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Power supply for Komplete Audio 6 MK2

Discussion in 'NI Audio Interfaces' started by Raio, May 7, 2020.

  1. Raio

    Raio New Member

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    Hi,
    is there any way, how to supply Mk2 without pc\notebbok ?

    best regards
    raio :)
     
  2. ShelLuser

    ShelLuser NI Product Owner

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    There isn't any, it gets its power from the USB connector. If you want to avoid draining of your batteries or such then I suggest to get a powered USB hub (this is always a safe idea IMO).
     
  3. Raio

    Raio New Member

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    Thank You for reply Sir, I'd like to use Mk2 independently of the computer or ntb (not available) with my guitar combo (as headphone adapter - exercise purposes). Powered USB hub is actually not bad idea :)

    I was wondering to buy standard 900mA 5v power supply and just connect usb cable into it, You got the idea. Im just not sure about safety here. Mk2 is great tool for so many purposes, independent power supply is almost "must have" here, for me : )
     
    Last edited: May 9, 2020
  4. Blindeddie

    Blindeddie Well-Known Member

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    You could even try a standard usb phone charger adapter (household outlet to USB which I would say 99% of people have these days). One thing I am not sure of is if the A6 will work standalone or if the “drivers” are required for it to operate... when and if you do test this out, report back on Success or Failure...
     
  5. stuartpm3

    stuartpm3 New Member

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    Hi,

    my guess is a usb phone charger will enable headphone monitoring. But if you need to use the main outputs, then either core audio for mac or asio for windows drivers will be needed as internal routing to the main outputs is not a facility of this interface unfortunately. It would be great if a future firmware update allowed internal routing but im not sure if its a hardware limitation?

    Cheers

    stu