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September 7th, 2005, 09:25 PM | #1 |
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Connect BX8 to G5 - best option
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I have purchased the fine M-Audio BX8 speakers, and I plan to use them for video editing and sound mixing. I wonder what is the best option to connect them to my Apple G5. What cables should I use? The speakers have a balanced XLR output as well as a TRS output, balanced/unbalanced. As for the Mac, should I take into account the optical sound input/output on the G5? Or go with the regular audio output? Since I spent quite a bit on a very good pair of monitor speakers, I want to connect them in a way to get the best possible sound quality. Thanks for any advice! |
September 7th, 2005, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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The built in sound card ain't much....so be prepared for a few pops, clicks, and colored sound. Even a very low end external will be far superior. I know that's not what you asked...but thought you should know.
Use a 3.5mm (mini) plug from your sound card, and 1/4 mono on the input to the monitors. Be sure the cable is not longer than 8-20 feet. You wanna really make those BX's sing? Put them on a pair of MoPads. They'll change your view, and rock your world with what a 20.00 investment can do.
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The Mo-Pads are on their way... ordered them at the same time but they were back-ordered at the time :-)
I will look into what you suggested as far as the external is concerned... I am trying to mix my student film and want a decent setup. As far as the cables - suggestion taken! Thanks a lot as usual! |
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Dear Douglas,
If possible - can you give me a short advice about improving the quality of sound coming through my BX8? You mentioned that an external will be far superior to the sound card of my G5. What can I do about that? I am not sure - to be honest - what an external really is :-( I will also try to look online in the meantime. Thanks a lot!! |
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Thanks for the reply!
I checked the soundcards you mentioned, I think I cannot afford them right now. Can I use my Digidesign MBox between the G5 and the speakers? Would this approach give me the better quality for normal sound monitoring with the BX8s that you mentioned? Thanks Douglas. |
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I didn't realize you have an M-Box. yes, by all means, use it. That's a great little device.
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OK, I will use it!
Thanks for taking the time to guide me throughout this thread, I really appreciate it. All the best! Bog |
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Sorry, one more thing: I am also looking into connecting my speakers to the Decklink Pro video card inside the G5. The Decklink offers 8 channels of SPDIF digital audio monitoring. I wonder if this would be a good option.
I could do this to better ensure sync with the video when editing in FCP and monitoring with the Blackmagic card. I don't know yet, I am trying different options to find the best one. |
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