Using Komplete Audio 6 In A Setup With Passive Speakers - Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Manual

1. Turn the Volume Control knob
AUDIO 6 to the left-end stop to set the volume to minimum.
2. Connect the main outputs
your active speakers with stereo 1/4" cables. First, connect the L output channel with the
left speaker, then the R output channel to the right speaker.
3. Once you have connected the speakers to the device, set the gain knob on your active
speakers to 0dB and turn them on.
4. Start the playback of an audio file on your computer.
5. Gradually turn the Volume Control knob
AUDIO 6 to the right until you reach an appropriate listening level.
6.1.2

Using KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 in a Setup with Passive Speakers

Make sure the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is connected to your computer as described during the
installation chapter (chapter
computer's main audio output device (see chapter
Passive speakers require amplification, so there will be an amplifier or powered mixer between
the speakers and the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6. To use the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 in a setup with
passive speakers:
1. Turn your stereo amplifier / mixer off.
2. Connect the main outputs
pair of line inputs on your stereo amplifier / mixer with stereo 1/4" -to-RCA (phono) cables
or suitable adapters. Connect the L output channel to the left line input channel, and the
R output channel to the right line input channel of your stereo amplifier / mixer.
(MAIN VOLUME
(MAIN 1/2) on the rear panel of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 to
(MAIN VOLUME
↑2, Installing KOMPLETE AUDIO
↑3, Basic
(MAIN 1/2) on the rear panel of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 to a
Using the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 (Setup Scenarios)
1/2) on the top panel of the KOMPLETE
1/2) on top of the KOMPLETE
6), and is configured as your
Configuration).
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Connecting Speakers