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  • June 22, 2012 at 7:18 pm #1006602
    VinnyBlanc
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    There are two types of speakers: Active and Passive.

    If they are active speakers they each have an amp built in so you can hook your controller up directly to the speakers. The cord will depend on what kind of outputs are on your midi controller and what kind of inputs on the speakers.

    If you have Passive speakers you will hook your midi controller up to an external Amp and then connect your speakers to that. Again, you inputs and outputs will dictate what type of cords you need.

    I hope this starts you off in the right direction…

    June 22, 2012 at 7:41 pm #1006603
    DJCHAINSMOK3R
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    Considering you’re thinking of going the virtual route, I’m going to recommend going with a decent controller.
    There are a million different types you can go for, all with many features and accessibility that will work well for you.

    Instead of going with the MIXX software, I’m going to recommend starting off with Traktor controllers if you’re thinking of doing some heavy mixing, and FX filtering.
    If you want to go for some modular scratching, and beat juggling, I recommend a Serato controller (In my opinion I find the sound card in these controllers to be more responsive)

    As far as speakers go, I would go directly for a descent brand (Staying away from Gemini PA’s.)
    Carrying a 30lb amplifier can become a bit of a hassle sometimes, so as stated above by VinnyBlanc, maybe going with powered speakers would be the better choice.

    Cheers!

    June 22, 2012 at 8:51 pm #1006605
    EricA11
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    So would you recommend active speakers instead of passive ones with an amplifier? And also how do I know if I need the audio interface?

    June 22, 2012 at 9:38 pm #1006607
    EricA11
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    Also, could you recommend a set of speakers? Preferably within the $100-200 range.

    June 25, 2012 at 1:49 pm #1006693
    DJCHAINSMOK3R
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    EricA11, post: 22569, member: 2499 wrote: So would you recommend active speakers instead of passive ones with an amplifier? And also how do I know if I need the audio interface?

    You will need an audio interface if you’re trying to use CDJ’s, Turntables and an outsourcing mixer, or if you’re using a controller without a sound card already built in.
    On the other situation.
    Personally, I recommend POWERED Speakers, as it eliminates having to carry around an amplifier around, and extra unnecessary wiring.
    As far as the 100-200$ spectrum, in the POWERED SPEAKER field, the best I can recommend for a beginner on a budget would be MACKIE TH12A’s.

    The website I work for sells a two pack for 699.00. I know its a bit over the consulted budget you’re looking at, but finding a pair of speakers with a decent audio reproduction at that time is a bit tricky.

    June 27, 2012 at 12:17 am #1006793
    EricA11
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    I went to Guitar Center today and talked with some employees about the equipment I’ve been looking at, and they agreed that I should use a Numark Mixtrack Pro, which does have a sound card in it. Concerning the speakers they recommended this: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie-SRM450v2-Active-Speaker–Black–105783864-i1512406.gc
    I am a complete beginner with speakers and sound systems, so this may be a stupid question, but will a single one of these speakers be loud enough for a room that is about 50 feet long and 35 wide?

    June 29, 2012 at 4:06 pm #1006919
    DJCHAINSMOK3R
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    EricA11, post: 22777, member: 2499 wrote: I went to Guitar Center today and talked with some employees about the equipment I’ve been looking at, and they agreed that I should use a Numark Mixtrack Pro, which does have a sound card in it. Concerning the speakers they recommended this: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie-SRM450v2-Active-Speaker–Black–105783864-i1512406.gc
    I am a complete beginner with speakers and sound systems, so this may be a stupid question, but will a single one of these speakers be loud enough for a room that is about 50 feet long and 35 wide?

    I would go and buy a pair, a single one of those speakers wont be enough to pack a decent punch.
    If anything, message me, I’ll see what I can do for you on a pair of speakers.

    June 29, 2012 at 11:48 pm #1006934
    EricA11
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    Will these speakers be enough?

    http://www.uniquesquared.com/behringer-b212xl-12-live-dj-portable-pa-speaker-pair.html

    July 2, 2012 at 4:58 am #1007027
    Steelo
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    You’ll need an amp for those. Better off just getting some active speakers so you can plug direct in to them

    July 6, 2012 at 7:17 pm #1007284
    EricA11
    Member

    What do you guys think of this: http://www.uniquesquared.com/behringer-b212xl-12-live-dj-portable-pa-speaker-pair-with-tripod-stands-and-cables.html
    Looks like a good deal to me.

    July 6, 2012 at 8:26 pm #23150
    EricA11
    Member

    Or this: http://www.uniquesquared.com/behringer-b208d-powered-pa-speaker-pair-with-tripod-stands-and-xlr-cables.html

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