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I was wondering what cables I need to connect monitor speakers to my audio interface? I know it's jack-jack, but would I need to use regular guitar/instrument cables or speaker cables like the ones I use for connecting a power amp to a speaker cab?

Thanks,
Lars

Does your interface have balanced outputs and monitors balanced inputs? Then TRS (stereo plug). If unbalanced, TS (mono plug). If possible, just use XLR-XLR instead of 1/4".

For active monitors, use instrument/microphone cable.

ok, thanks!

If the monitors are not active and your using a power amp, use speaker cables and keep the cables under 20 feet.

ajaxlepinski wrote:If the monitors are not active and your using a power amp, use speaker cables and keep the cables under 20 feet.

Thanks!