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Kali Audio SM-8

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ManufacturerKali Audio
TypeStudio Monitor
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, line levelinput
BNCAES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
BNCAES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
RJ45 / EthernetUSB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)input

What the Kali Audio SM-8 can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Clock 3
AD/DA Converter 1
Studio Monitor 1

What can feed the Kali Audio SM-8

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Compressor / Limiter 69
Preamp 68
Subwoofer 34
Equalizer 30
DI / Reamp 23
Channel Strip 21
PA Loudspeaker 21
Install Processor 18
Stagebox / Expander 12
Digital Mixing Console 11
Hardware Effects 11
Monitor Controller 8
AD/DA Converter 8
Microphone 8
500-Series Chassis 7
Power Amplifier 7
DJ Mixer 6
Headphone Amp / Distribution 6
Clock 6
Audio Interface 5
Studio Monitor 5
Saturation / Character 4
Wireless System 4
Cable 3
Analog Mixer 2
Personal Monitoring 2
Summing Mixer 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.