Have you ever heard people mentioning active and passive loudspeakers being defined by their internal crossover being respectively active or passive, rather than the existence of an amplifier within the loudspeaker? I have already heard audio engineers say that it's a common misconception to define active and passive loudspeakers by the existence of amplifiers rather than their type of crossover. What do you think about this concept?
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Good question! Yes I've heard about that, and I feel that it is important to distinguish between the crossover and rest of the speaker system. For example: some lower-powered active speakers use passive crossovers - there is only a single amplifier module in the speaker cabinet, the output being split between the low and high drivers by a passive crossover. Likewise, some high-powered passive speakers can use an external active crossover, the output of which feeds two separate amplifier channels, one for the highs and one for the lows. These amplifiers are located external to the speaker cabinet, but the crossover itself is active. At the end of the day, it's more important to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of "amplifier inside speaker cabinet vs. separate external amplifier" rather than getting caught up in the semantics of the terms active and passive. Good sound can be achieved from both designs.
@9uweeoncbmd890
6 жыл бұрын
I see, that makes sense. Thank you for the answer!
@QBLHqblh
5 жыл бұрын
The crossover type of a cabinet also dictates if its bi-amped (external crossover) or passive (internal crossover) both have their integration features to balance with the space being used.
@piratedprivacy9052
4 жыл бұрын
we've started to properly detail item when making specifications in projects. Passive-X self-powered spk Active-X self-powered spk Passive-X unpowered spk (bi-amp/tri-amp capability is mention) Active-X unpowered spk setup (if internal x-over is present, bypass-ability is mention)
@vickymurder4728
6 жыл бұрын
best audio engineering Teacher ever... with all my respect.. ive also downloaded many of your tutorial videos.. thank you soooooo much for your Informations and valuable lessons... Sir.. 🤗
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and supporting the channel :)
@djjaviinaction8094
4 жыл бұрын
I second this motion. ☝ Best master teacher in the world.
@scottrobinson9752
3 ай бұрын
I own a small sound company. My inventory is mostly passive. There are a few reasons why I use passive speakers. 1 - I do a lot of jobs where I have to distribute speakers over great distances. It is not always ideal or possible to run a bunch of power cabling and signal cabling all over an event space. I use a lot of speaker distribution cabling that I make myself. Things such as a 8 conductor cable that fans out to 4 NL4 connectors. This allows me to run one cable, and hit 4 speakers, that I can then chain to 4 more speakers. So that one cable will ultimately run 8 speakers. 2 - Powered speaker manufacturers tend to discontinue models fairly regularly. So after a couple years, it can become difficult to buy more of the same model, or get replacement parts. I use stuff that I have been able to get parts for, for 20 years or more sometimes. I have learned to repair the passive crossovers that are in my cabinets. So if they go bad, I can fix them very cheaply. I have a stock of spare parts for those, that will last me the rest of my career (and those parts are not expensive at all). I have also learned to recone speakers, and repair compression drivers. So of the three things that go wrong, I am able to fix them. The majority of powered speakers do not offer recone kits for their drivers, so you are forced to replace the whole speaker 🔊... if you can even get one. 3 - I use the same type of amplifier across the whole range of my inventory (QSC PLX II 3602s). I have never had one fail in over 20 years of using the PLX line. And I dont have to think about which amps go where...its all the same. My gear makes money, and has for years. And it will continue to make money until I decide to retire someday. I dont get caught in the trap of buying the latest greatest thing, every time something new comes out. My clients appreciate that they get the same thing at every gig. And I have had some clients for well over 20 years. They dont like change for the most part. I do stay current with things like mixers and wireless microphones though. I do keep a few powered speakers around. I use them mostly as backstage hot spots for corporate events, DJ monitors, and as a shout speaker for a band talkback to the engineer. I have a couple friends who also own small sound companies, and they use powered speakers exclusively. The services they are able to offer are very limited because of that.
@GLBProductions
2 ай бұрын
Once again, great advice for anyone starting out - thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience 😀
@mikewalker1885
11 ай бұрын
The main advantage of active over passive is that you dont have a SPF, single point of failure. If your amp goes down, end of night, if an active speaker goes down you can limp through to the end of the night on one. No brainer.
@GLBProductions
11 ай бұрын
Yes, which is why professional audio rental companies will typically carry spare amplifiers to the gig! Mind you, if I lost one entire side of my PA system I wouldn't want to try and get through the rest of the event with just the remaining half... I'd have a lot of angry people in short order...
@mikewalker1885
11 ай бұрын
@@GLBProductions I'd rather carry 2 active speakers than 2 passive ones and 2 amps.
@protoman247
6 жыл бұрын
Dude I was just researching this right now on google and I get the notification from KZitem. #illuminaticonfirmed
@subodhgodbole7266
Жыл бұрын
Please Guide me- I have a power mixer so i can't connect power active speakers. right? but can i connect active speakers through AUX output?
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can connect to active speakers via the LINE level outputs on your mixer.
@relaxt1
4 жыл бұрын
Good video. There are ac&xlr cables on the market for active speakers that are combined. So you have just one cable that split at the end. Makes it a little more clean on stage. that being said, passive still has its adventages on stage like you said. I like your videos, you know what you talking about, great work
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@GyugyiTomi
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to connect 2 tops and 1 sub to a stereo amp? I mean 2 tops to one channel (What would happen to the ohms? 🤔) And the single subwoofer to the other channel? Would the work? Would that be a safe way to run a 2.1 passive system?
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can do that - in fact many modern DSP amps have a built in preset that configures them to run a sub off channel 1 and a fullrange speaker off channel 2, with the appropriate crossover in between. The only issue is that a system like this cannot be run in stereo using a single 2-channel amplifier, as what would normally be your left and right has become your sub and top.
@bahnundansagen2718
3 жыл бұрын
The binding posts are nowerdays found on home audio speakers so if you see them on domestic speakers or Hi-Fi it’s a passive speaker. It might be active but only if it has other inputs like RCA. The speaker terminals on active Hi-Fi speakers are to add a slave speaker for right or left audio.
@molotulo8808
11 ай бұрын
I love my QSVGx3...awesome
@daveschellenberg5894
8 ай бұрын
what brand and model is that passive speaker. I need a small passive monitor and that's a great size. thank you.
@GLBProductions
7 ай бұрын
It's a Work Mino 6 and you're right it's a great small monitor and utility loudspeaker.
@thnqolo9667
4 жыл бұрын
This is the best video that made me understand the difference between the two. Thank You so much Sir for this good work.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@siralleycat9141
Жыл бұрын
Here is my experience with several working club bands. Active loud speakers have their own amplifier, so while you don't have to carry around a rack of power amps, they are heavy as hell and hard to mount on poles. Additionally, you have to run power cords to each of them, meaning you have high voltage wires running all around the stage. Also, I have seen the person running the sound forget to turn them on, making the audience scream at the singer "We can't hear you" until they figure it out. While it may save you a couple bucks up front, I would pass on them unless it is a permanent installation.
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! The amp modules that are used in modern active loudspeakers typically weigh 2-4 pounds so are relatively lightweight. In some cases the active speaker is actually LIGHTER than the passive equivalent because the manufacturer uses different drivers. With regards to having high voltage wires running around the stage - remember that you already have AC drops for your backline and instruments, so this is more a case of managing your cable runs carefully. Finally, if the sound engineer forgets to turn them on... well, maybe they should keep the day job 😂
@richardevans9530
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent general overview, which is exactly what I needed! Thanks so much!
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Richard, glad the video was helpful!
@CooganBear
6 жыл бұрын
I want to know what your coffee cup says on the other side. Lol
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Nothing, the word 'coffee' goes right the way round :D
@CooganBear
6 жыл бұрын
GLB Productions.. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity. Love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
@jeromemckenna7102
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I do have a question. Do you have any idea why the C300 speaker is heavier than the SRM450? Since they are supposed to be similar, or at least made with the same drivers, I wonder what makes the passive model so much heavier.
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
That's a good question! The only way to tell for sure would be to disassemble the two speakers side by side and see where the weight difference is. One possibility is that the C300 crossover is unusually massive or has some form of attached heatsink which greatly adds to the weight - quite unlikely in my opinion. The other, more likely possibility is that they are using a different LF driver in the SRM450 - I suspect Mackie puts more R&D into their active speakers than into their passive ones and they may have upgraded the woofer to a lighter weight model whilst keeping the one in the C300 the same as the previous generation.
@thomas9469
Ай бұрын
Hello brother, I like to ask you a suggestion for new speakers for the church. Currently we have 18 years old passive Yamaha speakers. What u think about Yamaha DBR 15. I heard Yamaha is know for mids and highs. I listen to EV zlx it’s sound clear but I couldn’t listen Yamaha DBR. We are on budget. Thinking about getting 2 15 inch speaker and a 10 inch stage monitor. Capacity is about 150 people at the church.. i like the Yamaha warranty. EV speakers have too many things in it. Thanks much please advise.
@GLBProductions
Ай бұрын
Hi Thomas, I don't recommend active speakers for installation - passive speakers are lighter and allow easier control and servicing of the amplifiers. This is very important if the speakers are installed out of reach, which they usually are.
@thomas9469
Ай бұрын
@@GLBProductions Hello brother thanks for the kind replay so our church we putting speakers on the stand not on the wall. I thought active speakers are better. We already have an external Amplifier. Please advise.
@GLBProductions
Ай бұрын
Active speakers are not better or worse, it depends on your use case 😄 Both Yamaha and EV make good products - at the end of the day choose the brand that provides better service and after sales support in your region. A good pro audio retailer will work with you to recommend a model that is suitable. All the best!
@thomas9469
Ай бұрын
Also in my understanding passive speakers will outlast compare to powered one. .. what u think about the Line array speakers compare to typical box style.
@thomas9469
Ай бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thanks much appreciated.
@russellrattys6581
Жыл бұрын
I have been into semi-professional audio for a while, and i hate active speakers for a few reasons 1, if a problem occurs with the internal amplifier, it means stripping almost the entire speaker down to get to it, to rectify the problem, thats if its not the fuse on the back, rather than just grabbing another amplifier and plugging it in and off you go 2, You find the active speakers are usually a lot heavier than passive speakers, so if your moving them around a hell of a lot, they get really tiring really quickly 3, usually, the volume inside the speaker cabinet doesn't compensate for the volume taken up by the amplifier, so the bass isnt usually as deep 4, some kid often messes about with the volume controls on your active speakers while your not looking, and either blasts the audience with a higher than recommend volume, or turns it down so nobody can hear it Im just old school, i love my massive plywood passive speakers and amp racks, thats just the way i am i suppose, cant stand the plastic speakers, to me there really cringe and chintzy
@ramilyanson2431
6 жыл бұрын
yes sir great video explanation of passive and active speaker
@bahnundansagen2718
3 жыл бұрын
Good video
@newsbrief4509
6 жыл бұрын
Senior man. I salute.
@RavirajaShetty
6 жыл бұрын
A very clear information as well as the presentation..Thank you...
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@SuAmigoElilegal
Жыл бұрын
How many amps does power speakers draws from a outlet. Lets say a 15 inch power speaker and a 18 inch power subwoofer
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
This information can be found in the product spec sheet - look for 'current draw' or 'power consumption'.
@chriskowalski3367
4 жыл бұрын
Ya..I have an active speaker system with a guitar amp...Distortion as you mentioned..
@miguelperez1793
5 жыл бұрын
I'am learning more about speakers, I currently work at a church and we are replacing all of our equipment, we currently have unpowered speakers, a friend of ours recommended the Bose F1 model. What type of speakers would you recommend for a church with basic band instruments? Church for about 300-500 members.
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
In situations like this I always advise churches to hire an independent audio consultant who will make a site visit and analyse the church's needs and requirements, as well as the specific acoustics of their space. Only then can a valid recommendation be made. There are too many variables otherwise.
@dyords777
4 жыл бұрын
Wow...interesting topic...thanks for the info sir.
@112corner
5 жыл бұрын
10:46 - love how you had to clip before and after you said "this" xD
@Soundofmusic777
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Clear, consistent, pleasant. This is how a good lecture on a topic should be.
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching 😊
@Soundofmusic777
3 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Well, thank you!)) Just a quick a question, if I may: I am building a digital composer’s home studio now, and as I understood from your explanations, active monitors would perhaps be the best bet for my case? Or, perhaps not?... What would you recommend? Thanks again!
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Yes - I generally recommend active for studio monitors because they tend to stay in one location where A/C power is readily available because it is also needed for computers, mixers, outboard gear etc. Using active monitors also means eliminating an external power amplifier which can be the source of fan noise.
@Soundofmusic777
3 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thanks a lot! 🎹🎼😊
@protoman247
6 жыл бұрын
why would someone down vote this?!? smh
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
There are some people out there who take issue with my definition of active and passive - for them whether a speaker is active or passive depends on the nature of its crossover rather than where the amplifier is located. Hence the thumbs down...
@Gershy13
6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video or a post/comment on how to know where to place speakers/subwoofer in a church/event hall, how to know how many watts you need, and how many speakers/subs needed. That would be greatly appreciated...
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
This is a very difficult question to answer precisely because there are so many variables. However I have been planning to do a video on it for a while. Thanks for the comment!
@Gershy13
6 жыл бұрын
GLB Productions awesome... It'll be really cool after you make that video if you could explain how to get good sound in a studio... My box room is my studio and I have a 12" subwoofer, but the bass doesn't feel like it has a kick... It sounds really good, but you don't feel that thump resonating in your chest like at a gig... I want to get a similar experience... Even in my car which doesn't have a subwoofer I get that thump...
@nicolasgarza2001
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! I know what to purchase now👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼
@uk7769
5 жыл бұрын
Sir you are the bees knees!!!!! Been watching your vids for years now. Very helpful!!!!!!
@willbanjara3407
6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU-FANTASTIC...
@williampercival7662
5 жыл бұрын
For me it's passive speakers all the way they sound better more reliable it just has a good tone. W Percival from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Gardenia🌺 Band
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
There are very few modern speakers, active or passive, that sound bad. These days the choice is pretty much down to what features best suit your needs. All the best with your music!
@kingmark8564
Жыл бұрын
Sir, I’m King Mark, thank you so much for the this piece of knowledge.. I’ve a question, please i wish to know if two speakers of 3200w each run on a 3000w amplifier, thank you..
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
It depends on the combined impedance of the loudspeakers and the amplifier's power output into that impedance. I have a video that goes into this subject in detail: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zW-CnamBcIqqY6w
@leafphotopro
5 жыл бұрын
Could you please do a video about subwoofer placement? I've read an online article which states that placing subwoofers next to each other either in the centre or off centre stage ensure even bass coverage as opposed to usual set up where subwoofers are set apart which create uneven bass coverage. If this claim is true, why people still prefer the latter?
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds to me like you are already well-informed on this topic :)
@frederickdvorak6502
Жыл бұрын
Other advantage of passive speakers: you blow an amp or need to service it, you change it or swap it (it's quick and easy); you blow a speaker, you do the same with the speaker (they're much lighter to handle). The technology of amps improves, you change the amp. And, heat dispersion for the amp units is better in a passive system. I've not read other comments, and thus mine may have already been covered by other viewers.
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the contribution 😄 There are definitely advantages to separating the amplifier and loudspeaker components of the system, just as there are advantages to combining them. I'm not so sure about the heat dispersion, because most high powered active loudspeakers feature forced air cooling, the same as power amplifiers. Being up in the air also tends to help with airflow as opposed to being under a stage etc.
@Hey_you_guys
11 ай бұрын
Sometimes your speakers need to be in direct sunlight on a hot day. It's easier to keep an amp rack in the shade versus trying to get shade on every speaker.
@PaulMayeul
3 жыл бұрын
quick tiip to recon active from passive, just see if there's an on of button lol ! great video othrwise
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, some active speakers eg Meyers have no on/off button! The speaker switches on when the power is connected.
@mattheww3116
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always. Cleared up a lot of info and made it simple to understand!! ☺
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Matthew, thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
@ayushdorai2018
4 жыл бұрын
I have old 16mm movie photophone projector. I don't know out of power amplifier. Kindly suggest me about speaker specification.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
I suggest contacting the company who manufactured the unit and asking for their recommendations.
@emiliosanchez5621
2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to hear you describe the differences in their sound quality, if there’s such a thing.
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
This is not really possible in a general sense, because the sound quality of a loudspeaker is the sum of many, many parts and it's difficult to make an apples to apples comparison. Having said that, there are some manufacturers which offer active and passive versions of the same loudspeaker eg Mackie with the SRM450 vs the C300. In this case, the active version typically goes louder and arguably sounds better because it can be biamplified with specific & separate processing for the woofer and compression driver. However there are those that would argue that the passive version sounds better for various reasons and so the argument goes on 😄
@nangkhrawborswanggre5515
2 жыл бұрын
Wow...super understandable teacher 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@jamesapeligeba
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making things simple.. I have watched many videos and your video is what has really helped me..down to earth....
@scott1564
Жыл бұрын
Some music stores that I'm talking with that deal in live sound (not Guitar Center or other national chains) are no longer selling passive equipment. They may have a few used pieces of equipment sitting around but they won't take anything like that on trade. There's no reason for anyone who's got good passive stuff that's working well to ditch it, but at the same time, anyone looking NOW to make an investment should go with active equipment -- at least in terms of starting fresh. If you've got a bunch of other equipment (amps, cables, etc.), that's one thing. But if you're going from scratch, even if buying used, its almost a no brainer now.
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
This will be very dependent on your country, region and locality but if you expect to trade in equipment that you are buying today in a few years' time as part of a system upgrade then it definitely makes sense to see what retailers will accept. In my part of the world there is no such thing as trade in for pro audio - used equipment is typically sold on the second hand market to offset some of the cost of new gear.
@L0r1T0
Жыл бұрын
im actually in the market of passive line array, all my speakers are active and i love them, but every time i listen to a passive equipment they just sound in a different league to me, i dont know why, my gear is yamaha nexo, qsc k series and yorkville, and im pleased with them, but im not sure if i want to deal with 20 or 25 built in amplifiers on a super expensive brand knowing that the initial investment is huge, and not sure how much of a spare parts are in the market atm
@kammuanthangtombing7015
2 жыл бұрын
Can we use fm microphone wire xlr instead of jack.( i, e fm microphone shoul be jackpin and mixture side should be xlr) will it work?
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by "fm microphone"?
@SuAmigoElilegal
2 жыл бұрын
Question please. I have one active monitor speakers and I have a monitor passive speakers. Can I connect the output line of my active to my passive monitor and will work
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
No, you need to connect to a power amplifier first.
@malikamirshabazz7032
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the content, helped allot school books are just blah lol
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Malik!
@mrroxxsa1828
3 жыл бұрын
Hi ma question is based on power What roles does power/electricity play on line arrays for eg using one power source other than using different power sources As the a different in the quality of sounds?
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Stable electrical power is extremely important for sound systems, especially ones that use digital mixers and amplifiers equipped with digital signal processing. If the voltage is unstable you can get serious noise issues, or in some cases the equipment will simply not turn on. The quality of the power generally does not affect the tone of the sound (as in bass, middle treble) but it does affect it in other very important ways.
@mrroxxsa1828
3 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions thanks for the reply
@PhillipUnplugged
11 ай бұрын
I've learned many things from you sir. I have a question. Can you daisy chain 2 or more active speakers with diffrent brands? thanks.
@GLBProductions
11 ай бұрын
Yes, no problem at all!
@PhillipUnplugged
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. you're the best sound system tutorial content i'd ever encountered in youtube. Ps. Do you have sound processor topic that has been uploaded already on youtube? if you do please send link. I wanna learn about maximizer and exciter in particular. What are their differences? Do they have the same function? How does this two work to obtain a better sound quality output and also what's the proper sequence or which comes first in setting up sound processors? From the mixer down to the processors. Like is it the crossover first; then the equalizer; then maximizer; then exciter? or the other way around? or in no particular order will do as long as they are properly connected with each other. Thank you much.@@GLBProductions
@CrisValk
6 жыл бұрын
I would watch these kind of videos all day long,great work as always Bruno! If i was you I would suggest to not use any ribbon or condenser mic (only dynamic ones) directly into the active loudspeaker,the first because it's too delicate for live sound,the second because I haven't seen one with a phantom power switch :P Ps your prononunce of 'incognito' made me laugh,since it's an italian word :)
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cris! I suspect that watching my videos all day would give you a headache though... And yes my apologies for Anglicising your beautiful language - my understanding is that the 'g' in 'incognito' is silent in Italian ;)
@CrisValk
6 жыл бұрын
GLB Productions Your vids are explained so well that it is impossible to have a headache :) Yes,but it's more like the 'g' and 'n' are put together one after another....and the accent falls on the first 'o' of the word...and there you have the correct Italian pronounce :P
@jamesrogers2597
2 жыл бұрын
I had an entire sound system in my 2001 Chevy cavalier 5 sp coupe, plus my instruments and tools. Two main 15’s. One 18” sub, lights, road cases, two keyboards AND heavy duty stand. Where there’s a will there’s a way, and I didn’t have to sacrifice comfort for all of it.
@tswvlor9877
Жыл бұрын
Can active loud speaker be connected to an amplifier?
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
The line level outputs of the amplifier can be connected to an active loudspeaker, but NOT the speaker level outputs.
@pitotoyo4568
6 жыл бұрын
Best audio enginering..👍👍👍👍👏👏
@gregcapuano2350
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I learned a lot. Very comprehensive!
@BlakeTechnology99
6 жыл бұрын
I have two questions that don't really relate to this video... #1: What is a horn-loaded speaker system and what is the benefit (compared to point-source, line array)? #2: What kind of loudspeaker system do you use at your church? Any advice appreciated, Blake.
@gusadhi7768
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great infomation that you shared to me
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
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5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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5 жыл бұрын
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@roberthoury4034
2 жыл бұрын
I think Active Speakers have an advantage when the mixer console has to be behind the audience (remotely located) and a “snake” is used. You don’t have to use “monster speaker cable” to connect the speakers to the amplifier adding additional cable routing mess to the venue. Of course you can use a power amp on stage near the speakers but again the mess gets transferred to the stage area. You only have to use the signal line from the mixer to the stage which is usually in the “snake” when using Active Speakers.
@GLBProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Haha that 'mess' is just part of doing live sound, hence the need for 'cable management' 😉
@debandstevehepworth4928
9 ай бұрын
most informative and intresting video thanks
@GLBProductions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😄
@Urbanmpktapes
8 ай бұрын
can i connect passive speaker (out-put on a active speaker???
@GLBProductions
8 ай бұрын
In certain very specific cases this is possible: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z5h4u4CQqZ2Wf20si=U2wEy6vPpOXXDKpd&t=220
@dyords777
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please help me sir regarding with my 4 Horn speakers (300Watts each) if it is compatible with Europower EP1500 Behringer amp? I believe that EP1500 is 450 watts with 4 ohms & the Horn speaker is 300 watts with 16 ohms. Kindly help me sir. Thanks.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Sure George - this video will answer your question: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zW-CnamBcIqqY6w
@jacquesahkee5805
3 жыл бұрын
Good morning, I would like to have an advice concerning
@jacquesahkee5805
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, so I have a set of equipment consisting of : A Yamaha P5000 S A mixer BM/6S 1 pair of Speakersrx715 My question is what are the settings to be made to have a very excellent sound. Thanks for your reply Rgds My email: ahkeejacques@gmail.com from Mauritius
@akachishi221
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect detail explanation. 👌👌👌
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Akabo.
@akamanelvis5362
Жыл бұрын
Sir please I have a question which amplifier is the best
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
It depends on your budget and needs - there is no one 'best' amplifier, just as there is no best car or watch.
@samisaac3908
2 жыл бұрын
Owesome!!!
@akamanelvis5362
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir I really like your teaching
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Akama :)
@anthonyrozairo9415
6 жыл бұрын
Superb Lesson....Many Thanks
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jeffreymendoza5075
3 жыл бұрын
Hi.. Our church is planning to buy Behringer XR18 digital mixer. Does XR18 can run passive speakers even without amplifiers?
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
No it cannot.
@pooyuu9186
4 жыл бұрын
Are active speaker can also be power amplli?
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, some active speakers can drive additional passive speakers. However they are not designed to be standalone power amplifiers.
@djjaviinaction8094
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have an intructional video about connecting 2 active 12" speakers to 1 active Subwoofer. Questions; can this be possible & how? Do I connect both XLR outputs from my mixer to the subwoofer then outputs of my sub to inputs of my speakers? What subwoofer power would you recommend? I love 12s Behringers but like to hear your advice. Thanks in advance
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Sure - watch my video on how to connect an active subwoofer to a PA system: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lmpurY53f2iXgI4
@ramkumar-mu3pv
6 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased (for room size LWH 124*12*10 ft) sony-str-dn1070 7.2 AV Reciver produces 165W per channel - need to add 2 subs and surround speakers 1)already have 150W active Sub Pioneer S-31 W. Reciver produces 165W sub is 150W does it affect this Sub? 2)Can I hook 1 or 2 passive subwoofer(car sub JBL Stage 1010) directly to my receiver? 3)have surround speakers Pioneer - Max 100W can I use it? 4)suggest some some surround speakers, I don't like big/tower speakers I like compact speakers. I dont want loud sound, need deep bass and crystal clear audio. Mostly watching movies & Music
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ram I'm not a home audio/hifi expert, I suggest you direct these questions to somebody with more experience in that area.
@klozher38
Жыл бұрын
Having purchased a powered Sub and 10" powered Speakers what didnt make sense is that they only provide a 6ft power /IEC cable but when you set them up it was real quick that we needed a power cable as long as the XLR cables running to the speakers since the power strip was not near the speakers minimum 25 ft considering the DJ set up. So my reco is that Powered Speakers come with min 25ft cables.
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Remember that passive speakers do not come with speaker cabling 😉 The power cable that the company provides is enough to get you started - if you use these speakers professionally it's a very good idea to invest in custom made IEC cables which are long enough for the venues you commonly play in. Alternatively, use an extension cable to reach the base of the speaker stand, and then use the supplied IEC cable from there.
@heamorhoid
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I don´t understand one thing. Why you don´t have 1M subscribers? So many things I learned from your videos. Sound bless you.
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's because I don't upload enough cat videos 😁 Thanks for watching!
@wildflower1542
4 жыл бұрын
How do you add 2 or more speakers on a Passive Speaker ? Not like on Active Speaker you can daisy chain 2 or more speakers by connecting it to an XLR cable ( Male / Female )
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
With the appropriate power amplifier you can actually daisy chain up to four 8-ohm passive speakers off each amp channel - you just need to ensure that your speakers and amplifier are matched correctly.
@alvinpong4345
3 жыл бұрын
Glb please can you explain me about bi amp .. I have a passive subwoofer jbl stx818 but it have to input.. passive and bi amp... when i should use the bi amp input???
@GLBProductions
3 жыл бұрын
You would use the biamp input when you are using separate amplifier channels to drive the sub and fullrange speaker.
@MrBojangles-er1ez
Жыл бұрын
great video, very clear :)
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@uk7769
5 жыл бұрын
In my home studio, I like passive speakers because I have a rack workstation where I stand with guitar on, mic in front of me, to sing and play. The mixer and power amp is within arms reach. If I had to dismount the guitar, and go adjust knobs on the back of passive speakers which I don't have easy access to. Wouldn't work for me in this fixed permanent installation home application.
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good choice in your situation. Many active speakers intended for studio use have the level controls on the front, but that wouldn't solve the issue of being able to physically reach the speakers.
@canadapainter658
5 жыл бұрын
I will buy two boombox speakers as they are without deck. What do I need to do to make them sound using MP3 player? The speakers will need 110V power hook up I assume.
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
If the speakers are passive you'll need an amplifier of some kind. Possibly another boom box?
@DJDouglasWarden
6 жыл бұрын
Great informative video.
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@samisaac3908
11 ай бұрын
Very well explained, informative and detailed. Thank you.
@GLBProductions
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome Sam!
@jaypattinson3568
Жыл бұрын
great vid
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@trendyclips6018
5 жыл бұрын
My mixer has 3 diffirent labeled inputs namely Line in / mic in / insert. Where/when or how should i use these?
@allanpaoloinocencio
5 жыл бұрын
Can we convert an active speaker to a passive speaker? Sorry, I am new to these things.. :) Well, you are so good in training! Great job!
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, but it is typically not economical to do so because it would involve buying a new passive crossover (which may not even be available for that particular loudspeaker) and then re-wiring the inside of the speaker cabinet to accept it. It is better to buy the correct type of loudspeaker from the outset.
@richarddegannes2928
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, What is your opinion on Harbeth's M40.2 40th anniversary speakers? How would you compare to ATC SCM50 and SCM 100 both passive and active speakers? I Would like to buy a pair of speakers that will be good for home use and be my last and final speaker that I will use.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I don't have personal experience with either of these speakers.
@richarddegannes2928
4 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thanks.
@richarddegannes2928
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, What is your opinion on ATC SCM 100ASL and SCM 100SL Active speakers vs passive speakers for home use. Thanks.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Richard! ATC make excellent products, but whether they will work for you depends on the space that you will be using them in and what your personal requirements are. I personally love the way that studio monitors sound, but many people find them a bit clinical/sterile sounding for hifi use.
@richarddegannes2928
4 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thanks, when you say that many people find them a bit clinical/sterile sounding for hifi use, what do you specifically mean? Will passive speakers be more suitable for hi/fi use in my home? Thanks.
@ronniemariano3155
4 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon sir. How to use 3 - 4 to F4 mixer Thank very much
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Ronnie I don't understand your question.
@jundaaaaaaaaaa
5 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m 15, and I run my schools events. We have a slight problem and that is that our outdoor PA system’s amplifier turns itself into protect mode after an hour or so of use. The outdoor system is used in Singapore’s terribly hot weather, which is why it’s overheating. Even with an extra exhaust fan on the amplifier it still gets hot really quickly. We have 2 15” passive speakers from Wharfedale which are 200w RMS and 400w peak. Our amplifier is 800w ( sorry I forgot the brand :( ) and we don’t play them too loud, there’s should be in theory 400w headroom for the amp to reach its peak. Do we need a new amp that is of higher watts? If so, how many watts would you recommend us getting? Any tips and tricks to help the amplifiers stay cooler will be good too! Thank you in advance!!
@jundaaaaaaaaaa
5 жыл бұрын
We set our amps to MAX. Is that okay? Or should we reach 0 on our mixer and lower the amp volume. If we should lower our amp volume, what o’clock should we set it at? Thanks in advance!
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Junda, glad to see you have taken on this responsibility - I started out when I was 16 doing lights for school events so I know how fun it can be! The first thing I would do is have the amplifier serviced - it could be that it just needs to have the heatsinks cleaned and/or replaced. Tell the technician the issue that you are experiencing and they may have a simple solution. Your amp is actually more than enough power - ideal wattage for your speakers is 400 watts into 8 ohms (I'm assuming they are 8 ohms). Amplifier controls should be used to set the system volume, so set up your mixer such that you are around 0dB and then set the amp controls to give you the right amount of volume - this is assuming you have no system processor or EQ in between the mixer and amp. All the best with your sound!
@VenerandoMoore
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Very clear explanations. But I would like to know if passive speakers' cable can electricute when in use.
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Electrocution is actually possible if you use bare wire or the old 1/4" phone connectors. Speakon connectors are very safe in this regard.
@afi-sa
5 жыл бұрын
Hey GLB i have a problem with My active Soundking Speakers .they are constantly distorting when used with a band. Could the power be the problem? They always sound like they dont get enough power
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
It's possible and very easy to check - get out your voltmeter and check the voltage of the power supply. If it is low or if it fluctuates a lot it can cause problems with almost all of your gear.
@piratedprivacy9052
4 жыл бұрын
are you overdriving the Input of yr self-powered spk? also if poor mixing technique coupled with incorrect gain structures at desk, ths issue is common when many instruments/inputs are present.
@alessandrabenz8109
5 жыл бұрын
tanx 💕
@jefffuhr2393
Жыл бұрын
*5 Years Later...* This video has definitely stood the test of time.
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the basic principles in pro audio do not change even though the equipment gets modernized and improved. Thanks for watching!
@wibowokelvin6701
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, one of the factory-supplied passive speaker of my micro DVD music system is not working so I thought of buying a passive speaker to replace it. The specification indicated Output power 25W x 2maximun power output, speaker 6 ohm. How do i go about looking for these type of speaker..thanks for your help!
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
I would try your local hifi shop - bring along the non-working speaker and ask them to match it as closely as possible.
@wibowokelvin6701
5 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Noted. Thanks for your help.
@anisahkaching2687
5 жыл бұрын
is it possible to link from active speaker to passive speaker without damaging my system...
@GLBProductions
5 жыл бұрын
You can't link directly from an active to a passive speaker, you need to go through a power amplifier first :)
@donbabuvarghese7468
6 жыл бұрын
Sir just a month ago in my church, speakers were replaced... Yamaha A15 were replaced by QSC E15..since then I'm hearing a spark like sound from qsc speakers while in live sessions and in testing ...why is so....
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Don I strongly suggest that you contact the person who installed the new speakers and have them solve the issue.
@donbabuvarghese7468
6 жыл бұрын
GLB Productions Ok thank you sir...👍
@sippiyaw5110
4 жыл бұрын
Please can you me in connecting parallel and series connections
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
More details please.
@r.w.7232
4 жыл бұрын
So, an active and powered speaker are the same thing?
@GLBProductions
4 жыл бұрын
It depends on who you speak to: for live sound engineers they are usually the same thing. For studio engineers they will sometimes only call a speaker active if it has an active crossover.
@LC-ur8gv
Жыл бұрын
As always, great thorough explanation in your videos. One thing though I'm still not clear about: is it possible to connect a guitar or bass in an active speaker with mic/line inputs? I know guitars or basses are at instrument level, but what happens if you plug them in the xlr/jack combo? Is it only about gain or even the quality of sound will be affected?
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching LC. The answer to your question is it depends on several things: whether the guitar/bass is active or passive, what its specific output level is, what the input impedance of the active speaker is and/or whether it has a so-called Hi-Z or high impedance switch. In general, passive guitars/basses cannot be connected directly to active speakers UNLESS they have a Hi-Z mode. Active guitars/basses are usually ok, but there may not be enough gain available, depending on the output level of the instrument.
@LC-ur8gv
Жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions perfect. Thanks for the answer!
@GLBProductions
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@prabirsamal777
6 жыл бұрын
Superb Knowledge.... Sir..... Plz make a video on Power Amplifier Class..... A , B, AB, D and H
@GLBProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Amp class? I think I'll leave that to people who design amplifiers for living :)
@prabirsamal777
6 жыл бұрын
Sir, please sir that would be helpful for us .... To know our Amplifier in more detail... And about dumping factors
@IndianHoney
5 жыл бұрын
: )
@wildflower1542
3 жыл бұрын
Best Overview Between Passive & Active Speakers ..
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