Groove On Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 What is the difference between these two speaker setups? Is one preferable for stereo vs mono vs stereo+mono? Setup #1 - connect each XLR out to individual speakers Setup #2 - connect both XLR outs to one speaker - run XLR out from speaker to the 2nd speaker Notes: QSC K8.2 speakers + Yamaha MG06X 6-channel stereo mixer - (2) XLR inputs, can be 2x mono or 1x stereo pair - (4) 1/4 inputs are (2) stereo pairs, each pair on it's own channel - all outputs are stereo ** tech sheet for mixer https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/9/330989/mg06x_en_ts_c0.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 What is the sound source? Is it 2 mics? 2 very different types of sound sources? 1 keyboard? What problem are you wanting to solve? I use Setup #1 when I run my keyboard in stereo to my 2 QSC's and my sax mic into 1 QSC. When I've used a mixer, I still use Setup #1 and the keyboard and sax go to both speakers. I don't know under what circumstances I would use Setup #2. Perhaps you have a more complicated problem to solve. Quote These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove On Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 What is the sound source? Combinations of: - Stage piano (stereo) - Backing tracks + VSTs (stereo) - 2 mics for vocals/instrumentalists (mono) I guess the question is, does it matter if I run mono sources through a stereo setup? And if I have to mix mono+stereo sources, should I setup the speakers as mono or stereo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyFF Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Hmmmmm..... don't know the answers to your mono/stereo compatibility questions. However, I do know the Yamaha DXR range of speakers allows you to take a STEREO in from your keyboard for example (two stereo ins actually), and then run a cable directly from that speaker to a 2d speaker. You can chose from the first speaker whether or not the second speaker is in stereo or mono in relation to the first speaker. With a speaker like that, you could find out for yourself if it made any difference. Yamaha DXR speaker Quote Numa Piano X73 /// Kawai ES920 /// Casio CT-X5000 /// Yamaha EW425 Yamaha Melodica and Alto Recorder QSC K8.2 // JBL Eon One Compact // Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Win10 laptop i7 8GB // iPad Pro 9.7" 32GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 It depends on whether you want stereo separation, or not. I'm not going to touch that one as it's been endlessly debated here. Personally, I prefer stereo, but that's just me. It doesn't matter if you run mono through a stereo setup. Unless you pan to a side, the sound will be equal on both the L and R. I use my MG06 and K8.2s in a similar setup on a regular basis. The counter example you will hear is that "mono is better" (there's a larger sweet spot, you avoid potential phasing issues, etc.), in which case you'd use the dual-mono approach. Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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