[JonathanHF]

I just got my Focusrite Saffire but I'm not sure how to connect those to the PC speakers.
It's got two(left and right) 1/4 mono output to connect to each of the studio monitor.
However, my PC speaker only have one 3.5mm in.
I have thought of Y splitters but they don't seem to fit as those are all 3.5mm.
So is there a best or proper way to connect my audiointerface to PC speakers?

 

[Armaegis]

Which Saffire do you have?

The Saffire should have RCA outputs on the back which mirror the 1/4 outputs (which are likely balanced, not mono). The simplest method is to use an RCA-to-stereo cable to plug directly into your speakers. If there's a headphone out, you can just use a simple stereo interconnect and plug that into your speakers.

 

[JonathanHF]

I have the old Saffire (white).
You are right. They are balance 1/4 TRS jack.
But it seems RCA won't fit in those.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep0...ire2back.l.jpg

The monitor(speaker) outputs are located lower left corner, which are #1 and #2 outputs.
I believe your saffire 6 usb does have RCA outputs from looking at the picture.

 

[JonathanHF]

I think I found it.
Amazon.com: Live Wire 1/8" (TRS) - Dual 1/4" Y Cable, 10 Foot: Electronics

Can anyone tell if this cable will work?

 

[ROBSCIX]

It is just a case of adapters and cables. I do a great deal of recording so I have a large box of cables and a huge tackle box full of adapters.

Those look like you are on the right track but if your just using plain PC type speakers you would need a female 3.5mm That cable has a male 3.5mm...
So you need a 1/4 TS to female mini jack.

Here is the cable, LINK

That would allow you to connect up some "PC" type speaker with a 3.5mm jack
That site has alot of great cables.

 

[JonathanHF]

In this case I can use several adaptors can cable just to connect to a pair of speakers, which can be flimsy.
I guess the reason I asked this question is because I could not find a proper cable to connect those. Now I do.

wow thanks a lot.
This adapter seems like a simple and efficient solution.

 

[ROBSCIX]

You can use adapters in a pinch but the conenction is not as sturdy. I just put a link to the correct cable above. This one should do the job:->Link

 

[JonathanHF]

Since it is 2 1/4 TRS to 1 1/4 Female I think I'll need another 1/4 to 1/8 adapter
as my PC speakers have 1/8 input.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Really? You just said PC speakers so usually they just has a simple female 3.5 mini to connect to soundcards. Post a link to your speakers...

 

[JonathanHF]

Yes my speakers have 3.5mm female input.
The adapter you showed me has a 1/4 female, so
I will need to convert the 1/4 to 3.5mm in order to connect to my speakers

 

[ROBSCIX]

I see, well that is different for PC type speakers. So I guess the cable you orginally posted to is the right one.

 

[JonathanHF]

Problem solved.
I really appreciate your help.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by JonathanHF /img/forum/go_quote.gif Problem solved. I really appreciate your help.

If you get into using more and more recording gear, you will start a collection of cables and adapters without realizing it.
I record music all the time, so I am always connecting gear such as Mixers, reference monitors, effects using, preamps etc..to my PC so I alway need to adapter this output to that input. I actually have a large box of cables and a large tackle box full of adapters and I still get into situation where I need to go and buy something new.