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KRK Kreate 3

Studio Monitor · KRK · unverified extraction · manufacturer page

ManufacturerKRK
TypeStudio Monitor
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, line levelinput
RCA / phonoAnalog audio, line levelinput
3.5 mm TRSAnalog audio, line levelinput

What can feed the KRK Kreate 3

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 60
Analog Mixer 21
Preamp 20
Compressor / Limiter 13
Headphone Amp / Distribution 12
AD/DA Converter 10
Monitor Controller 8
DI / Reamp 7
Microphone 7
Personal Monitoring 6
Equalizer 6
Cable 6
Subwoofer 6
Dynaudio 18S, KRK S10.4, KRK S12.4, KRK S8.4, PreSonus Temblor T10 (needs 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male cable), PreSonus Temblor T8 (needs 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male cable)
Recorder 5
Wireless System 5
RØDE RØDELink Newsshooter Kit, RØDE Wireless ME, Shure BLX (BLX24/SM58 handheld system) (needs 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male cable), Shure GLX-D+ Dual Band (GLXD24+/SM58 handheld system) (needs 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male cable), Shure QLX-D (QLXD24/SM58 handheld system) (needs 1/4 inch TRS to XLR male cable)
Channel Strip 4
Stagebox / Expander 4
Digital Mixing Console 4
Summing Mixer 4
Studio Monitor 3
Install Processor 3
Hardware Effects 2
Saturation / Character 1
Recording Console 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.