smrybacki Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Does anyone know if running two separate balanced inputs to my pair of KRK Rokit 5 monitors is OK to do? I have one balanced set running into the balanced input of the Rokit 5s from an M-Audio Fast Track Pro using a TRS->TRS balanced cable this is my recording interface. I would like to ALSO connect a POD HD500 via an XLR->XLR cable in the other available balanced input. They could both be potentially running at once I suppose so I am wondering if this is not a good idea? Anyone know before I just suck it up and try it tonight? If it matters, the reason I want to know is that I am hoping that using a true FRFR system at home will help me enjoy my POD more as I don't feel the pair of Power Engine 60s I've been using are actually FRFR. I don't gig at present so really the L2T would be overkill for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEY9966 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I javelin heard its not a good ideal, I have never tried it let me know how it works for you I javelin wanted to do the same thing your doing, but I would run the pod 500 and the zoom g5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfsmith0 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bad idea to hook up more than one input cable at a time. The Rokit5 manual also says this at http://www.krksys.com/manuals/rokit/RokitG3-Manual.pdf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrybacki Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bad idea to hook up more than one input cable at a time. The Rokit5 manual also says this at http://www.krksys.com/manuals/rokit/RokitG3-Manual.pdf. I have an older set and that direction is not in there, unless I missed it. Great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think you'l find using XLR connectors will be a volume drop compared to the line input. It will not harm the rokets but you'll have little volume as the balance inputs on the rokets are design to handle +4db equipment with the HD500 is line level. I'd recommend the line outs of your POD and line inputs on your rokets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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