Hi there,
When I run an XLR (via passive XLR splitter or direct) from a pre-amp/DAC (M-DAC) to a powered sub (XLR to RCA cable), it is much quieter than if I use the RCA outs on the M-DAC. This means I have to crank the sub's gain very high and feel it's not working optimally, it's not a weak sub either (BK XLS400). If I'm using the XLR splitter (SZ-SS1) the sub sound is very low and improves when pressing one of the phase switches. Similarly, if I plug the M-DAC directly into the sub (XLR to RCA stereo) the sound is very low, until I unplug one of the channels and then the sound is fine.
That is my main query, the reasoning behind wanting to use XLR is I find using the XLR outs on the M-DAC sound better through the studio monitors; the RCAs produce more high frequency hiss/noise, albeit which is only audible right next to the speakers and inaudible when playing music. The M-DAC is also a good 3-5 metres from the speakers/sub.
A logical option could be to use the XLRs to the speakers and the RCAs to the sub which does work, however this isn't recommend by the manufacturer as apparently it unbalances the XLR outputs on the M-DAC.
Thanks for any advice on this.
When I run an XLR (via passive XLR splitter or direct) from a pre-amp/DAC (M-DAC) to a powered sub (XLR to RCA cable), it is much quieter than if I use the RCA outs on the M-DAC. This means I have to crank the sub's gain very high and feel it's not working optimally, it's not a weak sub either (BK XLS400). If I'm using the XLR splitter (SZ-SS1) the sub sound is very low and improves when pressing one of the phase switches. Similarly, if I plug the M-DAC directly into the sub (XLR to RCA stereo) the sound is very low, until I unplug one of the channels and then the sound is fine.
That is my main query, the reasoning behind wanting to use XLR is I find using the XLR outs on the M-DAC sound better through the studio monitors; the RCAs produce more high frequency hiss/noise, albeit which is only audible right next to the speakers and inaudible when playing music. The M-DAC is also a good 3-5 metres from the speakers/sub.
A logical option could be to use the XLRs to the speakers and the RCAs to the sub which does work, however this isn't recommend by the manufacturer as apparently it unbalances the XLR outputs on the M-DAC.
Thanks for any advice on this.
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