QSC K Series Speakers Overview & Setup Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Cosmo Music Live Sound and Recording Specialist Tyson Headon gives us a comprehensive look at the QSC K Series speakers, and walks us through setting it up with a Soundcraft mixer for professional live sound, or just straight out of your iPod for casual applications. Take advantage of some of the extra features and settings to make sure your live gig goes smoothly without a hitch.
Equipment Used:
QSC K Series (QSC K8, QSC K10, QSC K12, KSub)
Soundcraft MFXi8 Mixer
Sennheiser e945 (cosmomusic.ca/...)
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Update: QSK Series has since been discontinued and replaced by K.2 Series.
Consider alternatives:
QSC K8.2 Active 8" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/...
QSC K10.2 Active 10" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/...
QSC K12.2 Active 12" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/...
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Update: Soundcraft MFXi8 Mixer as since been discontinued.
Consider alternative:
Soundcraft Ui12 - cosmomusic.ca/...
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Update: QSK Series has since been discontinued and replaced by K.2 Series.
Consider alternatives:
QSC K8.2 Active 8" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/products/qsc-k8-2
QSC K10.2 Active 10" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/products/qsc-k10-2
QSC K12.2 Active 12" Loudspeaker - cosmomusic.ca/products/qsc-k12-2
I have 2 K10's and 2 K subs here in Melbourne Australia. QSC is well used over here. I love my QSC system. It rocks!
Best setup tutorial man. Very very detail and easy to understand. Thank you so much
Glad we could help!
Thank you for this video. You have the best tutorial on how to set up a mixer with QSC SPEAKER.
Many many keyboardists prefer powered speakers to keyboard amps. Mainly because speakers transmit sounds more accurately than keyboard amps which tend to change the sound of acoustic piano and synth sounds. I was going to get a keyboard amp until I saw that the consensus on my favorite online keyboardist forum was for powered speakers. QSC was a popular recommendation and I really love my K10.2 with the Nord's acoustic piano sounds. By the way, QSC has detailed user manuals and application guides on their website.
Tyler, I realize this is an old video, but, I thank you for the very detailed tutorial!
GREAT VIDEO! Long overdue in that it is really simplified. Lots of love.
I had figured this out on my own over a period of time but it's good to see I got it right after trial and error. Thanks, great video.
These speakers are awesome! Thanks for the informative to the point video!
Thank you VERY much for this straight-forward and clear tutorial. I don't have the same speaker(s), but the info is the cat's meow for suiting my needs. A thousand bucks may not be but a drop in the bucket for most music folks, but, on my side of town, if somebody values their investment, they want to know what happens with nob "x" gets turned to "a" before....P00F! No Schroeder's here (I don't have a cold-storage full of PA speakers for every time some girl (or me, due to an overabundance of straight up ignorance) smashes it to bits....
Thanks a ton
Horace
Highly appreciated for this tutorial, it was very handy for me
thanks for the knowledge, am currently using the QSC K-12 with a loop station plugged n2 a 5-string Bass n vocal sound is just nice for the intimate parties....
well done ! extremely useful and informative thanks
Deadmau5
got to love that guy
instant subscriber
This video is literally perfect!! Thanks Tyler!
Very useful tutorial thank you !
Thank you Sr. It was very helpful
Thank You So Much, works with any mixer/non mixer setup;its help me lot you made my day sir god bless keep posting
great tutorial, after 2 years with my k12 thought Id better check if I was using it correct..
great video explanation!!
Thanks for uploading this video, it's very helpful.
Wild Hunter y
Great video. I have a couple of questions though... How do you connect it if you have a QSC KW181 Subwoofer? Which goes first after the mixer the K12 or the KW181? Thank you in advance!
Good video Tyler!! I'm thinking of getting a set of QSC KW153. Any chance of making a setup tutorial for future reference?
Well done video. Talk about daisy chaining speakers please. I prefer a number of smaller mains and small woofers. The number can be adjusted per event. The direction of the speakers can be pointed various directions. The subs could be on the ground, elevated, or pointed backward into a corner. The weight in transporting is easier on the setup people. If a box goes down, remove. You still have others working. Not many acts can afford an array of speakers. Address outdoor connections and preventing electrocution. Another singer died recently due to electrocution.
Thank You So Much, works with any mixer/non mixer setup;
Great video !!! Thank you so much ..
Nice video,thanks!
Helpful video.
Very helpful. thank you
Great video. I'm looking at either the k10 or k12. I'll be using them with one or two subs, any preference?
Sir, why did you not finetune or soundcheck the microphone by adjusting the EFX or the HF, MF and LF of the mixer?
you gotta be kidding me those 10s sound like that wow
Will these speakers put out roughly the same volume without using a mixer? Example - IF I just plug only my phone into the back of these PA's with the KSUB hooked up will it sound roughly the same or just as good as if I had a mixer setup for it? I have the 2 K12's on order from Amazon as well as the 1000w KSUB on order and I have a little funtion going on in a couple weekends and I won't have a mixer ready. Just trying to make sure these will still sound amazing without a mixer in the setup.
I know this is an old inquiry but an answer may help someone else. They could be louder depending gain adjustment on mixer. In the end though the top limit before clipping/distortion will be the same regardless of gain combination from mixer or speaker pre. The audio signal output from most phones (iphones at least) is 0.45 volts. This is below the "line" level of approximately 1.0 v. running through a mixer allows more gain before reaching speaker.
If using a subwoofer with a K12, what frequency would you recommend setting the crossover to? I'm thinking 80 Hz but I'm not sure.
Thanks Tyler!
Question: If you run the second speaker from the :post mix: line out is it in stereo or is it matched sound? When would you use thr thru channel out instead of the post mix out? Also, if I am setting up 6 qsc K8s am i best using a mixer and run all from that or can i daisy chain using thr thus or would i use the post mix line out?
any ideas on this?
Very helpful
What brand of xlr can i use for my QSC speakers???
great stuff
I am from Guatemala
Good Video, Would 2 -k12's and 2 -ksubs plugged into a regular home power outlet trip a braker?
Today, I just bought the QSC. I pressed the time out. Why is there a jiiiiii sound?
Awesome!!
Thought you would all like the "Local Canadian Artist"
Quick question please. Can the speaker take 2 mics from 2 ppl singing karaoke?
sir tyler i have 2pcs of pvxp12 speaker from peavy. its 800watt peak power they said that is400watt rms my question is how long i can play my speaker. how many hours thank you sir
can you be plug at channel B and channel A with the mic at the same time??? or you only can use the rca cables and A
for small party events with 200 people which one would you recommend k10 or k12?
Both
I would use either but get hold of a pair of K subs (even if you have to hire them). You won't regret it.
I didn't understand why you connected both tops to the right channel of the speaker? Wouldn't it be left/Line in A & right/Line In B.
hey Tyler do the qsc powered speakers perform better with a Rack Drive for better performance or they perform good without a rack drive...please link me back..
Today, I just bought the QSC. I pressed the pavilion. Why is there a jiiiiii sound?
Where should I plug an audio recorder? I have a Zoom H4N.
Can I use an external crossover? or does it bring integrated crossover?
when connecting to a mackie profx 12, do u connect the powered speaker cable into the line in? or line out? can anyone help me please?
if i plug in two XLR cables from the speaker to the mixer , does that mean i will have a louder volume/sound ?
Nope, the only thing that'll make the speaker louder is increasing the output of the speaker or sending it more signal gain
Adam Neely lick at the very beggining 😂
depends on what youll be using them for
hi. I have some ksc k12 and a sub. I don't have a mixer. what's the best way to hook up a sub to the k12 without a mixer? does it have to be a matching qsc sub? I have a different brand sub
Colton Griggs Hi. Sorry nobody has replied to your comment. Let me help you. The sub does NOT need to be a QSC sub. First, run directly into your sub with XLR left. Then, use the pre-gain outputs on the sub and then go to your main left and right. Another way would be to run direct into the speaker, then out to the sub.
wow, no reply for a year. Not very impressive from QSC.
Dennison's answered your question well.
One thing I note on this direct method of connecting source to speakers, is they will sound ok, yet not great in most venues. A good graphic in between source and speaker will make a world of difference if you know how to use them. or you may have a graphic on your iPhone etc that will help. Each room has a different inherent sound to it and make any speaker sound bad.
You realize QSC doesnt watch every youtube video and answer basic beginner questions, right?
"local Canadian artist"
What mixing board is that
I knew when he said Canadian DJ that he is going to be Joel Zimmerman.
How much 24 chanel mixture. ?
One doubt please clear me how to connect this mixer to laptop
is that power mixer?
No. The Soundcraft MFXi is not a powered mixer. Of course, it has to be plugged in an electrical outlet to get it's own power, but you will need a power amp to run speakers from this mixer.
However in this demonstration the QSC K series speakers are powered so you don't need a power mixer or a power amp.
E muito caras né!!
7:57, what if you only plug in the "White" or "Red" only?
+raredreamfootage You get half the volume. and only Left or Right sound depending which one you unplugged.
Mono output or half of the stereo signal
what about placement of speakers
What is this song called?
Caixa foda
Those mixers are great but still don't understand why they don't make them a different way. It is so annoying seeing all those cables showing right where all the witching controls are. How come they don't make those connections in the back or sideways? Not bitching people😀
Hello, please one tutorial in spanish. Thanks
...and that's how you turn a stereo source into a mono presentation.
Nope.... Not at my house (standard power) and I also have a mixer, a Fender amp, and a laptop connected. Never tripped even once. This is off an outlet in the garage and the garage circuit at my house is by it self.
My last house had the garage and kitchen on the same circuit. If everything was running and you turned the oven on that may do it, who knows. I didn't have the QSC setup them.
it hasnt for me
Better check your Phone, I think there may be a Dead Mouse in it.
can i just plug my phone into that bih
"local canadian artist" lmao
Would have been nice to hear a live instrument instead of your endless talking. I don't know any more about the quality of the sound now, than what I did before I watched this.
Nice video, thanks!