Outrageously helpful! Thank you. I'm one of those musicians who occasionally wears the production engineer hat. I'll be honest - For years I've used speakon connectors for my small PA system and always wondered about the "Bigger speakon connectors" that I saw. I was simply afraid to ask...
Kyle, I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos and I've got YEARS of experience. Thanks for taking the time to explain the things that I needed to know, even though I wasn't consciously aware that I needed to know them. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep learning.
I know that it can be found on some 4 channel amps such as the d&b D80. I've also seen someone make custom socket plates for their 1HU 4chan Powersoft T904s with an NL8 connector (I think you wouldn't be able to fit an NL8 connector in the height of 1 HU).
I just acquired two Behringer eurolive B1520. 800 watt speakers for free that I was planning on turning into home audio speakers... do they sell wires that go from speakon to regular stereo plugs??
Can I connect a red and black basic speaker wire directly into a NL2 speakon connector? I have an amplifier Berhinger with speakon "in" connector but my ceiling speakers use basic red and black speaker cables
I was hoping you can answer a question for me. I want to wire and xlr end to a speakon end but my speakon only has a wire setup. How would I wire this up on the speakon end? thank you in advance for your help!
Do you have an amplifier between the mixer and the speaker? XLR is a mic/line level connector and SpeakON is a speaker level connector. So, a simple adapter doesn’t have a purpose (that I’m aware of). Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/w-d-xo.html
SpeakON is the most compact and weather-resistant design I've used. They are used at outdoor concerts frequently and are designed to withstand moisture.
Make sure to check the “Spam” and “Junk” folders of your email. If it didn’t come through, please email me at newsletter@audiouniversityonline.com Sorry for the inconvenience!
I have a 2 channel powered (4ohm stable) mixer with 2 speaker outputs. Can I connect 2 8 ohm speaker cabinets using the nl4 speakon connector to each channel?
While it could be technically possible to create an adapter like that, you should not. The reason is that SpeakON connectors are for speaker level signals and XLR connectors are for line level signals. Check out this video to learn the difference: th-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! So I suspect it's all good running my speakon cable next to my shielded speaker cables? What about running the speakon cable (Rels high-level Neutrik) next to power cables, I suspect thats a whole new different matter or do you think I'm good to go... running the power cable alongside the speakon cable as well?
A speaker cable run behaves like a balanced line. Both conductors have equal impedance and any noise induced upon the cable will cancel in the load (speaker coil). Check out this video to learn more about this principle: th-cam.com/video/rgfZb1pEIrU/w-d-xo.html
60wX4 at 4ohms the amp specifications is showing but when we bridge the channel it should be 120Wx2 at 4 ohms why it is showing 190Wx2 plzz clear my dout sir
Outrageously helpful! Thank you.
I'm one of those musicians who occasionally wears the production engineer hat. I'll be honest - For years I've used speakon connectors for my small PA system and always wondered about the "Bigger speakon connectors" that I saw. I was simply afraid to ask...
Glad to help, Joe! Thank you!
The best type of connectors for live shows. It's secure and provides many possibilities of connection.
I've never used sp.on before. This knowledge is very helpful...
Kyle, I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos and I've got YEARS of experience. Thanks for taking the time to explain the things that I needed to know, even though I wasn't consciously aware that I needed to know them. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep learning.
I would like to know, WHERE CAN I CONNECT NL8 TO WHICH DEVICE THAT'S SUPPORTS FOUR SPEAKERS
Very helpful and straght forward. Nonetheless, I can't find devices with NL8 connectors. Is this connector rather custom-installations oriented?
I know that it can be found on some 4 channel amps such as the d&b D80. I've also seen someone make custom socket plates for their 1HU 4chan Powersoft T904s with an NL8 connector (I think you wouldn't be able to fit an NL8 connector in the height of 1 HU).
@@charlotteice5704 Thanks for the info
Very useful and easy to understand. Thanks a lot !!!
So I just bought myself an mesa boogie powerstack 4x10 1x15 combo bass cab. Would I need a NL8 and a NL2 cable to power all 5 speakers?
@2:30 so there would be no actual connection/circuit with an NL2 because of the design. You would need NL4 to complete the circuit, right?
I just acquired two Behringer eurolive B1520. 800 watt speakers for free that I was planning on turning into home audio speakers... do they sell wires that go from speakon to regular stereo plugs??
How can you tell is your speakon cable is working or not?
The best way is to use a cable tester like this one: amzn.to/3WZX5Yw
So if my amp uses jusr NL2 or NL4 outputs but i want to run an NL8 lead is this when i would need to use a patch bay?
awesome video. Great explanation and diagrams. Thank you
A fun fact is that NL2 connectors are normally more expensive than NL4.
sooo is a speako balanced?😂 cuz if im building my 30kw soundsystem i dont want distortion created by a mess of cables🤔
Thank you! Very clear explanation from inside to usage purpose
Thank you bro
Glad to help!
How do i connect my chassis to the speakon panel ? I want to have input and link
good
Can I connect a red and black basic speaker wire directly into a NL2 speakon connector? I have an amplifier Berhinger with speakon "in" connector but my ceiling speakers use basic red and black speaker cables
Yes. Speakon is just the pattent for the clip-in stlye connection, rather than a jack that can be pulled out accidentally.
Thanks for the info Kyle
You're amazing!!! 😍
Do you have any outdoor applications( motorcycle)?
I was hoping you can answer a question for me. I want to wire and xlr end to a speakon end but my speakon only has a wire setup. How would I wire this up on the speakon end? thank you in advance for your help!
What are you trying to accomplish with the XLR to SpeakON cable?
@@AudioUniversity from my mixer master out L&R to a speakon panel so I can make a quick connect setup.
Do you have an amplifier between the mixer and the speaker? XLR is a mic/line level connector and SpeakON is a speaker level connector. So, a simple adapter doesn’t have a purpose (that I’m aware of). Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/w-d-xo.html
is there any smaller alternative connector type you recommend to speakon?? waterproof too..
SpeakON is the most compact and weather-resistant design I've used. They are used at outdoor concerts frequently and are designed to withstand moisture.
Some speaker brands, e.g. ZSound, use aviation connectors.
Very helpful video! Really appreciate it. Downloaded the guide.
What do you think about the guide? Is it helpful?
@@AudioUniversity The guide did not come through.
Make sure to check the “Spam” and “Junk” folders of your email. If it didn’t come through, please email me at newsletter@audiouniversityonline.com
Sorry for the inconvenience!
@@AudioUniversity I found it in my "Spam" folder! Thanks! I will check it out and let you know.
Great! Thanks, @Supplemental Seminary!
is it possible to connenct 2 sereis & 2 parallel speakers using speakOn cable connectors
I have a 2 channel powered (4ohm stable) mixer with 2 speaker outputs. Can I connect 2 8 ohm speaker cabinets using the nl4 speakon connector to each channel?
No, it will cause a chain reaction that will destroy the universe. You have been warned.
What could happen if I use a nl4 cable into a single speaker cab? The cab is probably nl2 required
The second set of nl4 stays unused. Professional speakers have a circuit diagram on their inputs how it's internal connected
can i connect a speakon to xlr jack and how
While it could be technically possible to create an adapter like that, you should not. The reason is that SpeakON connectors are for speaker level signals and XLR connectors are for line level signals.
Check out this video to learn the difference: th-cam.com/video/gzbiOeqbERE/w-d-xo.html
Just wondering if speakon cables need to be shielded?
No they do not.
Thank you! So I suspect it's all good running my speakon cable next to my shielded speaker cables?
What about running the speakon cable (Rels high-level Neutrik) next to power cables, I suspect thats a whole new different matter or do you think I'm good to go... running the power cable alongside the speakon cable as well?
A speaker cable run behaves like a balanced line. Both conductors have equal impedance and any noise induced upon the cable will cancel in the load (speaker coil). Check out this video to learn more about this principle: th-cam.com/video/rgfZb1pEIrU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Thanks Kyle bro.. good video
Thanks for watching, @Go wise!
Hello sir if the rms watts of car amplifire is 60wx4 at 4 ohms and 95wx4 at 2 ohms and if bridged (4 ohms) 190wx2 wat it means plzz help me
60wX4 at 4ohms the amp specifications is showing but when we bridge the channel it should be 120Wx2 at 4 ohms why it is showing 190Wx2 plzz clear my dout sir
Buen contenido
Buen trabajo
Very useful 🙏