Can I drive my passive monitor speaker set with this interface without an additional amp?
1618842
Don't think so. Need some kind of powered speaker. You can use an old stereo amp.
2084023
In short, I would say no. If you feel like removing all USB functionality - then technically yes. (cut the speaker lines and place into the amp outs). I suspect the low output over your current system is a combo of low power from the USB powered amp (it's technically only capable of 2.5w output) - and cheap speakers. So If I'm going to be truthfully honest - by another powered speaker PC set. For utilizing this amp you'd want to purchase new speakers as well.
1481987
You won't want to plug the speakers into the monitor, you'll want to plug the speakers into the device you're displaying.
2054595
You should be able to. I currently have my laptop, 2 near field monitors, subwoofer, 3 effect rack units and my audio interface. It powers everything well. Plus the extra power plug in the front is great for an external hard drive.
1314667
I believe u can if u have powered speakers as this unit doesnt have powered output.
1991941
I think this port requires a powered/amplified source. Works fine with external speakers for me.
761874
No it can not. This would feed an Amp that will push the speakers or connect directly to active speakers.
1874703
No. My husband used these to replace the speakers in his vehicle No amp needed.
1897964
You could. However, probably not enough wattage to power additional speakers.
400222
I have read a few reviews of the speaker system; they are described as for use with a computer sound system, they will probably burn out if you use this amp with them.
1171539
We have two of them and no you do not need an external power amp to run the speakers or monitors, this unit will work fine.
1002499
Hello there this is a pasive speakers. Not power supply need it. The more important think is rhe maximun power level of your amplifier. I use for surround and the performance is great. Regards from Spain.
1155160
The answer is yes. You have powered studio monitors; which is the same as having a power amp and speakers. This means, all you need is a preamp. Just hook up your speakers to the front left and right outputs on the umc- 200. You may need to calibrate according to umc menu; then adjust level and trim to taste. The result is worth the effort. Great speaker choice!
855857
Yes you can, as tom said this particular model has the Pre-Amp built in, which means if you have speakers with an amp built in and rca connections in the back it will work by directly plugging it into the speakers. however, as Tom has also said, If your speakers are unpowered and hooked up to an amplifier, it must then be hooked up to the amplifier instead of the speakers.
571577
Yes. The "monitor out" isn't powered, so you'll need to either have a power amp for monitors, or use powered speakers.
158776
You Can't use this speaker as Passive only Powered, However there some passive models from qsc
949805
You can bi-amp speakers you cannot,I don't believe, bi-amp outputs for double power,if that is what you mean!!Suggest check with Emotiva to be sure.