CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Before starting up the subwoofer, be sure all connections are made, all
fader and controls should be set at their minimum levels, and all other equipment
should be powered prior to powering up your KRK subwoofer. If you are connecting
the subwoofer outputs to your monitors, turn monitor power on after the subwoofer.
KRK subwoofers include a built-in crossover and amplifier so you only need the appropriate cables to connect one into your existing system. First, you’ll need to connect a pair of
cables from the stereo outputs of your audio source to the left and right RCA, XLR or ¼” TRS input jacks on the subwoofer. Next, hook the corresponding output jacks on the
subwoofer to the inputs of your studio monitors. NOTE: If you are using the RCA inputs but either the XLR or TRS outputs you may need to adjust the INPUT SENSITIVITY to HIGH if
you are not getting sufficient audio signal.
If you chose to use an external crossover with your KRK subwoofer, run your audio signal to the crossover inputs. Next, connect the low frequency output to the KRK subwoofer
and the high and/or mid frequency output to your studio monitors. You will need to adjust levels on both your subwoofer and studio monitors to make sure the levels match.
Subwoofer Hook Up with Active Monitors
If you are using active (powered) monitors, use an XLR or ¼” cable to connect the output of the subwoofer directly to the input of the monitor. The output marked "Left" should
go to your left monitor, and the output marked "Right" should go to your right monitor.
Subwoofer Hook Up with Passive Monitors
If you are using passive (non-powered) monitors, use an XLR or ¼” cable to connect the output of the subwoofer directly to the input of the monitor’s external power amplifier,
and then connect the power amplifier speaker output to the monitors.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the speaker output of the monitor’s external amplifier to the input of the subwoofer. This will cause permanent damage.
