Active studio monitors

**Christhegeezer** · 05-25-2008, 05:38 AM

Hello,

I've just bought a Tapco 24 bit USB audio interface but haven't got any active studio monitors. Is there any way that I can use an old stereo amp and a pair of old stereo speakers to do the job? What about wiring of the cables etc?

Your help would be appreciated.

Chris

**Ruzz** · 05-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Most experts will tell you to spend as much as you can afford on your monitoring - those "old stereo speakers" are highly unlikely to do the job.

**brandondrury** · 05-26-2008, 08:21 PM

Is there any way that I can use an old stereo amp and a pair of old stereo speakers to do the job?

Sure! If budget is low, this isn't a terrible way to start. As Ruzz pointed out, this usually won't be the most accurate of systems, so keep that in mind.

From there it's just an issue of getting the cables right. Your audio interface probably has 1/4" outs. You need (2) 1/4" mono to RCA adapters (I'm assuming your home stereo rig uses RCA inputs). That should do it.