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How to connect passive speakers to a mixer, quick tips?
- For passive speakers, join the Main out jacks to the power amplifier inputs.
- Once done, connect your power amplifier outputs to the speaker inputs.
- Turn on the mixer and speakers (or power amplifier).
- Can you mix powered and passive speakers?
- Can I connect active speakers to a powered mixer?
- How can I power a passive speaker without an amp?
- Can I connect powered mixer to amplifier?
Can you mix powered and passive speakers?
You can combine and connect passive speakers with powered speakers using the standard connection (Red/Black) or bi-wiring using the appropriate twin cables. Powered speakers consume a lot of power, so people often hook up passive speakers to powered speakers to ensure that they don't overwhelm the power supply.
Can I connect active speakers to a powered mixer?
No. If your mixer is powered and sending an amplified signal, you will need to use passive speakers to properly operate your setup. Some powered mixers only send powered signals through the main outs. ... Using a powered speaker with a powered mixer can result in equipment damage.
How can I power a passive speaker without an amp?
Type of source component
If you don't have an external amp, then consider connecting passive speakers to a powered source component. This means that the source component should have a built-in amplifier such as a powered mixer, powered subwoofer, or an AV receiver that has a built-in amp.
Can I connect powered mixer to amplifier?
Connect a powered mixer to an amp with stereo audio cables. ... A powered amplifier supplies the energy to drive speakers. Connecting the mixer to the amp requires a standard set of stereo audio cables so the processed signal from the mixer can be played through the speakers connected to the amplifier.
