder how compfortable it is to sit on the chair while the subpac is on it for hours, maybe watching a movie etc so thats kinda important too coz i dont wanna constantly put in off and on again
great video. i bought one, but i got the fall out edition because the normal version was sold out on the subpac site and on amazon. the only seatback available was this fallout edition one
Hugo Hoyos i just ordered the same one since the normal is still out of stock can u let me know how it is after 3 months ? Any issues? I see alot of mixed reviews. Kinda worried since I payed like 300$ plus shipping fees was saving for it but finally bought it from amazon.
Thanks for the video! Really well done!.. I have a universal audio Apollo .. do I plug it into the headphone jack at the front of my interface ?
Hey Ryan, I appreciate your comment🙏 To answer your question, you a pretty much right. The cable from the headphone jack in front of your Apollo interface will plug into the Subpac to send audio signal to it. Be careful with turning up your headphone volume knob to high on your audio interface. I hoped that helped bro :)
I have an Apollo too, and I'm thinking about getting a Subpac. How is your experience so far. And Do you use one Headphone out for the subpac and the other one for your headphones?
Cheers!
If you have the subpac in your headphone jack from the audio interface, then where are you listening through headphones?
mrbass093, there's a headphone jack on the subpac. I'm listening to the headphones from there. I hoped this helped
Joehly thank you 🙏🏼
Rumor has it that Beethoven beta tested the prototypes
thanks for the really helpful vid
I appreciate your comment daTekGuy🙏 Let me know if you ever have any questions or need anything bro :)
Bro i`m going to buy a subpac, I`m a music producer but my main question is.. is there any difference (in sound, feeling not in comfort.) between S2 vs m2x? does the vibration on the s2 feel fuller than de m2x? or does the m2x feels weaker in any way? I can use the backpack to make the s2 wereable... or is de m2x better sounding ... Thank you very much!!
I need it for mixing and mastering
Hey Jos, that's dope you're getting a subpac :) You're going to have a lot of fun. For your question, there are a few things that are a little different between the S2 and m2x. There isn't a big difference between the sound. The S2 feels slightly different than the m2x because it is strapped to a seat so a lot of the bass frequencies are hitting your lower back area which gives a different sensation. Since you have to wear the m2x, the bass frequencies hit higher in your back. How someone interprets the difference is going to depend on each person and is subjective. For me, it wasn't a major difference.
What's cool about the s2 like you mentioned is the versatility, you can use it seated or you can get the backpack and turn into a wearable s2 like the m2x for convenience. I hoped this helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
You are amazing!! Just one last question, every S2 is the same? Or is it like there are s2 newer and better models and s2 old models, is just that here in Mexico a shop is selling the s2 and the backpack.. and I don't want an s2 that may be an older model or has less technology or improvements than the new m2x.. i don't want to get an older model... Thank you Joehly!!
Anytime bro! No worries about the S2 having less technology or improvements compared to the M2X. They both pretty much have the same technology so the bass response will be very similar to the M2X. The M2X is just a little smaller in size and doesn't have the versatility to be used on a chair like the S2. I hoped that helped bro! Definitely enjoy your S2 if you get it. You're going to love not only producing and mixing with it but listening to all your favorite songs to see and feel the bass that you might have missed before ;)
You think its possible to use the S2 portably like the M2 is by simply strapping it to to your own bagpack? Or will it not be snug enough to feel vibrations across it..also maybe the power cable could be an issue? Have u tried this?
Hi naldo, I think it's possible to use the S2 like the M2 especially with some creativity. It would probably more convenient to get the M2 for portability. More than feeing the frequencies, the power cable would be an issue. Of course, with creativity you could come up with something that works for you. I think it would be inconvenient over time. I haven't tried it. I keep it strictly in the studio. I hope this helped bro.
hey man I've had my subpac for over a year now but recently I noticed there's a lot of static noise in my headphones. I'm running the exact same setup as you demonstrated here with the audio interface, but for some reason starting today there's a bunch of white noise. If i remove the subpac and take the headphones straight to the interface it removes this problem. Then I also tried several aux cords and the problem is still there, so I know its the subpac itself. Do you have any solutions for this? Or is there a way so connect the subpac where it doesnt go through the interface, but I can hear it at the same time as everything connected to the interface?
When plugging in your headphones does it kill the low frequencies in your headphones?
The Joker, Subpac doesn't kill the low frequencies in your headphones. The only thing is that the bass radiating out of the subpac might make you forget about focusing on bass frequencies especially in the sub region because thats how responsive the subpac is. For bass frequencies that are a bit higher like punchy kick (100 Hz) , then you will definitely hear them in your headphones. I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
does the floor pick up vibrations when you use this at a reasonable level for mixing? i’m wondering if i’d annoy the people beneath me running this vs the backpack where it would be more isolated to my body
Hey Lee, that's a good question. If you keep the level on the S2 at a reasonable level, there won't be floor vibrations. Your chair will absorb all the vibration. If you turn it up all the way then for sure there will be lol. The backpack(M2) version could help with being more isolated on my body. I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you need help with anything :)
thanks for the info and the prompt reply!!!
Anytime bro! Feel free to stop by anytime I go you covered :)
Hey I have a question! My interface doesn't have a standard jack cable input so I use two XLR (left & right) for my in/outputs. How would I set up the subpac with my interface (RME Babyface) Can anyone help me? Thanks
Hey Andrew, I had the same issue with my subpac and audio interface at first. Plug the 1/4" cable from the subpac into the headphone output (1/4") on your RME Babyface Interface which should be on the right side of your interface.
That should do the trick. Adjust the volume slowly on your interface and subpac to feel the bass to your liking. I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
Joehly Beats Music Thank you so much for the tip. I will receive my subpac this week and I'm pretty sure it will work like you said. Thanks again
Anytime Andrew! I hope you enjoy your subpac. FUn tip: Make sure to listen to all your favorite songs on your subpac. You'll be surprised at the details and nuances in the low end you might have not heard or felt before ;)
So If have everything hooked up to the interface without the headphones plugged into the subpac....will I be able to hear my studio monitors with the subpac...Hopefully that made sense Lol
Hey Austin, it's definitely possible to do it that way. I actually do that sometime with my iLoud Micro Monitors, but I would just do that for either making music or just listening to music. I wouldn't recommend mixing that way, but you could experiment that way. You never know lol
I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
Joehly Beats Music I hear that...Thanks!....Also....Do you still use yours?
Austin, anytime bro! I still use my Subpac. It's still the best solution for people who live close quarters with other people, and don't want to get complaints about bass rumbling lol😅
😭😭😭Thank you, just got the s2 and was like how the fuck do I plug this into my interface
Hey Rickachu, I had the same issue with my subpac and audio interface at first 😓
Luckily with trial and error all you have to do is plug the 1/4" cable from the subpac into the headphone output (1/4") on your Interface which could be on the front or the side or the back depending on what interface you are using.
That should get it done for you. Adjust the volume slowly on your interface and subpac to feel the bass to your liking. I hoped that helped bro. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
cool!
Can you put this in a car
Hey Trippie, you can for sure put this in a car. That would actually be a good idea. Let me know how it goes if you go through with it :)
do you have ac?
If you're talking about power for the Subpac and/or air conditioning, the answer is yes for both ;)
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I really enjoyed your review man and it has helped me make my decision. I'm really not sure why you're getting more dislikes!
I appreciate you dropping by and leaving a comment mykrobeatz! Thanks bro :)
Hey man, thanks for the video it had a lot of good information in it! I think the reason people are disliking it though is because of the length of the video. I think it could have been more impactful if it was concise and to the point, as I noticed quite a bit of redundancy throughout the vid. I'm not sure what your creative process is for product reviews and tutorials, but it might be helpful next time to write up an outline of what you want to say either before or after recording, so you can be aware of how much time each section is taking up and cut the fluff out accordingly when it comes time to edit.
Hope this helps! I still gave it a like despite the length ;)
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