xr8600D and Powered Speakers

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Sha2169
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xr8600D and Powered Speakers

Post by Sha2169 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:18 pm

Is it possible to use powered speakers with this mixer? I have a pair of Thump12 powered loudspeakers which I would like to use for main speakers. Based on what I'm seeing in the manual, it does not appear that you can send a non-amplified signal to the Main Main output. Any assistance or recommendations on who these speakers could be used with this equipment would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: xr8600D and Powered Speakers

Post by colliedogboy1 » Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:05 pm

Yes, you can send the main output signal to your powered speakers. There is a ¼" output jack labeled "Main" on the front panel. Hook in a TRS cable there and send the main mix to an "auxiliary amp/speaker system" which, in your case, is your powered speakers. If they require an XLR cable to connect, you will need a TRS/XLRM adapter cable to make the match on both ends. I have several of these for the Auxiliary outputs on my mixer, and they are about 18" long and cost about $15-$20. Add a regular mic cable to the adapter and you can send a balanced signal as far as you need to.

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Re: xr8600D and Powered Speakers

Post by broncoface13 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:45 am

Hey guys how do you hook 2 powered speakers, in my case JBL Eon 615, if there is only 1 "main" output on the front of the XR8600?

Thanks for your time...

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Re: xr8600D and Powered Speakers

Post by N0YYM » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:26 pm

There is usually a through/out jack to daisy chain them together, but I'm not familiar with your equipment.
I hope this helps...
Johnny

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