| Content | MC7.1 - Surround Monitor Controller
MULTIPLE SOURCE STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER FOR 7.1/5.1 SURROUND & STEREO APPLICATIONS.
The Drawmer MC7.1 Surround Monitor Controller is a combined 7.1/5.1 and stereo monitor controller. Designed to provide all the mix checking features required for surround recordings without compromising on those used in stereo monitoring. It has the same pristine & transparent design as others from the Drawmer monitor controller pedigree, with a rugged desk top "wedge" form factor as used in the popular MC3.1.
Whether it is producing audio for film or television, or transporting the listener directly into the venue of an all encompassing orchestral piece, be it in 5.1, 7.1, quadraphonic, DTS®, Dolby Digital EX,THX Surround EX™, DTS-HD™, Dolby Atmos®, etc., one thing is sure, the number of users that wish to listen to audio within a surround setting has been growing and will continue to do so. There has been an ever increasing number of surround products coming to market, not only blue ray players and home cinema but also on mobile and media devices. For example, Apple devices have been capable of reproducing 7.1 surround since iOS 9.3. Therefore, it is likely that at some point every artist and engineer will consider trying surround sound, or fear being left behind.
Boasting two sets of balanced 7.1 Inputs, a 7.1 through, 1 Balanced Stereo Input and a convenient front panel Aux Input, with Balanced 7.1 Speaker outs and an independent Stereo main out with its own sub woofer option, there are no shortage of connectivity options. The Drawmer MC7.1 is capable of supporting any speaker seup, from mono, to stereo, various modes of surround, or 8 independent channels, depending on input type and speaker positioning.
The MC7.1 is a powerful Surround Monitor Controller in its own right, but is also perfect for controlling and checking your stereo mixes. This is one area where other surround monitoring controllers fall short. All studios, whether dedicated to film audio post production, or small home studio will at at some time (if not most of the time) work in stereo as well as surround. Aside from the surround capabilities, the MC7.1 contains the same comprehensive set of stereo "mix check" functions that are presented on the MC3.1 and which can of course be applied to the stereo input channel or any of the surround channels when these are routed to stereo.
The ability to "mix down" the surround mix to the FL and FR speakers OR the independent Stereo main speakers combined with the comprehensive cut or solo matrix means any combination of the surround channels can be listened to in the front mains. Want to focus in on the rear channels? Simply mix down to the front stereo speakers then solo them out of the mix! Whilst soloing out the centre or LFE channels give a central mono representation across the fronts or stereo mains!
Speaker level matching with switchable Mono/Sub output, the popular Low/Mid/High band solo feature, Internal Talkback Mic with footswitch control, and External Talkback Mic input are all brought over from the MC3.1, completing the rich array of features available on the MC7.1.
- Pristine, ultra low noise & transparent circuit design gives you an accurate representation of your mix whether it be surround or stereo.
- There are a total of 20 input sources. These include two separate 7.1 inputs (one via balanced jacks and one via 25 pin D-sub) with a through output to send to a multitrack recorder, for example. A Stereo input via Neutrik combijacks, and a Top panel 3.5mm AUX Input & Level Control for connecting MP3 players, smartphones or tablets etc.
- 3x Sets of Speaker Outputs. One 7.1 (or 8 Speakers in any configuration), one Stereo Left/Right pair, and one Mono/Sub. Each can be switched individually & simultaneously or give A/B comparisons. All eleven outputs have level trims to provide precise channel matching and ease of calibration.
- Each of the eight 7.1 speakers can be cut or soloed individually.
- 7.1 channels can be mixed down to 5.1, Stereo and Mono, though any configuration of up to 8 monitors should be possible depending on the source and the speaker layout.
- Stereo outputs (including those mixed down from surround) can be monitored via the main stereo speaker outputs or the FL and FR from the surround speakers.
- When in stereo operation comprehensive Mix Checking facilities Including Low, Mid, High Solo; Dim; L/R Mute; Phase Reverse and more, help check every aspect of your Mix & Provide Ultimate Control.
- Volume can be set via the Variable Front Panel Knob or a Preset Control. Each has excellent channel matching and smooth feel.
- 2x Headphone Amplifiers with Individual Level Control.
- Built In Talkback with Level Control, Internal or External Microphone, Switching via Desktop or Footswitch, & Internal Routing to Headphones and also a Mono Output Jack.
- The MC7.1 is all analogue so won’t need to be rebooted due to software crashes, and doesn’t require firmware updates.
- Desktop 'wedge' form factor with a rugged steel chassis and a Kensington security slot for added protection.
|
- All-passive volume control circuit
- Stereo and AUX inputs
- Dual outputs
- Additional mono output
- Balanced and unbalanced connection
- Integrated high quality headphone amplifier
- Mono, mute and PFL switches
- Stereo volume, AUX and headphone level controls
- Elegant design with solid wood side panels
- Built to last
The Palmer Monicon® L is a precise, analogue volume control that connects between a computer or audio interface and active monitor speakers. The switch is completely passive and distortion-free, the LED displays and built-in headphone amplifier are powered via the included power supply.
Symmetric combo sockets serve as stereo input. The Monicon® L’s AUX input features RCA sockets and a 3.5 mm stereo jack. The compact console offers outputs for two monitor pairs and a mono summed output via XLR sockets. The stereo or AUX input can be selected alternately, the two outputs individually and together. In addition to its large volume controller, the Monicon® L is also equipped with mono, mute and PFL switches, a 6.35 mm headphone output, and separate AUX and headphone controllers for convenient operation.
Product type
Other Studio and Recording Equipment
Channels
2
Inputs
2
Input connectors
3.5 mm TRS , RCA , XLR
Input type
balanced/unbalanced (depending on TS/TRS connection)
Max. input level
20 dBu
Input impedance
(balanced) 10k Ohm(s) , (unbalanced) 5k Ohm(s)
Outputs
3
Output connectors
XLR
Output type
balanced/unbalanced (depending on TS/TRS connection)
Max. output level
20 dBu
Output impedance
600 Ohm(s)
Frequency response
10 - 40000 Hz
THD
0.001 %
Max. attenuation
(Attenuator + Mute) 112 dB , (Attenuator) 85 dB
Controls
attenuation , input selector , mono , mute , output selector , PFL source
Cabinet material
sheet steel , wood
Cabinet surface
Powder coated
Width
218 mm
Height
77 mm
Depth
100 mm
Weight
1,14 kg | Master your domain with the Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB studio monitor controller. Whether recording, mixing, or mastering, the CONTROL2USB places you firmly in command with master volume, talkback, source selection, and monitor control. Easily toggle between up to three sets of studio monitors and four stereo input sources. There's even a monitor mix input for your DAW! Keep the lines of communication open between you and the artist with the built-in talkback function. Mono, mute, and dim functions are right at your fingertips. The CONTROL2USB employs VCA technology, ensuring precise level adjustments. The infinitely useful Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB studio monitor controller also functions as a USB audio interface.
Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB Studio Monitor Controller at a Glance:
- Ample I/O provides monitor options galore
- VCA technology ensures precise level adjustments
- Convenient built-in USB audio interface
Ample I/O provides monitor options galore
Your mix isn't complete unless it sounds great in the studio, car, and on bass-challenged speakers and earphones. The Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB toggles between up to three sets of studio monitors, equipping your studio with monitor options galore. Utilize high-quality nearfields to get your mix started. Add or remove a subwoofer to check your low end. Then reference your mix with cube-style speakers. There's also a monitor mix input for your DAW. A pair of individually adjustable headphone outputs provides even more monitoring flexibility. The CONTROL2USB accommodates up to four stereo input sources, so setting up reference sources is a piece of cake.
VCA technology ensures precise level adjustments
Because it employs high-end Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) technology instead of inexpensive resistive faders, the Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB is incredibly precise. The engineers at Sweetwater have found that you can set levels quickly and accurately with the CONTROL2USB's large control knob. Make minute adjustments with ease. The CONTROL2USB actually controls the voltage that drives the amplifier rather than simply controlling how much signal passes to it. The result is faithful sound reproduction that you can trust.
Convenient built-in USB audio interface
The Behringer Xenyx CONTROL2USB's built-in USB audio interface creates an excellent centerpiece for your studio without requiring additional hardware or drivers. Just plug into one of your computer's spare USB ports and get to work.
- Volume controller, source selector, monitor switcher and talkback in one device
- Large, illuminated volume knob
- Integrated USB audio interface
- 4 stereo inputs with independent level
- Additional monitor mix input for DAW
- 3 independent and adjustable stereo monitor outputs
- Mono, mute and dim function
- Built-in talkback microphone
- With phono preamp for record players
- 2 Separately adjustable headphone outputs
- 12-Segment LED display with input / output switch
- "Planet Earth" power supply, 100 - 240 V
- Depth (mm): 198
- Height (mm): 87
- Width (mm): 389
- Product Dimensions (mm): 87x389x198
- Net weight (kg): 2.4
- Colour: Black
- Packing: Retail Box
- Weight (kg): 2.4
|
The Nano Patch+ really comes into its own when connected between your computer audio interface/soundcard master outputs and a pair of active (powered) monitor speakers. One of the benefits of passive volume attenuation is that you no longer have to control volumes with your softwareʼs master volume fader. Reducing levels from your software only reduces the audio bit depth. It is much more appropriate to keep your software masters at unity and attenuate the audio to your active monitors with a passive controller like the Nano Patch+. This way you can maintain maximum audio resolution and attenuate your monitoring volume with the confidence that the sonic integrity of your audio is not compromised.
No active circuitry, buffers, transistors, batteries, or power supply of any kind can interfere with the main passive output of the Nano Patch+. It simply delivers attenuated signal. Pure, simple transparent.
- Super compact 2 channel analog passive volume control
- Rotary volume attenuation control
- Mute button
- Completely transparent operation
- No power required
- 2 x combo inputs (balanced and unbalanced)
- 2 x TRS outputs (balanced and unbalanced)
- 1 x Mini jack I/O
- available in black and silver
- No signal conversion from unbalanced to balanced! | Palmer Monicon, and the volume is right!
With Palmer Monicon, your monitor volume is always under control. The passive mini-mixer with the oversized control is inserted between the stereo output of the notebook, PC or interface and an active monitor system and thus permits convenient and precise volume control of the monitors from the workstation. The passive circuitry with only a few components has absolutely no affect on the sound. Mute and mono buttons make it possible to mute the outputs and merge the stereo output signal into a mono master signal.
The inputs and outputs of the controller are equipped with XLR connectors and the 3.5mm stereo TRS sockets usually found on computers. Combo input sockets also permit connection with 6.3 mm TRS plugs. Thus the Palmer Monicon is compatible with both professional and consumer equipment. Genuine wood sides make the practical studio tool in its massive powder-coated sheet steel housing an elegant looking "little helper" that is a typical Palmer product.
- Type: passive
- Number of channels: 2
- Number of inputs: 2
- Input connections: XLR Combo / 3.5mm stereo jack
- Input type: balanced/unbalanced
- Maximum input level: +20 dBu
- Input impedance: 10 kohms balanced/ 5 kohms unbalanced
- Number of outputs: 2
- Output connections: XLR/m, 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Output type: balanced/unbalanced
- Max output level: +20 dBu
- Output impedance: 600 ohms
- Frequency response: 10Hz - 40 kHz +/- 1 dB
- THD: 0,001 %
- Max. attenuation: 85 dB (attenuator), 112 dB (attenuator + mute)
- Controls: Attenuation, Mute, Mono
- Housing material: sheet steel/wood
- Housing surface: powder-coated
- Width: 164 mm
- Height: 62 mm
- Depth: 85 mm
|
The Behringer Monitor2USB is a monitor controller and USB audio interface designed for home and project studios. It pairs a large VCA control knob for your overall output level with the ability to select among three sets of active studio monitors, as well as two sets of headphones. With its USB jack, you can connect your computer straight to the device so that you may play music from your digital library, or you can mix straight from your DAW. Through its XLR inputs, you can route analog sound, balanced or unbalanced.
The VCA amplifier provides several benefits. For example, it allows DC current to flow through the volume control, rather than the audio signal, and thus, bypasses any DC-related signal degradation. This also helps in making sure your stereo image doesn’t drift as you crank the volume knob; anyone who’s experienced in monitor controllers knows this can be a problem—a problem mitigated in the Monitor2USB. The volume knob itself is quite large, and this too serves a function: Such a large size allows for more precision as you turn the control, so you can achieve minutely specific level adjustments, which might be necessary as you switch from monitoring post-production projects to music mixes.
You can use its three sets of outputs in a variety of ways—for instance, you can hook up two monitors and a subwoofer, or three sets of monitors, one of which can serve as your dedicated mono check. On the headphone outputs, a crossfeed control mimics the stereo experience of sitting in front of your speakers by feeding a miniscule amount of signal from the right to the left and vice versa. Amongst other benefits, this feature helps mitigate ear fatigue over long sessions. Mono and Dim buttons are on hand to help you in the mixing process. Included with the Monitor2USB are a power cable and a full, complimentary copy of Tracktion—a DAW to help you in your recording, editing, and mixing journeys.
Key Features at a Glance
- Large volume knob with VCA control for precise level adjustments
- Built-in stereo USB audio interface
- 2 high-quality stereo inputs
- 3 independent monitor outputs to connect two stereo monitors and one mono monitor
- 2 headphone amplifiers with separate volume controls
- Crossfeed control emulates the stereo speaker panorama when listening through your headphones
- Convenient Mono and Dim functions
- Included eco-friendly power supply
- Designed and engineered in Germany
| Analog Inputs |
2 x XLR (input set 1)
2 x XLR (input set 2) |
| Input Impedance |
20 kOhms balanced, 10 kOhms unbalanced |
| Input Sensitivity |
Input Set 1: +4 dBu
Input Set 2: +4 dBu / -10 dBV |
| Analog Outputs |
Monitor Out A: 2 x XLR, balanced
Monitor Out B: 2 x XLR, balanced
Monitor Out C: 1 x XLR, balanced
Phones: 2 x 1/4" TRS, phone type |
| USB |
USB 1.1, type-B |
| D/A Conversion |
44.1 / 48 kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) |
< 10 Hz to 120 kHz |
| SNR |
85 dB at 0 dB, A-weighted |
| CMRR |
> 50 dB at 1 kHz, 0 dBu input level, unity gain |
| THD+N |
0.03% at 1 kHz, 0 dBu input level, unity gain |
| Crosstalk |
> 75 dB at 1 kHz |
| Attenuation |
Dim: -15 dB |
| Power Supply |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
3.3 x 8.5 x 7.8" / 84.0 x 216.0 x 199.0 mm |
| Weight |
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg |
|
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.