Monicon : The little things in life...

I got this as a problem solver to make my recording life just a little more convenient. My studio layout is such that most of my gear including my mixing desk is off to the right and so I have to stretch over to turn the signal to my monitors up and down when I'm working at the computer. (I mix 'in the software' so I don't need the mixer in front of me for actual mixdowns.)

I considered several models but liked the look of the Monicon from the photos, and was also drawn by the fact that it had the mono switch as well as mute. And it had good reviews.

Glad I went for it. It's built like a tank - amazingly heavy for its size. The action of the knob is very smooth. The switches are great too. And because it's passive it's supremely quiet.