Iv my master on my mixer at around 11 o clock and same on back of my speaker's is this ok? I tryed doing it your way but iv my master turned up so the sound is peaking at 0db and then i have to keep the speakers only bearly turned up to level 1 on the volume and if i turn it up anymore il be deaf
DJ Rick Web so I have a numark mixtrack non pro. it has no internal soundacard and has no rca ports or anything, only a cable port for it to be powered up. How would I set this up to a pair of power speakers?
+Let me school you you need a seprate mixer then to run the output from your laptop (3.5mm headphone jack) into. You could just simply buy a headphone jack to xlr conversion cable and use that. But preferably you need some form of a mixer to get the signal output gain up.
How would I connect a subwoofer to my mixer if my mixer doesn't have aux sends?And I would want to give my subwoofer its own channel. Would I be able to use mono outs?If so would I need to buy an electronic crossover box for a passive subwoofer.
@@DJRickWeb Thank you can you recommend any mixer small 12 channel mixers that have these specifications Edit:I think Im just going to buy an amp that has a crossover.
hello friend very good video I want to ask a question I have my american audio vms4.1 controller and I have amplified speakers it is necessary to use a mixer yes or no thanks
Going to purchase thr Eon 15 soon. How will i connect these to my DDJ-SZ? XLR outputs from my SZ to ch1 input on one eon speaker and ch1 input to the other correct?
I have a single jbl won 615 i want to use the mixer your using in this video. How would I output sound from my laptop to the mixer? I noticed the mg06 does not have USB only the mg010 does
Okay that makes sense. Would introducing a mixer in my setup help with quality? I’m using 3.5mm to XLR right now and every now and then I get a crackle noise (speaker is not blown). Thanks for getting back to me!
I just got Harbinger V2315s. Do u suggest using the stereo smart to connect them and control as one or individually connecting them to the mixer? Manual doesn't state if the output volume changes or not
Finally someone who knows how to power JBLs, even sales people in the stores like GC talk down on JBLs and talk up QSCs because they don't know this or they're looking for a bigger commission. I don't know. But that was excellent advice.
+James P its hard not to talk up a qsc from a sales prospective they have had the same model out for years and its a solid model. But seriously I think that solid model is starting to get beat out by better technology not just from JBL but EV too.
Hi DJ Rick I'm just starting with DJ'ing - A little too old perhaps but I got to find a hobby - I always wanted to play music in small venues and did it way back in the 80's/90's - Didn't have the technology on hand like today but managed to get by - Now, retired - just want to play music for fun and at friends and family events - I'm a little rusty to being - This is what I have so far purchased and hoping you can help me along with the setup and requirements need to setup my Dj system - Hardware - Laptop / ThinkPad T440 or and MACBOOK late model - can upgrade later when I get the hang of this DJ'ing DJ Controllers - Hercules DJ Console/Controller MK4 2 Channels Microphones Speakers - Mission Stereo Speakers with wires no power speakers - Will get a proper speakers later on if the non-powered speaker with wires don't cut it - Don't have an amp - dont know if I need one to connect my speakers to my controllers Like I said I'm completely a green starter - Looking for some advise, setup , support - much appreciate for your input and honest opinion PLEASE!! Note: I want to Join your site and support you every way to provide some compensation for your support and help but running into a road block when joining using my Paypal - It just freezes - If you have another way to repay you with your genuine support , please let me know - I'm from Canada - Not that it matters but just wanted you to know . Best regards Matteo Manfredi
Hi Rick, have you made the same video or similar, for SRX speakers? I'm trying to setup my srx 812 and 828 at home, i'm a bit confused about the channel signal input and gain input. currently channel signal is a 0, gain is a 6db but i need to setup my mixer like you just tought in the video. also on the mixer, when your slider goes above 0db, does it distort the signal or it is only when the VU meter goes red that distortion is present? btw, a 828 in a house, is freaking amazing 😅 stuff is falling of the shelves haha. Thanx for your input and your time.
Bro, great video. I do have a question for you. would you recommend using a BBE Sound Maximiser, and if so, how would you recommend it gets connected with powered speakers. Thanks for the feedback.
Hey Ricky, appreciate the video. I got some EVOs and a hercules controller. How do you get them hooked up if the speakers take XLR cords and the controller does not?
+Jose Navarro trim is mostly to adjust the gain of the channel dont touch those to much just leave them at like 12 a clock or maybe 3 aclock. Never go past 3. Then just follow my guide in this video on master and speaker volumes
I have already hooked power to power with Mackie 608 To my JBL powered speakers on the phone with Mackie worked fine 6 months ago but have never used this since then just wanted to try it tonight will call them tomorrow
First off, I totally love your videos!!!!!!!!! I have two ev zlx12p's, and a gemini subwoofer (xtr 500sat) which only has speakon outputs, and for inputs it has separate pair of xlr's and 1/4 inch TRS) and a behringer 1204FX mixer. As of now, I go from Controller ----> mixer----->2 speakers------>SUB. But there is very low bass coming out of the sub. If i do Controller --------> mixer------->SUB ----->TOPS (speakon to XLR/TRS). . . I know i will get bass but, i'm afraid the power from speakon will blow the powered speakers. How do I get more bass out of the sub in this set up? Pls advise.
how does the bass sound on these will this sound good in small hall with high ceilings. I got two Samson Expedition old speakers need to do a small halloween party 150 ppl any recommendations for setup. Need the bass to hit hard. One subwoofer or two for small budget. I have the Rane one what wires would I need??
Hey How are you doing, I have the numark pro 3 it uses USB to laptop and RCA to powered speaker. How would I hook up and/ or Daisy chain my 2 Rockville powered speakers and a Rockville(1) powered subwoofer... Thanks!
Sorry I'm so late catching this vid. I'd like to see a video explaining what wattage speakers I would need to select for given sized rooms, as well as speaker placement, and sub setups. Thanks.
+ThomasGrillo there is no such set thing to determine wattage to room size. Way to many perrameters to determine. Like how many people what type of music room layout dimensions of the room. Where you will be placed. The goal of the event. For instance this one venue for a wedding I bring 2 tops 2 subs only. For a prom in the same place I bring 4 tops and 4 subs. More people in the room and I need to fill the room with sound verse the wedding where it needs to be loud on the dance floor but in the back of the room it just needs to be loud enough to make announcements.
What about how to set the bass, treble, mids on controller (denon mc4000) and powered speakers (ev zlx 12)...are these functions set at 12noon on both components?
You shouldn't use a controller to adjust eq since you really need those controls for mixing. A seprate eq mixer should be used in the audio chain or adjusted on the speaker itself
I use a Mix Track Pro 3 and the only inputs and outputs is one set of RCA if I wanted to connect to power speakers would I use something like the Little mixer you had use that and connect the speakers to that and then RCA to the little mixer then RCA to my Mix Track Pro 3?
DJ Rick Web Okay Thanks, if I was going to have two tops and two subs and had the tops and subs linked to wear I was left with only two XLR cables then would I need a mixer ?
Just saw this video in my feed today. It is not possible to destroy most speakers (if not all) due to active speakers containing a hard limiter set to when the peak light illuminates
Not the case with all. I have seen prxs, eons, qsc k12s. And others blown. But it also comes down to distortion.when using a proper gain structure you limit distortion.
Yeah! True gain structure is a must for anything to do with audio. But i have never lead a speaker to blowing itself yet in my career of sound of 4 years
Hey one more question. What about between ev zlx-15p and jbl SRX815p? Which are better. And what you suggested in your video JBL srx818sp sub. I want some thing good that can also handle bigger parties 300+. Thanks!
thank you for the information it helped a lot but I also have a question? how do you hook up the denom mc 6000 with another denom mc 6000 to play at the same time?
+Freddy Gonzalez hmmmm not familar with the output and inputs of those mixers. But if you can link one into a spare channel on the other that would work. Or just get another mixer like the yahmaha and like both into that.
This is so well explained. it Cleared a lot of doubts. I have a very confusing question. I have two Alto ts 212 1100watt powered speakers. and one Gemini xtr 500 sat powered sub woofer. i want to hook them all to my controller through my behringer eurorack 1204 mixer. currently I'm connecting my controller to the mixer. mixer to the subwoofer, subwoofer outputs to the speakers. now since the speakers are already powered, when you connect from powered subwoofer to already powered speakers, will the speakers get damaged? ( is it a bad thing?) now If You connect one cable, first from mixer to Speaker. and then from speaker mix out to sub woofer, will that work?
+Vivek Mangipudi either method will work that is also know as daisy chaining. It is used all the time in the dj world. Depending on manufactors recomendation they might say the go either sub first or tops first. Wither doesnt matter. Some subs will have a high pass out for the speakers which affectivly will cut the bass that the sub is already producing from the subs aloughing them to be the louder since the speakers arent try to rproduce the bass that the sub is producing. Like wise sometimes manufactors such as qsc put this high pass option in there top speakers so you could run to the speakers first then the subs. Overall either method works but if theres a high pass available either on your tops or sub. Sometimes on top speakers its called sub mood which is what my eons say. But the high pass will help your tops a bunch with making them louder and improving the sound of your setul.
I purchased a mackie 15 A 1300 watts powered speaker and when I used it for the first time with almost 60-70 % of volume I could smell some sort of wire burn.....is it normal....
@@DJRickWeb it just got delivered day before and tried for 20 minutes .....even the guy from the mackie company said so but I was bit worried....thanks mate for the prompt reply now I can be assured....😊
Very well explained DJ..RW My request???s I need to connect my Mix5 Mixer, that has (L/R 1/4" outs) to a single powered speaker with ONE (1/4" input and one XLR in/out). Plus I need to connect to a house speaker system. But my single powered speaker will be my monitor. Is this possible? and if so what do it need to connect these and will I be able to achieve stereo sound? So MIXed up rght now, pleez help
Couple questions whats the input for the house system and does it have output of any kind? If there is no output option you are going to have to connect to the powered monitor then the house system. And in that route do to the single output of the speaker you will only be able to hook up the house system in mono. Honestly I prefer mono over stereo. But to do this here is what you will need. 1 - 1/4 to 1/4 cable 1 - 1/4 to male xlr cable you can run the L channel to the 1/4 input on the speaker and the R channel to the xlr input. Then you can run the xlr ouput to the house system. Depending on the inputs of the house system there are a lot of adapter cables to meet the needs for that input just give it a search on amazon. Hope this helps
Hi rick, greetings from Ireland. Question... I’m using a pair of Alto T15 active tops & I’m using a Hercules RMX controller linked to a Gemini 2 channel mixer. The controller doesn’t have an led display for the 0db thing so where should my knobs on the mixer/speakers be set. Should I turn the speaker volume to about 2 o’clock & control volume thru master vol control on mixer? Should my master vol on my controller be at max, thanks
Like I said in the video with out a led readout all you need to know is keep any volume knob at or below 75% or 3/4 turn. You never want any gains at max. If you can run both at 12 a clock and get the speaker to limit that would be ideal.
Hi I see you're using vdj. I just purchased two 12 peavey and the sub. What settings are you using for your output? I'm running into major problem with sound. Any help would be appreciated
Hi Ricky, I have a few questions in regards to a 21st birthday gig I did a few weeks ago at a house. I used two Mackie Thump 15A. The Mackie Thump 15A has a main volume knob and two gain knobs for each channel. On both speakers, I set the channel knob and main knob to the middle. On my Pioneer DDJ-SR2 the master knob was in the middle as well as both channel gain knobs. Throughout the night as I needed more volume, I was raising the master on my controller instead of raising the volumes up on the speakers. I noticed the highs were a little too much on the sound. I also felt like I wasn't getting enough bass as I would normally expect from Mackies (I used to use the older Mackie Thump models). 1. Is there something I could have done better here? 2. The two speaker stands I used were not that tall. Does speaker stand height effect how much bass you'll get from the speaker? 3. Is this how the new Mackie Thump 15A sounds? Maybe I should use a mixer board next time like the Yamaha mixer you showed in this video?
Number 3 is your answer. If you dont have the ability to adjust how the speaker sounds on the speaker you need a mixer/eq somewhere in the chain to adjust the eq to your liking. Number 2 no it doesn't matter on height once your off the ground you loose that effect. Distance to a wall beside or behind the speaker can increase the bass though
@@DJRickWeb I will try that next time. I do have a small Mackie Mix5 mixer board I can use. I'm sure you have used the Mackie Thump 15A before since you recommended it in your beginner DJ speakers video. Did you ever mess around with the four EQ presets on the back of the speaker to see which one worked best for you? (Music, Live, Monitor, Sub)
@@DJRickWeb hello friend very good video I want to ask a question I have my american audio vms4.1 controller and I have amplified speakers it is necessary to use a mixer yes or no thanks
Hi, I am using a behringer djx 750 mixer where is only one rca master output. In that case, how to connect 2x ehko rs15a active speakers, these have xlr cable included but I dont know how to connect both of these speakers together in one rca master output in the mixer. Please helppp!!! :)
Trying using this cable [ amzn.to/2joIFjs ] it's RCA to XLR. I plug this into my booth rca output then attach xlr cable to it to hook up my subwoofers. Hope this helps
Thanks a lot for replying. I am totally new on this, just to make sure.. I put one of the xlr male (red) into my 1st speaker's Line in and the other xlr male (black) into my 2nd speaker's Line in! is it right!
Hey great videos. I am new to Dj-ing. I have newmark pro 3. looking to buy set of speakers and can’t decide and need your advise. Which ones are better. Jbl eon 615 or ev zlx-15p? And what else would I need to get these rockin.
Hey one more question. What about between ev zlx-15p and jbl SRX815p? Which are better. And what you suggested in your video JBL srx818sp sub. I want some thing good that can also handle bigger parties 300+. Thanks!
+JoshTheGreat33 powered spekaers/sub means the amp is built into the speaker/sub. All you need to do is send and input single to them. And every powered speaker/sub made has inputs and thru puts on them so linking the 2 together is as simple as plugging the input into the sub and taking the tru put through the sub and hooking it into the input of the speake
Question is it your mic at your events because all your music distorts. I hope its the mic because it doesn't make a difference what speakers you use only to have you distort them
Question on my speakers i have an (input knob) which im guessing is your signal knob you put at half way then turn the volume knob up till it hits the limit. Also can i put the input knob past half way to say 75% or will that bring the limit light on sooner. Is it best to also do the subs before the tops or other way around?
Subs vs tops doesn't matter. Just listen to the sound and make sure the subs sound even with the tops. As far as the volume knobs. There is no said rule. You just dont want to go past 75%. The whole point of that is to avoid adding any unnecessary gain to the system that can distort the audio.
I said the Mackie 608 powered amplifier will also run powered speakers just not sure where to plug them in have not used my new powered amp yet I talked to Mackie they told me how to do it but that was 6 months ago I never did do it going to have to call mackie again but this Is compatible that is why I bought this to run my powered JBL speakers
hi mate, really like the info thanks. I am having sound cut off problems for couple of months with my active speakers. Really annoying as it happens in the middle of event. I use VDJ8 with DDJ SB2 controller and subzero active speakers. Tried everything but still have the same problem. Can it be because of high volume ? or something else ? Thanks
wish i saw your video before i used my EON 615, after 30 minutes i start smelling very strong electric burning, now when i turn the bass up there is little rattling very little that its hard to detect but you could if you listen carefully, now i dont know if that its blown up or its just some stuff rattling with the bass.
hi dj Rick i love all your videos that why i sucri subscribed to your channel. question: i staring to be a dj now i bought a numark party mix dj controller very small with a RCA master output what i want to do is use the mixer ,my laptop and 2 amplifier speakers only. what the i need to make the connection from the mixer to the speakers? i know there's something the go before the speaker. help me please. thanks
Thanks for the great video! I have a question for you; When you turn on your speakers at 3:41 where is you volume fader at on your controller, mixer, etc.? Did you leave it all the way up at full volume? Thanks again. 😊👍
+Fernando Velasquez thats a solid set of speakers there. Personally the qsc stuff I think is solid equipment and has shown it through the test of time now. Although I would say with that age the price point there are newer competitive models from jbl and ev that are better for same if not cheaper prices now.
how do you get the volume so loud at parties if you are keeping it at 0 db? I dont really know how to set speakers up, but you have it hitting 100 db or something, but how do you achieve that when you are only at 0db on your mixer?
Mixer db is just how much gain you are adding or subtracting to the sound signal. What you measure on the output end (what your hearing from the speakers) that db does not correlate at all to the mixer db. The output is a measure of how efficient and powerful your amplifier and speaker combination is.
Does anyone know how to hook up a powered amplifier to a powered speaker does anybody know does not show in my paperwork on my Mackie 608 powered amplifier
thank you bro...It's absolutely ridiculous to me how copyright prevents you from literally giving an educational tutorial like this!
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finaly someone who make the gain structure correct. Plenty of dj.s doing backwards. Full gain on speakers, -25db on mixer
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Very helpful video I have speakers coming tomorrow and I honestly didn’t know how loud I should set them. Thank you so much!
Iv my master on my mixer at around 11 o clock and same on back of my speaker's is this ok?
I tryed doing it your way but iv my master turned up so the sound is peaking at 0db and then i have to keep the speakers only bearly turned up to level 1 on the volume and if i turn it up anymore il be deaf
Make sure you have all your inputs set to line and not mic.
I cringe at the video quality and audio quality on my old videos. lol
DJ Rick Web i just got a pair of active powered speakers today and this really helped me. thanks man!
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DJ Rick Web so I have a numark mixtrack non pro. it has no internal soundacard and has no rca ports or anything, only a cable port for it to be powered up. How would I set this up to a pair of power speakers?
+Let me school you you need a seprate mixer then to run the output from your laptop (3.5mm headphone jack) into. You could just simply buy a headphone jack to xlr conversion cable and use that. But preferably you need some form of a mixer to get the signal output gain up.
DJ Rick Web I'm late but thank you so much man! will do!
could you do a video on microphone placement and how to avoid feedback from the speakers and mic?
+Tony Redmon great idea
Look up gain structure.
This is cool seeing how you started
How would I connect a subwoofer to my mixer if my mixer doesn't have aux sends?And I would want to give my subwoofer its own channel. Would I be able to use mono outs?If so would I need to buy an electronic crossover box for a passive subwoofer.
You need a mixer with a crossover and multiple outs unless you can set to crossover on the amp
@@DJRickWeb Thank you can you recommend any mixer small 12 channel mixers that have these specifications
Edit:I think Im just going to buy an amp that has a crossover.
Do you know if I could use mono outs to hook up a passive subwoofer to my mixer?
You need an amp in between there but yeah
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Can we get an updated video on this? I am new to powered speakers and have a Jbl PRX915. Does the limit light still pertain to todays standards?
Yes. Dont want it on costant. On occasion is fine though
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hello friend very good video I want to ask a question I have my american audio vms4.1 controller and I have amplified speakers it is necessary to use a mixer yes or no thanks
No just get straight from board to speakers
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Going to purchase thr Eon 15 soon. How will i connect these to my DDJ-SZ? XLR outputs from my SZ to ch1 input on one eon speaker and ch1 input to the other correct?
Correct
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No matter what DJ Rick. I still like your vids for one reason you go big at your gigs.
I have a single jbl won 615 i want to use the mixer your using in this video. How would I output sound from my laptop to the mixer? I noticed the mg06 does not have USB only the mg010 does
1/8 inch (headphone) to trs/1/4
Okay that makes sense. Would introducing a mixer in my setup help with quality? I’m using 3.5mm to XLR right now and every now and then I get a crackle noise (speaker is not blown). Thanks for getting back to me!
Yes
I just got Harbinger V2315s. Do u suggest using the stereo smart to connect them and control as one or individually connecting them to the mixer? Manual doesn't state if the output volume changes or not
Connect each left and right
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Finally someone who knows how to power JBLs, even sales people in the stores like GC talk down on JBLs and talk up QSCs because they don't know this or they're looking for a bigger commission. I don't know. But that was excellent advice.
+James P its hard not to talk up a qsc from a sales prospective they have had the same model out for years and its a solid model. But seriously I think that solid model is starting to get beat out by better technology not just from JBL but EV too.
I have the same speakers and I have a 18s yorkville subwoofer how do I connect them to the mixer
Into subs out to speakers
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I'm just starting with DJ'ing - A little too old perhaps but I got to find a hobby - I always wanted to play music in small venues and did it way back in the 80's/90's - Didn't have the technology on hand like today but managed to get by - Now, retired - just want to play music for fun and at friends and family events -
I'm a little rusty to being - This is what I have so far purchased and hoping you can help me along with the setup and requirements need to setup my Dj system -
Hardware - Laptop / ThinkPad T440 or and MACBOOK late model - can upgrade later when I get the hang of this DJ'ing
DJ Controllers - Hercules DJ Console/Controller MK4 2 Channels
Microphones
Speakers - Mission Stereo Speakers with wires no power speakers -
Will get a proper speakers later on if the non-powered speaker with wires don't cut it - Don't have an amp - dont know if I need one to connect my speakers to my controllers
Like I said I'm completely a green starter - Looking for some advise, setup , support - much appreciate for your input and honest opinion PLEASE!!
Note: I want to Join your site and support you every way to provide some compensation for your support and help but running into a road block when joining using my Paypal - It just freezes -
If you have another way to repay you with your genuine support , please let me know - I'm from Canada - Not that it matters but just wanted you to know .
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Bro eon 615 is absolutly powerfull ilove it!thanks for the demo!
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Hi Rick, have you made the same video or similar, for SRX speakers?
I'm trying to setup my srx 812 and 828 at home, i'm a bit confused about the channel signal input and gain input. currently channel signal is a 0, gain is a 6db but i need to setup my mixer like you just tought in the video.
also on the mixer, when your slider goes above 0db, does it distort the signal or it is only when the VU meter goes red that distortion is present?
btw, a 828 in a house, is freaking amazing 😅 stuff is falling of the shelves haha.
Thanx for your input and your time.
0 db for everything. On the mixer you can push like +3db but want to try and stay at 0 if you can
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I'm looking to fet a system setup at home. Beginning my research now. Thanks for the video
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Really appreciate your making this video. London UK
Bro, great video. I do have a question for you. would you recommend using a BBE Sound Maximiser, and if so, how would you recommend it gets connected with powered speakers. Thanks for the feedback.
I honestly dont know what that is. And being so I have never used one
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Hey Ricky, appreciate the video. I got some EVOs and a hercules controller. How do you get them hooked up if the speakers take XLR cords and the controller does not?
Conversion cables they make all sorts of ones to go from aux to xlr, rca to xlr, or even 1/4 inch to xlr
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You make me inspired bro..this is my plan for my fist business in philippines this video is very helpful...i follow your channel god bless
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So, If i get a JBL SRX 828SP and two JBL SRX 815's, is it recommended that i get a dbx drive rack or am i good w/out it?
Good without it. I would suggest making a tune for the tops and saving it to the speaker. Check that video out
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Ive seen there is a difference coming from the mixer to the subs or is it first to the mains. Does it make a difference?
It depends on the speaker brand and model. Each bran has there own wiring path they prefer.
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These are great thanks for making these I can't seem to find any info like this anywhere
+Aeodi Graphics thanks more episodes to come whenever i have time to make them lol
Wow I missed this video! Really useful!
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How do u connect a beginner controller to a monitor as you have your main speakers in your main output?
Booth output
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I have a ddj-sb2 it has a trim volume and the master and I have 2 pa speakers I really don't know how to set up the volume can you help
+Jose Navarro trim is mostly to adjust the gain of the channel dont touch those to much just leave them at like 12 a clock or maybe 3 aclock. Never go past 3. Then just follow my guide in this video on master and speaker volumes
Sir you have earned yourself a sub! good work
Can you do a video of subwoofer placement, I've seen a couple of videos but their all drawings and are very boring.
+Joel Guerrero (DJ Twist) very much so I know exactly what your talking about I have watched those videos too
I have already hooked power to power with Mackie 608
To my JBL powered speakers on the phone with Mackie worked fine 6 months ago but have never used this since then just wanted to try it tonight will call them tomorrow
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First off, I totally love your videos!!!!!!!!!
I have two ev zlx12p's, and a gemini subwoofer (xtr 500sat) which only has speakon outputs, and for inputs it has separate pair of xlr's and 1/4 inch TRS) and a behringer 1204FX mixer.
As of now,
I go from Controller ----> mixer----->2 speakers------>SUB.
But there is very low bass coming out of the sub.
If i do Controller --------> mixer------->SUB ----->TOPS (speakon to XLR/TRS). . . I know i will get bass but, i'm afraid the power from speakon will blow the powered speakers.
How do I get more bass out of the sub in this set up?
Pls advise.
Have you got gain brings out bass mid hi loud better don't need to use master volume as much
how does the bass sound on these will this sound good in small hall with high ceilings. I got two Samson Expedition old speakers need to do a small halloween party 150 ppl any recommendations for setup. Need the bass to hit hard. One subwoofer or two for small budget. I have the Rane one what wires would I need??
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Hey How are you doing, I have the numark pro 3 it uses USB to laptop and RCA to powered speaker. How would I hook up and/ or Daisy chain my 2 Rockville powered speakers and a Rockville(1) powered subwoofer... Thanks!
+ReeMo DreeMs in to the sub daisy chain from sub to tops
Very helpful intel on the setup! Thanks!
Sorry I'm so late catching this vid. I'd like to see a video explaining what wattage speakers I would need to select for given sized rooms, as well as speaker placement, and sub setups. Thanks.
+ThomasGrillo there is no such set thing to determine wattage to room size. Way to many perrameters to determine. Like how many people what type of music room layout dimensions of the room. Where you will be placed. The goal of the event. For instance this one venue for a wedding I bring 2 tops 2 subs only. For a prom in the same place I bring 4 tops and 4 subs. More people in the room and I need to fill the room with sound verse the wedding where it needs to be loud on the dance floor but in the back of the room it just needs to be loud enough to make announcements.
how will you connect the 4 tops and 2 subs to the mixer? thanks
What about how to set the bass, treble, mids on controller (denon mc4000) and powered speakers (ev zlx 12)...are these functions set at 12noon on both components?
You shouldn't use a controller to adjust eq since you really need those controls for mixing. A seprate eq mixer should be used in the audio chain or adjusted on the speaker itself
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I use a Mix Track Pro 3 and the only inputs and outputs is one set of RCA if I wanted to connect to power speakers would I use something like the Little mixer you had use that and connect the speakers to that and then RCA to the little mixer then RCA to my Mix Track Pro 3?
+Sweeney Music you could do that or get a rca to xlr conversion cable.
DJ Rick Web Okay Thanks, if I was going to have two tops and two subs and had the tops and subs linked to wear I was left with only two XLR cables then would I need a mixer ?
+Sweeney Music nope
okay thanks you've being very helpful.
Just saw this video in my feed today. It is not possible to destroy most speakers (if not all) due to active speakers containing a hard limiter set to when the peak light illuminates
Not the case with all. I have seen prxs, eons, qsc k12s. And others blown. But it also comes down to distortion.when using a proper gain structure you limit distortion.
Yeah! True gain structure is a must for anything to do with audio. But i have never lead a speaker to blowing itself yet in my career of sound of 4 years
Tis possible. Working for a production / muliop company for 4 years. Its impressive to see the things people find a way to break....
Hey one more question. What about between ev zlx-15p and jbl SRX815p? Which are better. And what you suggested in your video JBL srx818sp sub. I want some thing good that can also handle bigger parties 300+. Thanks!
Ricky how to fix a Jbl srx815p when the protect mode is on.?
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Rick, Output from the mixer has XLR and RCA? WHat do you prefer? and Why? Sound quality difference?
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Xlr is a ground connection as well as a shielded connection. Mich prefered
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thank you for the information it helped a lot but I also have a question? how do you hook up the denom mc 6000 with another denom mc 6000 to play at the same time?
+Freddy Gonzalez hmmmm not familar with the output and inputs of those mixers. But if you can link one into a spare channel on the other that would work. Or just get another mixer like the yahmaha and like both into that.
DJ Rick Web ok thank you I will try it.
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Cleared a lot of doubts.
I have a very confusing question.
I have two Alto ts 212 1100watt powered speakers. and one Gemini xtr 500 sat powered sub woofer.
i want to hook them all to my controller through my behringer eurorack 1204 mixer.
currently I'm connecting my controller to the mixer. mixer to the subwoofer, subwoofer outputs to the speakers.
now
since the speakers are already powered, when you connect from powered subwoofer to already powered speakers, will the speakers get damaged? ( is it a bad thing?)
now If You connect one cable, first from mixer to Speaker. and then from speaker mix out to sub woofer, will that work?
+Vivek Mangipudi either method will work that is also know as daisy chaining. It is used all the time in the dj world. Depending on manufactors recomendation they might say the go either sub first or tops first. Wither doesnt matter. Some subs will have a high pass out for the speakers which affectivly will cut the bass that the sub is already producing from the subs aloughing them to be the louder since the speakers arent try to rproduce the bass that the sub is producing. Like wise sometimes manufactors such as qsc put this high pass option in there top speakers so you could run to the speakers first then the subs. Overall either method works but if theres a high pass available either on your tops or sub. Sometimes on top speakers its called sub mood which is what my eons say. But the high pass will help your tops a bunch with making them louder and improving the sound of your setul.
I have ×2 LD active speaker with bluetooth. How do i connect my android devices to it so it can come out on both speaker.
You can only connect to one. And link the other with a cable or wireless xlr
Master Volume Gain what do they do on the back of powered speakers
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I purchased a mackie 15 A 1300 watts powered speaker and when I used it for the first time with almost 60-70 % of volume I could smell some sort of wire burn.....is it normal....
That's just the break in smell. All new speakers are like that. It goes away after a couple uses. If it doesnt then your pushing the speakers too hard
@@DJRickWeb it just got delivered day before and tried for 20 minutes .....even the guy from the mackie company said so but I was bit worried....thanks mate for the prompt reply now I can be assured....😊
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Can i use only one powered speaker for good sound ?
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Very well explained DJ..RW My request???s I need to connect my Mix5 Mixer, that has (L/R 1/4" outs) to a single powered speaker with ONE (1/4" input and one XLR in/out). Plus I need to connect to a house speaker system. But my single powered speaker will be my monitor. Is this possible? and if so what do it need to connect these and will I be able to achieve stereo sound? So MIXed up rght now, pleez help
Couple questions whats the input for the house system and does it have output of any kind? If there is no output option you are going to have to connect to the powered monitor then the house system. And in that route do to the single output of the speaker you will only be able to hook up the house system in mono. Honestly I prefer mono over stereo. But to do this here is what you will need.
1 - 1/4 to 1/4 cable
1 - 1/4 to male xlr cable
you can run the L channel to the 1/4 input on the speaker and the R channel to the xlr input. Then you can run the xlr ouput to the house system. Depending on the inputs of the house system there are a lot of adapter cables to meet the needs for that input just give it a search on amazon.
Hope this helps
That it did, thanks a lot. Just a side note. Should i be concerned about feedback from the monitor with this set up?
Yes. If your using mic. Just watch your placement. And volune level on the monitor
Hi rick, greetings from Ireland. Question... I’m using a pair of Alto T15 active tops & I’m using a Hercules RMX controller linked to a Gemini 2 channel mixer. The controller doesn’t have an led display for the 0db thing so where should my knobs on the mixer/speakers be set. Should I turn the speaker volume to about 2 o’clock & control volume thru master vol control on mixer? Should my master vol on my controller be at max, thanks
Like I said in the video with out a led readout all you need to know is keep any volume knob at or below 75% or 3/4 turn. You never want any gains at max. If you can run both at 12 a clock and get the speaker to limit that would be ideal.
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settings for dv levels for subwoofer and mids
where do u keep the eq? when checking for 0 db
+toobig you put it where ever you think it sounds best. I normally run flat no gain in mid high or low
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So for the DJ controller you don’t need a mixer? Since it has EQ software I’m assuming you don’t need a rack with compressor, etc?
You really dont need anything additional. The other stuff is overkill
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I'm getting white noise from the speakers. How do I remove that
Many things could be causing it
@@DJRickWeb when i bring the gain on the speaker up it happens
Like I said still a lot of possible reasons
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Hi, should speakers be above head height or lower?
Above
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I love that scratch intro😂
Hi I see you're using vdj. I just purchased two 12 peavey and the sub. What settings are you using for your output? I'm running into major problem with sound. Any help would be appreciated
+Lashanda Credle not sure I never change any prefrences within the program
Hi Ricky, I have a few questions in regards to a 21st birthday gig I did a few weeks ago at a house. I used two Mackie Thump 15A. The Mackie Thump 15A has a main volume knob and two gain knobs for each channel. On both speakers, I set the channel knob and main knob to the middle. On my Pioneer DDJ-SR2 the master knob was in the middle as well as both channel gain knobs. Throughout the night as I needed more volume, I was raising the master on my controller instead of raising the volumes up on the speakers. I noticed the highs were a little too much on the sound. I also felt like I wasn't getting enough bass as I would normally expect from Mackies (I used to use the older Mackie Thump models).
1. Is there something I could have done better here?
2. The two speaker stands I used were not that tall. Does speaker stand height effect how much bass you'll get from the speaker?
3. Is this how the new Mackie Thump 15A sounds? Maybe I should use a mixer board next time like the Yamaha mixer you showed in this video?
Number 3 is your answer. If you dont have the ability to adjust how the speaker sounds on the speaker you need a mixer/eq somewhere in the chain to adjust the eq to your liking. Number 2 no it doesn't matter on height once your off the ground you loose that effect. Distance to a wall beside or behind the speaker can increase the bass though
@@DJRickWeb I will try that next time. I do have a small Mackie Mix5 mixer board I can use. I'm sure you have used the Mackie Thump 15A before since you recommended it in your beginner DJ speakers video. Did you ever mess around with the four EQ presets on the back of the speaker to see which one worked best for you? (Music, Live, Monitor, Sub)
@@DJRickWeb hello friend very good video I want to ask a question I have my american audio vms4.1 controller and I have amplified speakers it is necessary to use a mixer yes or no thanks
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I thought you just hook up the wires to the black and red holes on the speakers at the back,
For home style speakers yes. Not DJ or production type speakers.
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What are yours favorite speakers in 2021? Thanks for answer
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Are you not supposed to touch the gain knob on the speaker? I noticed you didn’t use the gain knob on the EON and was wondering why
I set it at nominal. Aka 0db.
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Hi, I am using a behringer djx 750 mixer where is only one rca master output. In that case, how to connect 2x ehko rs15a active speakers, these have xlr cable included but I dont know how to connect both of these speakers together in one rca master output in the mixer. Please helppp!!! :)
Trying using this cable [ amzn.to/2joIFjs ] it's RCA to XLR. I plug this into my booth rca output then attach xlr cable to it to hook up my subwoofers. Hope this helps
This way you can run the left to one speaker and the right to the other.
Thanks a lot for replying. I am totally new on this, just to make sure.. I put one of the xlr male (red) into my 1st speaker's Line in and the other xlr male (black) into my 2nd speaker's Line in! is it right!
+Showkat Mostafa correct the color just helps you determine right fron left channel. But it doesnt matter which is right or left. Personal preference.
I have the 2 - SRX835P and 1 - SRX828SP how do you recommend to set up?
0 db
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Hey great videos. I am new to Dj-ing. I have newmark pro 3. looking to buy set of speakers and can’t decide and need your advise. Which ones are better.
Jbl eon 615 or ev zlx-15p? And what else would I need to get these rockin.
There both pretty even. I swing more to the evs just for better features. And you need stands and cables
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Hey one more question. What about between ev zlx-15p and jbl SRX815p? Which are better. And what you suggested in your video JBL srx818sp sub. I want some thing good that can also handle bigger parties 300+. Thanks!
Srx is 2 levels above zlx. And no I wouldn't get the srx sub it's not any better than the prx.
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Is it possible to connect powered speakers and a powered subwoofer together? Do you need an amp?
+JoshTheGreat33 powered spekaers/sub means the amp is built into the speaker/sub. All you need to do is send and input single to them. And every powered speaker/sub made has inputs and thru puts on them so linking the 2 together is as simple as plugging the input into the sub and taking the tru put through the sub and hooking it into the input of the speake
Question is it your mic at your events because all your music distorts. I hope its the mic because it doesn't make a difference what speakers you use only to have you distort them
Yes the camera mic is what is distorting. Cant handle heavy bass or high db
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Thanks, can you please do a video on how to chain connecting powered speakers to another?
+Daniel Merriweather Washington its pretty straight forward xlr in to out. On the back of the speakers nothing trivial
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Question on my speakers i have an (input knob) which im guessing is your signal knob you put at half way then turn the volume knob up till it hits the limit. Also can i put the input knob past half way to say 75% or will that bring the limit light on sooner. Is it best to also do the subs before the tops or other way around?
Subs vs tops doesn't matter. Just listen to the sound and make sure the subs sound even with the tops. As far as the volume knobs. There is no said rule. You just dont want to go past 75%. The whole point of that is to avoid adding any unnecessary gain to the system that can distort the audio.
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nice video. didnt knew that that song from Alan Walwer was copyright free lol
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hi Rick, I like this old vid, still informative, what I would like to know is how did you find the VMS 4.1?
They don't make anymore
@@DJRickWeb yes I know, I have one, just wanted your thinking.
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I said the Mackie 608 powered amplifier will also run powered speakers just not sure where to plug them in have not used my new powered amp yet I talked to Mackie they told me how to do it but that was 6 months ago I never did do it going to have to call mackie again but this
Is compatible that is why I bought this to run my powered JBL speakers
2021 this is still relevant FYI
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hey does your eon back panel get warm and hot ?
Yeah its suppose too
thanks so much i was so worry, i used for home stereo system do i need to turn off everytime ?
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hi mate, really like the info thanks. I am having sound cut off problems for couple of months with my active speakers. Really annoying as it happens in the middle of event. I use VDJ8 with DDJ SB2 controller and subzero active speakers. Tried everything but still have the same problem. Can it be because of high volume ? or something else ? Thanks
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So it cant be played by phone?
Yes but no. Phones dont have a strong output signal
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do you need a powered sub for each speaker?
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wish i saw your video before i used my EON 615, after 30 minutes i start smelling very strong electric burning, now when i turn the bass up there is little rattling very little that its hard to detect but you could if you listen carefully, now i dont know if that its blown up or its just some stuff rattling with the bass.
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Would there be a difference between a 12 and 15 inch powered speaker if you are using a separate sub?
yes, a 15 inch top gives more bass, and a 12 inch will give more mid
+DJ Dylan correct ^
hi dj Rick i love all your videos that why i sucri subscribed to your channel. question: i staring to be a dj now i bought a numark party mix dj controller very small with a RCA master output what i want to do is use the mixer ,my laptop and 2 amplifier speakers only. what the i need to make the connection from the mixer to the speakers? i know there's something the go before the speaker. help me please. thanks
+djcentinela2008 just get a conversion cable. From the rca outs of your mixer to whatever input cable your speakers need.
DJ Rick Web tk man i know you will help me i appreciated i know you are so busy
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thank you very much ....now ill do to my behringer and alto speaker more power bro
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how come you dont run with prx 812?
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Thanks for the great video! I have a question for you; When you turn on your speakers at 3:41 where is you volume fader at on your controller, mixer, etc.? Did you leave it all the way up at full volume? Thanks again. 😊👍
Yes all the way up full volume on the fader. The main knob is set to do 0 db output
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Hey Rick, this was a really nice video. What do you think about a QSC setup? I own a pair of QSC KW 153 and a pair of KW 181.
+Fernando Velasquez thats a solid set of speakers there. Personally the qsc stuff I think is solid equipment and has shown it through the test of time now. Although I would say with that age the price point there are newer competitive models from jbl and ev that are better for same if not cheaper prices now.
good advice
+Frank Contreras thanks for watching
Hey man. Appreciate you.
Very nice video bro and very accurate information!!!
Do you run your 712s in full range or bypass from your sub?
High pass out the subs.
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what is name of the connector in your speaker in ch2????
Can you be more specific?
CBznar Music xlr?
Signal? Limit? Whats the difference? Thanks!
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how do you get the volume so loud at parties if you are keeping it at 0 db? I dont really know how to set speakers up, but you have it hitting 100 db or something, but how do you achieve that when you are only at 0db on your mixer?
Mixer db is just how much gain you are adding or subtracting to the sound signal. What you measure on the output end (what your hearing from the speakers) that db does not correlate at all to the mixer db. The output is a measure of how efficient and powerful your amplifier and speaker combination is.
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Does anyone know how to hook up a powered amplifier to a powered speaker does anybody know does not show in my paperwork on my
Mackie 608 powered amplifier
You dont hook powered speakers up to amplifiers. Powered speakers get signal directly from a mixer. Passive speakers get signal from an amplifier.
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I was turning my qsc speakers at 12o'clock then slowly turning up the mixer i use ddj-sz until it sounded good! Is that bad thing to do?
No