multiple studio monitors

[spilld3mv0kalz]

is there any way i can add multiple studio monitors and speakers to my computer..my soundcard only has one line out..is there some kind of device i can plug all my monitors to and just connect that device to my computers line out?

[Blue Bear Sound]

Presonus Central Station........

[spilld3mv0kalz]

thanx blue

[spilld3mv0kalz]

hey i just took a peak of that presonous unit..is there anything cheaper then that?

[gibong]

The M-Patch-

http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--VIOPATCH

[spilld3mv0kalz]

hey i was looking at this heaphone amp called the [ART Head Amp V 5-Channel Headphone Mixer/Amplifier] which you can find here..
is it possible to connect computer speakers and studio monitors to headphone amps?

[Blue Bear Sound]

Not a good idea... the output levels are not line-level, which is what active speaker inputs expect... and the signal level is not strong enough to drive passive speakers.

[spilld3mv0kalz]

blue what i basically want to do is connect 3 computer speakers just for general listening..and one studio monitor for cd mastering..and also one for headphones..all i have is a computer with one line out...is there something i can purchase that will connect to my computers line out and give me about 4 or 5 outputs for my speakers?

[gnar_kill333]

all you really need is something with an input
and then the right number of outputs to suit the number of monitors of you have
ideally they'd have individual level controls, or some switch to choose which output is currently active.
and then, of course, make sure the signal strength is suited to your needs. (ie dont do like you'd asked about, above, about using a headphoone amp)

[Blue Bear Sound]

all you really need is something with an input
and then the right number of outputs to suit the number of monitors of you have
ideally they'd have individual level controls, or some switch to choose which output is currently active.
and then, of course, make sure the signal strength is suited to your needs.

Not to mention that it needs to be quiet, and not colour the signal in ANY way....

[MediaMonster]

You might also look at

http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--SAMCCONTROL

http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--MACBIGKNOB

[spilld3mv0kalz]

im thinking about getting that macbigknob...but it said something about selecting your monitors you want to hear..can you just select all your monitors and hear it playback all at the same time..or is it that you can only hear one pair of monitors for each switch?

[redheadbass]

Mackie says-

Monitor Selection
When it comes to mixing, pros know it’s best to get a second, and third, opinion. So Big Knob lets you quickly switch between 3 pairs of studio monitors, or 2 studio monitors and a subwoofer, or studio monitors and a home stereo, or any other combination of powered speakers.

This will take care of your needs.

[spilld3mv0kalz]

lol it sez it right there in the page too..thanx man...what would i do without you guys?