Stereo Equalizer
How do you hook up a graphic equalizer to a surround sound system.?
Also how do I recognize a DJ equalizer from a home stereo equalizer? Really need to know info as to how to hook the thing up. Two old EQ’s I have each has monitoring buttons. I know the solution is fairly simple but am having difficulty figuring it all out as I try to upgrade to my home surround sound stereo system . Thanks!
A DJ equalizer will be 19″ rack mounted & have XLR inputs & outputs (some also have 1/4″ TRS & Euroblock connectors inputs & outputs).
Most home equalizers have RCA inputs & outputs instead of XLR inputs & outputs. Most home audio equipment is not 19″ rack mounted.
You can see what the front & back of a DJ equalizer looks like at these two links.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_rane_peq_55_parametric_eq?full_sku=182716
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_rane_deq_60l_13octave_graphic_equalizer?full_sku=182718
You hook up the preamp’s outputs to the equalizer’s inputs & the equalizer’s outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
If your old equalizers are DJ equalizers & your stereo does not have XLR inputs & outputs you won’t be able to use them unless the equalizers also have unbalanced 1/4″ TRS inputs & outputs. Not all 1/4″ TRS inputs & outputs are unbalanced, so you need to make sure they are not balanced 1/4″ TRS inputs & outputs.
You CAN NOT mix balanced & unbalanced inputs & outputs.
If your equalizers have unbalanced 1/4″ TRS inputs & outputs & your stereo has RCA jacks you will need four 1/4″ TRS to RCA cables.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_mogami_pure_patch_rca_to_14_mono_hidefinition_patch_cable?full_sku=339031%2e154
If you are using something like a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system, it’s not very likely you will be able to hook up an equalizer to it.
1. Most equalizers only have two channels.
2. Most Surround sound systems have a receiver instead of a preamp & an amplifier.
You can use an equalizer between a CD player (SACD player, tape deck, MD deck, CDR deck, or DAT deck) & surround sound receiver.
Just hook the CD (or other audio player) outputs to the equalizer’s inputs & the equalizer’s outputs to the receiver’s CD inputs, or any other Line inputs.
|
|
Pyle-Pro PMX1006 10 Channel 800 Watts Powered Stereo Mixer $684.99 Pyle Pro Audio PMX1006 10-Channel Compact Powered Mixer… |
|
|
Sharp CD-DH790N Mini Stereo Audio System $299.95 This stylish yet practical mini component system is a perfect audio solution for any environment. This system comes complete with a docking slot for an iPod CD Player, USB Playback and a Digital Tuner with Presets to enjoy your favorite music! You can even be your own D.J. and play a CD-R/RW disk with all your favorite WMA and MP3 hits. Full Logic Cassette Deck lets you play your favorite casset… |
|
|
Polaroid 32 Class 720p 60hz LCD HDTV – Black (TLAC-03212) HDTV Deal are delighted to present the excellent Polaroid 32″ Class 720p 60hz LCD HDTV – Black (TLAC-03212). With so many available these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. The Polaroid 32″ Class 720p 60hz LCD HDTV – Black (TLAC-03212) is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. For this price, the Polaroid 32″ Class 720p 60hz LCD HDTV – Black (TLAC-03212) is widely respected and is … |
|
|
Turtle Beach Ear Force X32 Digital Headset $91.83 Stereo – Wireless – RF – 30 ft – 20 Hz – 20 kHz – Over-the-head – Binaural – Ear-cup – Condenser Microphone… |