Yamaha HS5 Music Producer starter kit

4.6 / 5

Specifications

2x Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

The next step up from the HS50M, the Yamaha HS5 monitor has a slightly larger housing and boasts improved speaker performance while the 70 Watt output capacity provides plenty of headroom in smaller spaces.

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Studio monitor set: Single speaker
Type of studio monitor: 2-way (tweeter + woofer)
Active or passive: Active
Tweeter diameter: 1 inch
Mid driver diameter: Not applicable
Woofer diameter: 5 inch
Coaxial: No
Bass reflex system: Back
Internal calibration: No
Colour: Black
Minimum frequency: 50 - 59 Hz
Maximum frequency: 29 - 31.9 kHz
RMS power in watts: 50 - 99 W
Speaker connections: 6.3 mm TRS input, XLR input

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 5,3 kg
Dimensions: 42,0 x 31,0 x 26,0 cm

Product specifications

Yamaha HS5
Active monitor
power output: 70W (45 LF / 25 HR)
5" woofer
1" tweeter
frequency response: 54 Hz - 30 kHz
crossover frequency: 2 kHz
single XLR and jack input
master level control
Room Control and High Trim functions
dimensions: 170 x 285 x 222mm
weight: 5.3 kg

1x Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII Audio Interface

The Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII audio interface is an upgraded version of the original SSL 2 and features various improved functions that help musicians, producers and engineers deliver professional results.

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Number of analogue Inputs: 2
Number of analogue outputs: 2
Analogue audio input type: Unbalanced line in (TS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)
Total microphone inputs: 2
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Network connections: None
Digital audio inputs: None
Digital audio outputs: None
MIDI & other connectivity: None
Computer ports: USB 2.0 (USB-C)
Number of headphone outputs: 1
Low latency monitoring: Yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Software included: Yes, download
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, other
Included data cable: USB cable, USB-C cable
Phantom power: Yes
19 inches: No
Compatible operating system: Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 1,2 kg
Dimensions: 28,0 x 20,5 x 10,5 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
connection: USB 2.0, type C
supported operating systems:
- macOS 12 or newer
- Windows 10, Windows 11
dimensions: 234 x 159 x 70mm
weight: 860g
m
in the box:
- SSL Production Pack, including:
  - 3 month's free access to SSL & Slate Complete Access
  - 3 month's free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited
  - 3 month's free access to Arcade by Output
  - permanent licence for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins
  - Harrison Mixbus 10
  - IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
  - Celemony Melodyne Essential
  - Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
  - Ableton Live Lite
  - AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
  - 1.5GB of Loopcloud samples
- USB-C to USB-C cable, 1.5m
- USB-C to USB-A cable, 1.5m
- Safety Guide

1x Devine Mon Pad Monitor Isolation

This four-pack of Devine Mon Pads sets you up with efficient isolation for a pair of medium-sized studio monitors. These pads limit mix-warping vibrational transfer and have an adjustable angle so you can find that all-important sweet-spot.

Product features

Monitor isolation panel width: 100 - 109 mm
Monitor isolation panel depth: 300 - 309 mm
Sustainable product: Not specified
For number of speakers: 2
Max. speaker weight: Not specified
Max. bearing capacity (kg): 000
Monitor isolation type: Foam-rubber without platform
Accessory type: Other

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 345 gr
Dimensions: 31,0 x 21,0 x 11,0 cm

Product specifications

monitor isolation
set of 4 pads (each pad includes a base for 1 speaker + a separate foam wedge for fine-tuning angle and projection)
designed for two medium-sized monitors or four small speakers (for a surround-sound system)
also compatible with sensitive equipment
projection angle adjustable for optimal sweet spot
dimensions per complete pad: 300 x 50 x 100mm

1x Arturia MiniLab 3 Black USB/MIDI Keyboard

So is the Mk3 as good as the original? Looking at the layout, the functions and the included software alone, the Arturia MiniLab 3 is already looking even better.

Product features

Number of pads: 8
Number of keys: 25
Aftertouch: No
Display: Graphic
Sustainable product: Use of recycled material(s)
Functions: Infinite encoder(s) (readable), NKS auto-mapping, sustain pedal port
Included software: Ableton Live Lite
MIDI & other: MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Fits inside backpack: Yes
Software included: Yes, download
Type of keys: Mini keys
Type of USB port: USB-C

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 1,4 kg
Dimensions: 43,0 x 28,0 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

Arturia MiniLab MK3 Black
USB/MIDI Keyboard
small OLED-display
hold mode
chord-mode
DAW-integration with 8 big DAWs
control-input (1x) for sustain pedal, expression pedal or footswitch
USB-C and DIN MIDI
system requirements:
- Windows 8.1+ (64 bit), Max OS 10.13+
- 4GB RAM
- 4 cores, 3.4 GHz or M1
- 30 GB of free disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
dimensions: 355 x 220 x 50mm
weight: 1.5 kg

2x Klotz M1MS1B0200 Neutrik XLR male - jack signal cable 2 metres

The Klotz M1MS1B0200 Neutrik XLR male 3p - jack 2p 2-metre signal cable gives a detailed performance. This balanced cable provides an interference-proof signal transfer.

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Jack plug type: 1 x jack 6.3 mm TRS male
XLR plug type: 1 x XLR 3p male
Length: 2.00 m
Right-angled connector: No

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 100 gr
Dimensions: 25,0 x 20,0 x 2,5 cm

Product specifications

- cable type: XLR male - jack
- durable and accurate balanced signal cable
- high-grade Neutrik connectors
- cable length: 2 metres
- conductor gauge: 0.22 mm2
- connections: 1x Neutrik XLR male 3p, 1x Neutrik straight jack 2p (6.35 mm)

Specifications

2x Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Studio monitor set: Single speaker
Type of studio monitor: 2-way (tweeter + woofer)
Active or passive: Active
Tweeter diameter: 1 inch
Mid driver diameter: Not applicable
Woofer diameter: 5 inch
Coaxial: No
Bass reflex system: Back
Internal calibration: No
Colour: Black
Minimum frequency: 50 - 59 Hz
Maximum frequency: 29 - 31.9 kHz
RMS power in watts: 50 - 99 W
Speaker connections: 6.3 mm TRS input, XLR input

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 5,3 kg
Dimensions: 42,0 x 31,0 x 26,0 cm

Product specifications

Yamaha HS5
Active monitor
power output: 70W (45 LF / 25 HR)
5" woofer
1" tweeter
frequency response: 54 Hz - 30 kHz
crossover frequency: 2 kHz
single XLR and jack input
master level control
Room Control and High Trim functions
dimensions: 170 x 285 x 222mm
weight: 5.3 kg

1x Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII Audio Interface

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Number of analogue Inputs: 2
Number of analogue outputs: 2
Analogue audio input type: Unbalanced line in (TS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)
Total microphone inputs: 2
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Network connections: None
Digital audio inputs: None
Digital audio outputs: None
MIDI & other connectivity: None
Computer ports: USB 2.0 (USB-C)
Number of headphone outputs: 1
Low latency monitoring: Yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Software included: Yes, download
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, other
Included data cable: USB cable, USB-C cable
Phantom power: Yes
19 inches: No
Compatible operating system: Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 1,2 kg
Dimensions: 28,0 x 20,5 x 10,5 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
connection: USB 2.0, type C
supported operating systems:
- macOS 12 or newer
- Windows 10, Windows 11
dimensions: 234 x 159 x 70mm
weight: 860g
m
in the box:
- SSL Production Pack, including:
  - 3 month's free access to SSL & Slate Complete Access
  - 3 month's free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited
  - 3 month's free access to Arcade by Output
  - permanent licence for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins
  - Harrison Mixbus 10
  - IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
  - Celemony Melodyne Essential
  - Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
  - Ableton Live Lite
  - AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
  - 1.5GB of Loopcloud samples
- USB-C to USB-C cable, 1.5m
- USB-C to USB-A cable, 1.5m
- Safety Guide

1x Devine Mon Pad Monitor Isolation

Product features

Monitor isolation panel width: 100 - 109 mm
Monitor isolation panel depth: 300 - 309 mm
Sustainable product: Not specified
For number of speakers: 2
Max. speaker weight: Not specified
Max. bearing capacity (kg): 000
Monitor isolation type: Foam-rubber without platform
Accessory type: Other

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 345 gr
Dimensions: 31,0 x 21,0 x 11,0 cm

Product specifications

monitor isolation
set of 4 pads (each pad includes a base for 1 speaker + a separate foam wedge for fine-tuning angle and projection)
designed for two medium-sized monitors or four small speakers (for a surround-sound system)
also compatible with sensitive equipment
projection angle adjustable for optimal sweet spot
dimensions per complete pad: 300 x 50 x 100mm

1x Arturia MiniLab 3 Black USB/MIDI Keyboard

So is the Mk3 as good as the original? Looking at the layout, the functions and the included software alone, the Arturia MiniLab 3 is already looking even better.

Product features

Number of pads: 8
Number of keys: 25
Aftertouch: No
Display: Graphic
Sustainable product: Use of recycled material(s)
Functions: Infinite encoder(s) (readable), NKS auto-mapping, sustain pedal port
Included software: Ableton Live Lite
MIDI & other: MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Fits inside backpack: Yes
Software included: Yes, download
Type of keys: Mini keys
Type of USB port: USB-C

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 1,4 kg
Dimensions: 43,0 x 28,0 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

Arturia MiniLab MK3 Black
USB/MIDI Keyboard
small OLED-display
hold mode
chord-mode
DAW-integration with 8 big DAWs
control-input (1x) for sustain pedal, expression pedal or footswitch
USB-C and DIN MIDI
system requirements:
- Windows 8.1+ (64 bit), Max OS 10.13+
- 4GB RAM
- 4 cores, 3.4 GHz or M1
- 30 GB of free disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
dimensions: 355 x 220 x 50mm
weight: 1.5 kg

2x Klotz M1MS1B0200 Neutrik XLR male - jack signal cable 2 metres

The Klotz M1MS1B0200 Neutrik XLR male 3p - jack 2p 2-metre signal cable gives a detailed performance. This balanced cable provides an interference-proof signal transfer.

Product features

Sustainable product: Not specified
Jack plug type: 1 x jack 6.3 mm TRS male
XLR plug type: 1 x XLR 3p male
Length: 2.00 m
Right-angled connector: No

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 100 gr
Dimensions: 25,0 x 20,0 x 2,5 cm

Product specifications

Service promise

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit) This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII Audio Interface This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Devine Mon Pad Monitor Isolation This product comes with a manufacturing defects warranty.

This product comes with a manufacturing defects warranty.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Black USB/MIDI Keyboard This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Klotz M1MS1B0200 Neutrik XLR male - jack signal cable 2 metres This product comes with a lifetime manufacturing defects warranty.

This product comes with a lifetime manufacturing defects warranty.

Reviews (206)

4.6

206 reviews

Rating

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5 / 5

Arturia MiniLab 3 Black USB/MIDI Keyboard

Great all plays well but needs a manual to read all plugs should be labeled but there not .

March 19, 2025 | Bouncyd

5 / 5

Devine Mon Pad Monitor Isolation

Nice pads and do the job well for the price, I ended up trimming the lengths so there was no more overhang on my monitors.

February 4, 2022 | Simon W.

5 / 5

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

Incredibly pleased with these speakers which sound great with my dusted down 1210s. A long overdue purchase and I couldn't be happier.

January 22, 2022 | Loula O.

5 / 5

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

I bought this speaker as a birthday gift for my son and he absolutely loves it. According to him its perfect for what he wants it for.

December 1, 2020 | D Feetham

5 / 5

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

Sound amazing for the price, lack a little in bass but if you are using reference tracks it doesnt stop you. Reliable, careful delivery and good email updates.

August 31, 2020 | Cayden

5 / 5

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

These are the best studio monitors you can get for the price. You will not be disappointed, they are stylish and well made, the surface finish is very good. Sound quality is perfect for small home studio, and gives a nice flat response. I would buy these again, and am considering others in the Yamaha HS range.

February 21, 2017 | Benjamin H.

Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII Audio Interface

Na de nodige problemen met mijn vorige audio-interface heb ik de SSL 2 MKII aangeschaft, en daar ben ik erg tevreden mee. In tegenstelling tot mijn vorige interface werkt deze probleemloos op mijn Windows-pc. De headphone amp is daarnaast is van hoge kwaliteit. Zeker een aanrader!

October 12, 2026 | Christian P.

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII Audio Interface

Heel tevreden mee. Heldere en gedetailleerde sound.

May 15, 2026 | Ken de m.

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Devine Mon Pad Monitor Isolation

Prima pads gebruik ze voor mijn MackieCR5BT geen trillingen meer speakers staan beter gericht en klinken daardoor beter. Goede aankoop voor een leuke prijs.

January 18, 2026 | Rob J.

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.