You’re gonna want a stereo cable like this one Hosa CMP-159 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable, 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M7G9BH30KZ9K2ZWQGE5N
How would I hook this up if I were to order it right now - as I might as well just take your word for it. I have this coming in the mail right now, should I cancel the order or would I need this?
Hosa CMP-159 3.5 mm TRS to Dual... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HGM1D6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
So the audio routing and sync cables are separate things, the sync cables shouldn't go through the mixer at all. As you described it, it sounds correct. Check that each instrument is using the default sync setting (there's a hidden menu on each instrument that you access while holding a button during boot, check the manual for each). You can use either mono (TS) or stereo (TRS) cables for sync, it doesn't matter.
For audio, it is fine to just record a mono signal from each instrument since you don't have enough mixer inputs for full stereo. For that you'll want cables like this:
Hosa CMP-159 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable, 10 Feet https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_sw64Eb6ARAN43
Doesn't need to be 10 ft, I would go for 3 ft or something short. You'll connect the black tips only, and leave the red unplugged. That means that you'll record the Left channel only, which is a mono signal.
The above is good for the Volcas, for the Monologue you'll want a cable like this:
1/4 Inch Guitar Instrument Cable 4FT, JSAUX 6.35mm (1/4) TRS to 6.35mm (1/4) TRS Stereo Audio Cable Male to Male Straight-to-Straight for Electric Guitar, bass Guitar, Electric Mandolin-Red https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B081GVRQ6J/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_-z64Eb3E4FAVJ
Note that is TS (meaning mono only), not TRS (which could be stereo). That cable will connect the audio output on the monologue (not headphones jack) to a channel on the mixer.
Now with all of the above, your recordings will be left channel only, which is fine as each instrument is mono anyway. In your DAW, simply duplicate each track into the Right channel so that identical sounds come out of each speaker. Or if there's a 'convert mono to stereo' option that should work too. For example, Audacity can do this.
Here is what I would recommend.
mics
https://www.amazon.com/innopow-80-Channel-Microphone-Continuous-WM-333/dp/B0749L15PF
mixer
https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-XENYX-1202FX-3-pin-Black/dp/B000J5Y214
speaker(s)
https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-Thump12A-1300W-Powered-Loudspeaker/dp/B073V7MKQZ
cables
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-6-35mm-Inch-Male/dp/B00KO8VZ1Q
https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6
https://smile.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-Microphone-Feet/dp/B00KO8VY4O
https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-Pixelbook-Compatible-Thunderbolt/dp/B07THJGZ9Z
mic covers
https://smile.amazon.com/Handheld-Microphone-Windscreen-Anti-Roll-Device/dp/B07C15R65M
Thanks for checking in. Glad you like the sound from the Bose. It is an impressive speaker.
A mixer does give you quick and easy control of the volume levels.
It's very unlikely your TV has a Mono audio setting but you don't absolutely need it with the mixer and the Bose.
The cables you need with the mixer are:
2 more XLR cables (for a total of 4)
You would use 2 XLR cables from the outputs of the Innopow into ch 1 and ch2 of the Yamaha. Then 2 more XLR cables to run from the L and R outputs on the Yamaha to CH1 and 2 inputs on the Bose.
And either a new cable or a new adapter to connect the output of the TV into inputs 5/6 on the Yamaha.
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6
or this
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-YMP-434-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B0010D0HO0
The end result is all the audio will now be connected through the Yamaha and the output is run into the Bose. The settings of CH1 and CH2 on the Bose should be configured exactly the same.
The reverb on CH1 and CH2 of the Bose should be turned off. The Yamaha will now provide the vocal effects.
Hopefully that explanation is clear enough.
I have a pair of JBL 305 MKII's. They are connected to my PC via 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo. (https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=sr\_1\_9?keywords=hosa%2Bxlr%2Bto%2B3.5&sr=8-9&th=1)
When I turn up the volume on the speaker itself, it hums. So I just turn down the volume on the speaker and increase it on my PC.
But, when I play video games (I guess it is tied to GPU intensity?) there is a very loud buzz, even at a volume of 3 on the speaker. I'm new to this community so I would really appreciate any and all advice.