Daisy chaining powered speakers involves connecting the audio signal from a source to the first speaker, and then linking the signal from the first speaker to subsequent speakers in a chain.
Basic Daisy Chain Steps
Based on the provided reference, the process for connecting speakers in a chain involves a sequential connection of the audio signal. While the reference describes a signal coming "out of my amplifier" and connecting to an "input," followed by using a "second one" to wire to speaker 2, the general principle for daisy-chaining powered speakers follows a similar signal flow, utilizing the specific input and link/thru connections available on the speakers.
Here are the steps described in the reference for wiring speakers in sequence:
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Step 1: Connect the Source Signal
- Take the signal coming from your source (referred to as "coming out of my amplifier" in the reference).
- Use this signal as the input for the first speaker.
- "Use this as my input click that in place."
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Step 2: Link to the Next Speaker
- Utilize a secondary connection point on the first speaker (referred to as "the second. One" in the reference).
- Wire this connection over to the second speaker in the chain.
- "...and wire that over to speaker. 2."
This establishes a signal path where the audio travels from the source to the first speaker's input, and then the signal is sent out from the first speaker's link/thru connection to the input of the second speaker. For powered speakers, each speaker also requires its own connection to a power source (like a wall outlet), as the audio signal connection does not carry power.
Following these steps allows you to send the audio signal down a line of speakers.
