Alanh2000
Can any one advise if there is a limit to the lenght of the speaker wire that can be used with a powered speaker.
Some one advised it should not exceed 50ft
I am currently using monster cables and wanted to know if they are joined by couplings that exceed this lenght if it can affect my mixer or speaker
Some one advised it should not exceed 50ft
I am currently using monster cables and wanted to know if they are joined by couplings that exceed this lenght if it can affect my mixer or speaker
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 7:19 pm
DJ Marcel_1
I don't believe there will be any signal lose over the run of the cable, You'll be fine that way.
However I think you will hear a "delay" meaning that if your speakers are that far away the sound will take a split second to reach your ears and sound off.
If you can try and split up your run into shorter runs and add more speakers. One about every 50 ft will do nicely. Most newer powered monitors will allow for daisy-chaining. If you don't own more that a couple of speakers you'll have to rent.
However I think you will hear a "delay" meaning that if your speakers are that far away the sound will take a split second to reach your ears and sound off.
If you can try and split up your run into shorter runs and add more speakers. One about every 50 ft will do nicely. Most newer powered monitors will allow for daisy-chaining. If you don't own more that a couple of speakers you'll have to rent.
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 7:24 pm
Tear Em 'Up
What type of cables?? For example RCA cables after 6 feet or so start to loose signal strength..meanwhile XLR keeps its sound quality over greater distances....
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 7:28 pm
Alanh2000
Yes I have 4 and may be able to do this but for the function I was intending to play I may have to split in to four units each with a powered Sub and a powered full range at four different locations that are just about 150ft away.
I am using Monster cable gold series (1/4 inch) as my experience using home built cables was a disaster.
Also have a few 1/4 inch to xlr
Thanks for the information
I am using Monster cable gold series (1/4 inch) as my experience using home built cables was a disaster.
Also have a few 1/4 inch to xlr
Thanks for the information
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 7:35 pm
djcity
You should be just fine with the cables you have (Monster) XLR to 1/4 and 1/4 to 1/4 are pro grade unless the gauge (thickness) is real thin. The thicker the cable the better for longer cable runs.
Monster makes good cables that don't "leak" signal or allow noise to "leak" in.
Run em 150 feet away if you need to. I just hope you have a monitor or you will hear your music late due to the time it will take for the sound to travel from the speakers to your ears.
Happy mixing
Monster makes good cables that don't "leak" signal or allow noise to "leak" in.
Run em 150 feet away if you need to. I just hope you have a monitor or you will hear your music late due to the time it will take for the sound to travel from the speakers to your ears.
Happy mixing
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 9:55 pm
Alanh2000
Thanks for the info.
With respect to the time delay Iguess you are correct because it can cause a lot of difficulty in doing live mixes.
May have to invest in a monitor as I currently use all my powered speakers away from the system
Thanks
DJRED
With respect to the time delay Iguess you are correct because it can cause a lot of difficulty in doing live mixes.
May have to invest in a monitor as I currently use all my powered speakers away from the system
Thanks
DJRED
geposted Tue 09 Sep 08 @ 10:00 pm
djcity
If you don't have a monitor, Try using your headphones as monitor. Simply listen to your mixes thru master as you mix or use both cue channels. I have not needed to use a monitor in a long time because I use my headphones. Also, VDJ is so accurate that you can SEE if your mix needs to be adjusted.
You should be just fine.
You in Trini or just from Trini?
You should be just fine.
You in Trini or just from Trini?
geposted Thu 11 Sep 08 @ 7:10 pm
Alanh2000
Thanks for the info.
I use head phones to do mixing but still use one ear to hear what is actually happening on the system, the problem is that if I have a very long length of speaker cable that vary in length the delay may give the impression that the mix is out of sync.
I investigated a BBE loud speaker management system which may get this solved and allows for setting the delay time to each speaker.
And yes I am a Trini from Trinidad.
Thanks Much
DJ RED
I use head phones to do mixing but still use one ear to hear what is actually happening on the system, the problem is that if I have a very long length of speaker cable that vary in length the delay may give the impression that the mix is out of sync.
I investigated a BBE loud speaker management system which may get this solved and allows for setting the delay time to each speaker.
And yes I am a Trini from Trinidad.
Thanks Much
DJ RED
geposted Thu 11 Sep 08 @ 7:58 pm
djcity
My family is from Trinidad. I'm 1st generation here in the states.
The speaker management will help with how the crowd hears the sound but will do nothing for you as the DJ.
If you can, turn one of the top (full range) speakers towards you. even if it's a small to medium distance from you, it will help out a lot as the highs will be directed at you. You will hear the sound direct and not a echo or the highs coming back to you after bouncing off a wall.
Do not count on using bass. the frequency is too wide for you to use (bass fills up the room, highs are directional)
The speaker management will help with how the crowd hears the sound but will do nothing for you as the DJ.
If you can, turn one of the top (full range) speakers towards you. even if it's a small to medium distance from you, it will help out a lot as the highs will be directed at you. You will hear the sound direct and not a echo or the highs coming back to you after bouncing off a wall.
Do not count on using bass. the frequency is too wide for you to use (bass fills up the room, highs are directional)
geposted Fri 12 Sep 08 @ 3:05 pm
drzinc
djcity wrote :
My family is from Trinidad. I'm 1st generation here in the states.
The speaker management will help with how the crowd hears the sound but will do nothing for you as the DJ.
If you can, turn one of the top (full range) speakers towards you. even if it's a small to medium distance from you, it will help out a lot as the highs will be directed at you. You will hear the sound direct and not a echo or the highs coming back to you after bouncing off a wall.
Do not count on using bass. the frequency is too wide for you to use (bass fills up the room, highs are directional)
The speaker management will help with how the crowd hears the sound but will do nothing for you as the DJ.
If you can, turn one of the top (full range) speakers towards you. even if it's a small to medium distance from you, it will help out a lot as the highs will be directed at you. You will hear the sound direct and not a echo or the highs coming back to you after bouncing off a wall.
Do not count on using bass. the frequency is too wide for you to use (bass fills up the room, highs are directional)
Just to hujack a bit but hello from a fello Trini
geposted Fri 12 Sep 08 @ 11:19 pm
mp3jrick
Normally I run 50' cables to all of my speakers.
Beyond that I run a Phonic wireless system which works perfect up to 100' (never had a need to go farther than that)
Beyond that I run a Phonic wireless system which works perfect up to 100' (never had a need to go farther than that)
geposted Sat 13 Sep 08 @ 8:44 am
The Lone Mixer II
hey rick how does that work...the wireless...do you encounter signal loss @ all?
geposted Mon 15 Sep 08 @ 2:01 pm
Charlie Wilson
Alanh2000 wrote :
Thanks for the info.
I use head phones to do mixing but still use one ear to hear what is actually happening on the system.
I use head phones to do mixing but still use one ear to hear what is actually happening on the system.
Yeah I used to do this it's better trying to use the phones as I now do by applying both cue buttons or using cue mix. Get a monitor as well just for the hell of it, I got a powered 12" Wharfedale full range wedge shape thing its good.
geposted Mon 15 Sep 08 @ 2:31 pm