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What type of speaker monitors can the "Main Outs" drive?
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I would like to know if the "Main Outs" on the Quantum has power to drive speaker monitors or there has to be an amplifier to drive them.
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Most studio monitors now are "active" meaning they have an amp built into them. The main outs are for active monitors - if you use passive monitors they will need an amplifier.
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