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Recommendations on power amp for non-powered speakers in editing bay
I am not an audio pro, so I need some advice for my Final Cut Pro editing suite. I just bought a Mackie 1202. I also have two AV S-60 non-powered speakers that I “inherited.”
Questions: Can anyone recommend an amplifier to boost the output levels of the speakers? They are rated at 100 watts each. The have both 1/4″ inputs and the red and black speaker wire post things. OR – Would I be better off just buying a new pair of powered speakers for the money?
I’d like to make this a year-end purchase, so your quick responses would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Bobo
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4 Replies
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Crown is a “studio standard”.
Examples:
https://www.crownaudio.com/amp_htm/xls.htm
https://www.musiciansbuy.com/CROWN_XLS202_XLS_SERIES_AMP_XLS202KIT.htmlBut, for your consideration: power amps do not generally require a “critical decision” in small monitor situations.
I use a standard home audio AM-FM Receiver to power many of my monitor situations.
Most modern audio amplifiers don’t “color” the audio or add much audible distortion.
So (unless you are a professed “golden ear” (and there are a few who like to hang around this forum) just go to the electronics store and buy a power amp, OR a Pre-amp/Power Amp combo, OR a stereo “Receiver” that fits your budget… and you should be happy.
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Not knowing what quality the AV S-60 speakers are, as I have never heard of them,
You might be better off to just run to some place like guitar center and pick up a couple of powered monitors in your price range.Good Luck!
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Thanks for the speedy advice guys!
Bobo
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I would also opt for a pair of powered speakers.
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