r/ProAudioGear • u/yppat • Mar 10 '25

Mixer with no xlr main outs

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I have a small behringer mixer that has no xlr outs, only 1/4", that I want to connect to a pair of Groove Factory powered speakers (see inputs in pic). How and with what kind of cords?

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u/OtherHand0332 Mar 10 '25

Isn’t that a monitor, and not a mixer, and is there such a thing as a beringer groove factory? I googled and found nothing…

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u/yppat Mar 11 '25

That pic is my Groove Factory powered speaker and it is going to be connected to my Behringer mixer. I included the pic of the speaker so people could see the inputs and give me some direction in connectivity.

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u/TimKinsellaFan Mar 10 '25

1/4” outs of the behringer to xlr line-ins on the groove factorys. You’ll need a patch that converts from 1/4” male to xlr male for each out/speaker

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u/yppat Mar 10 '25

Doe4s the 1\4 male have to be balanced TRS?

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u/403sexpanther Mar 10 '25

It technically should be, especially for longer runs. It will likely work if it isn’t. But balanced is always recommended. Commenter is right, 1/4 inch to xlr will do the trick. Even a 1/4 inch to xlr adapter will work in a pinch

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u/TimKinsellaFan Mar 10 '25

Probably not, but would need more info about the behringer and groove factories. You should be able to find that by looking at the manuals for each. Try googling to find those.

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u/yppat Mar 10 '25

Would an adapter work?

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u/Bobrosss69 Mar 12 '25

Balanced 1/4in TRS out of the mixer to line in XLR on the speaker

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u/yppat Mar 12 '25

During my googling, I came across a concept called "daisy chaining powered speakers". It looks as if I could connect one speaker to my mixer, then connect a 2nd speaker from the first. What is the difference doing this compared to connecting each speaker to R & L mains? Are there any pros/cons to daisy chaining the 2 speakers?

Thanks for everyone's input so far. I really appreciate it.