M-Audio M3-8 [4/40] Connection diagrams

Connection Diagrams

M-Audio M3-8 monitors feature balanced XLR and 1/4" connectors, as well as unbalanced

RCA-type analog inputs. Connect the outputs of your audio interface, monitor controller, mixer,

or other line-level device to these inputs.

Tip: If your mixer, interface, or other audio source features both XLR/TRS and RCA-type

outputs, use the XLR or TRS connectors instead of the RCA connectors whenever possible.

XLR and TRS cables incorporate a "balanced" design that carries a signal over three

conductors ("hot," "cold," and "ground") instead of two conductors as found in RCA cables

("hot," and "ground"). This results in lower noise, higher rejection of radio-frequency (RF)

interference, and better overall fidelity. If XLR/TRS jacks are unavailable, use RCA-style cables

but try to keep the cables as short as possible.

Scenario 1

Audio Interface

(Balanced TRS

to Balanced TRS)

Scenario 2

Mixer

(Balanced XLR

to Balanced XLR)

Scenario 3

Preamplifier

(Unbalanced RCA

to Unbalanced RCA)

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