What level are the inputs? Do they run hot/loud or low/quiet? Can I run my ipod straight in or will I need a mixer/pre amp?
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Hi Lane, This amp is a real machine. It run low/quiet and you can use ipod straight in. I used it with an ipad straight in and the sound quality is superb. Hope this helps.
1740485
No amp needed. Plug right in to iPhone, iPad, or iPod, whatever... These are seriously fine, better than Beats, etc...
736816
this amp does not actually put out 1400 watts it only puts out like 400 - 600 if that depending on the ohm of the speakers but that is the most watts you might be able to get out of the amp i would not get this if your looking to get true watts from the amp i would go with sampson, or behringer they push out the true wattage and as long as the amp has rca inputs you can hook up your ipod
1982089
You should only need to power it up and feed the "XLR through output" from your mix board into one of the XLR inputs on the front this amp. If you're plugging in mics they should be XLR balanced mics for best results.
760641
Hi there. All are male. Channels 1 and 2 have a D.I. pre-EQ out. , PLUS a 1/4" send and return EFX loop. There is also a general Mix D.I. out for both channels. Additionally: Aux. inputs for 1/8" and 1/4" - I haven't had occasion to use these, but I imagine one could plug in an iPod here, and finally, a footswitch, which I elected to not purchase. All XLR's are male, all others are female. Are you running the Loudbox through a larger system? If so, a direct box (D.I.) is usually used due to the separate power sources. I hope this helps.
481689
No. They are very efficient and sound great with iphone, ipod classic, and even spotify streaming. Sound GREAT!!! No need for amp. They are very loud with volume at about 75% using iPhone 5.
1722908
You would want to run the sound through this device before the amp. What I do is I have my mixer's left and right sent to input 1 and 2 and then send the outputs directly to the amp. Some people likely use the 2 processors as sends from their mixers, but I wanted to process the whole output instead of just one member of the band.
1229628
As ListenUp stated, this isn't the best configuration but a workable one. I regularly connect an iPod or a laptop directly to my M1PWR and get decent results. I also have an old amp and speakers from a former auto that I use to play my iPod in the garage. Adding other devices between the source and the amp is better and more correct, but until you get these - have fun! As far as speakers, be sure they can handle the power and don't over drive them. The M1PWR deserves decent speakers, but you don't have to go crazy to get decent sound.
960278
Hi. I would verify the positions of the pots and faders on the selected channels that you have audio going in. Also, do you have output as stereo L-R? I would verify your configuration for the output of the amplifier by looking at that section of the manual. I apologize if you've had it a while and the audio level has dropped....Good luck!
1573243
It is passive... so you will need to run it though something like a guitar amp or an unbalanced input on a mixer to get sound out of it.
1558218
You need to look at the OHM number. This has a high one. I'd search for a much lower impedance number for portable use. These cans are amazing but they need something to power them with more oomph than an iPod. For portable use, I use a pair of Pioneer HDJ 1500's with an impedance rating of 32 OHM. I cherish these Koss headphones but they can't possibly sound good hooked to an iPod and they probably would chew through the battery regardless. That said, buy them anyway! Everyone should own a pair of these beauties.
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3.5 mm to RCA works just great to get sound. Be aware that this is just an amplifier with a very flat output. There is no pre-amp for tone control. From any digital device a USB DAC like the FIIO or a music streamer will yield much better sound. I run all my signals (from the Blu-Ray or iPod direct to EQ, from the computer through a FIIO Olympus to EQ) through a Berhinger 15 band equalizer before hitting the APA150 ... I have two APA150 in a dual mono configuration (bridged 150 W each). The Behringer gives me a very good, very quiet pre-amp that is quite reasonable in price
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I have 3 inputs connected using RCA on both ends or RCA to 3.5mm stereo (standard iPod-type headphone plug). It works perfectly - gain is quiet. This is built like a brick with silky controls. Made in U.S.A. which was the reason I bought this one. And yes, I set of the 4 inputs is for mic.
1996294
If you have a bunch of old records that you can't get on Cd or MP3, and you just want to listen to them, get the model with the built in pre-amp. You will also then be able to put them on your computer. But if you are looking for a vinyl based system that beats cds, mp3s etc, then you'll need a higher end turntable, cartridge etc. Otherwise you're better off plugging your Ipod straight into your amp!
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Inputs are XLR, 1/4 inch and RCA. The amp requires the 'pro' +4db level to drive it correctly. There have been rumors that the RCA plugs are the 'consumer' -10 db, but that is not the case. I'm not sure if the 1/4 inch inputs are balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) plugs. I've been running mine with TS cables and it works fine. The speaker outputs are Speakon and binding posts. There are plastic plugs in the binding posts that can be removed for use with banana plugs. They are tight, but you can get them out. Gently screwing a drywall screw into them and then pulling with a pliers works well. Inputs are XLR, 1/4 inch and RCA. The amp requires the 'pro' +4db level to drive it correctly. There have been rumors that the RCA plugs are the 'consumer' -10 db, but that is not the case. I'm not sure if the 1/4 inch inputs are balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) plugs. I've been running mine with TS cables and it works fine. The speaker outputs are Speakon and binding posts. There are plastic plugs in the binding posts that can be removed for use with banana plugs. They are tight, but you can get them out. Gently screwing a drywall screw into them and then pulling with a pliers works well.
1479011
It will not be as noiseless as a higher-end pre-amp or A/D interface, nor will it have as much gain as a dedicated pre-amp. It's a more fast-and-dirty solution than a home studio centerpiece. Chose instead a dedicated USB audio interface if you need studio quality, but if you're just doing youtube voiceovers, it'll sound fine.
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You can do that if you plug it in on the left channel, although i wouldn't do that, it is better if you plug your ipod to a mixer (miniplug to rca). then use two cables from the mixer to the sub (xlr left and right), hope this is useful to you