Cable for S2

Hey Mark,

So you got the S2 huh. Congratulations, nice controller.

KRKs would also take RCAs, but you might want to get single not stereo RCA cables just in case. RCA will work fine over short distances (6-9 feet typically). The other option (balanced 1/4″ jack on the S2) are also possible with the KRKs. If you are not going to use your gear outside your home setup situation I think a good quality RCA cable will be fine. And if you never fiddle with the cables, almost any decent quality cable will do (DAP, ProCab, Accucable to name a few).

If you want to be compatible with other PA systems (which usually never have RCA inputs), you could get a set of balanced Jack/Jack or Jack/XLR cables. You can also use those to hook up KRKs then. Spend a little more on cable with good connector (Neutrik is the defacto standard) and avoid the ones with the connector melted on.

Greetinx,
C.

I ain’t frowning lol … connect what works for you ;_)

Usually if you connect something that has stereo RCA connections (i.e. your S2) which sit closely together to another device (i.e. Denon 4311) that has stereo RCA connections that sit closely together, it works having a regular stereo RCA cable.

Like this one: http://static.bax-shop.nl/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Procab_ref800_5.jpg

But … when you switch to KRK’s which are active speakers with the amplifiers built in, they will have ONE RCA per speaker. This means you will have to have one RCA to RCA cable going to the left KRK and another one to the right. You can take a knife to your stereo cable, but changes are you will cut and breach the outer shell.

So, if you get seperate cables to begin with you can still use them for your current hook-up, but also for when you switch to KRKs or any other kind of active monitors. They ARE harder to find though and might be relatively more expensive. (I usually make them myself).

For what you are trying to do now, stereo RCA is fine though. They are not too expensive, the one in the link I included is about 10 euro for 3 meters (9ft) and is a decent cable for the job. If you ever move to KRKs or similar or start playing out, you could get yourself some balanced Jack/Jack or Jack/XLR cables then.

Greetinx,
C.

I’m on MP3 … purely for compatibility reasons. I have my library on Denon Engine, Pioneer Rekordbox, iTunes and Rekordbox.

But AIFF is a good choice, especially if your are on an Apple 🙂

Good luck with the S2!

Greetinx,
C.