How to add a subwoofer to mixer

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How to add a subwoofer to mixer

Post by Ronhell »

Hello everyone im new to the forum and also new to this world so please be kind :thumbup:
I have a Yamaha 01x mixer and i use a pair of Behringer Truth b2031a active speakers.
I would like to buy and add an active subwoofer but i dont know how and if its possible. :headbang:
I would apreciate if somebody would help me out with my problem. Thanks in advance!
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Re: How to add a subwoofer to mixer

Post by Hugh Robjohns »

Ideally you'd find a Behringer studio subwoofer.

The monitor outputs from your desk go to the subwoofer (balanced TRS to XLRm), and then the subwoofer outputs go to the Truth monitors (XLR-XLR).

The subwoofer contains filters to send mid and high signals to the Truths, and the LF into the sub.

Most active subs have the same connections and filter arrangements, but a Behinger one should be optimised for your Truths.

Other models may have controls to adjust the level and filter frequencies etc.
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Re: How to add a subwoofer to mixer

Post by Wonks »

The K10S is the only studio sub Behringer do, so the choice is easy.

https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0B4L
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The 10S is the only current studio subwoofer, but I think there were other models previously — in case the OP is thing of buying used...
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Re: How to add a subwoofer to mixer

Post by sonics »

A Truth B2092A sub might be over fifteen years old by now. It might be best to buy new instead of one of those old (large) boxes. I have used a home studio with the Truths paired with a PreSonus Eris Sub8. Sounded okay and balanced, but the system had been tuned with ARC.
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Re: How to add a subwoofer to mixer

Post by Ronhell »

Thank you guys, i will most likely go with the new k10s. Ive looked it up on amazon but its unaviable at the moment and in my location none is selling a used one right now but will check often and buy when aviable :D
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