New KRK Project Studio Monitors Question

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MoonMix Studios
So...

1st...thanks to everyone who helped me (with my previous thread.) I wound up with KRK RP-8's...I listened to most of the mfg.'s; & the sales dude offered some insight as to who uses what (Rap mixers/Event, Rock mixers/KRK, etc.)

The RP-8's were seemingly flat & strong all the way through...maybe a little weak in the highs, but I actually liked them a bit more than the V series 8's, which were twice the doe (& not as mellow in the lows.)

2nd...

...I hooked these bad boys up (the new KRK's)...

& I'm not so sure my configuration is normal; 'cause the overall power comin' out is scarin' the crap outta' me.

First: I used Monster ProLinks 1/4" TS to RCA (for the hookup); & noticed a buzz, right off the batt. Thought it might be a ground loop, so I powered them both out of one outlet. Still had a buzz. The units' Volume range is -30dB > +6dB; & so I decreased that until the buzz went away...which was about -20 > -24dB (so I rolled it all the way down to -30dB, to be safe.)

Second: In my Audio Interface's mix console, I have the nominal output set to -10dB; & the master faders ridden back to -18dB...& those settings give me a moderately low volume (but powerful) signal !!!

Is this normal...for bi-amped active near-fields?

At the abovementioned settings...they really do sound just spectacular !!!; & already I've noticed (by now having reference monitors) why my mixes have too much bottom end (&...oddly enough...it's because they have TOO MUCH F_ _K_ _G BOTTOM END, MARK...YOU !#%&*.)

Now...I suppose I should be using 1/4" TRS all the way through, but would that make a difference (in eliminating the buzz I first heard)? (or...in quality of signal?)

Do the output level settings of my AI (Layla 24/96) & the input level settings of the KRK's sound correct?

Is it necessary to pull back the master output faders & the input volume of the near-fields to this extent...or am I just the fool voice of inexperience rattlin' off, over here?

Could use some insight from those with experience.

Thanks,

mark4man
 
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