Hi all, Just received the new EV speakers (ahhh nice and light) along with the mackie 1501 powered sub (ohhh my acking back) yesterday. Questions for the new guy as follows:

1. I get the connection scheme. From mixer to sub , out the mid/high freq output (XLR) to the EV's. Simple question actually. There is an XLR "Mic input" and a quarter inch "Line input". the manual shows all connections as being XLR in nature...and mentions the line input utilizes neutrik combo connectors that takes both quarter inch and XLR 3 pin connections. It doesn't look like it will take both on the speaker...do I need to buy an adapter with the cables?? Sorry for the stupid speaker "101" question.

2. How much cable? I wanted to keep it short and keep the speakers fairly central..20 ft per side enough. I was told 40-50 ft by my buddy up here. Is there noticable signal degradation with the 40-50'?

3. I read Beaky Birds thread regarding quality of cables. Seeing I know zippo about them..besides I need them to hook everything up....Monster/planet waves...or a lesser quality cable anyone can recommend? Wedding (solo piano and vocals)and DJ applications.

thanks Guys Brian



[This message has been edited by B2 (edited 09-19-2002).]