6. Connection Diagram
M-Audio CX monitors feature balanced XLR/TRS “Combo” and unbalanced RCA-type analog inputs on the rear panel. Connect the outputs of your mixer, audio interface, or other line-level device to these inputs.
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▶NOTE: the XLR/TRS and RCA inputs are summed (i.e., mixed together) before arriving at the CX amplifier and it is possible to have two sound sources connected to a speaker at the same time. However, it is recommended that you do not play audio through both connectors simultaneously as this may overload the inputs and result in clipping (distortion) at the inputs.
TIP: If your mixer, interface, or other audio source features both XLR/TRS and RCA-type outputs, use the XLR or TRS connectors instead of the RCA connectors whenever possible. XLR and TRS cables incorporate a “balanced” design that carries a signal over three conductors (“hot,” “cold,” and “ground”) instead of two conductors as found in RCA cables (“hot,” and “ground”). This results in lower noise, higher rejection of radio-frequency (RF) interference, and better overall fidelity. If XLR/TRS jacks are unavailable, use RCA-style cables but try to keep the cables as short as possible.
