PreSonus Eris E3.5 (2018)

PreSonus's Eris E3.5 is a compact 3.5-inch active desktop monitor aimed at media and entry-level production, and it's the most input-flexible speaker in this group. The left (active) cabinet carries rear balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs and unbalanced RCA inputs, a front 3.5mm aux input for phones and laptops, and a front 3.5mm headphone output that auto-mutes the speakers when used. That mix lets you wire a pro interface, a turntable preamp, and a phone all at once. The right speaker is passive and connects to the left via speaker wire.

3.5-inch active desktop monitor with rear TRS + RCA inputs, a front 3.5mm aux in, and a 3.5mm headphone out.

Device Information

Manufacturer
PreSonus
Release Year
2018
Model Number
Eris E3.5
Category
Studio Monitor

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) 1 Rear 1/4" TRS Input (balanced) Rear balanced 1/4" TRS line input (one per channel).
RCA Stereo Audio 1 Rear RCA Input (unbalanced) Rear unbalanced RCA stereo line input.
3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) 1 Front Aux Input (1/8") Front-panel 3.5mm stereo line input for phones, tablets and laptops.
3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) 1 Front Headphone Output (1/8") Front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack; auto-mutes the speakers when a plug is inserted.

Notes & Compatibility

Active desktop monitor; all I/O is on the left (powered) cabinet, which links to the passive right speaker via bare speaker wire (prose, not a cable port). Rear balanced 1/4″ TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs; front 3.5mm aux input and 3.5mm headphone output (auto-mutes speakers). AC mains via IEC inlet (prose).

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