Connecting iPod to powered speakers without a soundcard?

[Matt Ush]

I searched but can't get a straight answer. I want to connect an iPod to two powered speakers with either an xlr or 1/4 input without the use of a soundcard.

I've heard rumors of it being distorted and muffled through the headphone jack so my current solution is to purchase a pocket dock (http://www.amazon.com/SendStation-PD...ds=pocket+dock) and a conversion cable for 3.5mm to RCA (http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2)

With that setup, I can connect the iPod using my already purchased xlr/rca cables through the bottom of the iPod and it should be crystal clear. Am I missing anything?

[Dixieland DJ]

My first question is why are you doing it that way?

[broshades]

get that cheap numark mixer that lets you hook up an ipod, it's got XLR outs I believe plus its only like $119

[Matt Ush]

This is for my friend's college dorm and they have no budget for any extras. Does that numark mixer have a sound card built in? If it doesn't, isn't that unnecessary as they won't be needing any of its features.

[DYM]

Does not work with a cable... very distorted.. your going from consumer to pro grade audio. I got the cable to test it for myself, people don't lie about that stuff. You need a small mini mixer. Behringer has some stuff.. I would rather go with Mackie or ART over them though.

[Dixieland DJ]

You need a small mini mixer. Behringer has some stuff.. I would rather go with Mackie or ART over them though.

Check craigslist of something for a small mixer.

[Paulie65m]

I'm sure you could find a cheap mixer for 20$ -50

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[cooper]

I don't know what you guys are smoking, but I connect my iPod to a Yorkville NX55P powered speaker all the time using a y-cable (stereo 1/8" to dual-1/4"). Sounds great!

[DJ Donnie Lewis]

Just get an headphone jack to xlr cable. I use it for my cocktail hours. Just an iPod and 2 powered speakers. Never have I ever had an issue. 100s of times used.

[DYM]

Just get an headphone jack to xlr cable. I use it for my cocktail hours. Just an iPod and 2 powered speakers. Never have I ever had an issue. 100s of times used.

Mine sounded like shit...........