So Ive done a little reading but am struggling to understand, I would really like to use sidetone with the Dt 900 PRO X and fifine xlr. But I need help completing this audio setup. What do I need? A dac, amp or audio interface? any help is appreciated

There isn't a usb port or a 3.5 jack on the Motu m2. So would I need some type of adapter cable? Like 3.5 to XLR? or maybe a 3.5 or TRS?

I'm trying to combine my 6xx headphones with the wave link 3, but the wave link doesn't the power to drive them properly.. So I was hoping I could use the Motu m2 to combine them both while still having 0 latency monitoring like the wave link provides. I'm hoping there some way to make these products compatible..

Hi everyone! Newbie here. Just picked up a little Sony D911 Receiver for our first turntable setup. I've got the receiver connected to two JBL P40s and everything's working great. The only thing I can't figure out is how I could connect my iPhone to the receiver. There's a really large headphone jack on the front, but that doesn't seem like it would input sound? No Bluetooth settings that I can see. I was thinking I'd just be able to get an aux cord for a few bucks, but now I'm thinking I might need another connection method. Thanks!! Here's a link to the same receiver I got so you can see photos: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115790312148 -- appreciate any workaround suggestions!

I have a set of Edifier R1000T4 speakers connected to record player and a CD player. Even on its lowest volume it is quite loud. The volume knob has a sort of dead spot where it doesn’t produce any volume, and the part that actually starts playing is too loud to enjoy quietly late at night.

Is this just a by-product of active speakers? And is there any way to reduce the minimum volume that isn’t too costly?

I want to connect my JBL LRS305P MKII to my Scarlett solo would a TRS 1/4 inch to TRS 1/4 work?

Hey so it is as the title says. Super interesting and portable unit, and Id be curious if there is a device that allows me to split a line out into stereo? Or just some kind of cable to get the signal to both monitors. Either way, still learning about audio hardware and how it all works, so Id be glad for any info regardless.

What are the best headphones for gaming/music listening?

First I’m sure this question is asked often, so here is the more specifics:

300 and under (preferably $150 ish)

7.1 audio/Spatial Audio support

Low latency wireless/ or low latency through cable- not super important but nice

Most likely closed ear, or an option for noise cancellation would be best, however I’m open to open ear

I don’t care if it has a mic or not/ quality

Non micro usb charging- these ports break very easily

“Dynamic or full sound”-big focus on hearing every single instrument and sound

Good bass

Comfortable wear-specifically the ear pads and how they’re pressed onto the users ears

Good battery life

I currently own gsp370 and their so close to being perfect, however it’s missing some ranges of sound imo, micro usb, and the biggest thing is the usb dongle and not being able to plug in wired or through bluetooth.

Bonus question: what format is best to hear the highest quality of sounds: aux, bluetooth, radio, usb c, micro, xlr (if your able to get it in headphones), etc.

And should I get an audio mixer/ amp?

Last bonus bonus question: what’s the best streaming service and most raw(highest quality) audio I can get?

I play lots of racing games and shooters, watch YouTube videos, and heavy focus on rap/hiphop. However I also listen to jazz, rock, and everything else every now and then.

I have a ton of headphones, but I haven’t found “the one” yet. I have a few older Sonys, jbl, amazon ones, old bose, gsp 370, airpod pro 2, $800 7.1 Samsung theater system, Bose audio on my car. The only thing I found that’s perfect is my home theater setup.

Hello,

I am struggling to sort this out and after letting it sit for a time, trying to sort it out again. When I play a stereo test or plug an instrument into the mixer directly, I am unable to control left and right output.

The setup I am working with:

1Mii (Bluetooth to Yamaha Mixer (3.5mm to RCA) (Bluetooth Connector)

Yamaha MG10XU (Mixer)

Harbinger HA120 4-Channel Mixer/PA (PA System)

Connections:

Bluetooth to Mixer:

3.5mm jack on Mii to split RCA (ch7 and ch8 on Yamaha)

Mixer to PA:

1/4" L & R out on Yamaha to Harbinger RCA Aux in (L & R)

Mixer

Bluetooth Connectivity

PA

Symptoms:

-When I play music through Bluetooth device, indicator lights on mixer show different levels for R and L channels (good)

-When I play a test, indicators on mixer show correct output (L or R, both), but sound is not correct.

Issue:

No matter what I have tried, I seem to get both Left and Right output to both speakers (only way to cut that out is pan on mixer to one side).

I expect if I plug in an instrument, I can pan to left and should only hear the instrument on the left, but that is not what I am hearing when I do this test.

Based on indicator lights on the mixer, input (bluetooth) from Mii to the mixer appears to be working correctly, so I assume I've missed something on the mixer to the PA. General sound is good, it's just when I try to get fancy with splitting the signals for L& R and hearing songs played via bluetooth where they fail to be correct to the actual recording with regards to L and R channels....

Any guidance much appreciated

I like bass and clear vocals, and being able to find and separate the differents instruments (sorry by the poor english, not my language)

I live in argentina and the options are very limited and prices high, a 20$ iem ends up at 80 or even +100$, not funny tbh.
in conclusion, what do you recommend? Thx and sorry for being bad at english :c

Hi all

I recently got some old JSBSYSTEMS M20 speakers. I understand some basics about powering speakers and using amplifiers and what connections to use and so forth. But I am not an expert by any means and my understanding is quite surface level. Hence why I am asking the following question:

These speakers have an XLR input, which from my understanding is for giving it a line level balanced audio. I would like to buy an aplifier to power these speakers but I don't understand how I am supposed to power these since I read that XLR is not suitable to power them. I have looked on all sides and the bottom of the speakers and I could not find an A/C input, or would this be the "TP . Live" input?

Can someone explain this to me

A big thanks in advance.

I have a firestick and a monitor which does not output audio.

So I bought an audio splitter (HDMI to HDMI+Audio) which plugs into the wall. I put the fire stick hdmi into the HDMI in, a hdmi cable runs from the hdmi out in the splitter and connects to the monitor. I have a 3.5mm audio jack in the audio out of the splitter which connects to my headphones. The splitter is set to 2CH.

When all connected, I can see the video output of the fire stick but no sound.

When I unplug the hdmi out cable which runs to the monitor, I can then hear audio. How do I get both video and audio to work at the same time?

I just recently got a new Shure SM58 for vocal recording, but I can't seem to figure out how to set it up properly with my Focusrite Scarlet Solo. With the gain all the way up, the SM58 makes for a good mic to pick up my voice when talking to friends, but when I want to record with it, I often have to turn the gain down to prevent clipping on louder notes. The only problem is that I have to turn the gain down significantly to the point that quieter vocals barely pick up. I've tried different distances and settings, but I can't seem to figure it out. I know it likely isn't the SM58's fault because I've heard they're notoriously hard to clip by themselves.

By the way, I am using FL Studio to record/mix my vocals.

All help will be appreciated!

Hi everyone

Need some advice please. I love Intrnet radios. The stand alone devices (not phones bluetoothed to a speaker) but something with twidderly knobs.

I had a freecom musicpal but vtuner killed the service . I've spent a year looking at devices and can't seem to find an affordable one that has "media server " as an option you can connect to and stream from your server

Does anyone know of anything that has that feature?

Cheers!

I need some help with synthwave music production.

Give it a listen, i need some feedback, it would mean a lot!

Listen here

I’ve been trying to use Equalizer APO to reduce the volume of my USB Audio Device because it would destroy my hearing at anything other than 1%, but it doesn’t seem to change anything at all. I'd appreciate some advice.

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I have a pair of Fluance active speakers. I noticed an annoying buzzing sound whenever I plug RCA cables into the speaker. Even when the cables aren’t connected to a preamp, and the cord is literally just loose, as soon as I plug them into the RCA sockets on the speaker the buzzing starts. What is my issue here and how do I fix it?

Hi! I have a Yamaha receiver with a single RCA output for the subwoofer. My subwoofer however has a dual RCA (stereo?) input. What type of cable should I use in this situation?

Thanks!

i have my JBL soundbar connected to my pc via bluetooth, if i use the soundbar remote to increase decrease the volume it does it in an increment of 3 levels like 16, 19, 22, but through windows slider i can set it to any specific volume, is this safe to do or should i stick to use the remote and its 3 level preset only for volume change?

I have a KRK S10.4 sub with Rokit 8 powered monitors passing through and on to a Motu M6 audio interface.

I always power my monitors off first and then the sub when shutting down, and sub then monitors when powering on. When I came to my desk this morning I noticed my left monitor was in standby and not fully off. I must have not hit the power switch all the way the previous day. I didn’t think much of it and shut it off, then powered on sub then both monitors. I quickly realized I had no audio and upon checking the back of the sub saw the power indicator LED wasn’t coming on. I checked the fuse which looked fine, but went ahead and swapped it with the included spare, it still wouldn’t power on. I then unplugged all cables and ran monitors directly to interface and got sound fine. I unplugged the power cable and moved the sub around to look further I noticed the led power indicator light dimly flickered a couple of times, then came on to an orange color before making a barely audible pop sound and going off, again sub was shut off and power cable completely disconnected.

The sub looks to still have some warranty left, so I will have to go that route. But can having a powered monitor turned on that is passing through the sub and the sub is powered off actually back feed power to it and screw it up? And just from this one instance? If so shouldn’t the fuse catch? I normally wouldn’t have just one or both monitors on but not the sub, just curious if mistakenly leaving monitor on is what killed it and what was up with the LED flickering when it is completely unplugged?

I'm planning to upgrade my amplifier and have been given three choices by my dealer: the Marantz PM-KI Ruby, Peachtree 220 SE, and Plinius Hautonga. Could anyone who has used these recommend one based on their performance or reviews?

ve recently purchased a cardioid microphone kit model: AM430-BPS and I'm having trouble setting things up. I tried to install the microphone on my Lenovo 100e Chromebook 1st generation laptop and nothing popped up on the screen at all. It didn't register anything on my laptop. I've tried this with another Chromebook and had the same problem.

Is this microphone compatible with my Lenovo 1st Gen Chromebook laptop? Or do I have a faulty microphone? Or am I just installing it wrong? It's been very frustrating and I'm not sure what to do as I'm new to using microphones on laptops and computers for my voiceover work I've recently started working on.

I have a Westinghouse Roku TV for about 2 years now and it's been perfect until recently. A crackling noise can be heard during specific sounds, music, or even people talking in movies or games. Specifically very noticeable on the Playstation 5 main menu. Almost sounds like a humming but distorted. It is very noticeable and I have never had my speakers volume higher then 9 and it goes 100. Can anyone give me an idea of what is happening? This crackling/humming sound is also always there. Wether I am watching a movie, playing a game or YouTube videos it is always there but only on the right speaker.

I downloaded it due to stuttering on Windows 11, and after installation, it mutes. Any tips?

Is there some sort of extra fidelity with an old dedicated system CD unit compared to a modern 'video' unit?

My mom is looking for a bluetooth input into the PA system at her church to play music from her phone. It has the red and white RCA ports on the back, they are listed as separate inputs, so would I only use one of the two outputs from the adapter? Also does anyone have a recommendation for a bluetooth adapter?

I just got my first sound system, and I’m kinda confused about how to hook up the subwoofer. My audio interface only has two inputs, so I’m guessing that might be the problem, but like... where’s the third cable even supposed to go to make the subwoofer work? Sorry if this is a dumb question

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